Financial Analysis

Toyota Motor Corporation 07 August 2002 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS All financial information discussed in this section is derived from Toyota's consolidated financial statements. These financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Overview Toyota's business segments are automotive operations, financial services operations and all other operations. Automotive operations is Toyota's most significant segment, accounting for approximately 90% of Toyota's total revenues before the elimination of intersegment revenues and 96% of Toyota's operating income before the elimination of intersegment revenues and costs for the year ended March 31, 2002. Toyota's primary markets based on vehicle unit sales for the year ended March 31, 2002 were: Japan (40%), North America (32%) and Europe (13%). Automotive Market Environment The worldwide automotive market is highly competitive and cyclical. Demand for automobiles in each market can vary substantially from year to year. Demand depends to a large extent on general economic conditions in a given market, the cost of purchasing and operating automobiles and the availability and cost of credit and fuel. Toyota's vehicle unit sales in Japan decreased during fiscal 2002 resulting primarily from an overall industry decline in the Japan market and increased competition from other domestic manufacturers. This decrease followed increases in Toyota's vehicle unit sales in this market during fiscal 2000 and 2001 resulting from the active introduction of new models that met customer needs and the strong sales efforts of domestic dealers. Toyota's vehicle unit sales in North America and Europe increased steadily during fiscal 2002, 2001 and 2000, reflecting strong demand for Toyota vehicles in both these regions. Toyota vehicle unit sales increased in these markets during fiscal 2002 despite a general slowdown in global economic growth, particularly in the United States, beginning in the second half of 2000. In the aggregate, Toyota's vehicle unit sales in all other markets increased during fiscal 2002, following an increase during fiscal 2001 and a decrease during fiscal 2000. Toyota's share of total vehicle unit sales in each market is influenced by the quality, price, design, performance, safety, reliability, economy and utility of its vehicles compared with those offered by other manufacturers. The timely introduction of new or modified vehicle models is also an important factor in satisfying customer demand. Toyota's ability to satisfy changing customer preferences can affect its revenues and earnings significantly. The profitability of Toyota's automotive operations is affected by many factors. These factors include: • vehicle unit sales volumes, • the mix of vehicle models and options sold, • the levels of price discounts and other sales incentives and marketing costs, • the cost of customer warranty claims and other customer satisfaction actions, • the cost of research and development and other fixed costs, • the ability to control costs, • the efficient use of production capacity, and • changes in the value of the Japanese yen and other currencies in which Toyota does business. Changes in laws, regulations, policies and other governmental actions can also materially impact the profitability of Toyota's automotive operations. These laws, regulations and policies include those affecting environmental matters and vehicle safety, fuel economy and emissions that add significantly to the cost of vehicles. The European Union has approved a directive that requires manufacturers to be financially responsible for taking back end-of-life vehicles and dismantling and recycling these vehicles. You should read 'Legislation Regarding End-of-life Vehicles'. Many governments also regulate local content, impose tariffs and other trade barriers and enact price or exchange controls which can limit an automaker's operations and can make the repatriation of profits to an automaker's home country difficult. Changes in these laws, regulations, policies and other governmental actions may affect the production, licensing, distribution or sale of Toyota's products, cost of products or applicable tax rates. The worldwide automotive industry is in a period of globalization and consolidation, which may continue for the foreseeable future. As a result, the competitive environment in which Toyota operates is likely to intensify. Toyota believes it has the resources, strategies and technologies in place to compete effectively in the industry as an independent company for the foreseeable future. In August 2001, Toyota acquired an additional ownership interest in Hino Motors, Ltd. ('Hino') for Y66.3 billion in cash. As a result, Toyota's ownership interests in Hino increased by 13.6% to 50.2% and Toyota's consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Hino from the acquisition date. Previously Hino was accounted for using the equity method. Hino is primarily engaged in the design, manufacturing and sale of trucks, buses and related parts. Financial Services Operations The worldwide financial services market is highly competitive. The market for automobile financing has grown as more consumers are financing their purchases, particularly in North America and Europe. Toyota faces increasing competition in its financial services operations from financial institutions including banks, savings institutions and leasing companies. These leasing companies include those affiliated with other automobile manufacturers, in particular those of the major U.S. producers. As competition increases, spreads earned on financing transactions may decrease and market share may also decline as customers obtain financing for Toyota vehicles from alternative sources. Toyota's portfolio of finance receivables and investment in vehicles and equipment on operating leases continued to increase during fiscal 2002 resulting primarily from the continued expansion of its financial services operations in North America. Toyota's financial services operations include loans and leasing programs for customers and dealers. Toyota believes that its ability to provide financing to its customers is an important value added service. Toyota intends to continue to expand its network of finance subsidiaries to bring its financial services business to more countries. During fiscal 2001, Toyota established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Toyota Financial Services Corporation, to oversee the management of Toyota's finance companies worldwide and to enter into new automobile-related finance areas. Toyota completed the launch in the United States of an expanded tiered pricing program for retail vehicle contracts. The objective of the program is to better match customer risk with contract rates charged to allow profitable purchases of a wider range of risk levels. Implementation of the tiered pricing program has contributed to increased contract yields and increased credit losses during fiscal 2002 in connection with purchases of higher risk contracts. Toyota launched the credit card business in Japan (the new credit card, the TS (3) card) in April 2001 and the issuance of credit cards has been expanded generally since July 2001. At March 31, 2002, Toyota had 2.4 million cardholders. Toyota has continued to originate operating leases to finance new Toyota vehicles. These leasing activities are subject to residual value risk. Residual value risk arises when the lessee of a vehicle does not exercise the option to purchase the vehicle at the end of the lease. The number of vehicles returned at the end of leases has grown in recent years. For example, fewer than 20% of vehicles leased by Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, Toyota's financing subsidiary located in the United States, were returned at the end of the applicable lease period during fiscal 1996, compared to a return rate of approximately 50% during fiscal 2001 and 2002. To avoid a loss on a vehicle returned to Toyota at the end of the lease, Toyota must resell or re-lease the vehicle at or above the residual value of the vehicle. If Toyota is unable to realize the residual value for the vehicle, it will incur a loss at the end of the lease. This loss would offset any earnings on the lease. In recent years, the resale values of returned vehicles have been depressed, primarily because of an increased supply of used vehicles in the market that has depressed market prices. In addition, sales incentives in the automotive industry, particularly in the United States, increased substantially in fiscal 2002, adversely affecting resale values. To the extent that sales incentives remain an integral part of sales promotion (reducing new vehicle prices), resale prices of used vehicles and, correspondingly, the carrying value of Toyota's leased vehicles could be subject to further downward pressure. As a result of the depressed market prices of used vehicles, Toyota has incurred increased losses related to residual values during the past three years. In addition, funding costs can affect the profitability of Toyota's financial services operations. Funding costs are affected by a number of factors, some of which are not in Toyota's control. These factors include general economic conditions, prevailing interest rates and Toyota's financial strength. Funding costs during fiscal 2002 decreased as a result of lower interest rates primarily in the United States. At March 31, 2001, Toyota had a 49.9% ownership interest in The Chiyoda Fire and Marine Insurance Company, which was accounted for using the equity method of accounting, and a 19.3% ownership interest in Dai-Tokyo Fire and Marine Insurance Company Limited, which was accounted for as a marketable security investment. On April 1, 2001, Chiyoda and Dai-Tokyo merged with Dai-Tokyo being the surviving corporation and Dai-Tokyo changed its name to Aioi Insurance Co., Ltd. Toyota's ownership interest in Aioi as a result of the merger was 33.4% and Toyota accounts for its ownership in Aioi using the equity method of accounting. Other Business Operations Toyota's other business operations include its information technology related businesses, including certain intelligent transport systems and an e-commerce marketplace called Gazoo.com, and the design and manufacture of prefabricated housing. Toyota was engaged in the telecommunications business through its subsidiary, IDO Corporation. IDO was a provider of cellular services in Japan. On October 1, 2000, IDO merged with two Japanese telecommunication companies and Toyota's ownership interest in DDI Corporation (currently, KDDI Corporation), the surviving entity, became 13.3%. At the date of the transaction, IDO ceased to be a consolidated subsidiary of Toyota and Toyota's 13.3% ownership interest in KDDI was accounted for as a marketable security investment. On April 1, 2001, Toyota sold its industrial equipment business to Toyota Industries Corporation (formerly, Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, Ltd.), an affiliate of Toyota Motor Corporation that is accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Toyota does not expect its other business operations to provide a material contribution to Toyota's consolidated results of operations. Currency Fluctuations Toyota is sensitive to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. In addition to the Japanese yen, Toyota is principally exposed to fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar and the euro and to a lesser extent the British pound. Toyota's consolidated financial statements, which are presented in Japanese yen, are affected by foreign currency exchange fluctuations through both translation risk and transaction risk. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates may positively or negatively affect Toyota's revenues, gross margins, operating costs and expenses, operating income, net income and retained earnings. Translation risk is the risk that Toyota's financial statements for a particular period or for a particular date will be affected by changes in the prevailing exchange rates of the currencies in those countries in which Toyota does business against the Japanese yen. Even though the fluctuations of currencies against the Japanese yen can be substantial and, therefore, significantly impact comparisons with prior periods and among various geographic markets, the translation effect is a reporting consideration and does not reflect Toyota's underlying results of operations. Toyota does not hedge against translation risk. Transaction risk is the risk that the currency structure of Toyota's costs and liabilities will deviate from the currency structure of sales proceeds and assets. Transaction risk relates primarily to sales proceeds from Toyota's non- domestic sales produced in Japan and, to a lesser extent, sales proceeds from Toyota's continental European sales produced in the United Kingdom. Toyota believes that the location of its production facilities in different parts of the world has significantly reduced the level of transaction risk. As part of its globalization strategy, Toyota has localized much of its production by constructing production facilities in the major markets in which it sells its vehicles. In 2001, Toyota produced 54% of Toyota's non-domestic sales outside Japan. In North America, 59% of vehicles sold in 2001 were produced locally. In Europe, 36% of vehicles sold in 2001 were produced locally. Local operations permit Toyota to purchase many of the supplies and resources used in the production process in a manner that matches the currencies of local revenues with the currencies of local expenses. Toyota also enters into currency borrowings and other hedging instruments to address a portion of its transaction risk. This has reduced, but not eliminated, the effects of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, which in some years can be significant. See note 19 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the extent of Toyota's use of derivative financial instruments to hedge foreign currency exchange rate risks. Generally, a weakening of the Japanese yen against other currencies has a positive effect on Toyota's revenues, operating income and net income. A strengthening of the Japanese yen against other currencies has the opposite effect. The Japanese yen has generally been weaker against the U.S. dollar during fiscal 2002 and the second half of fiscal 2001 than in the respective corresponding periods in the previous year. The Japanese yen strengthened against the U.S. dollar during fiscal 2000 and the first half fiscal 2001. In addition, the Japanese yen has generally been weaker against the euro during fiscal 2002 than during fiscal 2001, whereas the Japanese yen strengthened against the euro during fiscal 2000 and 2001. Segmentation Toyota's most significant business segment is its automotive operations. Toyota carries out its automotive operations as a global competitor in the worldwide automotive market and uses a worldwide approach to the management of its automotive operations. In doing so, Toyota's management allocates resources to, and assesses the performance of, its automotive operation on a worldwide basis as a single segment. Toyota does not manage any subset of its automotive operations, such as domestic or overseas operations or parts, as separate segments. The management of the automotive operations is aligned on a functional basis with managers having oversight responsibility for the major operating functions within the segment. Management assesses financial and non-financial data such as units of sale, units of production, market share information, vehicle model plans and plant location costs to allocate resources within the automotive operations. Geographical Breakdown The following table sets forth Toyota's revenues from external customers in each of its geographical markets for the past three fiscal years. Year Ended March 31, 2000 2001 2002 (in millions) Japan..................................... Y6,280,553 Y6,462,066 Y6,437,931 North America..................... 4,517,648 4,802,167 5,548,847 Europe.................................... 1,088,095 1,013,967 1,265,509 Other Regions....................... 763,481 858,870 1,064,587 Results of Operations - Fiscal 2002 Compared with Fiscal 2001 Net Revenues Toyota had net revenues for fiscal 2002 of Y14,316.9 billion, an increase of Y1,179.8 billion, or 9.0%, compared to the prior year. This increase principally reflects the favorable impact of foreign currency translation rates, the combined impact of sales price increases and changes in sales mix, the impact of the consolidation of Hino during fiscal 2002 and the impact of increased financings. These increases were partially offset by the impact of the disposal of the telecommunications business during fiscal 2001 and the impact of the disposal of the industrial equipment business during fiscal 2002. Eliminating the difference in the yen value used for translation purposes, revenues would have been approximately Y13,502.7 billion during fiscal 2002, a 2.8 % increase compared to the prior year. Toyota's net revenues include sales of products which increased during fiscal 2002 by 8.3 % to Y13,626.2 billion compared to the prior year and financing operations which increased during fiscal 2002 by 24.9% to Y690.7 billion compared to the prior year. Eliminating the difference in the yen value used for translation purposes, revenues from sales of products would have been approximately Y12,876.0 billion, a 2.3 % increase, and revenues from financing operations would have been approximately Y626.7 billion, a 13.3% increase, during fiscal 2002 compared to the prior year. Revenues for fiscal 2002 decreased by 0.4 % in Japan, increased by 15.5 % in North America, increased by 24.8% in Europe and increased by 24.0% in all other markets compared with the prior year. Eliminating the difference in the yen value used for translation purposes, revenues would have decreased by 0.4% in Japan, increased by 2.2% in North America, increased by 12.9% in Europe and increased by17.6% in all other markets compared to the prior year. The following is a discussion of net revenues for each of Toyota's business segments. The net revenue amounts discussed represent amounts before the elimination of intersegment revenues. Automotive Operations Segment Net revenues from Toyota's automotive operations constitute the largest percentage of Toyota's revenues. During fiscal 2002, net revenues for Toyota's automotive operations increased by 12.5% to Y13,194.0 billion from Y11,723.0 billion in the prior year. The increase resulted primarily from the Y748.3 billion favorable impact of foreign currency translations rates, the Y384.9 billion impact of the consolidation of Hino during fiscal 2002 and the Y366.3 billion combined impact of sales price increases and changes in sales mix. Eliminating the difference in the yen value used for translation purposes, automotive operations revenues would have been approximately Y12,445.7 billion during fiscal 2002, a 6.2% increase compared to the prior year. Eliminating the difference in the yen value used for translation purposes and the impact of the consolidation of Hino, automotive operations revenues would have been approximately Y12,060.7 billion during fiscal 2002, a 2.9% increase compared to the prior year. Revenues in Japan were favorably impacted by higher vehicle unit sales to export markets, higher average sales prices on these sales to export markets and the consolidation of Hino during fiscal 2002 that were partially offset by decreased vehicle unit sales in Japan and lower average unit sales prices for sales in Japan resulting from the continuing market shift in Japan to lower priced vehicles. Revenues in North America were favorably impacted by foreign currency translation rates, vehicle unit sales growth and higher average unit sales prices during fiscal 2002. Revenues in Europe were favorably impacted by foreign currency translation rates, higher average unit sales prices and vehicle unit sales growth during fiscal 2002. Revenues in all other markets were favorably impacted by foreign currency translation rates, higher average unit sales prices and vehicle unit sales growth during fiscal 2002. Vehicle unit sales in North America, Europe and all other markets increased during fiscal 2002 compared with the prior year and decreased in Japan. Excluding the impact of the consolidation of Hino, North American, European and all other markets sales reflect vehicle unit sales growth of 2.7%, 5.2% and 3.7%, respectively, compared to the prior year, while vehicle unit sales in Japan decreased by 5.3% compared to the prior year. Overall, excluding the impact of the consolidation of Hino, Toyota had a slight decrease in vehicle unit sales. Financial Services Operations Segment Net revenues for Toyota's financial services operations increased by Y127.0 billion, or 22.2%, to Y698.0 billion during fiscal 2002 compared with the prior year. This increase resulted primarily from the impact of a higher volume of financings and the favorable impact of foreign currency translation rates during fiscal 2002. Eliminating the difference in the yen value used for translation purposes, financial services operations revenues would have been approximately Y633.0 billion during fiscal 2002, a 10.8% increase compared with the prior year. All Other Operations Segment Net revenues for Toyota's other businesses decreased by Y340.5 billion, or 31.8%, to Y728.8 billion during fiscal 2002 compared with the prior year. This decrease resulted primarily from the Y243.5 billion impact of the disposal of the telecommunications business during fiscal 2001 and the Y241.5 billion impact of the disposal of the industrial equipment business during fiscal 2002. Excluding revenues of the telecommunication business and the industrial equipment business, net revenues for all other business increased by Y144.5 billion, or 24.7%, to Y728.8 billion during fiscal 2002, reflecting the increase in sales of intelligent transportation systems and increases in sales of other businesses. Operating Costs and Expenses Operating costs and expenses increased by Y876.9 billion, or 7.1%, to Y13,223.2 billion during fiscal 2002 compared with the prior year. The increase resulted primarily from the impact on cost of products sold of sales mix changes, the Y385.7 billion impact of the consolidation of Hino during fiscal 2002, the Y367.2 billion impact of foreign currency translation rates and the Y189.7 billion impact of higher selling, general and administrative expenses during fiscal 2002. These increases were partially offset by the Y260.0 billion impact of cost cutting efforts, the Y231.1 billion impact of the disposal of the telecommunications business during fiscal 2001 and the Y237.4 billion impact of the disposal of the industrial equipment business during fiscal 2002. Continued cost cutting efforts reduced costs and expenses for fiscal 2002 by approximately Y260.0 billion over what would have otherwise been incurred. These cost cutting efforts relate to ongoing value engineering and value analysis activities, the use of common parts that result in a reduction of part types and other manufacturing initiatives designed to reduce the costs of vehicle production. Cost of products sold increased by Y655.9 billion, or 6.4%, to Y10,874.5 billion during fiscal 2002 compared with the prior year. This increase (before the elimination of intersegment amounts) reflects an increase of Y999.8 billion, or 10.5 %, for the automotive operations and a decrease of Y230.3 billion, or 27.7 %, for the all other operations segment. The increase for the automotive operations reflects primarily the impact of sales mix changes, the impact of higher costs resulting from foreign currency translation, the impact of the consolidation of Hino during fiscal 2002 and the impact of increased warranty provisions that were partially offset by the impact of continued cost cutting efforts. The decrease for the all other operations segment reflects the Y127.2 billion impact of the disposal of the telecommunications business during fiscal 2001 and the Y209.1 billion impact of the disposal of the industrial equipment business during fiscal 2002. Cost of products sold as a percentage of revenues from sales of products decreased to 79.8% during fiscal 2002 from 81.2% in the prior year. This reflects the favorable impact of foreign currency rates on revenues related to Toyota's non-domestic sales produced in Japan and the favorable impact of continued cost cutting efforts that were partially offset by the impact of the disposal of the telecommunications business during fiscal 2001, the impact of increased warranty provisions and the impact of the consolidation of Hino during fiscal 2002. Cost of financing operations increased by Y31.9 billion, or 7.5%, to Y459.2 billion during fiscal 2002 compared with the prior year. The increase resulted primarily from the impact of increased residual value losses, the impact of foreign currency translation rates and the impact of a higher volume of financings during fiscal 2002 that were partially offset by lower costs of financing caused by lower interest rates in the United States. The cost of financing operations as a percentage of revenue from financing operations decreased to 66.5% during fiscal 2002 from 77.3% in the prior year. This change was principally the result of the increased revenues of financing caused by the impact of foreign currency translation rates and lower prevailing interest rates in the United States resulting in lower funding costs that were partially offset by the impact of increased residual value losses. Research and development expenses increased to Y589.3 billion during fiscal 2002 from Y475.7 billion in the prior year, as a result of increased activities relating primarily to the development of new models, vehicle safety, new vehicle energy and environmental technologies to promote Toyota's strength in a competitive market for the future and the impact of the consolidation of Hino during fiscal 2002. Selling, general and administrative expenses (after the elimination of intersegment amounts) increased by Y189.2 billion, or 11.1%, to Y1,889.6 billion during fiscal 2002 compared with the prior year. This increase (before the elimination of intersegment amounts) reflects an increase of Y178.8 billion, or 12.4%, for the automotive operations, an increase of Y73.0 billion, or 61.3%, for the financial services operations and a decrease of Y111.9 billion, or 46.0%, for the other operations segment. The increase for the automotive operations consisted primarily of the increase in research and development expenses, the increase in personnel costs principally in North America and Europe, the increase in sales and promotional costs, the impact of foreign currency translation rates and the impact of the consolidation of Hino during fiscal 2002 that were partially offset by continuing cost reduction efforts. The increase for the financial services operations reflects higher provisions for credit losses resulting from the increase in finance receivables, higher provisions for credit losses resulting from the tiered pricing program for retail vehicle contracts which was launched in 2001, the impact of foreign currency translation rates, increased costs for expansion of operations and the impact of restructuring the field operations in the United States. The decrease for the all other operations segment reflects the impact of disposal of the telecommunications business during fiscal 2001 and the impact of disposal of the industrial equipment business during fiscal 2002. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue increased to 13.2% during fiscal 2002 from 12.9% in the prior year. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased as a percentage of revenue primarily due to increases in the financial service operations. These increases were partially offset in the all other operations segment by the impact of the disposal of the telecommunications business during fiscal 2001 and continuing cost reduction efforts. Selling, general and administrative expenses in the automotive operations as a percentage of segment revenues were 12.3% during fiscal 2002, unchanged from the prior year. Selling, general and administrative expenses in the financial services operations as a percentage of segment revenues were 27.5% during fiscal 2002, compared to 20.8% in the prior year, reflecting higher provisions for credit losses and the impact of restructuring the field operations in the United States. Selling, general and administrative expenses in the all other operations segment as a percentage of segment revenues were 18.0% during fiscal 2002 compared to 22.7% in the prior year, primarily due to the disposal of the telecommunications business during fiscal 2001. Operating Income Toyota's operating income increased by Y302.9 billion, or 38.3%, to Y1,093.6 billion during fiscal 2002 compared with the prior year. Operating income was affected primarily by the favorable impact of the foreign currency exchange rate changes as well as the impact of continuing cost reduction efforts that were partially offset by the impact of the disposal of the telecommunications business during fiscal 2001. During fiscal 2002, operating income (before the elimination of intersegment profits) increased by Y220.9 billion, or 35.4%, in Japan; Y70.2 billion, or 36.1%, in North America, Y6.4 billion, or 96.6 %, in other markets and operating loss decreased by Y0.7 billion, or 3.0%, in Europe compared with the prior year. The increase in Japan relates primarily to the favorable impact of the foreign currency exchange rate changes relating to export sales, the impact of higher average unit sales prices on export sales, the impact of increased exports to North America and Europe and cost reduction efforts that were partially offset by the impact of lower domestic average unit sales prices and the impact of decreased domestic vehicle unit sales. The increase in North America relates primarily to the favorable impact of the depreciation of the yen to the U.S. dollar and the impact of increased vehicle unit sales. The increase in other markets relates to improved vehicle unit sales and the impact of higher average unit sales prices. The decrease in operating loss in Europe relates primarily to the significantly improved operating results resulting from the impact of increased vehicle unit sales and the impact of higher average unit sales prices that were partially offset by the unfavorable impact of derivative financial instruments used to manage exposure to foreign currency fluctuation from an economic perspective where Toyota was unable to apply hedge accounting. The following is a discussion of operating income for each of Toyota's business segments. The operating income amounts discussed represent amounts before the elimination of intersegment profits. Automotive Operations Segment Operating income from Toyota's automotive operations increased by Y292.4 billion, or 38.2%, to Y1,057.9 billion during fiscal 2002 compared with the prior year. Operating income was favorably affected primarily by the impact of the foreign currency exchange rate changes, continued cost reduction efforts and the impact of the consolidation of Hino during fiscal 2002 that were partially offset by the impact of increased research and development expenses. Financial Services Operations Segment Operating income from Toyota's financial services operations increased by Y13.4 billion, or 42.4%, to Y45.1 billion during fiscal 2002 compared with the prior year. Operating income was favorably affected primarily by the impact of lower prevailing interest rates in the United States resulting in lower funding costs, the impact of increased spreads on financings and the impact of increased financings. These increases were partially offset by increased residual value losses, higher provisions for credit losses, the costs for expansion of operations and the impact of restructuring the field operations in the United States. All Other Operations Segment Operating loss from Toyota's other businesses decreased by Y1.6 billion to Y3.0 billion during fiscal 2002 compared with the prior year. This decline resulted primarily from the decrease of intelligent transportation system expenses that were partially offset by the impact of the disposal of the telecommunications business during fiscal 2001 and the impact of the disposal of the industrial equipment business during fiscal 2002. Other Income and Expenses Interest and dividend income decreased by Y15.6 billion, or 21.8%, to Y55.8 billion during fiscal 2002 compared with the prior year due to lower prevailing interest rates in the United States and Japan. Interest expense decreased by Y14.1 billion, or 34.5%, to Y26.8 billion during fiscal 2002 compared with the prior year due to lower prevailing interest rates in the United States and Japan. Foreign exchange loss decreased by Y5.9 billion during fiscal 2002 compared with the prior year. Foreign exchange gain and loss include the differences between the value of foreign currency denominated sales translated at prevailing exchange rates and the value of the sales amounts settled during the year, including those settled using foreign exchange forward contracts. Foreign exchange losses decreased due to the moderate movement of exchange rates during fiscal 2002, as compared with the trend of depreciation of the yen during the second half of fiscal 2001. Other income changed by Y442.5 billion to a loss of Y150.5 billion during fiscal 2002 from an income of Y292.0 billion in the prior year. During fiscal 2001, there was a gain of Y181.0 billion on the disposal of the ownership interest in IDO and a gain of Y161.2 billion relating to the contribution of certain marketable securities to an employee retirement benefit trust. During fiscal 2002, there were gains of Y75.1 billion on exchange transactions relating to financial institutions where Toyota held ownership interests and losses of Y259.2 billion relating to other than temporary impairments on investment securities of which Y212.9 billion related to Toyota's investment in KDDI. Income Taxes Provision for income taxes decreased by Y101.1 billion during fiscal 2002 compared with the prior year primarily as a result of decrease in income before income taxes and decreased provision for taxes on undistributed earnings of affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2002 decreased to 43.5% from 47.3% for the prior year due primarily to decreased provision for taxes on undistributed earnings of affiliated companies. Minority Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries and Equity in Earnings of Affiliated Companies Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries decreased by Y1.3 billion to Y10.8 billion during fiscal 2002 compared with the prior year. The decrease in minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries reflects decreased earnings of Daihatsu and the impact of disposal of IDO during fiscal 2001 that were partially offset by the impact of the consolidation of Hino during fiscal 2002. Equity in earnings of affiliated companies during fiscal 2002 decreased by Y85.5 billion to Y18.1 billion during fiscal 2002 compared with the prior year as a result of the impact of the recognition of gains on securities relating to the contribution of marketable securities to employee retirement benefit trusts during fiscal 2001 and a loss by Aioi during fiscal 2002. Net Income Toyota's net income decreased by Y118.3 billion, or 17.5%, to Y556.6 billion during fiscal 2002 compared with the prior year. Other Comprehensive Income and Loss Other comprehensive loss changed by Y 172.3 billion, to an income of Y15.2 billion during fiscal 2002 compared with the prior year. This change resulted primarily from a decrease in an unrealized holding losses on securities during fiscal 2002 to Y3.6 billion compared to Y305.0 billion in the prior year and were partially offset by an increase in other comprehensive loss to Y114.3 billion relating to minimum pension liability adjustment compared to Y13.4 billion in the prior year and a decrease in a foreign currency translation adjustments gain during fiscal 2002 to Y133.9 billion compared to a gain of Y161.3 billion in the prior year. Results of Operations - Fiscal 2001 Compared with Fiscal 2000 Net Revenues Toyota had net revenues for fiscal 2001 of Y13,137.1 billion, an increase of Y487.3 billion, or 3.9%, compared to the prior year. This increase principally reflects the favorable impact of increased vehicle unit sales and higher average unit sales prices and was partially offset by the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation rates and the impact of the disposal of the telecommunications business during fiscal 2001. Eliminating the difference in the yen value used for translation purposes, revenues would have been approximately Y13,473.7 billion during fiscal 2001, a 6.5 % increase compared to the prior year. Toyota's net revenues include sales of products which increased during fiscal 2001 by 3.8 % to Y12,583.9 billion compared to the prior year and financing operations which increased during fiscal 2001 by 4.7% to Y553.1 billion compared to the prior year. Eliminating the difference in the yen value used for translation purposes, revenues from sales of products would have been approximately Y12,901.3 billion, a 6.4 % increase, and revenues from financing operations would have been approximately Y572.3 billion, an 8.3% increase, during fiscal 2001 compared to the prior year. Revenues for fiscal 2001 increased by 2.9 % in Japan, increased by 6.3 % in North America, decreased by 6.8% in Europe and increased by 12.5% in all other markets compared with the prior year. Eliminating the difference in the yen value used for translation purposes, revenues would have increased by 2.9% in Japan, increased by 7.4% in North America, increased by 10.0% in Europe and increased by 25.9% in all other markets compared to the prior year. The following is a discussion of net revenues for each of Toyota's business segments. The net revenue amounts discussed represent amounts before the elimination of intersegment revenues. Automotive Operations Segment Net revenues from Toyota's automotive operations constitute the largest percentage of Toyota's revenues. During fiscal 2001, net revenues for Toyota's automotive operations increased by 5.6% to Y11,723.0 billion from Y11,098.9 billion in the prior year. The increase resulted primarily from the Y736.8 billion impact of increased vehicle unit sales and the Y204.8 billion combined impact of sales price increases and changes in sales mix, partially offset by the Y317.4 billion unfavorable impact of foreign currency translations rates during fiscal 2001. Eliminating the difference in the yen value used for translation purposes, automotive operations revenues would have been approximately Y12,040.4 billion during fiscal 2001, an 8.5% increase compared to the prior year. Revenues in Japan were impacted by increased vehicle unit sales and the introduction of new models that were partially offset by a continuing market shift in Japan to lower priced vehicles. Revenues in North America were impacted by vehicle unit sales growth and sales price increases during fiscal 2001 that were partially offset by the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation rates. Revenues in Europe were unfavorably impacted by foreign currency translation rates during fiscal 2001 that were partially offset by vehicle unit sales growth. Revenues in all other markets were favorably impacted by vehicle unit sales growth during fiscal 2001 that were partially offset by the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation rates. Vehicle unit sales in Japan, North America, Europe and all other markets increased during fiscal 2001 compared with the prior year. Japanese, North American, European and all other markets sales reflect vehicle unit sales growth of 6.7%, 2.6%, 9.0% and 14.4%, respectively, compared to the prior year. Financial Services Operations Segment Net revenues for Toyota's financial services operations increased by Y36.9 billion, or 6.9%, to Y571.1 billion during fiscal 2001 compared with the prior year. This increase resulted primarily from the increase in the volume of, and higher interest rates on, financings that was partially offset by the unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation rates during fiscal 2001. Eliminating the difference in the yen value used for translation purposes, financial services operations revenues would have been approximately Y590.3 billion during fiscal 2001, a 10.5% increase compared with the prior year. All Other Operations Segment Net revenues for Toyota's other businesses decreased by Y138.4 billion, or 11.5%, to Y1,069.4 billion during fiscal 2001 compared with the prior year. This decrease resulted from the Y235.7 billion impact of the disposal of the telecommunications business during fiscal 2001. Excluding revenues of telecommunication business, net revenues for all other business increased by Y97.3 billion, or 13.4%, to Y825.8 billion during fiscal 2001, reflecting the higher revenues of the industrial equipment business. Operating Costs and Expenses Operating costs and expenses increased by Y395.1 billion, or 3.3%, to Y12,346.3 billion during fiscal 2001 compared with the prior year. The increase resulted primarily from the Y665.7 billion impact on cost of products sold of increased vehicle unit sales and sales mix, the Y98.2 billion impact of increased volume related to all other operations and the Y33.2 billion impact of increased volume related to financial services operations during fiscal 2001. These increases were partially offset by the Y208.1 billion impact of foreign currency translation rates, the Y180.0 billion impact of cost cutting efforts and the Y205.6 billion impact of disposal of the telecommunications business during fiscal 2001. Continued cost cutting efforts reduced costs and expenses for fiscal 2001 by approximately Y180.0 billion over what would have otherwise been incurred. These cost cutting efforts relate to ongoing value engineering and value analysis activities, the use of common parts that result in a reduction of part types and other manufacturing initiatives designed to reduce the costs of vehicle production. As an additional cost saving initiative, Toyota has finished reducing domestic annual production capacity of Toyota branded vehicles from a level of 4 million vehicles during fiscal 1999 to a level of 3 to 3.5 million vehicles. Cost of products sold increased by Y378.8 billion, or 3.8%, to Y10,218.6 billion during fiscal 2001 compared with the prior year. This increase (before the elimination of intersegment amounts) reflects an increase of Y434.8 billion, or 4.8%, for the automotive operations and a decrease of Y 37.7 billion, or 4.3%, for the all other operations segment. The increase for the automotive operations reflects primarily the impact of increased vehicle unit sales during fiscal 2001 that was partially offset by the impact of lower costs resulting from foreign currency translation rates during the period as well as the impact of continued cost cutting efforts. The decrease for the all other operations segment reflects the Y129.0 billion impact of the disposal of the telecommunications business during fiscal 2001 that was partially offset by the impact of the increase in cost of products reflecting increased revenue in the industrial equipment business. Cost of products sold as a percentage of revenues from sales of products remains unchanged at 81.2% during fiscal 2001. This reflects the unfavorable impact of foreign currency rates on revenues related to Toyota's non-domestic sales produced in Japan and, to a lesser extent, revenues related to Toyota's continental Europe sales produced in the United Kingdom and the unfavorable impact of the disposal of the telecommunications business during fiscal 2001. These were almost completely offset by the impact of continued cost cutting efforts. Cost of financing operations increased by Y25.3 billion, or 6.3%, to Y427.3 billion during fiscal 2001 compared with the prior year. The increase resulted primarily from the impact of increased volume of financing operations and increased costs of financing caused by higher interest rates in the United States that was partially offset by the impact of foreign currency translation rates. The cost of financing operations as a percentage of revenue from financing operations increased to 77.3% during fiscal year 2001 from 76.1% in the prior year. This change was principally the result of the increased costs of financing caused by higher prevailing interest rates in the United States. Research and development expenses increased to Y475.7 billion during fiscal 2001 from Y451.2 billion in the prior year, as a result of increased activities relating primarily to the development of new models, vehicle safety and environmental technologies. Selling, general and administrative expenses (after the elimination of intersegment amounts) decreased by Y9.0 billion, or 0.5%, to Y1,700.4 billion during fiscal 2001 compared with the prior year. This decrease (before the elimination of intersegment amounts) reflects an increase of Y62.8 billion, or 4.5%, for the automotive operations, an increase of Y19.2 billion, or 19.2%, for the financial services operations and a decrease of Y69.7 billion, or 22.3%, for the other operations segment. The increase for the automotive operations consisted primarily of a corresponding increase resulting from increased vehicle unit sales that was partially offset by the impact of foreign currency translation rates during fiscal 2001, reduced sales promotion costs and continuing cost reduction efforts. The increase for the financial services operations reflects increased costs for expansion of operations, including the start-up costs for the credit card business, and higher provisions for credit losses resulting from the increase in finance receivables. These increases were partially offset by the impact of foreign currency translation rates during fiscal 2001. The decrease for the all other operations segment reflects the Y76.5 billion impact of the disposal of the telecommunications business during fiscal 2001. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 12.9% during fiscal 2001 from 13.5% in the prior year. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased as a percentage of revenue primarily due to the impact on the automotive operations of increased sales of vehicles, reduced sales promotion costs and continuing cost reduction efforts during fiscal 2001 as well as the impact of disposal of the telecommunications business during fiscal 2001. These were partially offset by the impact of foreign currency rates on revenues related to Toyota's non-domestic sales produced in Japan and, to a lesser extent, revenues related to Toyota's continental Europe sales produced in the United Kingdom in the automotive segment and increased costs for expansion of operations and higher provisions for credit losses in financing operations. Selling, general and administrative expenses in the automotive operations as a percentage of segment revenues were 12.3% during fiscal 2001, compared to 12.5% in the prior year. Selling, general and administrative expenses in the financial service operations as a percentage of segment revenues were 20.8% during fiscal 2001, compared to 18.7% in the prior year. Selling, general and administrative expenses in the all other operations segment as a percentage of segment revenues were 22.7% during fiscal 2001 compared to 25.9% in the prior year. Operating Income Toyota's operating income increased by Y92.2 billion, or 13.2%, to Y790.7 billion during fiscal 2001 compared with the prior year. Operating income was affected primarily by vehicle unit sales growth and sales price increases as well as continuing cost reduction efforts that was partially offset by the appreciation of the yen against the U.S. dollar and the euro and the related impact of the foreign currency exchange rate changes during fiscal 2001 as well as the impact of disposal of the telecommunications business during fiscal 2001. During fiscal 2001, operating income (before the elimination of intersegment profits) increased by Y83.5 billion, or 15.5%, in Japan; Y35.1 billion, or 22.0%, in North America and Y3.0 billion, or 81.4 %, in other markets compared with the prior year. These increases were partially offset by an increase in operating loss of Y15.0 billion, or 151.5%, in Europe compared with the prior year. The increase in Japan relates primarily to the favorable impact of increased vehicle unit sales in Japan, increased exports to North America and Europe and cost reduction efforts which were partially offset by the unfavorable impact of the appreciation of the yen to the U.S. dollar and the euro. The increase in North America relates primarily to the favorable impact of increased vehicle unit sales, sales price increases and expanded production at new production facilities which were partially offset by the impact of the depreciation of the U.S. dollar to the yen. The increase in other markets relates to improved vehicle unit sales in certain Asian markets and the combined impact of sales price increases and changes in sales mix. The decline in Europe relates primarily to the sharp depreciation of the euro to the yen and start-up costs of the new French plant that was partially offset by increased vehicle unit sales and sales price increases. The following is a discussion of operating income for each of Toyota's business segments. The operating income amounts discussed represent amounts before the elimination of intersegment profits. Automotive Operations Segment Operating income from Toyota's automotive operations increased by Y126.6 billion, or 19.8%, to Y765.6 billion during fiscal 2001 compared with the prior year. Operating income was favorably affected primarily by increased vehicle unit sales, sales price increases, changes in sales mix and continued cost reduction efforts. These increases were partially offset by the appreciation of the yen against the U.S. dollar and the euro and the appreciation of the British pound to the euro. Financial Services Operations Segment Operating income from Toyota's financial services operations slightly decreased by 0.1%, to Y31.7 billion during fiscal 2001 compared with the prior year. Operating income was adversely affected primarily by the increased costs for expansion of operations, including the start-up costs for the credit card business, and higher provisions for credit losses as well as the appreciation of the yen to the U.S. dollar and the euro. These decreases were offset by the impact of increased financings. All Other Operations Segment Operating income from Toyota's other businesses decreased by Y31.0 billion to a loss of Y4.6 billion during fiscal 2001 compared with the prior year. This decline resulted primarily from a decrease in earnings of the telecommunications business for the first half of fiscal 2001 and the impact of the disposal of the telecommunications business on October 1, 2001. Other Income and Expenses Interest and dividend income decreased by Y2.6 billion, or 3.5%, to Y71.4 billion during fiscal 2001 compared with the prior year due to lower prevailing interest rates in Japan. Interest expense decreased by Y6.5 billion, or 13.6%, to Y40.9 billion during fiscal 2001 compared with the prior year due to lower prevailing interest rates in Japan. Foreign exchange gain decreased by Y97.2 billion to a loss of Y6.0 billion during fiscal 2001 compared with the prior year. Foreign exchange gain and loss include the differences between the value of foreign currency denominated sales translated at prevailing exchange rates and the value of the sales amounts settled during the year, including those settled using foreign exchange forward contracts. Foreign exchange gains decreased due to the moderate movement of exchange rates during the first half of fiscal 2001 and the trend of depreciation of the yen during the second half of fiscal 2001, as compared with the trend of significant appreciation of the yen in the prior year. Other income increased by Y227.8 billion during fiscal 2001 compared with the prior year as a result of the gain of Y181.0 billion on the disposition of the ownership interest in IDO and the gain of Y161.2 billion relating to the contribution of certain marketable securities to an employee retirement benefit trust as discussed under ' - Liquidity and Capital Resources'. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in unrealized gains on trading securities and an increase in other non-operating expenses. Income Taxes Provision for income taxes increased by Y101.1 billion during fiscal 2001 compared with the prior year primarily as a result of increased earnings of consolidated companies and increased provision for taxes on undistributed earnings of affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2001 decreased slightly to 47.3% from 48.0% for the prior year due primarily to decreased provision for valuation allowance as a percentage of pre-tax earnings which was partially offset by increased provision for taxes on undistributed earnings of affiliated companies. Minority Interest in Consolidated Subsidiaries and Equity in Earnings of Affiliated Companies Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries increased by Y4.5 billion to Y12.1 billion during fiscal 2001 compared with the prior year. The increase in minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries reflects increased earnings of Daihatsu that were partially offset by a decrease in earnings of IDO for the first half of fiscal 2001 and the impact of the disposal of IDO on October 1, 2001. Equity in earnings of affiliated companies during fiscal 2001 increased by Y72.0 billion to Y103.6 billion during fiscal 2001 compared with the prior year levels as a result of a general improvement in operating results of affiliated companies as well as the recognition of gains on securities relating to the contribution of marketable securities to employee retirement benefit trusts. Net Income Toyota's net income increased by Y193.0 billion, or 40.0%, to Y674.9 billion during fiscal 2001 compared with the prior year. Other Comprehensive Loss Other comprehensive loss increased by Y 66.0 billion, to Y157.1 billion during fiscal 2001 compared with the prior year. The other comprehensive loss resulted primarily from an unrealized holding losses on securities during fiscal 2001 of Y305.0 billion compared to a gain of Y82.9 billion in the prior year and an other comprehensive loss of Y13.4 billion relating to minimum pension liability adjustment. These losses were partially offset by a foreign currency translation adjustments gain during fiscal 2001 of Y161.3 billion compared to a loss of Y181.3 billion in the prior year. Liquidity and Capital Resources Historically, Toyota has funded its capital expenditures and research and development activities primarily through cash generated by operations. Toyota expects to fund its capital expenditures and research and development activities in fiscal 2003 primarily through cash and cash equivalents on hand, operating cash flow and issuance of debt instruments. Toyota funds its financing programs for customers and dealers, including leasing programs, from both operating cash flow and through borrowings by its finance subsidiaries. Toyota seeks to expand its ability to raise funds locally in markets throughout the world by expanding its network of finance subsidiaries. Net cash provided by operating activities was Y1,532.7 billion for fiscal 2002, compared to Y1,428.0 billion for the prior year. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities resulted primarily from increased operating income that was partially offset by changes in operating assets and liabilities. Net cash used in investing activities was Y1,810.8 billion for fiscal 2002, compared to Y1,318.7 billion for the prior year. The increase in net cash used in investing activities resulted primarily from increased investment in financing receivables, increased investment in vehicles and equipment on operating leases and increased capital expenditures. These increases were partially offset by lower net purchases of marketable securities. Net cash provided by financing activities was Y392.1 billion for fiscal 2002, compared to net cash used in financing activities of Y166.7 billion for the prior year. The increase in net cash provided by financing activities resulted primarily from increased proceeds from issuance of long-term debt. Total capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment, excluding vehicles and equipment on operating leases, were Y940.5 billion during fiscal 2002, an increase of 23.4% over the Y762.3 billion in expenditures for the prior year. The increase in capital expenditures resulted primarily from the impact of the consolidation of Hino, the completion of several overseas plant expansions in conjunction with the localization of production and property, plant and equipment for the development of new models, vehicles safety, new vehicles energy and environmental technologies. Total expenditures for vehicles and equipment on operating leases were Y608.0 billion during fiscal 2002, an increase of 38.5% over the Y439.1 billion in expenditures in the prior year. The change resulted primarily from a shifting from finance leases to operating leases. Toyota expects capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment, excluding vehicles leased to others, to increase to approximately Y980 billion during fiscal 2003. Toyota's expected capital expenditures include approximately Y60 billion for the continued expansion of overseas investments as part of Toyota's localization of its production activities. Based on currently available information, Toyota does not expect environmental matters to have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations, liquidity or cash flow during fiscal 2003. Cash and cash equivalents were Y1,657.2 billion at March 31, 2002. Most of cash and cash equivalents are held in Japanese yen. In addition, time deposits were Y20.0 billion and marketable securities were Y600.7 billion at March 31, 2002. Liquid assets, which Toyota defines as cash and cash equivalents, time deposits, marketable debt securities and its investment in monetary trust funds, increased during fiscal 2002 by Y190.2 billion, or 6.4%, to Y3,145.0 billion. Trade accounts and notes receivable, net increased during fiscal 2002 by Y185.1 billion, or 14.6%, to Y1,456.9 billion, reflecting the impact of the consolidation of Hino and the change in foreign currency translation rates. Inventories increased during fiscal 2002 by Y85.6 billion, or 9.8%, to Y961.8 billion, reflecting the impact of the consolidation of Hino and the change in foreign currency translation rates. Finance receivables, net increased during fiscal 2002 by Y989.9 billion, or 26.7%. The change resulted primarily from the continuing increase in the portion of sales by dealers that are being financed through Toyota's financial services operations and the change in foreign currency transaction rates. As of March 31, 2002, finance receivables were geographically distributed as follows: in North America 71.4%, in Japan 15.5%, in Europe 7.1% and in all other markets 6.0%. Toyota maintains programs to sell finance receivables through limited purpose subsidiaries and sold finance receivables under these programs totaling Y613.8 billion during fiscal 2002. Toyota regularly accesses the international capital markets to finance its vehicle sales and lease financing programs. Marketable securities and other securities investment including those included in current assets decreased during fiscal 2002 by Y218.6 billion, or 9.3%, to Y2,131.9 billion, reflecting a decline in market values at March 31, 2002 compared to the prior year. Property, plant and equipment increased during fiscal 2002 by Y649.1 billion, or 14.6%, reflecting the impact of the consolidation of Hino, an increase of capital expenditures and the change in foreign currency translation rates. Accounts payable increased during fiscal 2002 by Y130.5 billion, or 10.1%, reflecting the impact of the consolidation of Hino and the change in foreign currency translations rates partially offset by the timing of payments. Accrued expenses increased during fiscal 2002 by Y114.0 billion, or 14.0%, reflecting the increase in sales related expenses, the impact of the consolidation of Hino and the change in foreign currency translation rates. Income taxes payable increased during fiscal 2002 by Y75.5 billion, or 29.9 %, principally as a result of the increase in current income taxes during fiscal 2002 compared with that of fiscal 2001. Toyota's total borrowings increased during fiscal 2002 by Y1,440.1 billion, or 27.3%. Toyota's short-term borrowings consist of loans with a weighted-average fixed interest rate of 1.44% and commercial paper with a weighted-average fixed interest rate of 2.19%. Short-term borrowings increased during fiscal 2002 by Y356.6 billion, or 24.3%, to Y1,825.6 billion. Toyota's long-term debt consists of unsecured and secured loans, medium-term notes, unsecured notes and long-term capital lease obligations with fixed interest rates ranging from 0.03% to 17.00%, with maturity dates ranging from 2002 to 2032. Toyota's long-term debt also consists of unsecured convertible bonds of consolidated subsidiaries and notes payable related to securitized finance receivables structured as collateralized borrowings. The current portion of long-term debt increased during fiscal 2002 by Y444.1 billion, or 62.1%, to Y1,158.8 billion and the non-current portion increased by Y639.4 billion, or 20.7%, to Y3,722.7 billion. These increases reflect borrowings to fund finance receivables, borrowings included as the result of the consolidation of Hino and the change in foreign currency translations rates. At March 31,2002, approximately 47% of long-term debt was denominated in U.S. dollars, 27% in Japanese yen and 26% in other currencies. Toyota hedges fixed rate exposure by entering into interest rate swaps. There are no material seasonal variations in Toyota's borrowing requirements. As of March 31, 2002, Toyota's total financial debt was 92.3% of total shareholders' equity, compared to 74.4% as of March 31, 2001. At March 31, 2002, Toyota had an unfunded pension liability of Y1,141.4 billion that related primarily to the parent company and its Japanese subsidiaries. The unfunded amounts are primarily funded on the retirement date of each covered employee. In conjunction with enforcement of the Defined Benefit Pension Plan Law, the parent company received approval from the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare for exemption from the obligation of the future benefit payment regarding substituted portions of employee pension funds (the parent company received approval on April 1, 2002). See Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements. Toyota's long-term debt was rated 'AAA' by Standard & Poor's Ratings Group and 'Aa1' by Moody's Investors Services as of March 31, 2002. These ratings represent Standard and Poor's highest long-term debt rating and Moody's second highest rating. A credit rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities. A credit rating may be subject to withdrawal or revision at any time. Each rating should be evaluated separately of any other rating. Toyota's treasury policy is to maintain controls on all exposures, to adhere to stringent counterparty credit standards, and to actively monitor marketplace exposures. Toyota centralized and is pursuing global efficiency of its financial services operations through Toyota Financial Services Corporation. The key element of Toyota's financial policy is maintaining a strong financial position that will allow Toyota to fund its research and development initiatives, capital expenditures and financing operations on a cost effective basis even if earnings experience short-term fluctuation. Toyota believes that it maintains sufficient liquidity for its present requirements and that by maintaining high credit ratings, it will continue to be able to access funds from external sources in large amounts and at relatively low costs. Toyota's ability to maintain its high credit ratings is subject to a number of factors, some of which are not in Toyota's control. These factors include general economic conditions in Japan and the other major markets in which Toyota does business, as well as Toyota's successful implementation of its business strategy. Off-Balance Sheet Activities Toyota's securitization program involves selling discrete pools of finance receivables or interests in lease receivables to wholly-owned bankruptcy remote Special Purpose Entities ('SPEs'), which in turn sell the receivables to separate securitization trusts in exchange for the proceeds from securities issued by the trust. The securities issued by the trust, usually notes or certificates of various maturities and interest rates, are secured by collections on the sold receivables. These securities, commonly referred to as asset-backed securities, are structured into senior and subordinated classes. Generally, the senior classes have priority over the subordinated classes in receiving collections from the sold receivables. As of March 31, 2002, outstanding debt from asset-backed securitizations and notes payable related to securitized finance receivables structured as collateralized borrowings totaled approximately Y573.0 billion and Y138.1 billion, respectively. On any payment date, the priority of payments made from available collections and amounts withdrawn from existing reserve funds or revolving liquidity notes, are as follows: servicing fee, noteholder interest, allocation of principal, reserve fund account deposit, and finally, excess amounts. Therefore, the interests of noteholders are subordinate to the servicer, but have priority over any deposits in a reserve fund, any draws against existing revolving liquidity notes, or any excess amounts. In addition, in most cases, noteholders holding senior classes of notes are paid prior to any existing subordinate class (some transactions are structured so that the subordinate tranche is released pro rata with certain senior tranches). Toyota may enter into swap agreements with the securitization trusts so that interest rate exposure remains with Toyota, and not the securitization trusts. This exposure may or may not be mitigated by other swap arrangements entered into by Toyota, and this is determined by Toyota's management. The Company's general exposure every month, is the notional balance of the security multiplied by the rate differential. However, in the case of a default by the securitization trust, the Company's maximum exposure would be the interest due based on the outstanding notional value of underlying securities paid at the rate inherent in the swap agreement. For the year ended March 31, 2002, the following table summarizes certain cash flows received from and paid to the securitization trusts: Yen in millions Retail Leases Proceeds from new securitizations.............................. Y596,246 Y- Servicing fees 7,258 675 received............................................... Excess interest received from interest only strips........ 22,438 225 Repurchases of delinquent receivables........................ (187) (38,893) Reimbursements of servicer advances........................ 862 2,337 Reimbursements of maturity advances....................... - 8,623 Contractual Obligations and Commitments For information regarding debt obligations, capital lease obligations, operating leases, and other obligations, including amounts maturing in each of the next five years, see note 10, 13, 21 and 22 to the consolidated financial statements. In addition, as part of Toyota's normal business practices, Toyota enters into long-term arrangements with suppliers for purchases of certain raw materials, components and services. These arrangements may contain fixed/minimum quantity purchase requirements. Toyota enters into such arrangements to facilitate adequate supply of these materials and services. Related Party Transactions Toyota does not have any significant related party transactions other than transactions with affiliated companies in the ordinary course of business. See note 12 to the consolidated financial statements. Legislation Regarding End-of-Life Vehicles In September 2000, the European Union issued a directive that requires member states to adopt the following legislation: • manufacturers are to be financially responsible for taking back end-of-life vehicles put on the market after July 1, 2002 and dismantling and recycling those vehicles. Beginning January 1, 2007, manufacturers are additionally responsible for vehicles put on the market before July 1, 2002; • manufacturers may not use certain hazardous materials in vehicles to be sold after July 2003; and • 95% of parts of vehicles sold as of a specified date to be determined in a future directive must be re-usable and recoverable. In addition, under this directive member states shall take measures to ensure that car manufacturers, distributors and other auto-related businesses establish adequate used vehicle disposal facilities and to ensure that hazardous materials and recyclable parts are removed from vehicles prior to scrapping. The directive also imposes requirements on the proportion of vehicles that may be disposed of in landfills. Presently, there are uncertainties surrounding the form and implementation of the legislation in different member states, especially regarding manufacturers' responsibilities and the resultant expenses that may be incurred. The laws developed in the individual local legislatures throughout the European Union will have a significant impact on the amount ultimately paid by manufacturers for end-of-life vehicles. This directive would impact Toyota's vehicles sold in the European Union. Toyota is currently assessing the impact of this future legislation on its results of operations, cash flows and financial position. Recent Accounting Pronouncements in the United States In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS) No. 141, 'Business Combinations'. FAS No. 141 requires that the purchase method of accounting be used for all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001. This statement specifies that certain acquired intangible assets in a business combination be recognized as assets separately from goodwill and that existing intangible assets and goodwill be evaluated for these new separation requirements. Management does not expect this statement to have a material impact on Toyota's consolidated financial position or results of operations. In June 2001, the FASB issued FAS No. 142, 'Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets'. FAS No. 142 changes the accounting for goodwill from an amortization method to an impairment-only approach. Amortization of goodwill, including goodwill recorded in past business combinations, will cease upon adoption of this statement. In addition, this statement requires that goodwill be tested for impairment at least annually at the reporting unit level. Toyota adopted FAS No 142 on April 1, 2002. At March 31, 2002, the amount of unamortized goodwill is insignificant and management does not expect this statement to have a material impact on Toyota's consolidated financial position or results of operations. In June 2001, the FASB issued FAS No. 143, 'Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations'. This statement addresses financial accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. Toyota is required to implement FAS No. 143 on April 1, 2003. Management does not expect this statement to have a material impact on Toyota's consolidated financial position or results of operations. In August 2001, the FASB issued FAS No. 144, 'Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.' This statement supersedes FAS No. 121, 'Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of'. The statement retains the previously existing accounting requirements related to the recognition and measurement of the impairment of long-lived assets to be held and used while expanding the measurement requirements of long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale to include discontinued operations. It also expands the previously existing reporting requirements for discontinued operations to include a component of an entity that either has been disposed of or is classified as held for sale. Toyota implemented FAS No. 144 on April 1, 2002. Management does not expect this statement to have a material impact on Toyota's consolidated financial position or results of operations. Critical Accounting Policies The consolidated financial statements of Toyota are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires the use of estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Toyota believes that of its significant accounting policies, the following may involve a higher degree of judgments, estimates and complexity: Warranty Toyota generally warrants its products against certain manufacturing and other defects. Product warranties are provided for specific periods of time and/or usage of the product and vary depending upon the nature of the product, the geographic location of its sale and other factors. All product warranties are consistent with commercial practices. Toyota provides a provision for estimated product warranty costs as a component of cost of sales at the time the related sale is recognized. The accrued warranty costs represent management's best estimate at the time of sale of the total costs that Toyota will incur to repair or replace product parts that fail while still under warranty. The amount of accrued estimated warranty costs is primarily based on historical experience as to product failures as well as current information on repair costs. The amount of warranty costs accrued also contains an estimate as to warranty claim recoveries from suppliers. The foregoing evaluations are inherently uncertain, as they require material estimates and some products' warranty extend for several years. Consequently, actual warranty costs will differ from the estimated amounts and could require additional warranty provisions. If these factors require a significant increase in Toyota's accrued estimated warranty costs, it would negatively affect future operating results of the automotive operations. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Credit Losses Sales financing and finance lease receivables consist of retail installment sales contracts secured by passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Collectibility risks include consumer and dealer insolvencies and insufficient collateral values (less costs to sell) to realize the full carrying values of these receivables. As a matter of policy, Toyota maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts and credit losses representing Toyota's management's estimate of the amount of asset impairment in the portfolios of finance, trade and other receivables. Toyota determines the allowance for doubtful accounts and credit losses based on a systematic, ongoing review and evaluation performed as part of the credit-risk evaluation process, historical loss experience, the size and composition of the portfolios, current economic events and conditions, the estimated fair value and adequacy of collateral and other pertinent factors. This evaluation is inherently judgmental and requires material estimates, including the amounts and timing of future cash flows expected to be received, which may be susceptible to significant change. Although management considers the allowance for doubtful accounts and credit losses to be adequate based on information currently available, additional provisions may be necessary due to (i) changes in management estimates and assumptions about asset impairment, (ii) information that indicates changes in the expected future cash flows, or (iii) changes in economic and other events and conditions. A prolonged economic downturn in North America and Western Europe could increase the likelihood of credit losses exceeding current estimates. To the extent that sales incentives remain an integral part of sales promotion with the effect of reducing new vehicle prices, resale prices of used vehicles and, correspondingly, the collateral value of Toyota's sales financing and finance lease receivables could experience further downward pressure. If these factors require a significant increase in Toyota's allowance for doubtful accounts and credit losses, it could negatively affect future operating results of the financial services operations. Investment in Operating Leases Vehicles on operating leases, where Toyota is the lessor, is valued at acquisition cost and depreciated over its estimated useful life using the straight-line method to its estimated residual value. Toyota utilizes industry published information and its historical experience to determine estimated residual values for these vehicles. Toyota evaluates the recoverability of the carrying values of its leased vehicles for impairment when there are indications of declines in residual values. In recent years, the resale values of returned vehicles have been depressed, primarily because of an increased supply of used vehicles in the market that has depressed market prices. In addition, to the extent that sales incentives remain an integral part of sales promotion (reducing new vehicle prices), resale prices of used vehicles and, correspondingly, the carrying value of Toyota's leased vehicles could be subject to further downward pressure. If resale prices of used vehicles decline, future operating results of the financial services operations are likely to be adversely affected by incremental charges to reduce estimated residual values. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Toyota periodically reviews the carrying value of its long-lived assets held and used and assets to be disposed of, including goodwill and other intangible assets, when events and circumstances warrant such a review. This review is performed using estimates of future cash flows. If the carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired, an impairment charge is recorded for the amount by which the carrying value of the long-lived asset exceeds its fair value. Management believes that the estimates of future cash flows and fair value are reasonable; however, changes in estimates of such cash flows and fair value would affect the evaluations and negatively affect future operating results of the automotive operations Employee Costs Pension and other postretirement benefits costs and obligations and post-employment benefit costs are dependent on assumptions used in calculating such amounts. These assumptions include discount rates, health care cost trend rates, benefits earned, interest cost, expected return on plan assets, mortality rates and other factors. Actual results that differ from the assumptions are accumulated and amortized over future periods and, therefore, generally affect recognized expense and the recorded obligation in future periods. While management believes that the assumptions used are appropriate, differences in actual experience or changes in assumptions may affect Toyota's pension and other postretirement costs and obligations and post-employment benefit costs. Derivatives and Other Contracts at Fair Value Toyota uses derivatives in the normal course of business to manage its exposure to foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. The accounting is complex and continues to evolve. In addition, there are the significant judgments and estimates involved in the estimating of fair value in the absence of quoted market values. These estimates are based upon valuation methodologies deemed appropriate in the circumstances; however, the use of different assumptions may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. Marketable securities Toyota's accounting policy is to record a write-down of such investments to realizable value when a decline in fair value below carrying value is other than temporary. In determining if a decline in value is other than temporary, Toyota considers the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than the carrying value, the financial condition and prospects of the company and Toyota's ability and intent to retain its investment in the company for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value. Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk Toyota is exposed to market risk from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and certain commodity and equity security prices. In order to manage the risk arising from changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, Toyota enters into a variety of derivative financial instruments. A description of Toyota's accounting policies for derivative instruments is included in note 2 to the consolidated financial statements and further disclosure is provided in note 19 and 20 to the consolidated financial statements. Toyota monitors and manages these financial exposures as an integral part of its overall risk management program, which recognizes the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to reduce the potentially adverse effect on Toyota's operating results. The financial instruments included in the market risk analysis consist of all of Toyota's cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, finance receivables, securities investments, long-term and short-term debt and all derivative financial instruments. Toyota's portfolio of derivative financial instruments consists of foreign exchange forward contracts, foreign currency options, interest rate swaps, interest rate currency swaps agreements and interest rate options. Anticipated transactions denominated in foreign currencies that are covered by Toyota's derivative hedging are not included in the market risk analysis. Although operating leases are not required to be included, Toyota has included these instruments in determining interest rate risk. Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk Toyota has foreign currency exposures related to buying, selling and financing in currencies other than the local currencies in which it operates. Toyota is exposed to foreign currency risk related to future earnings or assets and liabilities that are exposed due to operating cash flows and various financial instruments that are denominated in foreign currencies. Toyota's most significant foreign currency exposures relate to the United States and Western European countries. Toyota uses a value-at-risk analysis ('VAR') to evaluate its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The value-at-risk of the combined foreign exchange position represents a potential loss in pre-tax earnings that are estimated to be Y25.2 billion as of March 31, 2001 and Y24.0 billion as of March 31, 2002. Based on Toyota's overall currency exposure (including derivative positions), the risk during the year ended March 31, 2002 to pre-tax cash flow from currency movements was on average Y25.0 billion, with a high of Y26.7 billion and a low of Y22.9 billion. The value-at-risk was estimated by using a variance/covariance model and assumed a 95% confidence level on the realization date and a 10-day holding period. Toyota changed the model used for calculation of value-at-risk from 'variance/ covariance' method to 'Monte Carlo Simulation' method because Toyota introduced a new system which Toyota considers more effective for risk management purposes. The prior year amounts have been restated to the fiscal 2002 presentation. Interest Rate Risk Toyota is subject to market risk from exposure to changes in interest rates based on its financing, investing and cash management activities. Toyota enters into various financial instrument transactions to maintain the desired level of exposure to the risk of interest rate fluctuations and to minimize interest expense. Certain exchange traded future and option contracts, interest rate caps and floors, along with various investments, have been entered into to reduce the interest rate risk related to these activities. The potential decrease in fair value resulting from a hypothetical 100 basis point upward shift in interest rates would be approximately Y38.3 billion as of March 31, 2001 and Y28.3 billion as of March 31, 2002. There are certain shortcomings inherent to the sensitivity analyses presented. The model assumes interest rate changes are instantaneous parallel shifts in the yield curve; however, in reality, changes are rarely instantaneous. Although certain assets and liabilities may have similar maturities or periods to repricing, they may not react correspondingly to changes in market interest rates. Also, the interest rates on certain types of assets and liabilities may fluctuate with changes in market interest rates, while interest rates on other types of assets may lag behind changes in market rates. Finance receivables are less susceptible to prepayments when interest rates change and, as a result, Toyota's model does not address prepayment risk for automotive related finance receivables. However, in the event of a change in interest rates, actual loan prepayments may deviate significantly from assumptions used in the model. Commodity Price Risk Commodity price risk is the possibility of higher or lower costs due to changes in the prices of commodities, such as non-ferrous (e.g., aluminum), precious metals (e.g., palladium, platinum and rhodium) and ferrous alloys (e.g., steel), which Toyota uses in the production of motor vehicles. Toyota does not use derivative instruments to hedge the price risk associated with the purchase of those commodities and controls its commodity price risk by holding minimum stock levels. Equity Price Risk Toyota holds investments in various available-for-sale securities which are subject to price risk. The fair value of available-for-sale securities was approximately Y718.6 billion as of March 31, 2001 and the fair value of available-for-sale equity securities was approximately Y564.4 billion as of March 31, 2002. The potential change in the fair value of these investments, assuming a 10% change in prices, would be approximately Y71.9 billion as of March 31, 2001 and Y56.4 billion as of March 31, 2002. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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