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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Corporate Finance Div.

Tokyo Building, 2-7-3, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8310, Japan

Phone: 81-3-3218-2391

X-X01-3-C9215-A HQ1307〈MDOC〉

Contents

02  To Our Shareholders

03  Financial Highlights

04  Corporate Strategy

08  At a Glance

Fiscal 2013 Overview

10  Review of Operations

10  Energy and Electric Systems

11  Industrial Automation Systems

12  Information and Communication Systems

13  Electronic Devices

14  Home Appliances

15  Research and Development / Intellectual Property

18  Corporate Social Responsibility

21  Corporate Governance

22  Directors and Executive Officers

23  Organization

24  Major Subsidiaries and Affiliates

25  Financial Section

73  Corporate Data / Shareholder Information

 
 
 
 
 
 
Aiming to become a global,  
leading green company,  
enriching society with technology.

Looking ahead to our 100th anniversary in 2021, our continued aim is to help enrich society.

  By enriching society, we mean creating a “people-friendly” society that ensures safety,  

peace of mind, health and comfort for all, as well as a more “earth-friendly” society that  

recycles and uses resources efficiently.

  We at the Mitsubishi Electric Group provide a wide spectrum of products and services,  

ranging from semiconductors to large-scale systems, with applications for homes, offices,  

factories, social infrastructure and even space systems.

  As we strive to become a global, leading green company that enriches society with technology,  

we will increase cross-cooperation within the Group while providing advanced technologies and  

engaging in a wide array of business pursuits.

  For the earth and for the future—the Mitsubishi Electric Group will continue  

to make steady steps toward achieving this goal.

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      01

To Our Shareholders

Economic conditions throughout the fiscal year ended March 31, 

business strategies; expanding business activities in China, India 

2013 (hereafter, fiscal 2013) remained harsh. Despite a weakening 

and other emerging economies; bolstering the social infrastructure 

in the value of the yen from the third quarter and firm trends in 

systems business; and developing the solutions business by  

the economies of the United States and developing countries, 

combining a wide array of technologies with expertise gained in 

this difficult operating environment was largely attributable to 

the security business and other fields.

business stagnation in Europe, slower economic growth in China, 

  To facilitate new growth, we aim to enhance corporate value 

and a delay in the anticipated recovery of Japan’s economy.

by promoting robust growth strategies based on renewed and 

  Under these circumstances, the Mitsubishi Electric Group placed 

meticulous efforts to bolster operations in the area of 

greater emphasis than ever before on promoting growth strategies 

Soundness—one of the three key viewpoints of Balanced 

rooted in its competitive advantages as well as on efforts to boost 

Corporate Management—with particular consideration given to 

its competitiveness and strengthen its management structure.

corporate ethics and compliance. The promotion of such growth 

  Reflecting the harsh operating environment, the Mitsubishi 

strategies is also underpinned by a management foundation 

Electric Group recorded consolidated net sales of ¥3,567.2 billion 

realigned to be even stronger.

in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, a decrease of 2%  

  As we stride forward resolutely to achieve our goals, we ask for 

compared with the previous fiscal year. Operating income declined 

your continued support and understanding.

33% year on year to ¥152.1 billion, for a Group operating income 

ratio of 4.3%. Meanwhile, net income fell 38% to ¥69.5 billion. 

Based on results for the fiscal year under review, we will redouble 

our efforts to implement existing initiatives with the aim of 

achieving the standing management targets for operating income 

ratio, return on equity (ROE), and interest-bearing debt to total 

assets of above 5%, above 10%, and below 15%, respectively.

  The Mitsubishi Electric Group is taking steps to strengthen its 

initiatives in growing market fields. To that end, we are engaging 

in growth strategies that include: promoting environment-related 

02      MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013

July 2013

President & CEO

Kenichiro Yamanishi

Financial Highlights

Performance for the year ended March 31, 2013

Years ended March 31

Net sales

Operating income2

Net income attributable to Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

Total assets

Interest-bearing debt

Mitsubishi Electric Corp. shareholders’ equity

Capital expenditures

R&D expenditures

Per-Share Amounts

Net income attributable to Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

Basic

Diluted3

Cash dividends declared

Statistical Information

Operating income ratio

Return on equity (ROE)

Interest-bearing debt to total assets

Yen
(millions)

2013

2012

2011

¥3,567,184 

152,095 
69,517 

3,410,410 
540,572 

1,300,070 

150,425 
172,222 

¥3,639,468 
225,444 
112,063 

3,391,651 
542,291 

1,132,465 

159,346 
169,686 

¥3,645,331
233,761
124,525

3,332,679
484,352

1,050,340

107,638
151,779

U.S. dollars
(thousands)

2013

$37,948,766

1,618,032
739,543

36,280,957
5,750,765

13,830,532

1,600,266
1,832,149

Yen

U.S. dollars

¥32.38

¥52.20

¥58.00

—
11

—
12

—
12

%

4.3%  
5.7
15.9

6.2%  

6.4%

10.3
16.0

12.4
14.5

$0.344 

—
0.117 

—

—
—

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
1   The Company prepares consolidated financial statements with procedures, accounting terms, forms, and preparation that are in conformity with accounting principles  

generally accepted in the United States of America based on the rules and regulations applicable in Japan.

2   Operating income is presented as net sales less cost of sales, selling, general, administrative and R&D expenses, and loss on impairment of long-lived assets.
3   Diluted net income per share attributable to Mitsubishi Electric Corp. is not included in the above figure as no dilutive securities existed.

Net Sales Breakdown by Business Segment

14.5%
Others 
  Net sales  ¥590,366 million

Energy and Electric Systems  25.9%
  Net sales 
¥1,058,177 million

Home Appliances  20.1%
  Net sales  ¥821,298 million

Industrial Automation Systems  22.7%
¥927,857 million
  Net sales 

Electronic Devices  4.0%
  Net sales  ¥164,065 million

Information and 
Communication Systems  12.8%
¥522,422 million
  Net sales 

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      03

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Corporate Strategy

“Changes for the Better,” our corporate statement, 

encapsulates all that we stand for and aspire to—a 

brighter future for society, industry and everyday life 

through innovation.

  Supporting this commitment to innovation and  

sustainable operations is a solid management structure 

backed by balanced management initiatives that stem 

from three key viewpoints: Growth; Profitability and 

Efficiency; and Soundness.

In terms of its corporate social responsibility (CSR)  

initiatives, the entire Mitsubishi Electric Group is steered 

by its Corporate Mission and Seven Guiding Principles. 

Putting particular emphasis on compliance with  

applicable laws and high ethical standards, we are  

committed to strengthening internal controls to ensure 

legal compliance Group-wide, as well as thoroughly 

implementing education and training. In addition, we 

continue to work diligently to protect the environment. 

Among a host of initiatives, we are striving to create a 

low-carbon, recycling-based society as part of our 

Environmental Vision 2021 program.

  To ensure that we continue to meet the expectations 

of shareholders, we have undertaken reforms that are 

guiding our ongoing evolution into a network of highly 

competitive, electric-electronic businesses while  

leveraging synergies to further enhance corporate value.

Management Policy

Achieve Balanced Corporate Management

Further Enhance Soundness,
Profitability, Efficiency and Growth

Growth

Profitability
Efficiency

Soundness

Establish a Robust Management Foundation 
and Ensure Sustainable Growth

Increase Corporate Value

Framework for Implementing Balance 
Corporate Management
The Mitsubishi Electric Group undertakes management operations 

strengthening four integration synergies —(1) between production 

and sales divisions, (2) between business segments, (3) between 

business segments and corporate divisions, and (4) globally, 

based on its Front-line Priority framework in the two areas of  

between parent factories in Japan and overseas facilities—as well 

customer contact and production. In the first front-line area of 

as by harmonizing business, product and regional strategies.

customer contact, the Group enhances its competitiveness in 

  Through the two aspects of the Front-line Priority framework 

sales and services. In the latter front-line area of production, the 

and the four integration synergies, the Group is implementing 

objective of the Front-line Priority works to bolster the Group’s 

Balanced Corporate Management that involves promoting 

“manufacturing craftsmanship” in the areas of quality, costs,  

growth strategies, strengthening its management foundation, 

production engineering technologies, research and development, 

improving its financial standing and undertaking CSR-related and 

and intellectual property (IP). In addition, the Group is pursuing 

corporate governance-related initiatives.

its policy of intensifying cross-business collaboration by  

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Pursuing Ever Higher Growth
Guided by its overarching policy of Balanced Corporate 

Basic Growth Strategies
The Mitsubishi Electric Group’s basic growth strategies comprise 

Management, and with regard to management targets, which 

the VI Strategy,1 which aims to make strong businesses stronger, 

must be continuously and stably achieved for operating income 

and the AD Strategy,2 which is designed to reinforce solutions 

ratio, return on equity (ROE) and ratio of interest-bearing debt to 

businesses centered on strong businesses. In promoting the VI 

total assets (above 5%, above 10% and below 15%, respectively), 

Strategy, the Mitsubishi Electric Group is working to bolster the 

the Mitsubishi Electric Group will aim to become a global, leading 

competitiveness of its products by drawing on technological  

green company, enriching society with technology. With this in 

synergies and to create new strong businesses

mind, the Group will strengthen its growth strategies in each 

  From an AD Strategy perspective, the Group is harnessing its 

business in order to pursue ever higher growth from three  

portfolio of strong businesses and accumulated experience to 

viewpoints: the environment and energy; social infrastructure  

expand its business domain. To this end, the Mitsubishi Electric 

systems; and global business development.

Group is employing IT to further boost the strengths of individual 

In fiscal 2013, the Mitsubishi Electric Group positioned creation 

equipment and businesses and further promoting collaboration 

of strong businesses, recuperation of net sales above ¥4.0 trillion, 

both within and outside the Group.

and an overseas sales ratio of 40% at the heart of its business 

activities. This directive encapsulates the Group’s renewed com-

mitment to accelerating measures aimed at promoting growth 

strategies. Moving forward, we will pay particular attention to 

overcoming individual issues in global markets.

1 “VI” derives from “VICTORY”
2 “AD” derives from ADVANCE”

Three Management Targets to be 
Continuously and Stably Achieved

Operating income ratio

ROE

Ratio of interest-bearing 
debt to total assets

  5 % or more
 10 % or more
 15 % or less

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      05

 
Strengthening Global Strategies
As part of its efforts to fortify its business system to make strong 

businesses stronger globally, the Mitsubishi Electric Group contin-

ues to invest capital in existing business bases in Japan and over-

seas, for example, by constructing a new plant for railway ground 

systems in Japan, building a business base for air-conditioning 

systems operations and opening a plant for rolling stock  

air-conditioning systems in the United States. In addition, the 

Group is not only establishing manufacturing companies— 

including in such fields as factory automation systems in China as 

increased growth, the Mitsubishi Electric Group will expand its 

business development activities in a number of countries, including 

Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico and Turkey, while taking steps to enter 

as yet untapped regions. At the same time, the Group will place 

considerable weight on expanding its business domains and 

product fields in regions in which it already has operations.

Strengthening Our Management Foundation
The Mitsubishi Electric Group consistently promotes Group-wide 

operational improvement measures, taking active steps to further 

well as automotive equipment in China and Mexico—to serve 

solidify its operational structure.

rapidly growing markets, it is also setting up sales companies to 

tap into new markets in Brazil, Indonesia and Turkey while carrying 

out acquisitions to create synergies and expand its businesses.  

For example, in March 2013 the Group acquired the factory  

automation systems business of a Turkish local distributor GTS*.

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Promoting Global Business Strategies
Regarding the businesses within the Group that possess notewor-

  To this end, we constantly strive to reinforce the “manufacturing 

craftsmanship” that is integral to our foundations as a manufac-

turer. In order to achieve this objective, we are always looking to 

enhance productivity and quality, to promote prioritized develop-

ment rooted in growth strategies, to strengthen our R&D  

capabilities and the development of IP activities by promoting 

such initiatives as the development of key components, and to 

improve material procurement by bolstering value engineering 

(VE) and other activities. Furthermore, we are working to improve 

thy global growth potential, namely power systems, transportation 

our financial standing through measures that include inventory 

systems, building systems, factory automation systems, automotive 

reduction and striving to allocate human resources effectively, 

equipment, space systems, power devices, air conditioning systems 

underpinned by the aim to make strong businesses stronger.

and other businesses, the Mitsubishi Electric Group will expand 

  The Mitsubishi Electric Group will continuously and resolutely 

such businesses to be a driving force of Group-wide performance. 

promote these initiatives and make every effort to strengthen 

This will be accomplished by implementing and augmenting 

quality, cost efficiencies, production technology capabilities, 

global business promotion systems, while reinforcing market 

development capabilities, IP activities, and sales and services,  

strategies in priority markets. Through such actions, the Group is 

with the goal of further boosting profitability.

contributing to the improvement of corporate value.

Bolstering Regional Strategies with Priority on Asia
The Mitsubishi Electric Group will bolster cross-business regional 

Improving Our Financial Standing
As of March 31, 2013, total interest-bearing debt, including 

bonds, stood at ¥540.6 billion for a ratio of interest-bearing debt 

strategies with priority on Asia in response to newly emerging 

to total assets of 15.9%.

markets, which are anticipated to experience high growth rates. 

  The Mitsubishi Electric Group is implementing thorough  

In the Chinese market, in which it has already established numer-

structural reforms to increase the competitiveness and earnings of 

ous businesses and built a solid foundation, the Group will apply 

all Group businesses. To raise overall profitability, we are striving 

its combined strength to the further expansion of its operations by 

to boost competitiveness in the areas of quality, costs, production 

strengthening collaborative links between its operating bases as 

technology capabilities, development capabilities, IP, marketing 

well as its businesses. The Group will also take steps to augment 

and services. In addition, in order to streamline asset turnover 

partnerships with leading business groups in China. In India, 

and the efficiency of funding operations, we are reducing inven-

where the time is ripe for full-scale business expansion, the 

tories, primarily through “just in time” activities, while expanding 

Group will tap into growing markets by leveraging strong global 

our global cash management system. These initiatives are aimed 

businesses, particularly within the Energy and Electric Systems 

at generating stable cash flow.

and Industrial Automation Systems business segments.

  With accumulated cash flow, we are taking a balanced approach 

  Furthermore, the Mitsubishi Electric Group will strengthen its 

to invest in growth areas, provide returns to shareholders and 

competitiveness in Thailand by reinforcing capabilities in relation 

reduce interest-bearing debt.

to that country’s position as an important global manufacturing 

base for the Group, in addition to carrying out business expansion 

in line with Thailand’s needs as a growth market. To secure 

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Striving for Constant Improvement
Based on its Balanced Corporate Management policy, the 

Mitsubishi Electric Group is steadily implementing the aforemen-

tioned management strategies, which are designed to enhance 

the formidable competitiveness of its individual businesses.

  At the same time, we continue to implement reforms intended 

to guide our ongoing evolution into highly competitive,  

electric-electronic businesses while leveraging synergies to further 

enhance corporate value and ensure sustainable growth.

  To accomplish these goals, it is increasingly important that we 

strive for constant improvement, which puts into practice the 

spirit that is embodied in our corporate statement, “Changes for 

the Better.” The Mitsubishi Electric Group will continue to change 

in order to create new value. We are confident these efforts will 

yield even greater corporate value in the future.

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      07

At a Glance

Energy and Electric Systems

Industrial Automation Systems

Information and Communication Systems

Net sales

Yen (billions)
1,200

1,000

800

600

400

200

0

1,044

1,040

1,028

1,027

1,058

09

10

11

12

13
(Years ended March 31)

Net sales

Yen (billions)
1,200

1,000

800

600

400

200

0

927

978

928

852

733

09

10

11

12

13
(Years ended March 31)

Net sales

Yen (billions)
1,200

1,000

800

600

400

200

0

582

526

488

516

522

09

10

11

12

13
(Years ended March 31)

Operating income

Operating income

Operating income

Yen (billions)
150

120

90

60

30

0

-30

75

75

83

85

85

09

10

11

12

13
(Years ended March 31)

Yen (billions)
150

120

90

60

30

0

-30

100

101

61

50

26

09

10

11

12

13
(Years ended March 31)

Yen (billions)
150

120

90

60

30

0

-30

25

19

14

21

2

09

10

11

12

13
(Years ended March 31)

MAIN PRODUCTS AND BUSINESS LINES

MAIN PRODUCTS AND BUSINESS LINES

MAIN PRODUCTS AND BUSINESS LINES

Turbine generators, hydraulic turbine generators, 
nuclear power plant equipment, motors,  
transformers, power electronics equipment,  
circuit breakers, gas insulated switches,  
switch control devices, surveillance system  
control and security systems, large display devices, 
electrical equipment for locomotives and rolling 
stock, elevators, escalators, building security  
systems, building management systems,  
particle beam treatment systems, and others

Programmable logic controllers, inverters,  
servomotors, human-machine interface, motors, 
hoists, magnetic switches, no-fuse circuit  
breakers, short circuit breakers, transformers for 
electricity distribution, time and power meters, 
uninterruptible power supply, industrial fans,  
computerized numerical controllers, electrical  
discharge machines, laser processing machines, 
industrial robots, clutches, automotive electrical 
equipment, car electronics and car mechatronics, 
car multimedia, and others

Wireless and wired communications systems,  
surveillance cameras, satellite communications 
equipment, satellites, radar equipment,  
antennas, missile systems, fire control systems, 
broadcasting equipment, data transmission  
devices, network security systems, information  
systems equipment, systems integration,  
and others

M Fiscal 2013 Overview

May
•		Commenced	demonstration	experiments	at	Ofuna	Smart	House	using	the	industry’s	
first PV/EV-linked home energy management system (HEMS), which provides optimal 
control of all electrical appliances

•		Chosen	by	Volvo	Car	Corporation	as	a	partner	

in	the	strategic	development	of	next-generation	
automotive infotainment systems

•		Received	a	full	turnkey	order	for	Static	VAR	
Compensator (SVC) systems from Dubai 
Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA)

2012

Ofuna Smart House

August
•	 Received consecutive orders for the installation 
of high-speed elevators in Chengdu, China
•	 Launched "Smart Quality" in Japan as a new 

total concept for the Home Appliances business

•	 Established Mitsubishi Elevator ETA India 

Private Limited to sell, manufacture, install,  
and provide maintenance for elevators and 
escalators in India

September
•		Established	the	comprehensive	

sales company Mitsubishi 
Electric do Brasil Comércio e 
Serviços Ltda. in Brazil

June
•		Resumed	production	of	security	systems	at	a	new	facility	within	the	Communication	Network	

Center’s	Koriyama	Factory

•		Delivered	a	digital	signage	system	to	

Narita International Airport Corporation

•		Delivered	an	electric	power	supply	 

system to East Japan Railway Company 
for installation at Hiraizumi Station on 
the Tohoku Line

July
•		Established	Mitsubishi	Electric	Korea	Co.,	Ltd.	in	Korea
•		Established	MELCO	CNC	do	Brasil	Comércio	e	Serviços	S.A.,	a	new	 

FA	systems	company,	to	strengthen	the	Group’s	
computerized numerical controller (CNC)  
business in Brazil

Production facility at the 
Koriyama	Factory

Photovoltaic power generation 
(Hiraizumi Station)

Mitsubishi Electric Korea Co., Ltd.

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Electronic Devices

Home Appliances

Others

Net sales

Yen (billions)
1,200

1,000

800

600

400

200

0

Net sales

Yen (billions)
1,200

1,000

916

924

825

849

821

167

139

176

201

164

09

10

11

12

13
(Years ended March 31)

800

600

400

200

0

09

10

11

12

13
(Years ended March 31)

Net sales

Yen (billions)
1,200

1,000

800

600

400

200

0

596

553

609

612

590

09

10

11

12

13
(Years ended March 31)

Operating income (loss)

Operating income

Operating income

Yen (billions)
150

120

90

60

30

0

-30

-30

09

-7

10

6

11

4

-6

12

13
(Years ended March 31)

Yen (billions)
150

120

90

60

30

0

-30

35

42

5

22

19

09

10

11

12

13
(Years ended March 31)

Yen (billions)
150

120

90

60

30

0

-30

12

3

14

20

19

09

10

11

12

13
(Years ended March 31)

MAIN PRODUCTS AND BUSINESS LINES

MAIN PRODUCTS AND BUSINESS LINES

MAIN PRODUCTS AND BUSINESS LINES

Power modules, high-frequency devices,  
optical devices, LCD devices, microcomputers,  
system LSIs, and others

LCD televisions, projection TVs, display monitors, 
projectors, Blu-ray disc recorders, room air  
conditioners, package air conditioners, air-to-water 
heat pump boilers, refrigerators, electric fans,  
ventilators, photovoltaic systems, hot water supply 
systems, LED lamps, fluorescent lamps,  
indoor lighting, compressors, chillers,  
dehumidifiers, air purifiers, showcases, cleaners,  
jar rice cookers, microwave ovens, IH cooking  
heaters, and others

Procurement, logistics, real estate, advertising, 
finance and other services

October
•		Commenced	operations	at	a	new	railway	ground	systems	 

factory at the Kobe Works

•		Shipped	milestone	2,000th	turbine	generator
•		Established	a	new	company	in	China	to	provide	procurement,	
repair, and sales of service parts (maintenance and consumable 
parts)	for	Mitsubishi	Electric’s	industrial	automation	machinery	
products including electrical discharge machines (EDMs) as a 
part of efforts to strengthen after-sales service capabilities

March
•		Established	Mitsubishi	Electric	Automotive	de	Mexico,	S.A.	de	C.V.	to	manufacture	

and sell automotive equipment in 
Mexico

•		Completed	expansion	of	a	satellite	
production	facility	at	the	Company’s	
Kamakura Works

•		Installed	elevators	and	escalators	to	
Ginza Kabukiza (Chuo-ku, Tokyo)

Turbine generator

2013

November
•		Established	the	comprehensive	sales	

company PT. Mitsubishi Electric 
Indonesia in Indonesia

December
•		Established	Mitsubishi	Electric	Turkey	A.		.	in	Turkey
•		Developed	new	plastic-identification	technology	for	recycling	of	post-consumer	

S,

home appliances*

* Development in collaboration with Shimadzu 
Corporation
*	Financially	supported	by	the	Ministry	of	
Economy, Trade and Industry, Japan

Advanced plastic material separating system

New satellite production facility

Ginza Kabukiza

February
•		Developed	100-Gbps	optical	transmission	
technology	that	realizes	2.5	times	the	
transmission speed of conventional 
inter-city optical networks

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      09

 
Review of Operations

Energy and  
Electric Systems

Net Sales Breakdown by Business Segment

25.9%

Net Sales

¥1,058.2billion

up 3% year on year

Operating Income

¥85.1billion

up ¥0.2 billion year on year

The social infrastructure systems business 

saw a decrease in orders compared with the 

previous fiscal year due mainly to lower 

demand as reconstruction demand, which 

had surged in fiscal 2012 following the 

Great East Japan Earthquake, declined. 

Nevertheless, overall sales were virtually 

unchanged from the previous fiscal year 

largely due to an increase in power genera-

tion business activities worldwide.

  The building systems business experienced 

increases in both orders and sales compared 

with the previous fiscal year, owing to 

growth in modernization-related demand 

for elevators and escalators in Japan as  

well as for new installations overseas, mainly 

in China.

  As a result, total sales in the Energy and 

Electric Systems segment amounted to 

¥1,058.2 billion, up 3% compared with the 

previous fiscal year. Operating income 

increased by ¥0.2 billion year on year to 

¥85.1 billion mainly due to higher sales.

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Next-generation SiC Inverter for Railcars

Mitsubishi Electric has developed a traction inverter for railcars 
that incorporates silicon carbide (SiC), a new type of semicon-
ductor. This new inverter, with its energy-efficient, compact, 
lightweight, low-maintenance and low-noise design,  
is	expected	to	play	a	major	role	in	next-generation	railcar	 
propulsion systems.

Digital Signage System at Narita International Airport

Mitsubishi	Electric	has	successfully	installed	Japan’s	largest	
digital signage system1 at Narita International Airport. This  
system	comprises	100	display	units	made	up	of	a	total	336	
display	panels,	including	a	unit	consisting	of	27	46-inch	LCD	
multi-display screens. As a part of efforts to ensure the presen-
tation of information in an appropriate and timely manner, a 
wide range of content, including airport news and entertain-
ment, is delivered according to the location of each display.
1.	Based	on	Mitsubishi	Electric	research	as	of	June	2012.

Southern Tohoku Proton Therapy Cancer Center 
Particle Beam Treatment System Proton Type

This cutting-edge system uses linear protons and heavy- 
particle beams to target the affected areas. Easier on pa- 
tients,	this	treatment	method	is	expected	to	help	improve	
quality of life.

Power Plants

Mitsubishi Electric power plant installations are used both  
by power utility companies and by companies in various  
industries as in-house power generators. Owing to its  
accumulated	expertise	and	leading	technological	capabilities,	
Mitsubishi Electric is able to provide optimal power plants  
in various power generation fields.

AXIEZ Machine-room-less Elevators

Along with enhanced energy-saving functions, including all-
LED	lighting,	the	AXIEZ’s	variable-speed	control	elevator	sys-
tem reduces waiting times thanks to advances in leading-edge 
speed adjustment technology. This technology has evolved into 
a super variable speed control system for improved conve-
nience and operational efficiency. The AXIEZ also features an 
improved design.

Facima BA-System, an Open Integrated 
Management System for Building Facilities

The	Facima	BA-System	centrally	controls	building	facilities	and	
equipment through open management integration that is com-
patible with facilities and equipment made by different manu-
facturers. Owing to its enhanced functions and support menu, 
ranging from energy-saving to efficient building management 
operations,	the	Facima	BA-System	offers	a	new	style	of	build-
ing management.

Industrial  
Automation Systems

Net Sales Breakdown by Business Segment

22.7%

Net Sales

¥927.9billion

down 5% year on year

Operating Income

¥60.6billion

down ¥40.6 billion year on year

The factory automation systems business 

saw decreases in both orders and sales  

compared with the previous fiscal year 

owing to lower capital expenditures,  

including in areas related to semiconductors 

and flat panel displays in China, South 

Korea, and Taiwan.

  The automotive equipment business 

recorded a decrease in orders due to the 

slump in new automobile sales in Europe 

and a drop in sales by Japanese automobile 

manufacturers in China. Overall sales were 

unchanged from the previous fiscal year, 

however, reflecting market recovery in 

North America and the steady market sup-

port provided by eco-car subsidies in Japan.

  As a result, total sales in the Industrial 

Automation Systems segment amounted to 

¥927.9 billion, down 5% compared with 

the previous fiscal year. Operating income 

decreased by ¥40.6 billion year on year to 

¥60.6 billion due primarily to the decline  

in sales.

Programmable Logic Controllers

Mitsubishi	Electric’s	MELSEC	series	of	programmable	logic	
controllers supports a wide array of production and social 
infrastructure applications; solutions range from control and 
safety devices to information and instrumentation management. 
As a leading global brand, the MELSEC series contributes to 
the construction of cutting-edge control systems owing to its 
capabilities, performance, product variety and high reliability.

AC Servos

The	MELSERVO-J4	series	features	the	world’s	highest	level	of	
performance and functionality. Its advanced design allows 
“one touch” auto-tuning and vibration suppression that 
enhances the speed, precision and overall performance of  
production equipment and manufacturing devices. The 
MELSERVO-J4	series	has	applications	in	numerous	fields,	
including	semiconductors,	FPD	(Flat	Panel	Display)	production,	
packaging systems and industrial machinery.

Low-voltage Circuit Breakers

Low-voltage Circuit Breakers are used for wiring protection 
and	short-circuit	protection	in	low-voltage	circuits.	Since	1933	
Mitsubishi Electric has been continuously designing and  
developing such breakers, the latest of which is the new WS-V 
“World” series; ideally suited to both power distribution and 
OEM markets.

Electrical Discharge Machines (EDMs)

Beginning with the newly launched MV series, a strategic 
product globally, Mitsubishi Electric provides a lineup of EDMs 
that add value and improve the manufacturing productivity of 
molds and precision components. Such equipment is indis-
pensable to the production of automobiles, home electronics 
and IT-related devices.

Electric Power Steering (Motors and Controllers)

Mitsubishi Electric was the first company in the world to mass 
produce motors and controllers for electric power steering to 
assist driver steering in line with driving conditions. Over the 
years, Mitsubishi Electric has helped to improve steering feel, 
response and stability while delivering compact units and 
high-output performance, and contributing to reduced  
automobile CO2 emissions.

Memory Car Navigation System

Mitsubishi	Electric’s	DIATONE	SOUND.NAVI	is	a	car	navigation	
system that incorporates the high-quality sound of the 
DIATONE high-end audio system. In addition to a sound quality 
and tone control function that rivals that of high-end car audio 
equipment,	DIATONE	SOUND.NAVI	offers	a	wide	range	of	
advanced navigation capabilities that support driving safety 
based on simple map features.

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Information and 
Communication Systems

Net Sales Breakdown by Business Segment

12.8%

Net Sales

¥522.4billion

up 1% year on year

Operating Income

¥1.6billion

down ¥19.7 billion year on year

The telecommunications equipment business 

experienced increases in both orders and 

sales compared with the previous fiscal year 

mainly because of higher demand for com-

munications infrastructure equipment.

  The information systems and services 

business saw no change in sales compared 

with the previous fiscal year as growth in 

the system integration business was offset 

by a decline in the IT infrastructure service 

business.

  The electronic systems business recorded a 

year-on-year increase in orders due primarily 

to a large order received for the space sys-

tems business. In contrast, sales decreased 

compared with the previous fiscal year owing 

to a decline in the electronics business.

  As a result, total sales in the Information 

and Communication Systems segment 

amounted to ¥522.4 billion, up 1% com-

pared with the previous fiscal year. Operating 

income decreased by ¥19.7 billion year on 

year to ¥1.6 billion due primarily to an 

increase in costs and a decrease in electronic 

systems business sales.

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Information System Integrated Control Center

Specialist	engineers	are	available	24/7	to	remotely	operate	
and monitor client information systems and to analyze and 
determine any problem that might occur using automated 
tools, enabling a rapid response to any system malfunction.
(Mitsubishi Electric Information Network Corporation)

Mission-critical Server

Employing virtualization technology in its complete fault-tolerant 
system as an overarching concept, this server not only ensures 
the	succession	of	customers’	application	assets,	but	also	 
integrates internal mission-critical tasks and systems for  
situations where failure is not an option.
(Mitsubishi Electric Information Technology Corporation)

DS2000 Standard Satellite Platform

The	DS2000	is	a	standard	satellite	platform	modeled	after	
JAXA’s	ETS-VIII	platform,	which	was	designed	to	meet	the	
need for high-quality, low-cost satellites with shortened  
delivery	times.	The	DS2000	has	maintained	a	competitive	 
edge internationally, and is employed in such satellites as 
Himawari-7,	8,	9,	Superbird-C2,	ST-2	and	Türksat-4A/4B.

Vehicle-mounted Stations for Satellite 
Communications

Vehicle-mounted satellite communication equipment enables 
transmission of video and audio for broadcast news (satellite 
news gathering) and information for disaster management. 
Mitsubishi	Electric	products	have	achieved	Japan’s	highest	
market share in this field, and are employed by Japanese 
broadcasters, the public sector and infrastructure companies 
such as gas and electricity utilities.

Broadband Optical Access Systems

Mitsubishi Electric is progressively installing Gigabit Ethernet 
Passive Optical Network (GE-PON) systems, which play a  
central role in broadband services. The need for GE-PON  
systems	is	steadily	expanding	due	to	high-capacity	broadband	
content, including the increased use of visual services.

Digital CCTV (Closed-circuit Television) System

This	digital	CCTV	system	meets	the	expanding	range	of	needs	
for video surveillance systems, which is achieved through new 
digital technology incorporated into its high-resolution  
megapixel	camera	and	its	high	level	of	scalability,	which	can	
accommodate even large-scale systems.

Electronic Devices

Net Sales Breakdown by Business Segment

4.0%

Net Sales

¥164.1billion

down 18% year on year

Operating Income (Loss)

(¥5.6billion)

down ¥9.2 billion year on year

The semiconductor business saw decreases 

in both orders and sales compared with the 

previous fiscal year due mainly to a decline 

in demand for industrial-, consumer- and 

railcar-use power modules.

  The LCD module business experienced 

increases in both orders and sales year on 

year amid higher demand for industrial-use 

products.

  As a result, total sales in the Electronic 

Devices segment totaled ¥164.1 billion, 

down 18% compared with the previous fis-

cal year. This segment incurred an operating 

loss of ¥5.6 billion, a negative year on year 

turnaround of ¥9.2 billion, mainly because 

of the drop in sales.

SiC Power Modules

Mitsubishi Electric is helping to boost the efficiency yet also 
reduce the size and weight of the power electronics equipment, 
including home appliances as well as industrial and rolling 
stock equipment, through its power modules that use silicon 
carbide	(SiC),	a	next-generation	semiconductor	material,	 
for inverters.

Large-capacity MPD Series of IGBT Modules for 
Renewable Energy Power Converters
Mitsubishi	Electric’s	Mega	Power	Dual	(MPD)	Series	of	insulated-gate	
bipolar transistor (IGBT) modules is contributing to smaller and more 
efficient power conversion equipment, including megawatt-class 
power generation systems as well as large-capacity inverters and 
uninterruptible	power	supply	(UPS)	systems	for	industrial	equipment.	
The	MPD	Series	uses	a	sixth-generation	Carrier-Stored	Trench-gate	
Bipolar Transistor (CSTBT)1 that reduces collector-emitter saturation 
voltage	by	approximately	15%	and	gate	capacitance	by	30	to	50%.
1.		CSTBT	is	a	proprietary	IGBT	that	employs	a	carrier	storage	effect.

Ku-band 50W GaN HEMT for Satellite Earth 
Stations

Mitsubishi	Electric’s	gallium	nitride	(GaN)	high-electron	 
mobility	transistor	(HEMT)	Ku-band	(12-18GHz)	amplifier	 
features	industry-leading	output	power	of	50W,	linear	gain	of	
9dB	and	power-added	efficiency	of	30%,	thereby	helping	to	
reduce the size and weight of satellite earth stations.

40Gbps Driver-In EML-TOSA Compliant with 
XLMD2-MSA

Mitsubishi	Electric’s	40Gbps	electro-absorption	modulator	with	
laser diode-transmitter optical sub assembly (EML-TOSA) is the 
first device of its kind in the world 1	to	comply	with	the	40Gbps	
Miniature	Device	Multi-Source	Agreement	(XLMD2-MSA).	This	
product helps to reduce the size of communication facilities 
and	expand	high-speed	optical	transmission	networks.
1.		Based	on	Mitsubishi	Electric	research	as	of	March	1,	2013.

Color TFT-LCD Modules with Touch Panels for 
Industrial Applications

Mitsubishi	Electric’s	line-up	of	color	thin-film	transistor	liquid-
crystal	display	(TFT-LCD)	modules	with	projected	capacitive	touch	
panels enable intuitive operations that can be performed even 
when	wearing	gloves	and	provide	excellent	visual	clarity	even	in	
bright outdoor environments. In addition to LCD panels, these 
modules come with touch panels, controllers and total support 
services, including driver software. This line-up contributes  
significantly to increasing the user interface sophistication of 
industrial equipment.

8.4-, 10.4- and 12.1-inch SVGA and XGA Color 
TFT-LCD Modules for Industrial Use

Mitsubishi	Electric’s	SVGA	and	XGA	color	TFT-LCD	modules	
come with circuit board-embedded LED drivers that help realize 
smaller, lower-cost end products. These modules ensure clear 
images in outdoor and other bright environments and are ideal 
for a variety of indoor and outdoor locations due to their wide 
viewing angles and broad operating temperature range.

Glove

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Home Appliances

Net Sales Breakdown by Business Segment

20.1%

Net Sales

Room Air Conditioners

In addition to KIRIGAMINE room air conditioners, Mitsubishi 
Electric	offers	an	extensive	lineup	of	products	with	applications	
extending	from	stores,	offices	and	buildings	to	factories	and	
industrial facilities while featuring environmentally compatible, 
energy-saving technologies. These qualities allow Mitsubishi 
Electric to meet air conditioning needs globally.

Photovoltaic system

Smart All-electric Homes

Energy Generation

In-house Power Generation

Induction cooking 
heater

Energy Savings

Heat Pump Technology

To ensure the comfort and convenience of all-electric-powered 
homes, Mitsubishi Electric is proposing “smart all-electric 
home” lifestyle ideas that improve energy creation via  
photovoltaic generation and effective energy usage through 
high-efficiency technologies such as heat pumps.

¥821.3billion

down 3% year on year

Built-in dishwasher

Heat pump hot water 
supply system

Comfortable Lifestyle

Safe/Convenient

Hot water floor heating system 

Mitsubishi Ecomist bath drying, heating, 
and ventilation system with mist function

Operating Income

¥19.3billion

down ¥3.1 billion year on year

The home appliances business experienced 

a 3% decrease in sales compared with the 

previous fiscal year to ¥821.3 billion. Despite 

an increase in air conditioning products in 

Asian countries, this result is largely attribut-

able to the substantial decline in demand 

for LCD televisions and Blu-ray disc recorders 

in the Japanese market.

  Operating income fell by ¥3.1 billion year 

on year to ¥19.3 billion due primarily to the 

drop in sales.

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Home Appliance Lineup 

The home appliances business strives to deliver technologies 
and products that bring convenience, comfort and enjoyment 
to	everyday	life.	Focusing	on	keywords	such	as	“delicious,”	
“delightful” and “soothing,” every effort is made to further 
enhance	people’s	quality	of	life	through	intelligent,	connected	
and economical, or in short, smart technologies.

LED Lighting

Currently under rapid development, LEDs possess outstanding 
features	that	expand	lighting	possibilities,	including	longevity,	
low power consumption, absence of mercury and the enabling 
of	more	compact	fixtures.	LEDs	also	significantly	contribute	to	
power conservation efforts.

Digital Signage

Mitsubishi Electric offers a full lineup of visual display  
products, including large-screen LCD public displays and  
multiple large-screen systems. Through these products, the 
Company is providing solutions for meeting rooms, schools, 
retail stores and other indoor venues, as well as for a wide 
range of businesses and applications, such as train stations 
and public facilities.

Visual Equipment for Public and  
Business Applications

Our high-quality image processing technologies deliver  
exceptionally	sharp	color	reproduction.	Mitsubishi	Electric	
offers a range of products developed to suit a variety of  
application needs. These systems are being used in Japan  
and abroad for large-screen applications that display images,  
data and information.

Research and Development / Intellectual Property

L Research and Development

R&D Initiatives
The Mitsubishi Electric Group’s R&D network comprises the 

realize optimal energy management as they enable use of surplus 

electricity which is charged to EV batteries during off-peak times 

Advanced Technology R&D Center, Information Technology R&D 

such as night time, for effective in-house utilization.

Center and Industrial Design Center in Japan as well as laborato-

ries in the United States and Europe. These centers operate under 

the umbrella of the Corporate Research and Development Group 

1.  Photovoltaic
2.  Electric Vehicle 
3.  Home Energy Management System

working in collaboration with the development departments in 

EV

PV system

individual business groups.

  R&D is an essential element supporting Mitsubishi Electric’s 

ongoing growth. Based on a global standpoint, we will maintain 

our focus on R&D activities that combine business, development, 

intellectual property and international standardization strategies.

  At the same time, we will engage in development that contin-

ues to make strong businesses stronger from an increasingly 

global perspective. This emphasis is aimed at securing the world-

wide expansion of those businesses that form the backbone of 

our growth strategy and establishing new business domains. 

Moreover, we will place additional weight on development that 

helps to create robust businesses five years into the future.

  Moving forward, we will work to distinguish ourselves from 

competitors in such wide-ranging fields as air conditioning  

equipment and systems, automotive equipment, car multimedia, 

PV-converter

Link

EV-converter

HEMS controller

Gun stand plug-in station

Main unit

Conceptual image of PV-EV bidirectional power conditioner installation

Realizing an independent power source during times of disaster  
and ensuring optimal energy use under everyday conditions

F-CUT, Ultra-high-speed Laser Cutting Technology
This innovation for laser processing machines is able to carve any 

factory automation equipment, power systems, elevators and 

shape by controlling the alternative “on” and “off” commands in 

escalators, and defense and space systems. To this end, we will 

discharging beam at a precision of 1/1,000,000 of a second, in 

bolster our technological capabilities as a part of efforts to consis-

connection with the laser processing machines used for metallic 

tently excel in international markets. For example, our overseas 

material cutting.

laboratories will play a central role in consolidating collaborative 

  Furthermore, Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories, Inc., one 

ties between operating bases in North America and Europe and 

of the Group’s US subsidiaries, has developed a technology to 

promoting development aligned to our global strategy in the area 

determine the shortest processing path to reduce machine hours 

of air conditioning equipment and systems.

regardless of the physical complexity of shape to be processed.

  From the standpoint of safeguarding the environment, the 

  These innovations, in comparison with the conventional pro-

Group is aggressively addressing the technological challenges 

cessing method1, have shortened standard machine hours for 

related to smart community/smart grids, power devices, heat 

processing by 45%2. Their use in the latest laser processing 

pump applications and other aspects of energy and environmental 

machines for cutting metallic materials contributes to enhanced 

businesses. Such initiatives are being undertaken with the aim of 

productivity in the manufacturing sector.

realizing the Group’s Environmental Vision 2021. Through these 

efforts, Mitsubishi Electric is working to achieve a sustainable 

society by combining leading technologies from its wide array of 

business fields and developing energy-saving products and systems.

R&D Achievements in Fiscal 2013
The PV1/EV2-linked Controlled Power Conditioner
This newly developed technology is able to deal with changes in 

electric current that may be caused by factors such as the variation 

of electricity generated by PV depending on the intensity of solar 

radiation and steep changes in the power consumption of home 

appliances. A related innovation is seamless control of EV charging 

and discharging. Through configuration with the HEMS3 controller, 

which performs control and surveillance of home appliances, 

these technologies contribute to ensuring stable power supply to 

1.  “Conventional” refers to the fiber laser processing method without F-CUT
2.  This ratio assumes an instance of cutting stainless material of 1 millimeter board 

thickness.

35.5s

Machining
time
shortened
45%

19.5s

Conventional

F-CUT

Our ultrahigh-speed oscillation control technology enables 
the operating laser beam to be switched on and off with 
precision to the closest 1/1,000,000 of a second

Automatic optimization of processing routes 
based on advanced control theory

Beam off 

Beam on

 Fiber laser processing machine equipped with F-CUT (ML3015N X-F)

houses even during blackouts caused by natural disasters.

Capable of processing any shape; enables shorter machining times

  Additionally, under normal conditions, these technologies  

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Radar Satellite for High-resolution Land Observation
Mitsubishi Electric has developed a radio observation technology, 

which enables a satellite in orbit to spotlight a particular geo-

graphic location or terrestrial objects, regardless of weather and 

time (in both daylight and at night). This technology ensures full 

recognition and identification of individual constructions on 

ground surfaces, such as buildings and roads.

  This technology is to be incorporated into the Advanced Land 

Observation Satellite-2 (“ALOS-2”)1. It is expected that this tech-

nology will contribute extensively to functions such as faster  

fact-finding in the areas affected by large-scale natural disasters 

in Japan or elsewhere and a higher degree of efficiency in surveil-

lance of national territories.

1.  A new Advanced Land Observation Satellite succeeding its precursor “DAICHI” 
which ended operations in May 2011. ALOS-2 is currently being developed by a 
national independent administrative institution Japan Aerospace Exploration 
Agency (“JAXA”).

Surface observation using the 
existing DAICHI satellite 

Surface observation using ALOS-2

Conceptual image of high-resolution radar surface observation using ALOS-2

Captures clear above-ground images over a broad expanse  
both night and day and irrespective of weather conditions

L Intellectual Property

Basic Policy
The Mitsubishi Electric Group recognizes that intellectual property 

Global IP Strategy
The Mitsubishi Electric Group identifies critical IP-related themes 

(IP) rights represent a vital management resource essential to its 

in connection with mainstay businesses and important R&D proj-

future. Therefore, every effort is made to integrate the Group’s 

ects. At the same time, the Group channels its energies toward 

business, R&D and IP activities. Moving forward, the Mitsubishi 

the globalization of its robust patent portfolio by promoting  

Electric Group will further strengthen its IP capabilities while  

patent filing activities. With regard to its overseas operations, the 

promoting its growth strategy.

Structure of the Intellectual Property Division
The Mitsubishi Electric Group’s IP-related operations are the direct 

Group is accelerating the globalization of its IP activities through 

actions such as working to increase the number of patent appli-

cations it files prior to undertaking business development in 

emerging countries, including India and Brazil.

responsibility of the president and are overseen by the Head Office 

  Moreover, the Mitsubishi Electric Group is actively engaging in 

IP Division under an appointed IP executive officer. Day-to-day 

activities aimed at acquiring design rights in Japan and overseas 

issues are handled by IP departments at relevant facilities, R&D 

to further enhance its robust patent portfolio. These efforts are 

centers and affiliated companies. The Head Office IP Division  

intended to specifically protect proprietary assets in both technol-

formulates strategies for the entire Group, promotes critical 

ogy and design areas.

IP-related projects and coordinates interaction with the patent 

office. At the manufacturing facility, R&D center and affiliated 

company levels, IP departments pursue specific objectives in line 

with the Group’s overall IP strategies.

Annual Trends in Overseas Patent Applications by 
the Mitsubishi Electric Group

Integrating Business, R&D and IP Activities

(No. of Applications)
8,000

Integration

IP Network

IP/Standardization
Strategy

IP Division at
Headquarters

President

Business Strategy

IP Departments at 
Business Groups,
Facilities, Affiliates 

Development
Strategy

R&D Centers
IP Departments 

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6,000

4,000

2,000

0

2010

2011

2012

2013

(FY)

USA          Europe          China          Other

Further Strengthening Global IP Capabilities

IP representative

Europe

Asia

USA / Brazil

Head Office
IP Division

V Protecting products through IP rights

V Acquiring international standard-related patents

V Counterfeit product countermeasures

The Mitsubishi Electric Group has assigned IP representatives to 

each of its bases in the United States, Europe and China. Every 

effort is being made to strengthen IP capabilities at Group facili-

ties, R&D centers and affiliated companies in each country.

Standardization Strategy
As companies continue to globalize their business activities, the 

international standardization of technologies that contribute to 

global market growth is significantly impacting business strategies. 

For this reason, the importance of promoting IP strategies in  

consideration of international standards is increasing. In response 

to this situation, the Mitsubishi Electric Group is placing emphasis 

on activities to standardize its development technologies and 

acquire related IP rights. The Group is paying particular attention 

to the acquisition of international standard patents, while patent 

pools, including those for MPEG and Blu-ray DiscTM, are proving to 

be a wellspring for IP revenues. These revenues are contributing 

to improvement and growth in business earnings. Furthermore, 

the Mitsubishi Electric Group is working to reinforce its activities 

to acquire rights for international standard-related technologies. 

The Group is looking to utilize these patents to help increase the 

market share of its products.

*Blu-ray DiscTM is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association

Activities Aimed at Preventing Infringement 
on the Group’s IP Rights
The Mitsubishi Electric Group works diligently to prevent any 

infringement on its IP rights by other companies. In addition to  

in-house activities, the Group places particular weight on collabo-

rating with industry organizations while approaching government 

agencies both in Japan and overseas as a part of a wide range of 

measures to prevent the counterfeiting of its products.

Respecting the IP Rights of Others
The Mitsubishi Electric Group recognizes that any infringement on 

the IP rights of another company has the potential to significantly 

impair the Group’s continued viability as a going concern. The 

resulting potential impairments include being obliged to pay  

significant licensing fees or being forced to discontinue the man-

ufacture of a certain product. In order to prevent any infringement 

on the IP rights of other companies, the Group provides education 

and training to raise employee awareness and promote greater 

respect for the IP rights of others. At the same time, the Group 

has put in place a set of rules to facilitate appropriate actions 

such as surveying other companies’ patent rights at every stage 

from development to production. The Mitsubishi Electric Group 

works diligently to ensure strict adherence to these rules.

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Corporate Social Responsibility

The Mitsubishi Electric Group promotes its corporate social 
responsibility (CSR) activities based on the conviction that all 
business activities must take CSR into consideration. The 
Group’s Corporate Mission and Seven Guiding Principles form 
its basic CSR policies. We are vigilant in our enforcement of cor-
porate ethics and compliance and constantly work to improve 
educational programs and strengthen our internal control  
system. At the same time, we pursue initiatives related to  
quality management, environmental preservation, philanthropy 
and improved communication with all stakeholders.

Corporate Mission

The Mitsubishi Electric Group will continually improve its  
technologies and services by applying creativity to all aspects  
of its business. By doing so, we enhance the quality of life in  
our society. To this end, all members of the Group will pursue 
the following Seven Guiding Principles.

Seven Guiding Principles

Trust, Quality, Technology, Citizenship, Ethics, Environment, Growth

The Mitsubishi Electric Group’s Corporate 
Social Responsibility
The operating environment continues to undergo dramatic changes, 
reflecting advances in globalization, revisions to legislation and 
other factors. What must continue regardless of how the times 
may change is a respect for corporate ethics and compliance and 
a commitment to never compromise on environmental issues and 
product quality. This commitment of the Mitsubishi Electric Group 
was first articulated in the Keiei no Yotei, or Keys to Management, 
which was drawn up at the time of Mitsubishi Electric’s founding 
in 1921. The spirit of this document, which states our contributions 
in areas such as the prosperity of society, product quality and cus-
tomer satisfaction, lives on today in our Corporate Mission and 
Seven Guiding Principles. With these tenets as our core principles, 
the Group promotes various initiatives in order to fulfill its corpo-
rate social responsibilities.

In particular, our commitment to compliance has underpinned 
corporate management while forming the core of our efforts to 
strengthen the Group’s internal control system and implement 
employee training programs. Despite this commitment, it was 
revealed that in Mitsubishi Electric’s electronic systems business 
there was some overcharging of expenses as well as inappropriate 
invoicing with regard to contracts involving its defense- and 
space-related businesses. This led to the Company’s suspension 
by Japanese authorities from participating in further bidding. 
Taking this matter very seriously, we conducted a detailed investi-
gation to determine the details and causes of this incident. The 
results of our investigation have been incorporated into counter-
measures aimed at preventing similar incidents from recurring. 
Implementing these countermeasures and working diligently to 
strengthen our compliance activities, we will make every possible 
effort to regain the trust of all stakeholders as quickly as possible.
  As a member of society, the Mitsubishi Electric Group is respon-
sible for upholding corporate ethics and compliance as well as 
contributing to society. The Group recognizes its responsibility to 
contribute to society through the technologies it has built up over 
the years.
  A sincere concern for the environment permeates all of the 
Mitsubishi Electric Group’s products, services and businesses. In 
this sense, every facet of our business activities is geared toward 
contributing to the environment. The technologies and products 
that comprise our portfolio support environmental protection, 
energy conservation and social infrastructure while being gentle 

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to humankind and the earth, thereby enriching society. Looking 
ahead, we will help create a low-carbon society by harnessing the 
strengths of our wide-ranging technological capabilities.

Philanthropic Activities
To help create a society full of smiles, where caring and harmony 
are a way of life, the Mitsubishi Electric Group carries out a vari-
ety of philanthropic activities both in Japan and overseas in the 
spirit of its corporate mission. This mission states that we “will 
continually improve our technologies and services by applying 
creativity to all aspects of our business” and thereby enhance 
quality of life in society.

Promoting Activities Deeply Rooted in Local Communities
Emphasizing the three categories of social welfare, environmental 
preservation and the promotion of science and technology, our 
philanthropic activities in Japan are underpinned primarily by the 
Mitsubishi Electric SOCIO-ROOTS Fund, a gift program in which 
the Company matches any donation made by an employee to 
social welfare facilities; the “Satoyama” Woodland Preservation 
Project, which involves employee volunteers participating in envi-
ronmental restoration activities in the areas surrounding our offic-
es and production facilities; and science classes that encourage 
children to experience for themselves the appeal of science and 
thereby foster the development of the engineers of tomorrow. 
  Focusing on our philanthropic activities overseas, we imple-
ment a broad range of initiatives, including undertaking nature 
conservation activities with the help of employee volunteers, 

Satoyama Woodland Preservation Project  
participants (Japan) 

A Science Class that helps 
communicate the appeal of  
science to children (Japan) 

Supporting the El Primer Palau 
music festival (Spain)

 
funding social welfare facilities and organizations, and offering 
support for young musicians and sports teams.
  Common to all of Mitsubishi Electric’s philanthropic initiatives is 
a focus on activities deeply rooted in local communities. In this 
way, we are promoting greater communication with all members 
of society through actions that meet local needs.

Philanthropic Activities through Mitsubishi Electric’s 
Overseas Foundations
The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation and Mitsubishi 
Electric Thai Foundation, both founded in 1991, play leading 
roles in our social welfare activities and the promotion of science 
and technology. The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation helps 
young people with disabilities to participate more fully in society. 
The Mitsubishi Electric Thai Foundation provides scholarships to 
university students, supports a school lunch program for grade 
school students, and promotes volunteer work in schools.

Recipients of university scholarships and 
Foundation representatives (Thailand)

In the school lunch program, students use 
funds from the Foundation to grow crops 
for school lunches. (Thailand)

The Congressional 
Internship Program 
for Individuals with 
Intellectual Disabilities 
(United States)

An employee volunteer working with a 
student on Disability Mentoring Day 
(United States)

Environmental Activities
The 7th Environmental Plan
Aiming to be a leading green company that continues to address 
the needs of a global society, the Mitsubishi Electric Group is 
working to strengthen its corporate constitution by fine-tuning its 
production to use less energy and fewer resources as well as to 
contribute to society by taking into consideration environmental 

concerns and improving the environment through its products 
and services.

In 2007, the Mitsubishi Electric released details of its long-term 
vision for environmental management, Environmental Vision 2021. 
Under this vision, the Mitsubishi Electric Group commenced its 
7th Environmental Plan, which covers the period from fiscal 2013 
to fiscal 2015. This plan is built around three core pillars encom-
passing initiatives toward realizing a low-carbon society, initiatives 
toward creating a recycling-based society and initiatives aimed at 
strengthening the Group’s environmental management founda-
tion and expanding environment-related businesses. As a part of 
efforts to realize a low-carbon society, particular emphasis is being 
placed on measures to further expand contribution amounts for 
reducing CO2 emissions, both at production stage and product 
usage stage.

Strengthening Our Corporate Constitution
• Reducing CO2 Emissions from Production
Under its 7th Environmental Plan, which covers the period from 
fiscal 2013 to fiscal 2015, the Mitsubishi Electric Group has taken 
steps to manage its CO2 emissions reduction targets in terms of 
carbon equivalent energy per net sales.* Doing so ensures that a 
proper evaluation of the efforts made to reduce emissions can be 
made even when there is an increase or decrease in the volume 
of production.
  The Group has identified the target of reducing the carbon 
equivalent energy per net sales of CO2 emissions to 83% of the 
level recorded in fiscal 2011 in fiscal 2015. In order to achieve 
this target, a variety of initiatives will be implemented. In an effort 
to reduce CO2 emissions from the production line, steps will be 
taken to visualize and remove the energy waste inherent in the 
production process. At the same time, the Group will focus on 
increasing the efficiency and management of utilities, including air 
conditioners and lighting. Attention will also be paid to managing 
and controlling the use of electric power during peak periods 
through the introduction of monitoring systems with the aim of 
realizing a reduction through the use of demand management. 
Complementing these initiatives, the Mitsubishi Electric Group 
will continue to expand its use of photovoltaic power generation.
  The improvement in CO2 emissions in terms of carbon equiva-
lent energy per net sales was 96% in fiscal 2013. This result fell 

Reduce CO2 emissions 
from product usage by 30%
(Base year: fiscal 2001)

Reduce total emissions 
from production by 30%
(Base year: fiscal 1991)

Aim to reduce CO2 emissions 
from power generation

Environmental Vision 2021

Global Leading 
Green Company

Promote product “3Rs”; 
reduce, reuse and recycle

Reduce resource inputs

Aim for zero emissions 
from manufacturing

Contribute to 
Society
(through our products, services
and business activities)

Strengthen 
our Constitution
(through boosting efficiency 
and reducing waste)

Creating a 
Low-Carbon 
Society

Creating a 
Recycling-Based
Society

Respecting Biodiversity
Ensuring harmony with nature and
fostering environmental awareness

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      19

 
short of the fiscal year target of 89%. Failure to achieve the target 
was largely attributable to the downturn in sales in the Electronic 
Devices and Industrial Automation Marketing business segments 
as well as the construction of a new plant tower by the Energy 
and Electric Systems business segment. Taking each of the  
aforementioned into consideration, the Mitsubishi Electric Group 

will bolster existing initiatives with reduction activities that focus 
on thermal energies in fiscal 2014. Efforts will also be channeled 
toward accelerating the deployment of energy-efficient technolo-
gies across all sites.

*The amount of CO2 emission in terms of per unit of sales.

Group-wide Plan to Reduce CO2 Emissions from Production

Total amount of emissions 
(10,000 tons)

Base year
24

118

25

69

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

Actual amount of reduction under the 
6th Environmental Plan 106,000 tons

Planned amount of reduction under the 
7th Environmental Plan 121,000 tons

100%

92%

96%

97

86

3.4
22

17

47

3.5
27

19

51

93

3.7
27

16

50

92

3.5
27

17

48

100

28

19

53

83%

101

29

19

53

6th Environmental Plan

7th Environmental Plan

CO2 emissions 
per unit of sales rate (%)

98

62%

100

80

60

40

20

0

1991

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2021

(FY)

(cid:31) Mitsubishi Electric (base year: FY1991)   (cid:31) Affiliates in Japan (base year: FY2001)   (cid:31) Overseas affiliates (base year: FY2006)
        Group total   (cid:31) Amount of reduction             CO2 emissions per unit of sales (compared to FY2011)

Contributing to Society
•  Reducing CO2 Emissions from Product Usage
The Mitsubishi Electric Group is endeavoring to further reduce its 
products’ CO2 emissions resulting from use. The amount of 
reduction in CO2 emissions from product usage refers to the 
reduction attributable to the replacement of old products (sold in 
fiscal 2001) with new and highly energy-efficient products (sold 
in fiscal 2013). In addition to enhancing the energy-saving perfor-
mance of individual products, the Mitsubishi Electric Group is 
working to increase the number of its products that actively ben-
efit the environment while expanding its sales volume in order to 
maximize its contribution toward reducing overall CO2 emissions.
  The Group’s total reduction in CO2 emissions from product usage 
in fiscal 2013 was 49,030,000 tons across 134 products. Total 
CO2 emissions from product usage came to 120,340,000 tons.
  With an eye to enhancing their energy-saving performance, 
based on specific targets certain products have been chosen by the 
Mitsubishi Electric Group for further development. In particular,  
a 27% average reduction in energy consumption is targeted for 
84 products under the 7th Environmental Plan. In fiscal 2013, the 
number of products whose development took into account 
established reduction targets increased to 109. Having achieved 
an average reduction in energy consumption of 29%, the Group 

exceeded the target set for under the final year of the plan. This 
was largely attributable to successful efforts to improve the energy 
consumption of all products.

CO2 Emissions Reduction from Production and Products

CO2 emissions from production

CO2 emissions from product usage

Implemented improvement activities

Promoting highly energy-efficient 
production (strengthening the 
corporate constitution)

Development and widespread use 
of highly energy-efficient products
(contributing to society)

Reduction of

35,000 tons

Contribution to the 
reduction of approximately

49,000,000 tons

The deemed market reduction 
(134 products) attributable to the 
substitution of products sold in fiscal 2013

Total CO2 Emissions by the Mitsubishi Electric Group

920,000 tons

Approximately

120,000,000 tons

(134 products)

More information about the Mitsubishi Electric Group’s environmental and CSR initiatives is available on our website at the following URL.
http://www.MitsubishiElectric.com/company/csr/
http://www.MitsubishiElectric.co.jp/corporate/environment/

20      MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013

Corporate Governance

Basic Corporate Governance Policy
To realize sustained growth and increase corporate value, 

  Executive officers are responsible for ensuring compliance and 

management efficiency in their assigned areas of operations. 

Mitsubishi Electric works to maintain the flexibility of its operations 

Internal auditors monitor executive officers’ performance of 

while promoting management transparency. These endeavors are 

duties. Internal auditors report on the results of such monitoring 

supported by an efficient corporate governance structure that 

to the executive officer in charge of auditing. And the executive 

clearly defines and reinforces the supervisory functions of manage-

officer in charge of auditing and accounting auditors report on 

ment while ensuring that the Company is responsive to the expec-

the results of such monitoring to the Audit Committee.

tations of customers, shareholders, and all of our stakeholders.

  Mitsubishi Electric maintains a multi-dimensional risk manage-

Corporate Management and Governance 
Structure
Corporate Management Structure
In June 2003, Mitsubishi Electric became a company with a  

ment system in which all executive officers participate. Under this 

system, executive officers are responsible for risk management in 

their assigned areas of operation. In addition, executive officers 

exchange information and participate in important management 

initiatives and decisions through regularly scheduled executive 

committee system. Key to this structure is the separation of 

officers’ meetings.

supervisory and executive functions; the Board of Directors plays 

a supervisory decision-making role and executive officers handle 

the day-to-day running of the Company.

The Corporate Auditing Division and Audit Committee
Acting independently, Mitsubishi Electric’s Corporate Auditing 

  The present Board is comprised of 12 directors (five of whom 

Division conducts internal audits of the Company from a fair and 

are outside directors), who objectively supervise and advise the 

impartial standpoint. In addition, the division’s activities are  

Company’s management. The Board of Directors has three inter-

supported by auditors with profound knowledge of their particu-

nal bodies: the Audit, Nomination and Compensation commit-

lar fields, assigned from certain business units.

tees. Each body has five members, three of whom are outside 

  The Audit Committee is made up of five directors, three of 

directors. The Audit Committee is supported by dedicated  

whom are outside directors. In accordance with the policies and 

independent staff. 

Internal Control System
Further ensuring effective corporate governance, the roles of 

assignments agreed to by the committee, the performances of 

directors and executive officers as well as affiliated companies  

are audited.

  The Corporate Auditing Division, through the executive officer 

Chairman and President & CEO are clearly defined and exclusive. 

in charge of auditing, submits reports to the Audit Committee, 

The Chairman heads the board of directors and the President & 

which holds periodic meetings to exchange information and dis-

CEO heads the Company’s executive officers. Neither the Chair-

cuss auditing policies. In addition, the Audit Committee discusses 

man nor the President & CEO is a member of the Nomination or 

policies and methods of auditing with accounting auditors, who 

Compensation Committees. This allows for the clear division of 

furnish it with reports on the status and results of the audits of 

executive and supervisory functions, thereby enabling Mitsubishi 

the Company that they themselves conduct.

Electric to ensure effective corporate governance.

Decision Making and Execution 

Report

Executive Officers

President & CEO

Executive Vice Presidents

Senior Vice Presidents

Executive Officers

Business/Administration Divisions

General Shareholders’ Meeting

Report

Appointment

Appointment/Dismissal/Supervision

Reporting to

Supervision

Board of Directors

Chairman

Nomination
Committee

Directors

Outside Directors (majority)

Audit
Committee

Directors

Outside Directors (majority)

Compensation
Committee

Directors

Outside Directors (majority)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      21

Directors and Executive Officers

Directors  (As of June 27, 2013)

Setsuhiro Shimomura ........................... Chairman

Kenichiro Yamanishi ............................ Representative Executive Officer, President & CEO

Hiroki Yoshimatsu ................................ Member of the Audit Committee

Noritomo Hashimoto ........................... Member of the Nomination Committee, Senior Vice President

Ryosuke Fujimoto ................................. Chairman of the Audit Committee

Nobuyuki Okuma .................................   Chairman of the Nomination Committee, Chairman of the Compensation Committee, 

Executive Officer

Akihiro Matsuyama .............................. Member of the Compensation Committee, Executive Officer

Mikio Sasaki .......................................... Member of the Compensation Committee, Senior Corporate Advisor, Mitsubishi Corporation

Shigemitsu Miki ....................................   Member of the Nomination Committee, Member of the Audit Committee, Senior Advisor,  

The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.

Fujiatsu Makino ....................................   Member of the Audit Committee, Member of the Compensation Committee,  

Certified Public Accountant, Registered Tax Accountant

Mitoji Yabunaka ...................................   Member of the Nomination Committee, Member of the Compensation Committee,  
Advisor, Nomura Research Institute, Ltd.

Hiroshi Obayashi .................................. Member of the Nomination Committee, Member of the Audit Committee, Attorney-at-Law

Executive Officers  (As of June 27, 2013)

Representative Executive Officer

President & CEO:

Kenichiro Yamanishi

Representative Executive Officer

Executive Vice President:

Mitsuo Muneyuki ................................. In charge of Export Control and Building Systems

Masaki Sakuyama ................................. In charge of Semiconductor & Device

Senior Vice Presidents:

Takashi Sasakawa ................................. In charge of Electronic Systems

Noritomo Hashimoto ........................... In charge of Corporate Strategic Planning and Operations of Associated Companies

Executive Officers:

Kazuhiko Tsutsumi ............................... In charge of IT and Research & Development

Yoshiaki Nakatani................................. In charge of Energy & Industrial Systems

Tsuyoshi Nakamura .............................. In charge of Legal Affairs & Compliance

Masaharu Moriyasu .............................. In charge of Total Productivity Management & Environmental Programs

Hiroyuki Umemura ............................... In charge of Living Environment & Digital Media Equipment

Yasuyuki Nakanishi .............................. In charge of Communication Systems

Takayuki Sueki  ..................................... In charge of Global Strategic Planning & Marketing

Masayuki Ichige .................................... In charge of Auditing, Government & External Relations and Public Relations

Isao Iguchi ............................................. In charge of Advertising and Domestic Marketing

Hideyuki Okubo ................................... In charge of Factory Automation Systems

Yutaka Ohashi ...................................... In charge of Automotive Equipment

Toru Yoshinaga ..................................... In charge of Information Systems & Network Service

Nobuyuki Okuma ................................. In charge of General Affairs and Human Resources

Akihiro Matsuyama .............................. In charge of Accounting and Finance

Takashi Sakamoto ................................ In charge of Purchasing

Takahiro Kikuchi ................................... In charge of Public Utility Systems

Kenji Kondo .......................................... In charge of Export Control and Intellectual Property

22      MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013

Organization (As of June 27, 2013)

Board of Directors
Chairman

Nomination
Committee

Audit
Committee

Compensation
Committee

Audit Committee Office

Executive Officers’
Meeting

President & CEO

Executive Vice
Presidents

Senior Vice
Presidents

Executive
Officers

(cid:31) Corporate Auditing Div.

(cid:31) Corporate Marketing Group

(cid:31) Corporate Strategic 
  Planning Div.

(cid:31) Corporate IT Strategy Div.

(cid:31) Global Strategic Planning &
  Marketing Group

(cid:31) Associated 
  Companies Div.

(cid:31) Government & 
  External Relations Div.

(cid:31) Corporate 
  Administration Div.

(cid:31) Corporate Human 
  Resources Div.

(cid:31) Corporate 
  Accounting Div.

(cid:31) Corporate Finance Div.

(cid:31) Corporate 
  Purchasing Div.

(cid:31) Public Relations Div.

(cid:31) Corporate 
  Advertising Div.

(cid:31) Corporate Legal & 
  Compliance Div.

(cid:31) Corporate Export 
  Control Div.

(cid:31) Corporate Total Productivity 
  Management & Environmental 
  Programs Group

(cid:31) Corporate Research and 
  Development Group

(cid:31) Information Systems & 
  Network Service Group

(cid:31) Public Utility Systems Group

(cid:31) Energy & Industrial 
  Systems Group

(cid:31) Building Systems Group

(cid:31) Corporate Licensing Div.

(cid:31) Electronic Systems Group

(cid:31) Corporate Intellectual 
  Property Div.

(cid:31) Communication Systems Group

(cid:31) Living Environment & Digital 
  Media Equipment Group

(cid:31) Factory Automation 
  Systems Group

(cid:31) Automotive Equipment Group

(cid:31) Semiconductor & Device Group

Business Planning Office
Market Planning & Administration Dept.
Compliance Dept.
Marketing Research & Business Development Dept.
Branch Offices (Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanetsu, Kanagawa,
   Hokuriku, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu)

Global Planning & Administration Div.
Compliance Dept.
Regional Marketing Div.
Regional Strategic Development Div.

Regional Corporate Offices

Americas (U.S.A.)
Europe (U.K.)
Asia (Singapore)
China
Taiwan

Corporate Productivity Engineering Dept.
Compliance Dept.
Corporate Quality Assurance Planning Dept.
Corporate Environmental Sustainability Group
Corporate Logistics Dept.
Information Technology Center
Design Systems Engineering Center
Manufacturing Engineering Center

Planning & Administration Dept.
Compliance Dept.
Advanced Technology R&D Center
Information Technology R&D Center
Industrial Design Center

Planning & Administration Dept.
Compliance Dept.
Engineering Planning Dept.
Marketing Dept.

Planning & Administration Dept.
Compliance Dept.
Engineering Planning Dept.
ITS Business Development Group
Public-Use Systems Marketing Div.
Transportation Systems Div.
Overseas Marketing Div.
Plant Engineering & Construction Div.
Branch Offices
Kobe Works, Itami Works, Nagasaki Works

Planning & Administration Dept.
Compliance Dept.
Engineering Planning Dept.
Nuclear Power Plant Technical Supervisory Office
Power Systems Marketing Div.
Overseas Marketing Div.
Power Plant Engineering & Construction Center
Branch Offices
Energy Systems Center, Transmission & Distribution Systems Center,
   Power Distribution Systems Center

Planning & Administration Dept.
Compliance Dept.
Engineering Planning Dept. 
Total Security Systems Dept.
Domestic Marketing Div.
Overseas Marketing Div.
Building Systems Field Operation Div.
Branch Offices
Inazawa Works

Electronic Systems Compliance Dept.
Planning & Administration Dept.
Defense Systems Div.
Space Systems Div.
IT Space Solutions Div.
Branch Offices
Communication Systems Center, Kamakura Works

Planning & Administration Dept.
Compliance Dept.
Communication Systems Engineering Center
Telecommunication Systems Sales & Marketing Div.
Telecommunications Carrier Sales & Marketing Div.
Branch Offices
Communication Networks Center

Planning & Administration Dept.
Compliance Dept.
Engineering Dept.
External Relations Dept.
Customer Satisfaction Promotion Dept.
Marketing & Operations Strategic Planning Dept.
Eco-Facility Systems Marketing Dept.
Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Systems Div.
Lighting, Ventilation, Housing Systems & PV Systems Div.
Home Appliances Div.
Digital Media Equipment Div.
Living Environment Systems Laboratory
Branch Offices
Nakatsugawa Works, Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Systems Works,
   Shizuoka Works, Kyoto Works, Gunma Works

Planning & Administration Dept.
Compliance Dept.
Industrial Products Marketing Div.
Industrial Automation Marketing Div.
Overseas Marketing Div.
Global Account Management Div.
Branch Offices
Nagoya Works, Fukuyama Works

Planning & Administration Dept.
Automotive Equipment Compliance Dept.
Automotive Equipment Marketing Div.
Automotive Equipment Overseas Marketing Div.
Automotive Electronics Development Center
Branch Offices
Himeji Works, Sanda Works

Planning & Administration Div.
Compliance Dept.
Semiconductor & Device Marketing Div. A
Semiconductor & Device Marketing Div. B
LCD Div.
Branch Offices
Power Device Works, High Frequency & Optical Device Works

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      23

Major Subsidiaries and Affiliates (As of March 31, 2013)

Manufacturing

Sales/Installation/Services

Comprehensive Sales Companies

Energy and 
Electric Systems

Tada Electric Co., Ltd.

Toyo Electric Corporation

Mitsubishi Electric Building Techno-Service Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Electric Plant Engineering Corporation

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.

Mitsubishi Electric Control Software Corporation

Mitsubishi Elevator Asia Co., Ltd.

Ryoden Elevator Construction, Ltd.

Mitsubishi Electric Shanghai Electric Elevator Co., Ltd.

Ryoko Co., Ltd.

Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial 
  Systems Corporation

Mitsubishi Hitachi Home Elevator Corporation

RYO-SA BUILWARE Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Elevator Hong Kong Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Elevator Korea Co., Ltd.

Shanghai Mitsubishi Elevator Co., Ltd.

Hitachi Mitsubishi Hydro Corporation

ETA-Melco Elevator Co. L.L.C.

Industrial 
Automation 
Systems

DB Seiko Co., Ltd.

Meiryo Technica Co., Ltd.

Ryowa Corporation

Ryoden Koki Engineering Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc.

Meldas System Engineering Corporation

Mitsubishi Electric Thai Auto-Parts Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Electric Mechatronics Software Corporation

Mitsubishi Electric Dalian Industrial Products Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation (Hong Kong) Ltd.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Korea Co., Ltd.

Chiyoda Mitsubishi Electric Co., Ltd. and 
  other regional comprehensive sales 
  companies (10 companies)

Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V.

Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.

Mitsubishi Electric Taiwan Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics 
  (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte. Ltd.

Mitsubishi Electric Australia Pty. Ltd.

Mitsubishi Electric (H.K.) Ltd.

Ryoden Trading Co., Ltd.

Kanaden Corporation

Mansei Corporation

Information and 
Communication 
Systems

Electronic 
Devices

Home Appliances

Others

Mitsubishi Electric Automotive Czech s.r.o.

Shizuki Electric Co., Inc.

Nippon Injector Corporation

Shihlin Electric & Engineering Corporation

Setsuyo Astec Corporation

Mitsubishi Electric TOKKI Systems Corporation

Diamond Telecommunication Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Precision Co., Ltd.

SPC Electronics Corporation

Seiryo Electric Co., Ltd.

Miyoshi Electronics Corporation

Oi Electric Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Electric Information Systems Corporation

Mitsubishi Electric Information Network Corporation

Mitsubishi Electric Information Technology Corporation

Mitsubishi Space Software Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Electric Business Systems Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Electric Micro-Computer Application 
  Software Co., Ltd.

Itec Hankyu Hanshin Co., Ltd.

Melco Display Technology Inc.

Melco Semiconductor Engineering Corporation

IT Semicon Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Electric Metecs Co., Ltd.

Vincotech Holdings S.à r.l.

Renesas Electronics Corporation

Powerex, Inc.

Mitsubishi Electric Lighting Corporation

Mitsubishi Electric Home Appliance Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Electric Consumer Products
  (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Shanghai Mitsubishi Electric & Shangling 
  Air-Conditioner and Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Electric (Guangzhou) Compressor Co., Ltd.

Siam Compressor Industry Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc.

Kang Yong Electric Public Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Electric Living Environment 
  Systems Corporation

Mitsubishi Electric Life Network Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning & 
  Refrigeration Equipment Sales Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning & 
  Refrigeration Systems Co., Ltd.

Melco Facilities Corporation

Mitsubishi Electric Kang Yong Watana Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Electric Air-Conditioning & 
  Visual Information Systems (Shanghai) Ltd. 

Mitsubishi Electric Trading Corporation

Mitsubishi Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Electric Logistics Corporation

Mitsubishi Electric System & Service Co., Ltd.

The Kodensha Co., Ltd.

Mitsubishi Electric Life Service Corporation

iPLANET Inc.

Mitsubishi Electric Credit Corporation

KITA KOUDENSHA Corporation

Notes: 
1.  Comprehensive sales companies include several companies that are responsible for selling products from a number of businesses, and therefore are put into their own separate 

category rather than separating them by business segment.

2.  Companies shaded in gray are consolidated subsidiaries, while others are equity-method affiliate companies.
3. The name of IT Semicon Co., Ltd. was changed to Melco power device Co. Ltd. on April 1, 2013.

24      MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013

Financial Section

Contents

26  Five-Year Summary

27  Financial Review

36  Consolidated Balance Sheets

38  Consolidated Statements of Income

38  Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

39  Consolidated Statements of Equity

40  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

41  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

72 

Independent Auditors’ Report

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      25

Five-Year Summary

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Subsidiaries

Years ended March 31

2013

2012

2011

2010

Yen (millions)
2009

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)
2013

Summary of Operations
  Net sales
  Cost of sales
  Selling, general, administrative 

  and R&D expenses
Loss on impairment of 
  long-lived assets

  Operating costs

  Operating income

Income before income taxes

  Net income attributable

¥3,567,184
2,604,360

¥3,639,468
2,628,964

¥3,645,331
2,622,959

¥3,353,298
2,505,095

¥3,665,119
2,710,976

$37,948,766
27,705,957

806,412

781,278

784,606

736,959

783,673

8,578,851

4,317

3,782

4,005

16,942

30,742

45,926

3,415,089

3,414,024

3,411,570

3,258,996

3,525,391

36,330,734

152,095
65,141

225,444
224,080

233,761
210,237

94,302
64,259

139,728
43,933

1,618,032
692,989

  to Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

¥     69,517

¥   112,063

¥   124,525

¥     28,278

¥     12,167

$     739,543

Financial Ratios
  Return on sales (%)
  Return on equity (%)
  Return on assets (%)
  Equity ratio (%)

Per-Share Amounts
  Net income attributable 

  to Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

(yen/U.S. dollars)

  Basic
  Diluted

  Cash dividends declared
(yen/U.S. dollars)

Statistical Information
  Current assets
  Current liabilities

  Working capital
  Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
  shareholders’ equity

  Cash dividends paid
  Total assets
  Capital expenditures
  R&D expenditures
  Depreciation
  Employees

1.95
5.72
2.04
38.12

3.08
10.27
3.33
33.39

3.42
12.36
3.80
31.52

0.84
3.12
0.86
30.00

0.33
1.29
0.36
25.48

—
—
—
—

¥32.38
—

¥52.20
—

¥58.00
—

¥13.18
13.18

¥5.67
5.67

$0.344
—

¥     11

¥     12

¥     12

¥       4

¥     6

$0.117

¥2,144,260
1,425,759

¥2,197,384
1,433,501

¥2,073,064
1,470,387

¥1,927,473
1,266,909

¥1,939,916
1,413,015

$22,811,276
15,167,649

718,501

763,883

602,677

660,564

526,901

7,643,627

1,300,070
23,616
3,410,410
150,425
172,222

1,050,340
19,315
3,332,679
107,638
151,779
¥   127,942 ¥    127,244 ¥    105,280

1,132,465
27,910
3,391,651
159,346
169,686

964,584
—
3,215,094
109,069
133,781
¥   119,762

849,476
27,904
3,334,123
141,434
144,444
¥   148,018

13,830,532
251,234
36,280,957
1,600,266
1,832,149
$  1,361,085

(at the end of the year)

120,958

117,314

114,443

109,565

106,931

—

Notes: 1.   The Company prepares consolidated financial statements with procedures, accounting terms, forms, and preparation that are in conformity with accounting 

principles generally accepted in the United States of America based on the rules and regulations applicable in Japan.

2.  Operating income is presented as net sales less cost of sales, selling, general, administrative and R&D expenses, and loss on impairment of long-lived assets. Total 

operating income for each segment conforms to above mentioned operating income. Business restructuring expenses are shown as non-operating expenses.

3.  R&D expenditures include elements spent on quality improvements, which constitute manufacturing costs.
4.   U.S. dollar amounts are translated from yen at the rate of ¥94=U.S.$1, the approximate rate on the Tokyo Foreign Exchange Market on March 31, 2013.
5.   The Company has 162 consolidated subsidiaries and 39 equity-method companies as of March 31, 2013.
6.   For the year ended March 31, 2010, the Company applies FASB ASC Topic 810 “Consolidation”. Due to the adoption of ASC Topic 810, “Net Income” is 
renamed  “Net  income  attributable  to  Mitsubishi  Electric  Corp.”.  Also,  income  before  income  taxes  includes  equity  in  earnings  (losses)  of  affiliated 
 companies, while excluding net income attributable to noncontrolling interests. Consequently, the Company has reclassified the figures for all prior periods.
7.   For the years ended March 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, data for diluted net income per share attributable to Mitsubishi Electric Corp. is not included in the 

above table as no dilutive securities existed.

26      MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Review

OVERVIEW

Fiscal 2013, the year ended March 31, 2013, saw the business environment continue to suffer under difficult conditions. Despite a 

weakening in the yen from the latter half of the third quarter, and generally firm trends in the United States and newly emerging 

countries, this harsh business environment was largely attributable to the economic downturn in Europe, slower rates of growth 

in China, and longer than expected delays in Japan’s recovery.

Under  these  circumstances,  the  Mitsubishi  Electric  Group  placed  greater  emphasis  than  ever  before  on  promoting  growth 

strategies rooted in its own advantages as well as on Group efforts undertaken to date to boost its competitiveness and strength-

ening its business structure.

As  a  result,  in  fiscal  2013,  the  Mitsubishi  Electric  Group  recorded  net  sales  of  ¥3,567.2  billion  and  operating  income  of 

¥152.1 billion. After recording the payment of ¥75.7 billion as a non-operating expense for the refund of overcharged expenses 

to certain parties in the electronic systems business, income before income taxes came to ¥65.1 billion. Net income attributable to 

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation was ¥69.5 billion for the fiscal year under review.

Net Sales
The  Mitsubishi  Electric  Group  recorded  decreases  in  sales  in  the  following  business 

segments: Industrial Automation Systems, Electronic Devices, Home Appliances, and 

Other. In the fiscal year under review, consolidated net sales fell by ¥72.3 billion year 

Net sales / Operating income

3.67

3.653.64

3.35

3.57

234

225

on year to ¥3,567.2 billion.

Cost of Sales, Expenses and Operating Income
The cost of sales decreased by ¥24.6 billion compared with the previous fiscal year 

to  ¥2,604.4  billion,  representing  73.0%  of  total  net  sales,  an  increase  of  0.8  of  a 

percentage point. Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses together with 

research  and  development  (R&D)  expenses  totaled  ¥806.4  billion,  up  ¥25.1  billion 

year on year. As a result, the ratio of SG&A and R&D expenses to net sales increased 

by 1.1 percentage points year on year to 22.6%. Loss on impairment of long-lived 

assets increased by ¥0.5 billion year on year to ¥4.3 billion. 

Accounting  for  the  aforementioned  factors,  operating  income  amounted  to 

¥152.1 billion, a decline of ¥73.3 billion compared with the previous fiscal year. This 

decrease  was  primarily  attributable  to  lower  income  in  the  Industrial  Automation 

Systems,  Information  and  Communications  Systems,  Electronic  Devices,  Home 

Appliances, and Other business segments.

Non-Operating Income and Expenses
Financial  income,  the  sum  of  interest  and  dividend  income  less  interest  expenses, 

amounted to ¥1.2 billion, a decrease of ¥0.3 billion year on year.

Equity in losses of affiliated companies totaled ¥14.6 billion, an increase of ¥11.3 

billion compared with the previous fiscal year.

Other income grew by ¥3.2 billion to ¥25.4 billion year on year due primar-

ily to increases in exchange gains and gains on the sale of assets. Other expenses 

climbed by ¥77.2 billion year on year to ¥98.9 billion because of such factors as the 

recording of ¥75.7 billion as a non-operating expenses for the refund of overcharged 

expenses to certain parties in the electronic systems business.

152

140

94

09 10 11 12

13

09 10 11 12

13

  Net sales 

(Yen in trillions) 

Operating income
(Yen in billions)

Net income attributable to Mitsubishi Electric Corp. / 
Basic net income per share attributable to
Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

125

112

70

58.00

52.20

32.38

28

12

13.18

5.67

09 10 11 12

13

09 10 11 12

13

  Net income attributable 

to Mitsubishi Electric Corp. 
(Yen in billions)

  Basic net income per share 
attributable to Mitsubishi 
Electric Corp. (Yen)

Income before Income Taxes
Income before income taxes decreased by ¥158.9 billion compared with the previous fiscal year to ¥65.1 billion, for a ratio to net sales 

of 1.8%. This is largely attributable to the aforementioned downturn in operating income and deterioration in non-operating income 

and expenses.

Net Income Attributable to Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
Net income attributable to Mitsubishi Electric Corp. fell by ¥42.5 billion year on year to ¥69.5 billion (a ratio to net sales of 1.9%). 

Despite the drop in tax expenses and other factors, this decline was largely due to the drop in income before income taxes.

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      27

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Business Risks
The Mitsubishi Electric Group engages in the development, manufacture and sale of products in the Energy and Electric Systems, 

Industrial Automation Systems, Information and Communication Systems, Electronic Devices, Home Appliances and Other busi-

ness fields in Japan as well as North America, Europe, Asia and other overseas regions. As a result, the Group’s financial standing 

and business performance may be affected by a variety of factors.

Factors that may affect the financial standing and business performance of the Mitsubishi Electric Group include but are not 

limited to the following. As such, additional factors may arise at any given time.

(1)  Important trends

 The  Mitsubishi  Electric  Group’s  operations  may  be  affected  by  trends  in  the  global  economy,  social  conditions,  laws,  tax 

codes and regulations.

(2)  Foreign currency exchange rates

 Fluctuations in foreign currency markets may affect Mitsubishi Electric’s sales of exported products and purchases of import-

ed materials that are denominated in U.S. dollars or euros, as well as its Asian production bases’ sales of exported products 

and purchases of imported materials that are denominated in foreign currencies.

(3)  Stock markets

 A fall in stock market prices may cause Mitsubishi Electric to record devaluation losses on marketable securities or cause an 

increase in retirement benefit obligations in accordance with a decline in the fair value of pension assets.

(4)  Supply/demand balance for products and procurement conditions for materials and components

 A  decline  in  prices  and  shipments  due  to  changes  in  the  supply/demand  balance  as  well  as  an  increase  in  costs  due  to 

a  worsening  of  material  and  component  procurement  conditions  may  adversely  affect  the  Mitsubishi  Electric  Group’s 

performance.

(5)  Fund raising

An increase in interest rates, the yen interest rate in particular, would increase Mitsubishi Electric’s interest expenses.

(6)  Significant intellectual property matters

Important patent filings, licensing, copyrights and patent-related disputes may adversely affect related businesses.

(7)  Environmental legislation or relevant issues

 Mitsubishi  Electric  may  incur  losses  or  expenses  owing  to  changes  in  environmental  legislation  or  the  occurrence  of  envi-

ronmental issues. Such changes in legislation or the occurrence of environmental issues may also affect the Group’s overall 

operations, including manufacturing activities.

(8)  Flaws or defects in products or services

 Mitsubishi Electric may incur losses or expenses relating to flaws or defects in products or services. A decrease in the general 

assessment of the quality of Group products and services may also impact overall operations.

(9)  Lawsuits and other legal proceedings

Lawsuits and/or other legal proceedings against the Mitsubishi Electric Group may affect its overall operations.

(10) Disruptive changes

 Disruptive  changes  in  the  technology,  development  and  manufacturing  of  products  using  new  technology  and  timing  of 

market introduction may adversely affect the Mitsubishi Electric Group’s performance.

(11) Business restructuring

The Mitsubishi Electric Group may record losses due to restructuring measures.

(12) Natural disasters

 The Mitsubishi Electric Group’s operations, particularly manufacturing activities, may be affected by the occurrence of earth-

quakes, typhoons, tsunami, fires and other large-scale disasters.

(13) Other significant factors

 The Mitsubishi Electric Group‘s operations may be affected by the outbreak of social or political upheaval due to terrorism, 

war, pandemic by new strains of influenza and other diseases, or other factors.

28      MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RESULTS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT

Net Sales by Business Segment

Years ended March 31

2013

2012

2011

2010

Yen (millions)
2009

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

Energy and Electric Systems
Industrial Automation Systems
Information and
  Communication Systems
Electronic Devices
Home Appliances
Others
Subtotal
Eliminations
Consolidated total

¥1,058,177
927,857

¥1,027,115
978,380

¥1,027,749
927,002

¥1,039,669
733,132

¥1,043,633
851,688

$11,257,202
9,870,819

522,422
164,065
821,298
590,366
4,084,185
(517,001)
¥3,567,184

516,354
200,799
849,274
611,619
4,183,541
(544,073)
¥3,639,468

487,915
175,910
924,478
609,416
4,152,470
(507,139)
¥3,645,331

526,161
138,985
824,679
552,981
3,815,607
(462,309)
¥3,353,298

582,146
166,969
915,710
596,091
4,156,237
(491,118)
¥3,665,119

5,557,681
1,745,372
8,737,213
6,280,490
43,448,777
(5,500,011)
$37,948,766

Operating Income (Loss) by Business Segment

Years ended March 31

2013

2012

2011

2010

Energy and Electric Systems
Industrial Automation Systems
Information and
  Communication Systems
Electronic Devices
Home Appliances
Others
Subtotal
Eliminations
Consolidated total

¥  85,140
60,592

¥  84,920
101,192

¥  83,055
100,089

¥  74,727
26,138

1,591
(5,580)
19,300
18,790
179,833
(27,738)
¥152,095

21,312
3,585
22,358
20,348
253,715
(28,271)
¥225,444

13,743
5,901
42,008
14,475
259,271
(25,510)
¥233,761

18,672
(7,141)
4,809
3,204
120,409
(26,107)
¥  94,302

Yen (millions)
2009

¥  74,539
49,934

24,869
(29,807)
34,706
12,341
166,582
(26,854)
¥139,728

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

$   905,745
644,596

16,925
(59,362)
205,319
199,894
1,913,117
(295,085)
$1,618,032

Energy and Electric Systems
The social infrastructure systems business saw a decrease in orders compared with 

the  previous  fiscal  year  due  mainly  to  lower  demand  as  reconstruction  demand, 

which  had  surged  in  fiscal  2012  following  the  Great  East  Japan  Earthquake, 

declined.  Nevertheless,  overall  sales  were  virtually  unchanged  from  the  previ-

ous  fiscal  year  largely  due  to  an  increase  in  power  generation  business  activities 

worldwide.

The building systems business experienced increases in both orders and sales 

compared with the previous fiscal year, owing to growth in modernization-related 

demand for elevators and escalators in Japan as well as for new installations over-

seas, mainly in China.

As a result, total sales in the Energy and Electric Systems segment amounted 

to  ¥1,058.2  billion,  up  3%  compared  with  the  previous  fiscal  year.  Operating 

income increased by ¥0.2 billion year on year to ¥85.1 billion mainly due to higher 

sales.

Net sales and Operating income of 
Energy and Electric Systems

1,044

1,0401,0281,027 1,058

83 85 85

75 75

09 10 11 12

13

09 10 11 12

13

  Net sales 

(Yen in billions) 

Operating income
(Yen in billions)

Net sales and Operating income of 
Industrial Automation Systems

Industrial Automation Systems
The factory automation systems business saw decreases in both orders and sales 

852

compared  with  the  previous  fiscal  year  owing  to  lower  capital  expenditures, 

including  in  areas  related  to  semiconductors  and  flat  panel  displays  in  China, 

South Korea, and Taiwan.

The  automotive  equipment  business  recorded  a  decrease  in  orders  due  to 

the  slump  in  new  automobile  sales  in  Europe  and  a  drop  in  sales  by  Japanese 

automobile manufacturers in China. Overall sales were unchanged from the pre-

978

928

927

100 101

733

61

50

26

vious  fiscal  year,  however,  reflecting  market  recovery  in  North  America  and  the 

09 10 11 12

13

09 10 11 12

13

steady market support provided by eco-car subsidies in Japan.

  Net sales 

(Yen in billions) 

Operating income
(Yen in billions)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      29

 
 
 
 
 
As  a  result,  total  sales  in  the  Industrial  Automation  Systems  segment 

amounted  to  ¥927.9  billion,  down  5%  compared  with  the  previous  fiscal  year. 

Net sales and Operating income of 
Information and Communication Systems

Operating  income  decreased  by  ¥40.6  billion  year  on  year  to  ¥60.6  billion  due 

582

25

primarily to the decline in sales.

526

488

516 522

21

19

14

2

Information and Communication Systems
The  telecommunications  equipment  business  experienced  increases  in  both 

orders and sales compared with the previous fiscal year mainly because of higher 

demand for communications infrastructure equipment.

The information systems and services business saw no change in sales com-

pared with the previous fiscal year as growth in the system integration business 

was offset by a decline in the IT infrastructure service business.

09 10 11 12

13

09 10 11 12

13

The  electronic  systems  business  recorded  a  year-on-year  increase  in  orders 

due  primarily  to  a  large  order  received  for  the  space  systems  business.  In  con-

trast, sales decreased compared with the previous fiscal year owing to a decline 

  Net sales 

(Yen in billions) 

Operating income
(Yen in billions)

Net sales and Operating income (loss) of 
Electronic Devices

in the electronics business.

As a result, total sales in the Information and Communication Systems seg-

ment amounted to ¥522.4 billion, up 1% compared with the previous fiscal year. 

Operating income decreased by ¥19.7 billion year on year to ¥1.6 billion due pri-
marily to an increase in costs and a decrease in electronic systems business sales.

201

167

176

164

139

6

4

-6

-30 -7

Electronic Devices
The  semiconductor  business  saw  decreases  in  both  orders  and  sales  compared 

with  the  previous  fiscal  year  due  mainly  to  a  decline  in  demand  for  industrial-, 

consumer- and railcar-use power modules.

The  LCD  module  business  experienced  increases  in  both  orders  and  sales 

year on year amid higher demand for industrial-use products.

09 10 11 12

13

09 10 11 12

13

  Net sales 

(Yen in billions) 

Operating income (loss)
(Yen in billions)

As a result, total sales in the Electronic Devices segment totaled ¥164.1 bil-

Net sales and Operating income of Home Appliances

lion,  down  18%  compared  with  the  previous  fiscal  year.  This  segment  incurred 

an operating loss of ¥5.6 billion, a negative year on year turnaround of ¥9.2 bil-

lion, mainly because of the drop in sales.

916

825

924

849

821

42

35

Home Appliances
The  home  appliances  business  experienced  a  3%  decrease  in  sales  compared 

with  the  previous  fiscal  year  to  ¥821.3  billion.  Despite  an  increase  in  air  condi-

22

19

tioning products in Asian countries, this result is largely attributable to the sub-

5

stantial  decline  in  demand  for  LCD  televisions  and  Blu-ray  disc  recorders  in  the 

Japanese market.

Operating income fell by ¥3.1 billion year on year to ¥19.3  billion  due pri-

marily to the drop in sales.

Others
Net sales amounted to ¥590.4 billion, a decrease of 3% compared with the pre-

vious fiscal year. This decline largely reflected weak results at affiliated companies 

involved in materials procurement and logistics.

Operating  income  decreased  by  ¥1.6  billion  year  on  year  to  ¥18.8  billion, 

largely because of lower sales.

09 10 11 12

13

09 10 11 12

13

  Net sales 

(Yen in billions) 

Operating income
(Yen in billions)

Net sales and Operating income of Others

596

609

612

553

590

20

19

14

12

3

09 10 11 12

13

09 10 11 12

13

  Net sales 

(Yen in billions) 

Operating income
(Yen in billions)

30      MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RESULTS BY GEOGRAPHIC SEGMENT

Net Sales by Geographic Segment

Years ended March 31

Japan
North America
Asia (excluding Japan)
Europe
Others

Eliminations
Consolidated total

Yen (millions)
2009

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

2013

2012

2011

2010

¥3,064,014
248,105
624,724
289,933
40,255

¥3,186,719
222,543
582,888
309,997
40,184

¥3,176,605
229,958
583,827
293,952
38,200

¥2,886,502
205,713
445,722
282,822
33,140

¥3,178,807
240,589
461,549
321,501
34,107

(699,847)
¥3,567,184

(702,863)
¥3,639,468

(677,211)
¥3,645,331

(500,601)
¥3,353,298

(571,434)
¥3,665,119

$32,595,894
2,639,415
6,646,000
3,084,394
428,244

(7,445,181)
$37,948,766

Operating Income (Loss) by Geographic Segment

Years ended March 31

Japan
North America
Asia (excluding Japan)
Europe
Others

Eliminations
Consolidated total

2013

2012

2011

¥116,923
(1,744)
36,172
4,527
2,209

(5,992)
¥152,095

¥179,452
3,339
34,220
6,319
3,905

(1,791)
¥225,444

¥177,354
1,363
43,734
7,830
4,329

(849)
¥233,761

2010

¥49,673
5,531
27,337
3,091
1,949

6,721
¥94,302

Yen (millions)
2009

¥  89,293
(3,599)
32,072
10,727
1,020

10,215
¥139,728

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

$1,243,862
(18,553)
384,808
48,160
23,500

(63,745)
$1,618,032

Japan
Sales totaled ¥3,064.0 billion, down 4% compared with the previous fiscal year. This largely reflected the downturn in sales in 

the factory automation systems, semiconductor and visual equipment businesses. Operating income declined by ¥62.5 billion to 

¥116.9 billion.

North America
Sales  increased  by  11%  year  on  year  to  ¥248.1  billion  primarily  due  to  higher  sales  in  the  transportation  systems,  automotive 

equipment and air conditioning equipment businesses. However, Mitsubishi Electric incurred an operating loss in its operations in 

North America totaling ¥1.7 billion, a deterioration of ¥5.1 billion year on year. This was mainly due to the drop in visual equip-

ment prices and sales.

Asia (excluding Japan)
Sales totaled ¥624.7 billion, up 7% compared with the previous fiscal year mainly because of higher sales in elevators and escala-

tors, automotive equipment and air conditioners. Operating income increased by ¥2.0 billion to ¥36.2 billion.

Europe
Sales decreased by 6% year on year to ¥289.9 billion mainly because of lower sales in the semiconductor and air conditioning 

equipment businesses. Operating income declined by ¥1.8 billion to ¥4.5 billion. 

Others
Sales in other regions, including figures for Mitsubishi Electric’s Australian subsidiary, amounted to ¥40.3 billion, while operating 

income was ¥2.2 billion.

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      31

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

R&D Expenditures

Years ended March 31

2013

2012

2011

2010

Yen (billions)
2009

U.S. dollars 
(millions)

2013

Energy and Electric Systems

¥  29.8

¥  30.5

¥  27.1

¥  23.5

¥  24.0

$   317.6

Industrial Automation Systems

Information and Communication Systems

Electronic Devices

Home Appliances

Others

Consolidated total

58.9

16.5

8.3

30.9

27.8

54.9

16.2

9.4

30.4

28.3

45.0

14.9

8.6

30.7

25.5

34.7

12.5

7.3

29.6

26.1

37.8

15.1

8.3

32.4

26.9

627.2

175.2

88.1

328.6

295.4

¥172.2

¥169.7

¥151.8

¥133.8

¥144.4

$1,832.1

Note: Figures for each segment and the consolidated total are rounded to the nearest unit.

The  Mitsubishi  Electric  Group  actively  promotes  R&D  initiatives  that  cover  fundamental  and  advanced  applications  as  well  as 

product commercialization and manufacturing technologies. Carrying out these initiatives are various Group facilities, including 

corporate laboratories in Japan and laboratories in the United States and Europe as well as the R&D departments of factories and 

consolidated  subsidiaries.  Moreover,  we  pursue  advanced  and  wide-ranging  R&D  activities  in  partnership  with  universities  and 

research institutions both in Japan and overseas.

In fiscal 2013, total R&D expenditures, including quality improvement expenses constituting manufacturing costs, amount-

ed  to  ¥172.2  billion.  Mitsubishi  Electric  reports  R&D  activities  by  business  segment  according  to  purpose,  type,  result  and 

expenditure.

In the Energy and Electric Systems segment, our research is directed at boosting the competitiveness of such core products 

as  rotating  machines  for  generators,  electric  motors  and  other  machinery,  switches  and  transformers;  other  power  transmis-

sion/distribution/reception  equipment  and  systems;  transportation  systems;  and  elevators  and  escalators.  Other  R&D  areas 

include  IT-application  systems  for  supervision  and  control,  power  information  systems  and  building  management  systems. 

Notable among Mitsubishi Electric’s recent R&D achievements are SiC auxiliary power supply systems for railcars; Station Energy 

Saving  Inverter  (S-EIV)  and  verification  of  the  Trainnet,  JR  EAST  Yamanote  Line  information  providing  system  on  board;  Static 

Synchronous  Compensator  (STATCOM)  boasting  the  world's  largest  capacity;  72/84kV  dead  tank  type  vacuum  circuit  breaker; 

MELPRO-CHARGE2, a new digital protection relay; radiation monitoring system; Facima BA-system touch, building automation 

system; and, SiC elevator control panel. R&D expenditures in this segment totaled ¥29.8 billion.

In  the  Industrial  Automation  Systems  segment,  R&D  activities  are  aimed  at  enhancing  the  competitiveness  of  our  lineup, 

which  includes  motors  and  related  products;  mechatronics  equipment;  FA  control  equipment  and  systems;  automotive  electric 

and electronic components, including electric power steering (EPS) and related products; and car multimedia systems. Mitsubishi 

Electric’s important R&D successes encompass MELSEC-Q Series C Controller; MS-T Contactor and Motor Starter Series; industrial 

smart meters; CNC drive units; MX600, oil wire-cut electrical discharge machine; ML3015NX-F, 2-dimensional fiber laser process-

ing systems; EV-based smart grid system verification; stepped up joint development in collaboration with Volvo Car Corporation 
in the automotive equipment field; DIATONE SOUND. NAVI, high-end audio and car navigation system; and, a ninth-generation 

alternator  contributing  to  the  more  effective  utilization  of  regenerative  energy. 

R&D expenditures in this segment totaled ¥58.9 billion.

R&D expenditures 

R&D expenditures ratio

In the Information and Communication Systems segment, Mitsubishi Electric 

pursues research related to the development of information and communication 

technology (ICT) systems, which include network systems for telecommunication 

operators  and  network  solutions  equipment,  as  well  as  space  systems,  includ-

ing  satellites,  ground  systems  and  large  telescopes.  Notable  R&D  successes  for 

Mitsubishi  Electric  include  a  100Gbps  long  distance  transmission  technology; 

a  base  transceiver  station  for  3G/LTE  dual  femtocell  wireless  communication 
systems;  the  completion  of  upgrades  of  the  India-Middle  East-Western  Europe 

(IMEWE)  Cable  Network’s  submarine  cable  network  applying  40  gigabit  per 

second  (Gbps)  dense  wavelength  division  multiplexing  (DWDM)  technology; 
MELOOKμ+, digital CCTV system; an optical transceiver for 10G-EPON system; 
new products in the MistyGuard SignedPDF®*1 Series of electronic signature solu-

32      MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013

170

172

144

152

134

4.7

4.8

4.2

3.9

4.0

09 10 11 12

13

09 10 11 12

13

  R&D expenditures 
(Yen in billions) 

R&D expenditures / 
Net sales (%)

 
 
 
 
 
tions; Melphin®*2/DUO, pharmacy system; DIASMILE®*3, cloud-based ID management service; DeviCERT®*4, electronic certificate 
issuing  service  for  smart  devices;  and,  HANBAI-SHINAN  Ver3.5,  sales  management  system.  R&D  expenditures  in  this  segment 

totaled ¥16.5 billion.

In the Electronic Devices segment, our R&D focuses on semiconductor and other electronic devices that are themselves vital 

components used in all our business segments. Major R&D achievements include the sixth-generation MPD series of IGBT mod-

ules; SiC power semiconductor modules; MOSFET-type super-mini DIPIPM; Ku-band 50W GaN HEMT for satellite earth stations; a 

low-noise, small-package amplifier for GPS in mobile devices; a compact 40Gbps Electro-absorption Modulator with Laser diode-
Transmitter  Optical  Sub  Assembly  (EML-TOSA)  for  optical  transmissions;  and,  the  DIAFINE®*5  Mitsubishi  color  TFT-LCD  modules 
with projected capacitive touch panels for industrial application. R&D expenditures in this segment totaled ¥8.3 billion.

In the Home Appliances segment, Mitsubishi Electric is engaged in the development of products in such wide-ranging fields 

as  air  conditioning  equipment,  kitchen  appliances,vacuum  cleaners,  lighting,  visual  information  systems,  electronic  housing 

products and photovoltaic systems. Major R&D achievements include hybrid type KIRIGAMINE room air conditioners with built-

in smart stop system; Smart Cube refrigerators with thin-insulated structure and high capacity; FUJIN TC-ZXC Series, compact 

cyclone vacuum cleaners; REAL LASERVUE LCD TV, with a built-in red laser backlight reproducing more vivid and higher color 
quality reproduction; MILIE, a new LED lighting brand; power control technologies and conditioners offering the industry’s first*6 
PV-EV  Linked  HEMS;  and,  new  product  groups  that  incorporate  the  total  concept  of  “smart  quality”  using  smart  (intelligent, 

connected and economical) technologies. R&D expenditures in this segment totaled ¥30.9 billion.

In  Others,  fundamental  technology  R&D  that  benefits  the  entire  Group  is  carried  out  at  the  Corporate  Research  and 

Development Group and the Corporate Total Productivity Management & Environmental Programs Group research centers, which 

strive to enhance Group competitiveness and create new businesses. In our main areas of R&D we have developed radar satel-

lite  for  high-resolution  land  observation;  efficient,  high-performance  technology  for  air  conditioners  (design  harmonized  with 

energy-saving technology); cost reduction of large-capacity traction machines for high-speed elevators and expansion of products 

lineup; and, chromaticity systems for LED lighting devices. R&D expenditures in this area amounted to ¥27.8 billion.

*1.  SignedPDF is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Information Systems Corporation

*2.  Melphin is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Information Systems Corporation

*3.  DIASMILE is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Information Technology Corporation

*4.  DeviCERT is a registered trademark of Japan Net Corporation

*5.   DIAFINE is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Shindoh Co., Ltd.: Mitsubishi Electric is licensed to use this technology for a term of 10 years from January 

17, 2008

*6.  Mitsubishi Electric survey as of May 15, 2012

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      33

 
 
 
FINANCIAL POSITION

Total assets amounted to ¥3,410.4 billion as of March 31, 2013, an increase of 

Interest-bearing debt 

Debt ratio

¥18.8 billion compared with the previous fiscal year-end. Cash and cash equiva-

lents  fell  by  ¥93.3  billion.  The  total  amount  of  trade  receivables  and  long-term 

678

trade  receivables  increased  by  ¥25.3  billion.  The  balance  of  inventory  climbed 

¥14.6  billion.  Against  the  backdrop  of  capital  investment,  property,  plant  and 

538

542

541

484

20.3

equipment grew by ¥46.2 billion.

Under  liabilities,  the  outstanding  balance  of  debt  and  corporate  bonds  fell 

by ¥1.7 billion compared with the end of the previous fiscal year to ¥540.6 bil-

lion. As a result, the ratio of interest-bearing debt to total assets was 15.9%, a 

decrease of 0.1 of a percentage point year on year. Trade payables  declined  by 

¥47.5 billion. At the same time, retirement and severance benefits fell by ¥117.1 

billion  largely  because  of  an  increase  in  pension  plan  assets  in  line  with  higher 

share  prices.  As  a  result  of  these  and  other  factors,  total  liabilities  dropped  by 

¥157.2 billion to ¥2,043.4 billion.

  Mitsubishi  Electric  Corp.  shareholders’  equity  rose  by  ¥167.6  billion  com-

pared  with  the  previous  fiscal  year-end  to  ¥1,300.1  billion  and  the  ratio  of 

Mitsubishi Electric Corp. shareholders’ equity to total assets was 38.1%, up 4.7 

percentage points year on year. Despite the decrease attributable to the payment 

16.7 16.0 15.9

14.5

09 10 11 12

13

09 10 11 12

13

Interest-bearing debt  
(Yen in billions) 

Interest-bearing debt /
Total assets (%)

Total assets / 
Mitsubishi Electric Corp. 
shareholders’ equity

Shareholders’ 
equity ratio

of cash dividends totaling ¥23.6 billion, this increase was largely the result of the 
net  income  attributable  to  Mitsubishi  Electric  Corp.  amounting  to  ¥69.5  billion 

3,334 3,215

3,333

3,392 3,410

for the fiscal year under review and the increase in accumulated other compre-

hensive  income  of  ¥122.1  billion  reflecting  such  factors  as  the  weak  yen  and 

upswing in share prices.

38.1

33.4

31.5

30.0

25.5

1,300

1,132

1,050

965

849

09 10 11 12

13

09 10 11 12

13

Total assets 
(Yen in billions)

  Mitsubishi Electric Corp. 
shareholders’ equity 
(Yen in billions)

Shareholders’ equity ratio 
(%)

34      MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

In  line  with  its  policy  of  improving  performance  by  implementing  the  Balanced 

Capital expenditures 

Depreciation

Corporate  Management  Policy  while  pursuing  further  growth,  the  Mitsubishi 

Electric  Group  aims  to  realize  its  growth  strategies  as  it  increases  profitability.  To 

that  end,  the  Group  directed  its  capital  investment  mainly  toward  the  areas  of 

159

150

148

141

energy and electric systems, factory automation equipment, automotive products, 

109

108

power devices and air conditioning equipment. At the same time the Group con-

tinued  to  reinforce  its  solid  business  platform  through  the  careful  selection  and 

127

128

120

105

concentration of investments.

On  an  individual  business  segment  basis,  investments  were  made  in  Energy 

and Electric Systems (including power systems, electric equipment for rolling stock 

and elevators/escalators) aimed at increasing production capacity, streamlining and 

enhancing quality. In Industrial Automation, capital expenditures were used primar-

ily for boosting production capacity for factory automation systems and automo-

tive  equipment  operations.  In  Information  and  Communication  Systems,  funds 

09 10 11 12

13

09 10 11 12

13

  Capital expenditures 
(Yen in billions) 

Depreciation
(Yen in billions)

were  appropriated  for  bolstering  research  and  development  capabilities,  while  in  Electronic  Devices,  Mitsubishi  Electric  directed 

investment mainly toward augmenting production in the power device business. In Home Appliances, expenditures focused largely 

on increasing the air-conditioning equipment production capacity, streamlining operations and enhancing quality. In Common and 

Others, investments mainly went toward boosting research and development capabilities.

Capital  expenditures  are  derived  from  cash  on  hand  and  funds  from  operations.  During  the  consolidated  fiscal  year  under 

review,  production  capacity  was  not  materially  affected  by  the  sale,  disposal,  damage  or  loss  due  to  natural  disaster  of  property, 

plant and equipment.

CASH FLOWS

In  the  year  ended  March  31,  2013,  net  cash  provided  by  operating  activities 

Cash flows

amounted to ¥82.8 billion, while net cash used in investing activities was ¥153.7 

billion. As a result, free cash flow was an outflow of ¥70.9 billion, down ¥10.0 

billion from the outflow recorded in the previous fiscal year. Taken into account 

along  with  net  cash  used  in  financing  activities  of  ¥41.2  billion,  fiscal  year-end 

cash and cash equivalents amounted to ¥298.9 billion, a decrease of ¥93.3 bil-

330

328

196

182

181

75

83

lion year on year.

Net  cash  provided  by  operating  cash  flows  increased  by  ¥7.6  billion  com-

pared  with  the  previous  fiscal  year  to  ¥82.8  billion.  Although  net  income 

attributable  to  Mitsubishi  Electric  Corp.  and  deferred  income  taxes  declined,  a 

recovery of trade notes and accounts receivable supported the increase.

-134

-146

-156

-154

-215
09 10 11 12

13

-34

-81 -71
13

09 10 11 12

Net  cash  used  in  investing  activities  decreased  by  ¥2.5  billion  year  on  year 

to  ¥153.7  billion.  During  the  period  under  review,  loans  receivable  increased. 

Other  major  movements  included  an  increase  in  proceeds  from  sale  of  short-

term  investments  and  investment  securities  as  well  as  the  decrease  in  capital 

  Net cash provided by 
operating activities 
(Yen in billions)

  Net cash used in investing 
activities (Yen in billions)

Free cash flows 
(Yen in billions)

expenditure.

Net  cash  used  in  financing  activities  was  ¥41.2  billion.  This  represented  a 

¥48.2 billion turnaround from the inflow recorded in the previous fiscal year. The 

principal component was repayment of debt.

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      35

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Subsidiaries

March 31, 2013 and 2012

Assets

Current assets:

2013

Yen (millions)
2012

U.S. dollars 
(thousands) 
(note 2)

2013

  Cash and cash equivalents

¥   298,881 

¥   392,181

$  3,179,585 

  Short-term investments (notes 3, 17 and 18)

  Trade receivables (notes 4, 6 and 15)

Inventories (note 5)

  Prepaid expenses and other current 

  assets (notes 9, 14 and 18)

  Total current assets

812 

974,505 

590,735 

2,995

950,736 

576,179 

279,327 

275,293 

2,144,260 

2,197,384 

8,638 

10,367,074 

6,284,415 

2,971,564 

22,811,276 

Long-term receivables and investments:

Long-term trade receivables (note 17)

Investments in securities and other (notes 3, 14, 17 and 18)

Investments in and advances to affiliated 

  companies (note 6)

  Total long-term receivables and investments

2,521 

242,271 

181,285 

426,077 

1,017 

240,463 

179,039 

420,519 

26,819 

2,577,351 

1,928,564 

4,532,734 

Property, plant and equipment (notes 7, 18, 19 and 20):

Land

  Buildings

  Machinery and equipment

  Construction in progress

Less accumulated depreciation

  Net property, plant and equipment

105,449 

659,411 

102,298 

624,495 

1,637,682 

1,541,239 

50,813 

2,453,355 

1,850,355 

603,000 

41,365 

2,309,397 

1,752,552 

556,845 

1,121,798 

7,015,010 

17,422,149 

540,564 

26,099,521 

19,684,627 

6,414,894 

Other assets (notes 9, 10 and 18)

237,073 

216,903 

2,522,053 

  Total assets

¥3,410,410 

¥3,391,651 

$36,280,957 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

36      MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Equity

Current liabilities:

  Bank loans (note 7)

  Current portion of long-term debt (notes 7, 17 and 20)

  Trade payables (notes 6 and 8)

  Accrued expenses (note 16)

  Accrued income taxes (note 9)

  Other current liabilities (notes 10, 14 and 18)

2013

Yen (millions)
2012

U.S. dollars 
(thousands) 
(note 2)

2013

¥   131,837 

¥   111,670 

$  1,402,521 

103,081 

652,718 

335,858 

11,919 

190,346 

88,832 

700,262 

350,740 

15,866 

166,131 

1,096,606 

6,943,809 

3,572,957 

126,798 

2,024,958 

  Total current liabilities

1,425,759 

1,433,501 

15,167,649 

Long-term debt (notes 7, 17 and 20)

Retirement and severance benefits (note 10)

Other liabilities (notes 9, 14, 16 and 18)

305,654 

254,977 

57,029 

341,789 

372,082 

53,259 

3,251,638 

2,712,521 

606,692 

  Total liabilities

2,043,419 

2,200,631 

21,738,500 

Mitsubishi Electric Corp. shareholders’ equity

  Common stock (note 11):

  Authorized 8,000,000,000 shares;

  issued 2,147,201,551 shares in 2013 and in 2012

  Capital surplus (note 11)

Legal reserve

  Retained earnings

  Accumulated other comprehensive

175,820 

205,945 

61,406 

950,621 

175,820 

206,343 

61,040 

905,086 

1,870,426 

2,190,904 

653,255 

10,112,990 

  income (loss) (notes 3, 9, 10, 12 and 14)

(93,487)

(215,603)

(994,543)

  Treasury stock, at cost

  306,490 shares in 2013 and

  285,390 shares in 2012

(235)

(221)

(2,500)

  Total Mitsubishi Electric Corp. shareholders’ equity

1,300,070 

1,132,465 

13,830,532 

Noncontrolling interests

  Total equity

66,921 

58,555 

1,366,991 

1,191,020 

711,925 

14,542,457 

Commitments and contingent liabilities (note 16)

  Total liabilities and equity

¥3,410,410 

¥3,391,651 

$36,280,957 

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      37

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Income

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Subsidiaries

Years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011

Revenues:
  Net sales (note 6)

Interest and dividends (note 6)
  Other (notes 3, 12, 14 and 19)

Total revenues

Costs and expenses:
  Cost of sales (notes 10 and 20)

Selling, general and administrative (notes 10, 19 and 20)

  Research and development

Loss on impairment of long-lived assets (notes 18 and 19)
Interest
Equity in losses of affiliated companies (note 6)

  Other (notes 3, 12, 14, 15, 16 and 19)

Total costs and expenses

2013

2012

Yen (millions)
2011

¥3,567,184
7,742
25,361
3,600,287

¥3,639,468
8,332
22,196
3,669,996

¥3,645,331
8,162
28,035
3,681,528

2,604,360
648,890
157,522
4,317
6,507
14,619
98,931
3,535,146

2,628,964
625,283
155,995
3,782
6,818
3,366
21,708
3,445,916

2,622,959
645,779
138,827
4,005
7,749
20,285
31,687
3,471,291

U.S. dollars 
(thousands) 
(note 2)

2013

$37,948,766 
82,361 
269,798 
38,300,925

27,705,957 
6,903,085 
1,675,766 
45,926 
69,223 
155,521 
1,052,458 
37,607,936

Income before income taxes

65,141

224,080

210,237

692,989

Income taxes (note 9):
  Current
  Deferred

23,490
(32,999)
(9,509)

42,187
63,628
105,815

54,309
22,788
77,097

  Net income

74,650

118,265

133,140

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

5,133

6,202

8,615

249,893 
(351,053)
(101,160)

794,149

54,606 

  Net income attributable to Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

¥     69,517 

¥   112,063 

¥   124,525 

$     739,543 

Net income per share attributable to Mitsubishi Electric Corp. (note 13):

  Basic
  Diluted

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

¥32.38
—

¥52.20
—

Yen

¥58.00
—

U.S. dollars 
(note 2)

$0.344
—

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Subsidiaries

Years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011

  Net income

Other comprehensive income (loss), 
  net of tax (note 12):

Foreign currency translation adjustments
Pension liability adjustments (note 10)

  Unrealized gains (losses) on securities (note 3)
  Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments (note 14)

Total

2013
¥  74,650

2012
¥118,265

Yen (millions)
2011
¥133,140

U.S. dollars 
(thousands) 
(note 2)

2013
$   794,149 

66,592 
47,633 
14,845 
43 
129,113 

(8,843)
2,234 
6,298 
54 
(257)

(21,213)
9,284 
(10,679)
(183)
(22,791)

708,426 
506,734 
157,926 
457 
1,373,543 

  Comprehensive income 

203,763 

118,008 

110,349 

2,167,692 

Comprehensive income attributable to 
  noncontrolling interests 

  Comprehensive income attributable to

  Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

12,130 

5,629 

5,234 

129,043 

¥191,633 

¥112,379 

¥105,115 

$2,038,649 

38      MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Equity

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Subsidiaries

Years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011

Balance at March 31, 2010
Comprehensive income (loss):

Net income attributable to Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (note 12):

Foreign currency translation adjustments
Pension liability adjustments (note 10)
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities (note 3)
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments 
  (note 14)

Transfer to legal reserve
Equity transactions with noncontrolling interests 
  and other
Dividends paid to Mitsubishi Electric Corp. 
  shareholders’ equity
Purchase of treasury stock
Reissuance of treasury stock
Balance at March 31, 2011
Comprehensive income (loss):

Net income attributable to Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (note 12):

Foreign currency translation adjustments
Pension liability adjustments (note 10)
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities (note 3)
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments 
  (note 14)

Transfer to legal reserve
Equity transactions with noncontrolling interests 
  and other
Dividends paid to Mitsubishi Electric Corp. 
  shareholders’ equity
Purchase of treasury stock
Reissuance of treasury stock
Balance at March 31, 2012
Comprehensive income (loss):

Net income attributable to Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (note 12):

Foreign currency translation adjustments
Pension liability adjustments (note 10)
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities (note 3)
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments 
  (note 14)

Transfer to legal reserve
Equity transactions with noncontrolling interests 
  and other
Dividends paid to Mitsubishi Electric Corp. 
  shareholders’ equity
Purchase of treasury stock
Reissuance of treasury stock
Balance at March 31, 2013

Balance at March 31, 2012
Comprehensive income (loss):

Net income attributable to Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (note 12):

Foreign currency translation adjustments
Pension liability adjustments (note 10)
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities (note 3)
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments 
  (note 14)

Transfer to legal reserve
Equity transactions with noncontrolling interests 
  and other
Dividends paid to Mitsubishi Electric Corp. 
  shareholders’ equity
Purchase of treasury stock
Reissuance of treasury stock
Balance at March 31, 2013

Accumulated 
other 
comprehensive 
income (loss)
¥(196,509)

Total Mitsubishi 
Electric Corp. 
shareholders’ 
equity
¥(1,496) ¥   964,584 

Treasury 
stock

Non-
controlling 
interests

Total 
equity
¥56,610  ¥1,021,194

Yen (millions)

Common 
stock

Legal 
reserve
¥175,820  ¥210,006  ¥58,281

Capital 
surplus

Retained 
earnings
¥718,482

124,525 

(17,876)
9,284 
(10,643)

(175)

942 

(942)

(19,315)

(1,516)

179 

¥175,820  ¥208,669  ¥59,223 

¥822,750 

¥(215,919)

112,063 

(8,254)
2,234 
6,285

51

1, 817

(1,817)

124,525 

(17,876)
9,284 
(10,643)

(175)
105,115 
—

8,615 

(3,337)

(36)

(8)
5,234 

124,525 
8,615 

(21,213)
9,284 
(10,679)

(183)
110,349 
—

(1,516)

(3,159)

(4,675)

(19,315)
(46)
1,518 
¥   (203) ¥1,050,340 

(46)
1,339 

(19,315)
(46)
1,518 
¥58,685  ¥1,109,025 

112,063 

(8,254)
2,234 
6,285

51
112,379 
—

6,202 

(589)

13

3
5,629 

112,063 
6,202 

(8,843)
2,234 
6,298

54
118,008 
—

(2,326)

(2,326)

(5,759)

(8,085)

(27,910)

¥175,820  ¥206,343  ¥61,040 

¥905,086 

¥(215,603)

69,517

59,631
47,633 
14,803

49

366

(366)

(27,910)
(20)
2
¥   (221) ¥1,132,465 

(20)
2

(27,910)
(20)
2
¥58,555  ¥1,191,020 

69,517 

59,631
47,633 
14,803

49
191,633
—

5,133

6,961

42

(6)
12,130 

69,517 
5,133

66,592
47,633
14,845

43
203,763 
—

(398)

(398)

(3,764)

(4,162)

(23,616)

¥175,820

¥205,945  ¥61,406 

¥950,621 

¥  (93,487)

(23,616)
(16)
2
¥   (235) ¥1,300,070 

(16)
2

(23,616)
(16)
2
¥66,921  ¥1,366,991 

U.S. dollars (thousands) (note 2)

Accumulated 
other 
comprehensive 
Legal 
income (loss)
reserve
$1,870,426  $2,195,138 $649,361  $  9,628,575 $(2,293,649)

Common 
stock

Retained 
earnings

Capital 
surplus

Total Mitsubishi 
Electric Corp. 
shareholders’ 
equity

Non-
controlling 
interests

Treasury 
stock

Total 
equity
$(2,351) $12,047,500  $622,925  $12,670,425

739,543

634,372
506,734 
157,479

521

3,894

(3,894)

(4,234)

(251,234)

$1,870,426 $2,190,904  $653,255  $10,112,990  $   (994,543)

739,543 

634,372
506,734 
157,479

521
2,038,649 
—

54,606 

74,054

447

(64)
129,043 

739,543 
54,606

708,426
506,734 
157,926

457
2,167,692 
—

(4,234)

(40,043)

(44,277)

(251,234)
(170)
21
$(2,500) $13,830,532  $711,925  $14,542,457 

(251,234)
(170)
21

(170)
21

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      39

 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Subsidiaries

Years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011

2013

2012

Yen (millions)
2011

U.S. dollars 
(thousands) 
(note 2)

2013

¥   74,650

¥ 118,265 

¥ 133,140 

$    794,149

127,942 

127,244 

105,280 

1,361,085

4,014 

3,367 

3,538 

42,702

(296)
(32,999)

(2,480)
4,828 
14,619 
(49)
16,706 
(21,241)
(62,549)

(63,638)
16,787 
6,458 
82,752 

834
63,628 

(1,682)
6,961 
3,366 
(166,091)
(55,737)
(17,553) 
9,113 

(61,108)
(7,311)
51,884
75,180 

(463)
22,788 

(1,300)
3,979 
20,285 
(14,594)
(65,512)
2,493 
66,177 

(29,019)
43,653 
37,196 
327,641 

(3,149)
(351,053)

(26,383)
51,362 
155,521 
(521)
177,723 
(225,968)
(665,415)

(677,000)
178,585 
68,702 
880,340 

(150,425)

(159,346)

(107,638)

(1,600,266)

4,792 

5,085 

4,504 

50,979 

(13,036)

(11,766)

(51,640)

(138,681)

29,088 
(14,398)
(9,722)
(153,701)

57,003 
(90,786)
19,237 
(23,616)
(16)
2 
(2,977)

15,961 
90
(6,198)
(156,174)

138,283 
(139,775)
46,630
(27,910)
(20)
2 
(10,182)

18,895 
(19)
(9,732)
(145,630)

100 
(62,248)
(5,114)
(19,315)
(46)
5 
(2,610)

309,447
(153,170)
(103,426)
(1,635,117)

606,415 
(965,809)
204,649 
(251,234)
(170)
21 
(31,670)

(41,153)

7,028

(89,228)

(437,798)

18,802
(93,300)
392,181
¥ 298,881 

(5,920)
(79,886)
472,067 
¥ 392,181 

(11,834)
80,949 
391,118 
¥ 472,067 

200,022
(992,553) 

4,172,138
$ 3,179,585 

Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income
  Adjustments to reconcile net income

  to net cash provided by operating activities:
  Depreciation

Impairment losses of property, plant and
  equipment
Loss (gain) from sales and disposal of
  property, plant and equipment, net

  Deferred income taxes

Loss (gain) from sales of securities and
  other, net

  Devaluation losses of securities and other, net
  Equity in losses of affiliated companies
  Decrease (increase) in trade receivables
  Decrease (increase) in inventories
  Decrease (increase) in other assets

Increase (decrease) in trade payables
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and
  retirement and severance benefits
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities

  Other, net

  Net cash provided by operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities:
  Capital expenditure
  Proceeds from sale of property,

  plant and equipment

  Purchase of short-term investments

  and investment securities

  Proceeds from sale of short-term

  investments and investment securities
  Decrease (increase) in loans receivable
  Other, net

  Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities:
  Proceeds from long-term debt
  Repayment of long-term debt

Increase (decrease) in short-term debt, net 

  Dividends paid
  Purchase of treasury stock
  Reissuance of treasury stock
  Other, net

  Net cash provided by (used in) 

  financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on
  cash and cash equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

40      MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Subsidiaries

(1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a) Description of Business
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (the “Company”) is a multina-

2011-05, an entity has the option to present the components 

of  net  income  and  comprehensive  income  in  either  one  or 

tional  organization  which  develops,  manufactures,  sells  and 

two  consecutive  financial  statements,  and  the  Company 

distributes  a  broad  range  of  electrical  and  electronic  equip-

applies  the  latter.  On  the  other  hand,  though  ASU  2011-05 

ments  in  the  fields  as  diverse  as  home  appliances  and  space 

requires  entities  to  present  separate  line  items  for  reclassifi-

electronics.

cation  adjustments  of  items  out  of  accumulated  other  com-

The  Company  and  its  subsidiaries’  principal  lines  of 

prehensive  income  into  net  income,  the  Company  does  not 

business  are:  (1)  Energy  and  Electric  Systems,  (2)  Industrial 

present  these  adjustments  separately  because  the  effective 

Automation  Systems,  (3)  Information  and  Communication 

date of the requirement was deferred by the issuance of ASU 

Systems,  (4)  Electronic  Devices,  (5)  Home  Appliances  and  (6) 

2011-12.  The  adoption  of  ASU  2011-05  and  ASU  2011-12 

Others.

does  not  have  a  material  effect  on  the  Company’s  consoli-

Each  line’s  sales  as  a  percentage  of  total  consolidated 

dated financial position and results of operations.

sales, before elimination of internal sales, for the year ended 

March  31,  2013  are  as  follows:  Energy  and  Electric  Systems 

–  26%,  Industrial  Automation  Systems  –  23%,  Information 

and Communication Systems – 13%, Electronic Devices – 4%, 

Home Appliances – 20% and Others – 14%.

Majority  of  the  operations  of  the  Company  and  its  sub-

sidiaries  is  mainly  conducted  in  Japan.  Net  sales  for  the  year 

ended  March  31,  2013  comprises  of  the  following  geo-

graphical locations: Japan – 66%, North America – 7%, Asia 

(excluding Japan) – 17%, Europe – 8% and Others – 2%.

Our  manufacturing  operations  are  conducted  principally 

at the Parent company with 22 manufacturing sites located in 

Japan  as  well  as  overseas  manufacturing  sites  located  in  the 

United States, United Kingdom, Thailand, Malaysia, China and 

other countries.

(b) Basis of Presentation
The  Company  and  its  subsidiaries  maintain  their  books  of 

(c) Consolidation
The  Company  prepares  the  consolidated  financial  statements 

including  the  accounts  of  the  parent  company  and  those 

of  its  majority-owned  subsidiaries,  whether  directly  or  indi-
rectly  controlled.  All  significant  intercompany  transactions, 

accounts, and unrealized gains or losses have been eliminated.

Investments  in  corporate  joint  ventures  and  affiliated 

companies  with  the  ownership  interest  of  20%  to  50%,  in 

which the Company does not have control, but has the abil-

ity  to  exercise  significant  influence,  are  accounted  for  by  the 

equity  method  of  accounting.  Investments  of  less  than  20% 

or where the Company does not have significant influence are 

accounted for by the cost method.

The  Company  evaluates  Variable  Interest  Entities  (VIEs) 

whether  it  has  a  controlling  financial  interest  in  an  entity 

through means other than voting rights and whether it should 

consolidate  the  entity  as  the  primary  beneficiary  when  the 

account  in  conformity  with  financial  accounting  standards  in 

Company has a controlling financial interest.

the countries of their domicile.

The  Company  prepares  the  consolidated  financial  state-

ments  with  reflecting  the  adjustments  which  are  considered 

necessary  to  conform  with  accounting  principles  generally 

accepted in the United States of America.

Starting  year  ended  March  31,  2013,  the  Company 

applies  Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board  (FASB) 

Accounting  Standards  Updates  (ASU)  2011-05  “Presentation 

of  Comprehensive  Income”  and  ASU  2011-12  “Deferral 

of  the  Effective  Date  for  Amendments  to  the  Presentation 

of  Reclassifications  of  Items  Out  of  Accumulated  Other 

Comprehensive  Income  in  Accounting  Standards  Update 

No.  2011-05”  (An  Amendment  of  Accounting  Standards 

Codification  (ASC)  Topic  220  “Comprehensive  Income”)  ret-

rospectively for all periods presented. ASU 2011-05 eliminates 
the  option  in  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the 

United  States  of  America  to  present  other  comprehensive 

income  in  the  statement  of  changes  in  equity.  Under  ASU 

(d) Use of Estimates
The  Company  makes  estimates  and  assumptions  to  prepare 

the  consolidated  financial  statements  in  conformity  with 

generally accepted accounting principles, and those estimates 

and  assumptions  affect  the  reported  amounts  of  assets  and 

liabilities as well as the disclosed amounts of contingent assets 

and  liabilities  at  the  date  of  the  consolidated  financial  state-

ments  and  the  reported  amounts  of  revenues  and  expenses 

during the reporting period. Significant items subject to such 

estimates  and  assumptions  include  valuation  allowances  for 

receivables,  inventories  and  deferred  tax  assets;  the  carrying 

amount  of  property,  plant  and  equipment;  and  assets  and 

obligations related to employee benefits. Actual results could 

differ from those estimates.

(e) Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with 

original maturities of three months or less to be cash equiva-

lents for the consolidated cash flow statements.

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      41

(f) Short-Term Investments and Investment Securities
The  Company  classifies  investments  in  debt  and  equity  secu-

ucts  at  the  average  production  costs.  Those  products  are 

recorded  at  the  lower  of  cost  or  market.  Net  costs  in  excess 

rities  into  trading,  available-for-sale,  or  held-to-maturity 

of billings on long-term contracts are included in inventories. 

securities.

Raw  material  and  finished  product  inventories  are  gener-

Trading securities are bought and held principally for the 

ally  recorded  using  the  average-cost  method,  and  evaluated 

purpose  of  selling  them  in  the  near  term.  Held-to-maturity 

at the lower of cost or market. In accordance with the general 

securities  are  those  securities  in  which  the  Company  has  the 

practice in the heavy electrical industry, inventories related to 

ability and intent to hold the security until maturity. All securi-

Energy and Electric Systems include items with long manufac-

ties  not  included  in  trading  or  held-to-maturity  are  classified 

turing periods which are not realizable within one year.

as available-for-sale.

Trading  and  available-for-sale  securities  are  recorded  at 

fair  value.  Held-to-maturity  securities  are  recorded  at  amor-

tized  cost,  adjusted  for  the  amortization  or  accretion  of  pre-

miums  or  discounts.  Unrealized  holding  gains  and  losses  on 

trading securities are included in earnings. Unrealized holding 

gains and losses, net of the related tax effect, on available-for-

sale securities are excluded from earnings and are reported as 

a  separate  component  of  other  comprehensive  income  (loss) 

until realized. Realized gains or losses from the sale of securi-
ties are determined on the average cost of the particular secu-

rity held at the time of sale.

A decline in the fair value of any available-for-sale security 

below costs that is other-than-temporary results in a reduction 

in carrying amount to the fair value, which becomes the new 

cost basis for the security.

(i) Property, Plant and Equipment
The Company records property, plant and equipment at cost. 

Depreciation  of  property,  plant  and  equipment  is  generally 

calculated by the declining-balance method, except for certain 

assets which are depreciated by the straight-line method, over 

the  estimated  useful  life  of  the  assets  according  to  general 

class, type of construction, and use of these assets. 

The  estimated  useful  life  of  buildings  is  3  to  50  years, 

while machinery and equipment is 2 to 20 years.

(j) Leases
The  Company  records  capital  leases  at  the  inception  of  the 

lease  at  the  lower  of  the  discounted  present  value  of  future 

minimum  lease  payments  or  the  fair  value  of  the  leased 

assets.  The  amortization  of  the  leased  assets  is  calculated  in 

accordance with the Company’s normal depreciation policy.

To  determine  whether  an  impairment  of  equity  security 

is  other-than-temporary,  the  Company  considers  whether  it 

(k) Income Taxes
The  Company  recognizes  deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities 

has  the  ability  and  intent  to  hold  the  security  until  a  market 

for  the  future  tax  consequences  attributable  to  differences 

price  recovery  and  considers  whether  evidence  indicating 

between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing 

the market price of the security is recoverable to the carrying 

assets  and  liabilities  and  their  respective  tax  basis,  operating 

amount outweighs the counter evidence. Evidence considered 

loss  and  tax  credit  carryforwards.  Deferred  tax  assets  and 

in  this  assessment  includes  the  reasons  for  the  impairment, 

liabilities  are  measured  using  enacted  tax  rates  expected  to 

the severity and duration of the impairment, changes in value 

apply  to  taxable  income  in  the  years  in  which  the  temporary 

subsequent  to  year-end,  and  forecasted  performance  of  the 

differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect 

investee.

on  deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  of  a  change  in  tax  rates 

To  determine  whether  an  impairment  of  debt  security  is 

is recognized in income in the period that includes the enact-

other-than-temporary, the Company considers whether it has 

ment date.

the  intent  to  sell  the  equity  investment  and  more  likely  than 

Valuation  allowances  are  established  to  reduce  deferred 

not where the Company is required to sell until a market price 

tax assets to their net realizable value if it is more likely than 

of the investment is recoverable to the amortized cost.

not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not 

Other  investments  are  stated  at  cost.  The  Company  rec-

be realized.

ognizes  a  loss  when  there  is  other-than-temporary  decline  in 

The  Company  recognizes  the  financial  statement  effects 

value of other investments, using the same policy as described 

of unrecognized tax benefits only if those positions are more 

above for available-for-sale security impairments.

likely than not of being sustained.

(g) Allowance for Doubtful Receivables
The  Company  records  an  allowance  for  doubtful  receiv-

(l) Product Warranties
The  Company  generally  offers  warranties  on  its  products 

ables based on credit loss history and evaluation of specific 
doubtful receivables.

against  certain  manufacturing  and  other  defects  for  the  spe-
cific  periods  of  time  and/or  usage  of  the  product  depending 

(h) Inventories
In  work-in-process,  the  Company  records  the  ordered  prod-

ucts  at  the  acquisition  cost  and  the  regular  purchased  prod-

on  the  nature  of  the  product,  the  geographic  location  of  its 

sale and other factors. The Company recognizes accrued war-

ranty  costs  based  primarily  on  historical  experience  of  actual 

warranty claims as well as current information on repair costs.

42      MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013

(m) Retirement and Severance Benefits
The  Company  recognizes  the  funded  status  (i.e.,  the  differ-

able  to  Mitsubishi  Electric  Corp.  by  the  weighted-average 

number  of  common  shares  outstanding  during  each  year. 

ence between the fair value of plan assets and the projected 

Diluted net income per share attributable to Mitsubishi Electric 

benefit  obligations)  of  its  pension  plans  in  the  consolidated 

Corp.  reflects  the  potential  dilution  and  is  calculated  on  the 

balance  sheet  at  the  end  of  the  year,  and  records  the  cor-

basis  that  dilutive  securities  were  converted  at  the  beginning 

responding  amount  to  accumulated  other  comprehensive 

of  the  year  or  at  time  of  issuance  (if  later),  and  that  dilutive 

income (loss), net of tax. The adjustment items for accumulat-

stock option were exercised (less the number of treasury stock 

ed other comprehensive income (loss) are unrecognized prior 

assumed  to  be  purchased  from  the  proceeds  using  the  aver-

service  cost  and  unrecognized  net  gain  or  loss.  The  amounts 

age market price of the Company’s common stock).

of  these  adjustments  are  recognized  as  net  periodic  pension 

cost in future years.

(r) Foreign Currency Translation
The  Company  translates  receivables  and  payables  in  foreign 

(n) Revenue Recognition
The  Company  recognizes  revenue  when  persuasive  evidence 

currency  at  the  prevailing  rates  of  exchange  at  the  balance 

sheet  date.  Gains  and  losses  resulting  from  translation  of 

of  an  arrangement  including  title  transfer  exists,  delivery  has 

receivables  and  payables  are  recognized  in  current  earnings. 

occurred, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collect-

Assets and liabilities of the Company’s overseas consolidating 

ibility is probable. These criteria are met for mass-merchandis-

subsidiaries  are  translated  into  Japanese  yen  at  the  prevail-

ing products such as consumer products and semiconductors 

ing rates of exchange at the balance sheet date. Income and 

at  the  time  when  the  product  is  received  by  the  customer, 

expense  items  are  translated  at  the  average  exchange  rate 

and  for  products  with  acceptance  provisions  such  as  heavy 

prevailing  during  the  year.  Gains  and  losses  resulting  from 

machinery and industrial products at the time when the prod-

translation  of  financial  statements  are  recognized  as  foreign 

uct is received by the customer and the specific criteria of the 

currency  translation  adjustments  in  other  comprehensive 

product are demonstrated by the Company with only certain 

income (loss).

inconsequential  or  perfunctory  work  left  to  be  performed 

by  the  customer.  Revenue  from  maintenance  agreements  is 

recognized  over  the  contract  term  when  the  maintenance  is 

provided and the cost is incurred. Also, the Company applies 

the  percentage  of  completion  method  for  long-term  con-

struction  contracts.  The  Company  measures  the  percentage 

of  completion  by  comparing  expenses  recognized  through 

the  current  year  to  the  aggregate  amount  of  estimated  cost. 

Any  anticipated  losses  on  fixed  price  contracts  are  charged 

to  operations  when  such  losses  can  be  estimated.  Provisions 

are made for contingencies in the period when they become 

known pursuant to specific contract terms and conditions and 

are estimable. 

The  contract  which  may  consists  of  any  combination  of 

products,  equipment,  installation  and  maintenance  is  allo-
cated  revenue  to  each  accounting  unit  based  on  its  relative 

fair  value,  when  each  deliverable  is  accounted  for  separate 

accounting unit.

(o) Research and Development and Advertising
The  Company  accounts  for  the  costs  of  research  and  devel-

opment  and  advertising  as  expense  when  those  costs  are 

incurred.

(p) Shipping and Handling Costs
The  Company  records  shipping  and  handling  costs  mainly  as 
selling, general and administrative expenses.

(q) Net Income per Share
The  Company  calculates  basic  net  income  per  share  attribut-

able  to  Mitsubishi  Electric  Corp.  divided  net  income  attribut-

(s) Derivatives
The Company recognizes all derivatives as either assets or lia-

bilities in the consolidated financial statements and measures 

them  at  fair  value.  For  derivatives  designated  as  fair  value 

hedges,  changes  in  fair  value  of  the  hedged  item  and  the 

derivative  are  recognized  in  current  earnings.  For  derivatives 

designated  as  cash  flow  hedges,  fair  value  changes  of  the 

effective portion of the hedging instruments are recognized as 

a  component  of  other  comprehensive  income  (loss)  until  the 

hedged item is recognized in earnings. The ineffective portion 

of all hedges is recognized in earnings immediately. 

The Company discloses the use and purpose of derivative 

instruments, accounting for derivative instruments and related 

hedged items. The Company also discloses the effects on the 

entity’s financial position, results of operations, and cash flows 

by the derivative instruments and hedging activities.

(t) Securitizations
The Company accounts for the securitization of the accounts 

receivables  as  a  sale,  if  it  is  determined  based  on  the 

Company’s evaluation that it has surrendered control over the 

transferred receivables. 

Accordingly, the receivables sold under these facilities are 

excluded  from  Trade  receivables  in  the  accompanying  con-

solidated  balance  sheets.  Gain  or  loss  on  sale  of  receivables 
is  calculated  based  on  the  allocated  carrying  amount  of  the 

receivables  sold.  When  a  portion  of  accounts  receivables  is 

transferred,  the  participating  interest  that  continues  to  be 

held is recorded at the allocated carrying amount of the assets 

based  on  their  relative  fair  values  at  the  date  of  the  transfer. 

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      43

The Company estimates fair value based on the present value 

guarantees  that  the  Company  has  undertaken,  including  a 

of future expected cash flows less credit losses.

rollforward of the Company’s product warranty liabilities. The 

(u) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The  Company  reviews  for  impairment  of  long–lived  assets 

such as property, plant, and equipment and purchased intan-

gibles subject to amortization, to be held and used whenever 

Company  continually  monitors  the  conditions  of  the  guaran-

tees  and  indemnifications  to  identify  occurrence  of  probable 

losses,  and  when  such  losses  are  identified  and  if  estimable, 

they are recognized in current earnings.

events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying 

amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of 

(y) Asset Retirement Obligations
The Company recognizes legal obligations associated with the 

assets  to  be  held  and  used  is  measured  by  a  comparison  of 

retirement of long-lived assets that result from an acquisition, 

the  carrying  amount  of  an  asset  to  estimated  undiscounted 

construction and development, and (or) from a normal opera-

future  cash  flows  expected  to  be  generated  by  the  asset.  If 

tion of a long-lived asset, except for certain lease obligations. 

the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future 

The  Company  recognizes  a  liability  for  an  asset  retirement 

cash  flows,  an  impairment  loss  is  recognized  by  the  amount 

obligation  at  fair  value  in  the  period  which  it  is  incurred  if  a 

by  which  the  carrying  amount  of  the  asset  exceeds  the  fair 

reasonable estimate of fair value can be made. The associated 

value  of  the  asset.  Long-lived  assets  to  be  disposed  of  other 

asset  retirement  costs  are  capitalized  as  part  of  the  carrying 

than sale continue to be classified as held and used until they 

amount of the long-lived asset and subsequently allocated to 

are disposed.

expense  over  the  asset’s  useful  life.  Subsequent  to  the  initial 

Long-lived assets classified as held-for-sale are separately 

measurement  of  the  asset  retirement  obligation,  the  obliga-

presented  in  the  balance  sheet  and  reported  at  the  lower  of 

tion  is  adjusted  at  the  end  of  each  period  to  reflect  the  pas-

the  carrying  amount  or  fair  value  less  costs  to  sell,  and  are 

sage of time and changes in the estimated future cash flows 

no longer depreciated. The assets and liabilities of a disposed 

underlying the obligation.

group  classified  as  held-for-sale  are  presented  separately  in 

the appropriate asset and liability sections of the consolidated 

balance sheets.

(v) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The  Company  accounts  for  business  combinations  using  the 

acquisition method. The Company recognizes at fair value the 

assets  acquired,  the  liabilities  assumed,  any  noncontrolling 

interests in the acquiree, and acquired goodwill at the acquisi-

tion date. The Company discloses the nature of business com-

bination to enable the readers to evaluate the effects of such 

transaction on the consolidated financial statements.

The Company does not amortize goodwill but tests it for 

impairment at least annually. Also other intangible assets with 

indefinite useful life are not amortized, but instead tested for 

impairment  until  its  useful  life  is  determined.  On  the  other 

hand,  other  intangible  assets  determined  to  have  useful  life 

are  amortized  over  their  respective  estimated  useful  life  and 

tested for impairment.

(z) Reclassifications
The  Company  has  made  certain  reclassifications  of  the  previ-

ous fiscal years’ consolidated financial statements to conform 

to the presentation used for the year ended March 31, 2013.

(aa) Future Application of New Accounting Standards
In  July  2012,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2012-02  “Testing 

Indefinite-Lived  Intangible  Assets  for  Impairment”  (An 

Amendment  of  ASC  Topic  350  “Intangibles—Goodwill  and 

Other”). ASU 2012-02 allows an entity to first assess qualita-

tive  factors  to  determine  whether  it  is  necessary  to  perform 

the quantitative impairment test for indefinite-lived intangible 

assets.  An  entity  that  elects  to  perform  a  qualitative  assess-

ment  is  required  to  perform  the  quantitative  impairment  test 

for an indefinite-lived intangible asset if it is more likely than 

not  that  the  asset  is  impaired.  The  Company  is  required  to 
adopt  ASU  2012-02  on  April  1,  2013.  The  adoption  of  ASU 

2012-02  will  not  have  a  material  effect  on  the  Company’s 

consolidated financial position and results of operations.

(w) Cost Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities
The Company recognizes the costs associated with exit or dis-

In  February  2013,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2013-02 

“Reporting  of  Amounts  Reclassified  Out  of  Accumulated 

posal activities as liability only when it meets the definition of 

Other Comprehensive Income” (An Amendment of ASC Topic 

a liability in the Statements of Financial Accounting Concepts 

220  “Comprehensive  Income”).  ASU  2013-02  requires  enti-

No.  6,  “Elements  of  Financial  Statements”.  The  Company 

ties  to  disclose  items  reclassified  out  of  accumulated  other 

uses  fair  value  for  initial  measurement  of  liabilities  related  to 

comprehensive income and into net income and references to 

exit or disposal activities.

(x) Guarantees
The  Company  recognizes  the  guarantees  and  indemnifica-

tion  arrangements  as  liability  measured  at  fair  value  as  they 

are  issued  or  modified  by  the  Company,  and  discloses  the 

other disclosures about items that are not reclassified in their 
entirety  into  net  income.  The  Company  is  required  to  adopt 

ASU 2013-02 on April 1, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-02 

will not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated 

financial position and results of operations.

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In  March  2013,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2013-05  “Parent’s 

Basis  of  Accounting”  (An  Amendment  of  ASC  Topic  205 

Accounting  for  the  Cumulative  Translation  Adjustment  upon 

“Presentation of Financial Statements”). ASU 2013-07 clarifies 

Derecognition  of  Certain  Subsidiaries  or  Groups  of  Assets 

when an entity should apply the liquidation basis of account-

within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity 

ing  and  provides  guidance  on  principles  for  the  recognition 

(a  consensus  of  the  FASB  Emerging  Issues  Task  Force)”  (An 

and  measurement  of  assets  and  liabilities  and  requirements 

Amendment  of  ASC  Topic  830  “Foreign  Currency  Matters”). 

for  financial  statements  prepared  using  the  liquidation  basis 

ASU  2013-05  addresses  the  accounting  for  the  cumulative 

of  accounting.  ASU  2013-07  requires  entities  to  prepare  its 

translation  adjustment  when  a  parent  either  sells  a  part  or 

financial statements using the liquidation basis of accounting 

all  of  its  investment  in  a  foreign  entity  or  no  longer  holds  a 

when  liquidation  is  imminent  and  to  present  relevant  infor-

controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets 

mation  about  an  entity’s  expected  resources  in  liquidation  by 

that is a nonprofit activity or a business within a foreign entity. 

measuring and presenting assets at the amount of the expect-

ASU  2013-05  requires  entities  to  apply  the  guidance  in  ASC 

ed cash proceeds from liquidation that include any items that 

830-30  to  release  any  related  cumulative  translation  adjust-

it had not previously recognized under U.S. GAAP but that it 

ment into net income. The Company is required to adopt ASU 

expects to either sell in liquidation or use in settling liabilities. 

2013-05 on April 1, 2014. The adoption of ASU 2013-05 will 

The  Company  is  required  to  adopt  ASU  2013-07  on  April  1, 

not  have  a  material  effect  on  the  Company’s  consolidated 

2014. The adoption of ASU 2013-07 will not have a material 

financial position and results of operations.

effect  on  the  Company’s  consolidated  financial  position  and 

In April 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-07 “Liquidation 

results of operations.

(2) U.S. DOLLAR AMOUNTS

The Company has presented the consolidated financial state-

exchange  rate  prevailing  on  the  Tokyo  Foreign  Exchange 

ments in Japanese yen, and solely for the convenience of the 

Market at the end of March 2013. This translation should not 

reader, has provided translated amounts in United States dol-

be  construed  as  a  representation  that  the  amounts  shown 

lars  at  the  rate  of  ¥94=U.S.$1,  which  was  the  approximate 

could be converted into United States dollars at such rate.

(3) SECURITIES

Marketable  securities  included  in  short-term  investments  and 

unrealized holding losses and fair value for such securities by 

investments  in  securities  and  other  consist  of  available-for-

equity  securities  and  debt  securities  at  March  31,  2013  and 

sale securities. The cost, gross unrealized holding gains, gross 

2012 were as follows:

2013:

  Available-for-sale:
  Equity securities
  Debt securities

2012:

  Available-for-sale:
  Equity securities
  Debt securities

Gross
unrealized
holding
gains

Gross
unrealized
holding
losses

Yen (millions)

Fair value

¥44,736
1,113

¥45,849

Gross
unrealized
holding
gains

¥28,533
783

¥29,316

¥1,512
2,442

¥3,954

¥120,887
36,019

¥156,906

Gross
unrealized
holding
losses

Yen (millions)

Fair value

¥4,891
4,315

¥9,206

¥119,054
42,573

¥161,627

Cost

¥  77,663
37,348

¥115,011

Cost

¥  95,412
46,105

¥141,517

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2013:

  Available-for-sale:
  Equity securities
  Debt securities

Gross
unrealized
holding
gains

Gross
unrealized
holding
losses

Cost

Fair value

U.S. dollars (thousands)

$   826,202
397,319

$1,223,521

$475,915
11,841

$487,756

$16,085
25,979

$42,064

$1,286,032
383,181

$1,669,213

Debt  securities  consist  of  Japanese  government  debt  securi-

In the year ended 2011, net unrealized gains on available-

ties, corporate debt securities and others.

for-sale  securities,  net  of  taxes  and  noncontrolling  interests, 

In the years ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, net unre-

decreased by ¥10,643 million.

alized  gains  on  available-for-sale  securities,  net  of  taxes 

As of March 31, 2013 and 2012, the cost of non-market-

and  noncontrolling  interests,  increased  by  ¥14,803  million 

able  equity  securities  were  ¥15,033  million  ($159,926  thou-

($157,479 thousand) and ¥6,285 million, respectively.

sand) and ¥14,627 million, respectively.

Maturities of marketable securities classified as available-for-sale at March 31, 2013 were as follows:

Due within one year
Due after one year through five years
Due after five years
Marketable equity securities

Cost

¥       810
1,346
35,192
77,663
¥115,011

Yen (millions)

Fair value

¥       812
2,050
33,157
120,887
¥156,906

Cost

$       8,617
14,319
374,383
826,202
$1,223,521

U.S. dollars
(thousands)

Fair value

$       8,638
21,809
352,734
1,286,032
$1,669,213

Gross unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities and the fair value of the related securities, aggregated by length of time 

that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss positions, at March 31, 2013 were as follows:

  Available-for-sale:             
  Equity securities
  Debt securities  

  Available-for-sale:              
  Equity securities
  Debt securities  

Less than 12 months

Fair  
value

Unrealized 
losses

12 months or more

Fair  
value

Unrealized 
losses

Yen (millions)

Total

Fair  
value

Unrealized 
losses

¥6,756
—

¥6,756

¥468
—

¥468

¥  3,496
29,864

¥33,360

¥1,044
2,442

¥3,486

¥10,252
29,864

¥40,116

¥1,512
2,442

¥3,954

Less than 12 months

Fair  
value

Unrealized 
losses

12 months or more

Fair  
value

Unrealized 
losses

U.S. dollars (thousands)

Total

Fair  
value

Unrealized 
losses

$71,872
—

$71,872

$4,979
—

$4,979

$  37,192
317,702

$11,106
25,979

$109,064
317,702

$16,085
25,979

$354,894

$37,085

$426,766

$42,064

The Company did not recognize an impairment loss from the 

sonable  period  of  time  sufficient  for  a  recovery  of  fair  value, 

decline  in  the  fair  value  of  the  marketable  securities  includ-

the Company does not consider those securities to be other-

ing  the  unrealized  losses.  Based  on  that  evaluation  and  the 

than-temporarily impaired.

Company’s ability and intent to hold those securities for a rea-

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Proceeds from the sale of available-for-sale securities and gross realized gains and losses on those sales in the years ended March 

31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

Proceeds
Gross realized gains
Gross realized losses

2013
¥22,287
2,527
47

2012
¥1,460
486
5

Yen (millions)
2011
¥3,955
1,157
11

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013
$237,096
26,883
500

For  the  years  ended  March  31,  2013,  2012  and  2011  the  Company  recognized  loss  on  impairment  of  marketable  securities 

¥3,860 million ($41,064 thousand), ¥6,912 million and ¥3,679 million due to other-than-temporary declines in fair value.

(4) TRADE RECEIVABLES

Trade receivables are summarized as follows:

Notes receivable
Accounts receivable
Allowance for doubtful receivables

(5) INVENTORIES

Inventories are comprised of the following:

Work in process
Less accumulated billings on long-term contracts

Raw materials
Finished products

(6) INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATED COMPANIES

2013
¥  56,284
926,511
(8,290)

¥974,505 

Yen (millions)
2012
¥  61,745
897,332
(8,341)

¥950,736 

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013
$     598,766
9,856,500
(88,192)

$10,367,074 

2013
¥271,574
13,166

258,408
90,477
241,850

Yen (millions)
2012
¥277,017
24,220

252,797
90,471
232,911

¥590,735

¥576,179

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

$2,889,085
140,064

2,749,021
962,521
2,572,873

$6,284,415

Summary  of  combined  financial  information  relating  to  affiliated  companies  accounted  for  by  the  equity  method  of  account-

ing (Renesas Electronics Corporation, Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems Corporation, etc.) as of March 31, 2013 and 

2012, and for the years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

Yen (millions)
2012

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

Financial Position
Current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Other assets

  Total assets

Current liabilities
Long-term debt

  Total liabilities
Shareholders’ equity

2013

¥1,395,527
343,725
192,039

¥1,931,291

¥   948,324
517,159

1,465,483
465,808

¥1,431,161
403,553
204,841

¥2,039,555

¥1,213,890
285,338

1,499,228
540,327

  Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

¥1,931,291

¥2,039,555

$14,846,032
3,656,649
2,042,968

$20,545,649

$10,088,553
5,501,692

15,590,245
4,955,404

$20,545,649

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2013

2012

Yen (millions)
2011

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

Results of Operations
Sales
Net income (loss) attributable to affiliated companies

¥1,869,079
(84,953)

¥1,956,596
(36,010)

¥2,181,546
(69,818)

$19,883,819
(903,755)

The balances and transactions with affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method of accounting as of March 31, 2013 

and 2012, and for the years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

Trade receivables
Trade payables

Sales
Purchases
Dividends

2013
¥  74,470
129,123

2013
¥298,033
166,633
10,174

2012
¥314,740
184,766
6,945

Yen (millions)
2012
¥  76,720
144,502

Yen (millions)
2011
¥314,174
160,188
8,963

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

$   792,234
1,373,649

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

$3,170,564
1,772,691
108,234

Investments in affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method of accounting include the shares of 10 publicly quoted 

affiliates (10 publicly quoted affiliates existed in 2012), which are summarized as follows:

Investments at equity
Quoted market value

2013
¥52,720
65,751

Yen (millions)
2012
¥75,783
92,453

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013
$560,851
699,479

The  Company  recorded  an  amount  of  ¥13,785  million 

in  investments  in  affiliated  companies  as  goodwill  related  to 

($146,649 thousand), the portion of the costs of investments 

equity investments on its consolidated balance sheets.

in  affiliated  companies  accounted  for  by  the  equity  method 

At  March  31,  2013  and  2012,  the  Company  recognizes 

of  accounting  at  the  date  of  acquisition  that  exceeds  the 

that no impairment exists on its goodwill.

amounts of net assets attributable to the Company, included 

(7) BANK LOANS AND LONG-TERM DEBT

Bank loans consisted of the following:

Borrowings from banks and others
Commercial paper

2013
¥101,617
30,220

¥131,837

Yen (millions)
2012
¥111,450
220

¥111,670

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

$1,081,032
321,489

$1,402,521

The  weighted  average  interest  rates  on  borrowings  from 

At March 31, 2013, the Company had unused committed 

banks and others outstanding as of March 31, 2013 and 2012 

lines  of  credit  that  can  provide  short-term  funds  from  sub-

were 0.71% and 1.04%, respectively.

scribing  financial  institutions  amounting  to  ¥114,000  million 

($1,212,766 thousand).

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Long-term debt consisted of the following:

Borrowings from banks and other companies,
  due 2013 to 2022 with bearing interest rate
  ranging from 0.35% to 3.00% at March 31, 2013:
  due 2012 to 2022 with bearing interest rate 
  ranging from 0.40% to 4.70% at March 31, 2012:

  Secured
  Unsecured

1.70% Japanese yen bonds due 2012
1.40% Japanese yen bonds due 2012
1.17% Japanese yen bonds due 2014
0.58% Japanese yen bonds due 2013
Capital lease obligations

Less amount due within one year

2013

Yen (millions)
2012

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

¥       821
319,527
—
—
30,000
30,000
28,387

408,735
103,081

¥305,654

¥       935
290,439
10,000
40,000
30,000
30,000
29,247

430,621
88,832

¥341,789

$       8,734
3,399,223
—
—
319,149
319,149
301,989

4,348,244
1,096,606

$3,251,638

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

$1,096,606
1,069,000
940,691
499,085
222,319
520,543

$4,348,244

The aggregate annual maturities of long-term debt outstanding at March 31, 2013 were as follows:

Year ending March 31:
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Thereafter

Total

Yen (millions)

¥103,081
100,486
88,425
46,914
20,898
48,931

¥408,735

Substantially all of the loans with banks and others have basic 

Certain  of  the  secured  loan  agreements  contain  provi-

written  agreements.  With  respect  to  all  present  or  future 

sions  that  permit  the  lenders  to  require  additional  collateral, 

loans, these agreements state that the Company would need 

and substantially all of the unsecured loan agreements permit 

to  provide  collateral  or  guarantors  immediately  upon  the 

the lenders to require collateral or guarantors. Property, plant 

banks’  request  and  that  any  collateral  furnished  pursuant  to 

and equipment carried at ¥1,184 million ($12,596 thousand) 

such  agreements  will  be  used  against  repayment  of  debts  in 

are  pledged  as  security  for  long-term  loans  from  banks  and 

case of default.

others.

(8) TRADE PAYABLES

Trade payables are summarized as follows:

Notes payable
Accounts payable

2013
¥  16,868
635,850

¥652,718

Yen (millions)
2012
¥  19,653
680,609

¥700,262

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

$   179,447
6,764,362

$6,943,809

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(9) INCOME TAXES

Total income taxes were allocated as follows:

Income before income taxes

Shareholders’ equity—accumulated other
  comprehensive income (loss):

Foreign currency translation adjustments

  Pension liability adjustments
  Unrealized gains (losses) on securities
  Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments

2013
¥  (9,509)

2012
¥105,815

Yen (millions)
2011
¥77,097

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013
$(101,160)

5,037
26,637
7,230
38

(135)
(144)
2,777
37

(1,978)
(1,651)
(6,886)
(7)

53,585
283,372
76,914
405

¥ 29,433 

¥108,350 

¥66,575 

$ 313,116 

The significant components of deferred tax expense attributable to income taxes are as follows:

Change in valuation allowance related
  to deferred tax assets
Other

2013

2012

¥(40,029)
7,030

¥(32,999)

¥ (6,915)
70,543

¥63,628

Yen (millions)
2011

¥ (2,234)
25,022

¥22,788 

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

$(425,840)
74,787

$(351,053)

The Company is subjected to a number of income taxes. The 

March  31,  2013,  approximately  41%  for  the  years  ended 

statutory  tax  rate  is  approximately  38%  for  the  year  ended 

March 31, 2012 and 2011.

The effective tax rate for the years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 is reconciled with the Japanese statutory tax rate in 

the following table:

Japanese statutory tax rate
  Change in valuation allowance
  Adjustment for unrealized profit on intercompany transactions
  Expenses permanently not deductible for tax purposes

International tax rate difference

  Tax credits
  Tax effect attributable to investments at equity
  Effect of income tax rate change
  Other

Effective tax rate

2013
38.0%
(60.1)
21.4
2.8
(17.9)
(0.3)
(10.4)
7.6
4.3

(14.6)%

2012
41.0%
3.6
(0.4)
1.0
(5.1)
(3.3)
(2.6)
14.3
(1.3)

47.2%

2011
41.0%
4.8
(1.0)
1.0
(6.9)
(4.2)
(0.7)
—
2.7

36.7%

For  the  year  ended  March  31,  2013,  because  it  is  expected 

likely  than  not  that  the  temporary  differences  related  to  its 

that certain investments in affiliated companies will no longer 

investment in affiliated companies will be realized. The effects 

be accounted for by the equity method of accounting during 

are included in Change in valuation allowance.

the  following  year,  the  Company  concluded  that  it  is  more 

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The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities 

at March 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

Deferred tax assets:
  Retirement and severance benefits
  Accrued expenses
  Property, plant and equipment

Inventories

  Pension liability adjustments
  Tax loss carryforwards
  Other

  Total gross deferred tax assets
  Valuation allowance

  Deferred tax assets, less valuation allowance

Deferred tax liabilities:
  Securities contributed to employee

  retirement benefit trust

  Property, plant and equipment
  Net unrealized gains on securities
  Other

  Total gross deferred tax liabilities

  Net deferred tax assets

2013

¥  77,846
92,474
34,815
23,998
79,533
18,484
140,342

467,492
(68,676)

398,816

30,404
10,939
14,637
33,162

89,142

Yen (millions)
2012

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

¥  93,206
101,762
33,172
41,234
106,170
7,652
122,909

506,105
(108,705)

397,400

30,404
12,135
7,407
33,236

83,182

$   828,149
983,766
370,372
255,298
846,096
196,638
1,493,000

4,973,319
(730,596)

4,242,723

323,447
116,372
155,713
352,787

948,319

¥309,674 

¥314,218 

$3,294,404 

The  valuation  allowance  for  deferred  tax  assets  as  of  April 

those temporary differences become deductible. Management 

1,  2011  was  ¥115,620  million.  The  net  change  in  the  total 

considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, pro-

valuation allowance for the year ended March 31,  2012 was 

jected  future  taxable  income,  and  tax  planning  strategies  in 

a  decrease  of  ¥6,915  million.  The  net  change  in  the  total 

making this assessment.

valuation  allowance  for  the  year  ended  March  31,  2013 

At  March  31,  2013,  the  Company  and  certain  subsidiar-

was  a  decrease  of  ¥40,029  million  ($425,840  thousand).  In 

ies  had  net  operating  loss  carryforwards  of  ¥32,895  million 

assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management 

($349,947  thousand)  and  ¥100,105  million  ($1,064,947 

considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion 

thousand)  for  corporate  and  local  income  tax  purposes, 

or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. The ultimate 

respectively,  which  were  available  to  offset  future  taxable 

realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the gen-

income, if any. A significant portion of the net operating loss 

eration of future taxable income during the periods in which 

carryforwards will expire in the years ending March 31, 2022.

Net deferred tax assets and liabilities at March 31, 2013 and 2012 are reflected in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets 

under the following captions:

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Other assets
Other liabilities

2013
¥126,884
186,929
(4,139)

¥309,674 

Yen (millions)
2012
¥146,077
172,204
(4,063)

¥314,218 

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

$1,349,830
1,988,606
(44,032)

$3,294,404 

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Deferred  tax  liabilities  have  not  been  recognized  for  undis-

of  income.  Both  interest  and  penalties  accrued  as  of  March 

tributed  earnings  of  domestic  subsidiaries  and  some  affili-

31,  2013  and  2012,  and  interest  and  penalties  for  the  years 

ated companies as such income, if distributed in the form of 

ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are not material.

dividends,  is  either  not  taxable  under  present  circumstances 

The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns 

or is not material. Deferred tax liabilities for the undistributed 

in  Japan  and  various  foreign  tax  jurisdictions.  The  tax  years 

income  of  foreign  subsidiaries  and  affiliated  companies  have 

that  remain  subject  to  examination  by  major  tax  jurisdictions 

been recognized.

Although  the  Company  believes  that  there  are  no  sig-

nificant unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2013 and 

2012, future determination by tax authorities could affect the 

effective tax rate in the future periods.

The  Company  records  interest  and  penalties  related  to 

additional  income  tax,  etc.  in  the  consolidated  statements 

are as follows:

Location 

Japan 

United States 

Thailand 

Europe 

(10) RETIREMENT AND SEVERANCE BENEFITS

Open tax years

2006-2013

2010-2013

2008-2013

2008-2013

The Company has non-contributory and contributory defined 

2005,  and  established  a  defined  contribution  plan  on  April 

benefit  plans  covering  substantially  all  of  its  employees  who 

1,  2005.  In  addition,  the  Company  amended  its  contributory 

meet eligibility requirements.

defined  benefit  plan  and  introduced  a  cash  balance  pension 

Under  the  non-contributory  plans,  employees  with  less 

plan.  Under  the  cash  balance  pension  plan,  each  participant 

than  twenty  years  of  service  are  entitled  to  lump-sum  sever-

has a notional account which is credited yearly based on the 

ance  indemnities  at  date  of  severance,  and  employees  with 

current rate of contribution and market-related interest rate.

twenty  or  more  years  of  service  are  entitled  to  annuity  pay-

The  domestic  consolidated  subsidiaries  sponsor  various 

ments  subsequent  to  retirement,  determined  by  the  current 

pension plans, which are partially or entirely employees’ pen-

basic  rate  of  pay,  length  of  service  and  termination  condi-

sion fund plan, and/or corporate pension fund plan, based on 

tions.  In  addition,  certain  employees  who  meet  the  eligibility 

each subsidiaries’ respective pension policies. 

requirements  are  entitled  to  additional  lump-sum  payments 

In  addition,  the  foreign  consolidated  subsidiaries  that 

at the date of retirement based on the retirement age. Under 

have  adopted  pension  policy  mainly  sponsors  defined  contri-

the  contributory  plans,  employees  are  entitled  to  annuity 

bution pension plan.

payments  at  a  certain  age.  The  assets  of  certain  of  the  non-

The Company measures the fair value of plan assets and 

contributory plans and the contributory plans are combined in 

the  projected  benefit  obligation  at  the  end  of  the  year,  and 

accordance with the regulations and administered by a board 

recognizes the funded status (i.e., the difference between the 

of  trustees  comprised  equally  of  employer  and  employee 

fair value of plan assets and the projected benefit obligations) 

representatives. An employee retirement benefit trust is estab-

of pension in consolidated balance sheets with the amount of 

lished for certain of the non-contributory plans.

corresponding adjustment to Accumulated other comprehen-

The Company amended its benefit plan under labor and 

sive income (loss), net of tax.

management  agreement  during  the  year  ended  March  31, 

52      MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013

Obligations and funded status
Reconciliations of beginning and ending balances of the benefit obligations and the fair value of the plan assets are as follows:

Change in benefit obligations:
  Benefit obligations at beginning of year
  Service cost
Interest cost

  Plan participants’ contributions
  Amendments
  Actuarial loss
  Benefits paid
  Acquisitions and divestitures, etc.

  Benefit obligations at end of year

Change in plan assets:

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

  Actual return on plan assets
  Employer contributions
  Plan participants’ contributions
  Benefits paid
  Acquisitions and divestitures, etc.

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

2013

¥1,052,970
29,433
21,562
1,077
957
8,823
(77,667)
1,014

1,038,169

683,258
90,710
47,051
1,077
(38,251)
841

784,686

Yen (millions)
2012

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

¥1,072,082
29,222
21,838
1,108
—
11,147
(82,476)
49

1,052,970

655,586
15,024
46,238
1,108
(34,456)
(242)

683,258

$11,201,809
313,117
229,383
11,457
10,181
93,862
(826,245)
10,787

11,044,351

7,268,702
965,000
500,543
11,457
(406,926)
8,947

8,347,723

Funded status at end of year

¥  (253,483)

¥  (369,712)

$ (2,696,628)

Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2013 and 2012 consist of:

Other assets
Other current liabilities
Retirement and severance benefits

2013
¥     7,353
(5,859)
(254,977)

¥(253,483)

Yen (millions)
2012
¥     7,912
(5,542)
(372,082)

¥(369,712)

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at March 31, 2013 and 2012 consist of:

Actuarial gain or loss
Prior service benefit (gain)

2013
¥300,091
(77,514)

¥222,577 

Yen (millions)
2012
¥ 395,639
(100,219)

¥ 295,420 

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013
$      78,223
(62,330)
(2,712,521)

$(2,696,628)

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

$3,192,457
(824,617)

$2,367,840 

The accumulated benefit obligations for all defined benefit plans were as follows:

Accumulated benefit obligations

2013
¥1,031,769

Yen (millions)
2012
¥1,046,736

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013
$10,976,266

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      53

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Components of net periodic retirement and severance costs and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive 

income (loss)
Net  periodic  retirement  and  severance  costs  for  the  years  ended  March  31,  2013,  2012  and  2011  consisted  of  the  following 

components:

Service cost
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 
Expected return on plan assets
Amortization of prior service benefit (gain)
Amortization of actuarial loss

Plan participants’ contributions

2013
¥ 30,510
21,562
(13,556)
(21,748)
27,253

44,021
(1,077)

2012
¥ 30,330
21,838
(12,834)
(17,044)
27,904

50,194
(1,108)

Yen (millions)
2011
¥ 30,054
22,346
(12,057)
(16,996)
35,107

58,454
(1,129)

Net periodic retirement and severance costs

¥ 42,944 

¥ 49,086 

¥ 57,325 

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013
$ 324,574
229,383
(144,213)
(231,362)
289,926

468,308
(11,457)

$ 456,851 

Other  changes  in  plan  assets  and  projected  benefit  obligations  recognized  in  other  comprehensive  income  (loss)  for  the  years 

ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 were summarized as follows:

Actuarial gain or loss
Amortization of actuarial loss (gain)
Prior service benefit
Amortization of prior service benefit

2013
¥(68,295)
(27,253)
957
21,748

¥(72,843) 

Yen (millions)
2012
¥   8,750
(27,904)
—
17,044

¥  (2,110) 

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013
$(726,543)
(289,926)
10,181
231,362

$(774,926) 

The estimated actuarial gain or loss and prior service benefit for the defined benefit pension plans that will be amortized from 

accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic benefit cost over the next year are summarized as follows:

Actuarial gain or loss
Prior service benefit (gain)

Yen (millions)
¥ 15,886
(21,683)

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)
$ 169,000
(230,670)

Actuarial assumptions
Actuarial assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at March 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:

Discount rate
Assumed rate of increase in future compensation levels

2013

2.0%
1.7%

2012

2.0%
1.7%

Actuarial assumptions used to determine net periodic retirement and severance costs for the years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 

and 2011 were as follows:

Discount rate
Assumed rate of increase in future compensation levels
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets

2013

2.0%
1.7%
2.5%

2012

2.0%
1.7%
2.5%

2011

2.0%
1.7%
2.5%

The expected long-term rate of return is based on actual historical returns and the expectations for future returns of each plan 

asset category in which the Company invests.

54      MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013

 
 
 
Plan Assets
The fair values of the Company’s pension plan assets at March 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:

Equity securities
  Marketable equity securities 
  Pooled funds
Debt securities
  Government, municipal and corporate debt securities
  Pooled funds
Other assets

Life insurance company general accounts

  Other

2013

Yen (millions)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

¥172,899
—

¥         —
171,648

¥       —
—

¥172,899
171,648

4,224
—

21,447
276,469

—
—

25,671
276,469

—
—

88,260
34,601

—
15,138

88,260
49,739

¥177,123

¥592,425

¥15,138

¥784,686

Notes:  1.  Marketable equity securities include mainly domestic stocks. 

2.  Pooled funds of equity securities include approximately 20% domestic stocks and 80% foreign stocks.

3. Pooled funds of debt securities include approximately 70% domestic bonds and 30% foreign bonds.

4.  Government, municipal and corporate debt securities of level 1 include government debt securities.

Equity securities
  Marketable equity securities 
  Pooled funds
Debt securities
  Government, municipal and corporate debt securities
  Pooled funds
Other assets

Life insurance company general accounts

  Other

2012

Yen (millions)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

¥137,940
—

¥         —
141,103

¥       —
—

¥137,940
141,103

3,410
—

22,548
248,523

—
—

25,958
248,523

—
—

83,287
31,296

—
15,151

83,287
46,447

¥141,350

¥526,757

¥15,151

¥683,258

Notes:  1.  Marketable equity securities include mainly domestic stocks. 

2.  Pooled funds of equity securities include approximately 30% domestic stocks and 70% foreign stocks.

3.  Pooled funds of debt securities include approximately 70% domestic bonds and 30% foreign bonds.

4.  Government, municipal and corporate debt securities of level 1 include government debt securities.

Equity securities
  Marketable equity securities 
  Pooled funds
Debt securities
  Government, municipal and corporate debt securities
  Pooled funds
Other assets

Life insurance company general accounts

  Other

U.S. dollars (thousands)

2013

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

$1,839,351
—

$            —
1,826,043

$         — $1,839,351
1,826,043

—

44,936
—

228,160
2,941,160

—
—

273,096
2,941,160

—
—

938,936
368,095

—
161,042

938,936
529,137

$1,884,287

$6,302,394

$161,042

$8,347,723

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      55

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The  Company’s  investment  policies  are  designed  to  ensure 

selection of plan assets, the Company has examined the con-

adequate  plan  assets  are  available  to  provide  future  pay-

tents of investment, and appropriately diversified investments. 

ments of pension benefits to eligible participants. Taking into 

See note 18 which shows categorized input for fair value 

account the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, 

measurements  by  the  valuation  technique  into  a  three-level 

the  Company  formulates  an  investment  portfolio  comprised 

hierarchy.

of  the  optimal  combination  of  equity  and  debt  securities. 

Each  level  into  which  assets  are  categorized  is  based  on 

Plan  assets  are  invested  in  individual  equity  and  debt  securi-

inputs used to measure the fair value of the assets.

ties  using  the  guidelines  of  the  investment  portfolio  in  order 

Level  1  assets  are  comprised  principally  of  equity  securi-

to produce a total return that will match the expected return 

ties  and  government  bonds,  which  are  valued  using  unad-

on a mid-term to long-term basis. The Company evaluates the 

justed  quoted  market  prices  in  active  markets  with  sufficient 

gap  between  expected  return  and  actual  return  of  invested 

volume  and  frequency  of  transactions.  Level  2  assets  are 

plan  assets  on  an  annual  basis.  In  addition,  taking  into  the 

comprised  principally  of  pooled  funds  that  invest  in  equity 

consideration the management environment and the revision 

and  debt  securities,  corporate  bonds  and  investments  in  life 

of  regulations,  the  Company  revises  the  investment  portfolio 

insurance company general accounts. Pooled funds are valued 

when  and  to  the  extent  considered  necessary  to  achieve  the 

at their net asset values that are calculated by the sponsor of 

expected long-term rate of return on plan assets based on the 

the fund. Corporate bonds are valued using quoted prices for 

pension asset and liability management method. 

identical assets in markets that are not active. Investments in 

The  Company’s  investment  portfolio  consists  of  three 

life  insurance  company  general  accounts  are  valued  at  the 

major  components:  approximately  30%  is  invested  in  equity 
securities,  approximately  65%  is  invested  in  debt  securities 

amounts  that  are  the  conventional  interest  adding  to  the 
principle amounts calculated by life insurance company. Level 

and  investments  in  life  insurance  company  general  accounts, 

3  assets  comprise  hedge  funds,  which  are  valued  based  on 

and  approximately  5%  is  invested  in  hedge  funds.  As  for 

unobservable inputs.

An analysis of the changes in Level 3 assets which comprise hedge funds measured at fair value for the year ended March 31, 

2013 and 2012 is as follows:

Balance at beginning of year

Actual return:

Relating to assets sold
Relating to assets still held
Purchases, sales and settlements
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3

Balance at end of year

2013
¥15,151

—
(13)
—
—

Yen (millions)
2012
¥       —

—
(51)
14,000
1,202

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013
$161,181

—
(139)
—
—

¥15,138

¥15,151

$161,042

Cash Flows
The Company expects to contribute ¥47,882 million ($509,383 thousand) to its pension plan in the year ending March 31, 2014.

Estimated future benefit payments are as follows:

Year ending March 31:
  2014
  2015
  2016
  2017
  2018
  2019—2023

Yen (millions)

¥  70,472
67,677
67,566
61,158
55,731
262,099

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

$   749,702
719,968
718,787
650,617
592,883
2,788,287

The amount of cost recognized for the Company and certain subsidiaries’ defined contribution plans for the years ended March 

31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were ¥7,447 million ($79,223 thousand), ¥6,938 million and ¥6,709 million, respectively.

56      MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013

 
 
(11) SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Changes in common stock for the years ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:

Number of common shares issued:
  Balance at beginning of year

  Balance at end of year

2013

2012

Shares

2,147,201,551

2,147,201,551

2,147,201,551

2,147,201,551

Conversions  into  common  stock  of  convertible  debenture 

The  amount  available  for  dividends  under  the  Japanese 

issued  subsequent  to  October  1,  1982  and  exercise  of  war-

Corporate  Law  is  based  on  the  amount  recorded  in  the 

rants were accounted for in accordance with the provisions of 

Company’s  books  of  account  in  accordance  with  account-

the  Japanese  Commercial  Code  by  crediting  one-half  of  the 

ing  standards  of  Japan.  The  adjustments  included  in  the  

conversion  price  and  exercise  price  to  each  of  the  common 

accompanying consolidated financial statements to have them 

stock account and the capital surplus account.

conform  with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in 

The  Japanese  Corporate  Law  enforced  on  May  1,  2006 

the  United  States  of  America,  but  not  recorded  in  the  books 

requires that an amount equal to 10% of dividends and other 

of  account,  have  no  effect  on  the  determination  of  retained 

distributions  paid  in  cash  by  the  Company  and  its  domes-

earnings available for dividends under the Japanese Corporate 

tic  subsidiaries  be  appropriated  as  a  legal  reserve  until  the 
aggregated amount of additional paid-in capital and the legal 

Law.  Retained  earnings  available  for  dividends  shown  in  the 
Company’s  books  of  account  amounted  to  ¥226,902  million 

reserve  equal  to  25%  of  the  common  stocks.  The  additional 

($2,413,851 thousand) at March 31, 2013.

paid-in  capital  and  the  legal  reserve  may  be  used  to  reduce 

Cash  dividends  and  appropriations  to  the  legal  reserve 

a deficit or transferred to common stock with a resolution of 

charged  to  retained  earnings  during  the  years  ended  March 

the shareholders’ meeting.

31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 represent dividends paid out during 

the years and the related appropriations to the legal reserve.

(12) OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is as follows:

Foreign currency translation adjustments:
  Balance at beginning of year
  Adjustments for the year

  Balance at end of year

Pension liability adjustments:
  Balance at beginning of year
  Adjustments for the year

  Balance at end of year

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
  Balance at beginning of year
  Adjustments for the year

  Balance at end of year

Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments:
  Balance at beginning of year
  Adjustments for the year

  Balance at end of year

Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
  Balance at beginning of year
  Adjustments for the year

  Balance at end of year

2013

2012

Yen (millions)
2011

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

¥  (67,654)
59,631

¥  (59,400)
(8,254)

¥  (41,524)
(17,876)

(8,023)

(67,654)

(59,400)

(160,156)
47,633

(112,523)

(162,390)
2,234

(160,156)

12,242
14,803

27,045

(35)
49

14

5,957
6,285

12,242

(86)
51

(35)

(171,674)
9,284

(162,390)

16,600
(10,643)

5,957

89
(175)

(86)

$   (719,724)
634,372

(85,352)

(1,703,787)
506,734

(1,197,053)

130,234
157,479

287,713

(372)
521

149

(215,603)
122,116

(215,919)
316

(196,509)
(19,410)

¥  (93,487)

¥(215,603)

¥(215,919)

(2,293,649)
1,299,106

$   (994,543)

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      57

 
Tax effects allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassification adjustments are as follows:

Before-tax amount

Tax (expense) 
or benefit

Yen (millions)

Net-of-tax amount

2013:
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
  Amount arising during the year on investments in 

foreign entities held at end of year

¥  64,668

¥  (5,037)

¥  59,631

Less reclassification adjustments for gains (losses) 

included in net income

  Net change in foreign currency translation 

  adjustments during the year

Pension liability adjustments:
  Amount arising during the year on pension 

liability adjustments

Less reclassification adjustments for gains (losses) 

included in net income

  Net change in pension liability adjustment
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
  Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the year

Less reclassification adjustments for gains (losses) 

included in net income

  Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments:
  Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the year

Other comprehensive income (loss)

—

—

—

64,668

(5,037)

59,631

68,765

(24,545)

44,220

5,505

74,270

20,071

1,962

22,033

87

¥161,058

(2,092)

(26,637)

3,413

47,633

(6,489)

13,582

(741)

(7,230)

(38)

1,221

14,803

49

¥(38,942) 

¥122,116

Before-tax amount

Tax (expense) 
or benefit

Yen (millions)

Net-of-tax amount

2012:
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
  Amount arising during the year on investments in 

foreign entities held at end of year

¥(8,379)

¥    135

¥(8,244)

Less reclassification adjustments for gains (losses) 

included in net income

  Net change in foreign currency translation 

  adjustments during the year

Pension liability adjustments:
  Amount arising during the year on pension 

liability adjustments

Less reclassification adjustments for gains (losses) 

included in net income

  Net change in pension liability adjustment
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
  Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the year

Less reclassification adjustments for gains (losses) 

included in net income

  Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments:
  Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the year

Other comprehensive income (loss)

58      MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013

(10)

(8,389)

—

135

(10)

(8,254)

(8,770)

4,597

(4,173)

10,860

2,090

3,536

5,526

9,062

88

¥ 2,851

(4,453)

144

(654)

(2,123)

(2,777)

6,407

2,234

2,882

3,403

6,285

(37)

¥(2,535) 

51

¥    316

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2011:
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
  Amount arising during the year on investments in 

foreign entities held at end of year

¥(22,684)

¥  1,948

¥(20,736)

Before-tax amount

Tax (expense) 
or benefit

Yen (millions)

Net-of-tax amount

Less reclassification adjustments for gains (losses) 

included in net income

  Net change in foreign currency translation 

  adjustments during the year

Pension liability adjustments:
  Amount arising during the year on pension 

liability adjustments

Less reclassification adjustments for gains (losses) 

included in net income

  Net change in pension liability adjustment
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
  Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the year

Less reclassification adjustments for gains (losses) 

included in net income

  Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments:
  Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the year

Other comprehensive income (loss)

2,830

30

2,860

(19,854)

1,978

(17,876)

(23,921)

9,077

(14,844)

31,554

7,633

(7,426)

1,651

24,128

9,284

(22,250)

8,864

(13,386)

4,721

(17,529)

(182)

¥(29,932)

(1,978)

6,886

7

¥10,522 

2,743

(10,643)

(175)

¥(19,410)

Before-tax amount

U.S. dollars (thousands)

Tax (expense) 
or benefit

Net-of-tax amount

2013:
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
  Amount arising during the year on investments in 

foreign entities held at end of year

$   687,957

$  (53,585)

$   634,372

Less reclassification adjustments for gains (losses) 

included in net income

  Net change in foreign currency translation 

  adjustments during the year

Pension liability adjustments:
  Amount arising during the year on pension 

liability adjustments

Less reclassification adjustments for gains (losses) 

included in net income

  Net change in pension liability adjustment
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
  Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the year

Less reclassification adjustments for gains (losses) 

included in net income

  Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on securities
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments:
  Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the year

Other comprehensive income (loss)

—

—

—

687,957

(53,585)

634,372

731,542

(261,117)

470,425

58,564

790,106

(22,255)

(283,372)

36,309

506,734

213,521

(69,031)

144,490

20,872

234,393

(7,883)

(76,914)

12,989

157,479

926

(405)

521

$1,713,382

$(414,276) 

$1,299,106

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      59

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(13) NET INCOME PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP.

A  reconciliation  of  the  numerators  and  denominators  of  the  basic  and  diluted  net  income  per  share  attributable  to  Mitsubishi 

Electric Corp. calculations is as follows:

Net income attributable to
  Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
Effect of dilutive securities
Diluted net income attributable to
  Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

Average common shares outstanding
Effect of dilutive securities:
Diluted common shares outstanding

Net income per share attributable to
  Mitsubishi Electric Corp.:
  Basic
  Diluted

2013

2012

Yen (millions)
2011

¥69,517
—

¥112,063
—

¥124,525
—

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

$739,543
—

¥69,517

¥112,063

¥124,525

$739,543

2013
2,146,906,220
—
2,146,906,220

2012
2,146,926,221
—
2,146,926,221

Shares

2011
2,146,959,471
—
2,146,959,471

2013

2012

2011

2013

Yen 

U.S. dollars

¥32.38
—

¥52.20
—

¥58.00
—

$0.344
—

Diluted net income per share attributable to Mitsubishi Electric Corp. is not presented as no dilutive securities existed as of and 

for the year ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.

(14) DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

Foreign Exchange Risk Management and Interest Rate 
Risk Management
The Company and its subsidiaries operate internationally, giv-
ing  rise  to  significant  exposure  to  market  risks  from  changes 
in  foreign  currencies  and  interest  rates.  Derivative  financial 
instruments  are  comprised  principally  of  foreign  exchange 
contracts, foreign currency swaps and interest rate swaps uti-
lized by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries to reduce 
these  risks.  The  Company  and  its  subsidiaries  do  not  hold  or 
issue financial instruments for trading purposes.
Contract Amounts, Notional Principal Amounts and 
Credit Risk
The Company and its subsidiaries are exposed to risk of credit-
related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterpar-
ties  to  foreign  exchange  contracts,  foreign  currency  swaps 
and  interest  rate  swaps.  The  Company  believes  such  risk  is 
minimal due to the high credit ratings of these counterparties. 
Other  derivative  instruments  are  debt  securities  that  contain 
embedded  derivatives  with  intention  to  hold  for  a  certain 
period.  The  Company  believes  that  no  material  risks  exist  on 
its  debt  securities  because  the  principal  of  those  debt  securi-
ties are guaranteed.

Information with Respect to Fair Value Hedge
Certain  subsidiaries  have  entered  into  foreign  currency  swaps  to 

60      MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013

hedge currency exposure and designate them as fair value hedges.
Information with Respect to Cash Flow Hedges
The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have entered into 
forward  foreign  exchange  contracts  mainly  with  forecasted 
transactions  to  hedge  against  market  risks  from  changes 
in  foreign  currencies  and  interest  rate  swap  agreements  to 
modify the interest rate characteristics of a portion of its long-
term  debt  from  a  variable  to  a  fixed  rate.  The  Company  and 
certain of its subsidiaries designate them as cash flow hedges. 
The maximum period for cash flow hedges is 38 months. The 
Company  expects  that  the  amounts  of  net  gain  of  ¥15  mil-
lion  ($160  thousand)  in  accumulated  other  comprehensive 
income  (loss)  will  be  reclassified  into  earnings  over  the  next 
12 months with transactions such as collection of foreign cur-
rency  receivables  and  payment  of  foreign  currency  payables 
and interests on long-term debt.
Derivatives not designated as hedging Instruments
The Company and certain of its subsidiaries enter into foreign 
exchange contracts and certain of foreign currency swaps and 
interest  rate  swaps  that  are  not  designated  as  hedging  instru-
ments  to  hedge  against  certain  foreign  currency  and  interest 
rate  exposures.  The  Company  and  certain  of  its  subsidiaries 
recognize  the  changes  in  unrealized  gains  and  losses  on  such 
instruments in earnings.

 
 
Contract  amounts  of  foreign  exchange  contracts  and  foreign  currency  swaps  and  notional  principal  amounts  of  interest  rate 

swaps and other derivative instruments at March 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

Foreign exchange contracts:

Forwards to sell foreign currencies
Forwards to buy foreign currencies

Foreign currency swaps
Interest rate swaps
Other derivative instruments

2013

¥106,974
66,586
17,196
7,000
28,300

Yen (millions)
2012

¥91,946
47,207
23,651
7,000
29,800

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

$1,138,021
708,362
182,936
74,468
301,064

The estimated fair values of foreign exchange contracts, foreign currency swaps, interest rate swaps and other derivative instru-

ments at March 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

Consolidated balance sheet line item

2013

Yen (millions)
2012

Asset derivatives

Estimated fair value

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

Foreign exchange contracts

Prepaid expenses and 
  other current assets

¥118

¥72

$1,255

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

Consolidated balance sheet line item

Foreign exchange contracts
Interest rate swaps
Total

Other current liabilities
Other liabilities

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Consolidated balance sheet line item

Foreign exchange contracts

Foreign currency swaps

Interest rate swaps

Total

Prepaid expenses and 
  other current assets
Prepaid expenses and 
  other current assets
Investments in securities 
  and other

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Consolidated balance sheet line item

Foreign exchange contracts
Foreign currency swaps
Other derivative instruments
Total

Other current liabilities
Other current liabilities
Other fixed liabilities

2013

¥23
61
¥84

Yen (millions)
2012

¥  16
115
¥131

2013

Yen (millions)
2012

Liability derivatives

Estimated fair value

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

$245
649
$894

Asset derivatives

Estimated fair value

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

¥6,686

¥2,339

$71,127

211

84
¥6,981

21

2,245

108
¥2,468

894
$74,266

2013

¥4,076
197
1,819
¥6,092

Yen (millions)
2012
¥3,682
27
3,909
¥7,618

Liability derivatives

Estimated fair value

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013
$43,361
2,096
19,351
$64,808

The effect of foreign exchange contracts and interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges on the consolidated statements 

of income for the years ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships

Foreign exchange contracts
Interest rate swaps
Total

2013

¥  85
49
¥134

Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in OCI on derivative 
(effective portion)
U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

Yen (millions)
2012

¥  68
45
¥113

2013

$   904
522
$1,426

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      61

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships

Line item of gain or (loss) recognized 
from accumulated OCI into income 
(effective portion)

Amount of gain or (loss) recognized from accumulated OCI into income
(effective portion)
U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

Yen (millions)
2012

2013

2013

Foreign exchange contracts

Other revenues
  (cost and expenses)

¥47

¥(16)

$500

The effect of foreign exchange contracts, foreign currency swaps, interest rate swaps and other derivative instruments not desig-

nated as hedging instruments on the consolidated statements of income for the years ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 are set 

forth below:

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Line item of gain or (loss) recognized 
in income on derivative

Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income on derivative
U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

Yen (millions)
2012

2013

2013

Foreign exchange contracts

Foreign currency swaps

Interest rate swaps

Other derivative instruments

Total

(15) SECURITIZATIONS

Other revenues
  (cost and expenses)
Other revenues 
  (cost and expenses)
Other revenues
  (cost and expenses)

Other revenues
  (cost and expenses)

¥(8,302)

¥ 3,130

$(88,319)

(88)

(24)

(945)

(20)

(936)

(256)

2,090

¥(6,324) 

(3,909)

¥(1,744) 

22,234

$(67,277) 

The Company sells its accounts receivable under several secu-

The  Company  recognized  losses  of  ¥492  million  ($5,234 

ritization programs.

thousand),  ¥450  million  and  ¥643  million  on  the  securitiza-

When  the  Company  retains  subordinated  interests  in  the 

tions of receivables for the years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 

certain accounts receivables after the sale of these receivables, 

and 2011, respectively. 

a  portion  of  these,  where  the  Company  retains  subordinated 

Subsequent to securitization, the Company retains collec-

interests, is not taken off the balance sheet and is recorded at 

tion and administrative responsibilities for the receivables. The 

their  fair  value.  Such  carrying  value  is  adjusted  to  reflect  the 

Company  has  not  recorded  a  servicing  asset  or  liability  since 

portion that is not expected to be collectible. As of March 31, 

the  cost  of  collection  effort  is  similar  to  the  amount  of  com-

2013, the Company did not retain subordinated interests in the 

mission income.

certain accounts receivables after the sale of these receivables. 

Certain cash flows received from special purpose entities (SPEs) and banks on the above transactions for the years ended March 

31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

Proceeds from new securitizations

2013
¥404,156

2012
¥383,396

Yen (millions)
2011
¥413,959

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

$4,299,532

Quantitative information about trade receivables including securitized receivables as of March 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:

Trade receivables
Less: Securitized receivables 

Total receivables

2013
¥1,085,905
111,400

¥   974,505

Yen (millions)
2012
¥1,039,731
88,995

¥   950,736

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013
$11,552,181
1,185,107

$10,367,074

As of March 31, 2013 and 2012, delinquencies and credit losses of trade receivables including securitized receivables are immaterial.

62      MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013

 
 
 
 
(16) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

At  March  31,  2013,  commitments  outstanding  for  the  pur-

case is now pending before the court of second instance.

chase of property, plant and equipment were ¥21,263 million 

In  June  2012,  the  Company  received  the  European 

($226,202 thousand).

Commission’s  decision  presenting  an  amount  of  fine  as  pay-

It is common practice in Japan for companies, in the ordi-

able by the Company after revision of the pertinent computa-

nary course of business, to receive promissory notes in settle-

tions.  In  September  2012,  the  Company  took  another  legal 

ment  of  accounts  receivable  and  to  subsequently  discount 

action  with  the  European  General  Court  seeking  a  revision, 

such notes at banks. At March 31, 2013, certain subsidiaries 

which would result in a downward modification of the fine, of 

were  contingently  liable  to  trade  notes  discounted  in  the 

the  current  computation  method  presented  by  the  European 

amount of ¥539 million ($5,734 thousand). Certain subsidiar-

Commission.

ies account for the discounted notes as sale of receivables.

Since  July  2011,  the  Company  was  subject  to  inves-

As  of  March  31,  2013,  the  Company  had  no  significant 

tigation  conducted  by  Japan  Fair  Trade  Commission  for  a 

concentrations of credit risk.

suspected  infringement  of  the  Antimonopoly  Act  in  connec-

While  the  Company  and  certain  of  its  subsidiar-

tion  with  the  sales  of  certain  automotive  parts  in  Japan.  In 

ies  are  defendants  and  co-defendants  in  various  lawsuits 

November 2012, the Fair Trade Commission rendered a cease 

and  legal  actions,  based  upon  the  advice  of  legal  counsel, 

and desist order and surcharge payment order as a result of its 

the  Company’s  management  is  of  the  opinion  that  dam-

investigation.

ages,  if  any,  would  not  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on 

For  the  year  ended  March  31,  2013,  the  Company 

the  Company’s  consolidated  financial  position  and  results  of 

recorded  an  amount  of  ¥1,410  million  ($15,000  thousand) 

operations, except for the following cases.

as  a  various  competition-law-related  expenses  in  Costs  and 

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries move toward 

expenses  -  Other.  The  actual  payment  of  the  fine  as  referred 

reconciliation  with  some  DRAM  purchasers  in  relation  to  the 

to above was completed by the end of year ended March 31, 

possibility  of  violation  of  competition  law  concerning  DRAM 

2013  and  the  Company  already  fulfilled  its  reporting  obliga-

sales.

tions to the competent authority on its remediation measures 

In  January  2007,  the  Company  received  a  decision  ren-

implemented in conformity with the cease and desist order.

dered  by  the  European  Commission  imposing  fines  for  an 

In addition, since July 2011, the Company and certain of 

infringement  of  EU  Competition  Law  in  connection  with  its 

its  subsidiaries  have  been  cooperating  with  Competition  Law 

sales of certain gas-insulated switchgears in Europe. However, 

investigations  and  inquiries  conducted  by  the  United  States 

there  was  a  significant  inconsistency  on  recognition  of  the 

Department of Justice and the European Commission regard-

material  underlying  facts  between  the  European  Commission 

ing the sales of certain automotive parts in the United States 

and  the  Company.  Therefore,  the  Company  appealed  to  the 

of America and European countries.

European  General  Court  and  challenged  the  decision.  In  July 

As of March 31, 2013, the Company recorded reasonably 

2011,  the  Company  received  a  judgment  from  the  European 

estimated  amount  of  ¥26,952  million($286,723  thousand) 

General  Court  upholding  the  European  Commission’s  deci-

as  a  reserve  for  various  competition-law-related  expenses  in 

sion on the underlying facts while annulling the fine imposed 

Other fixed liabilities relating to the DRAM case in the United 

on the Company on the basis that the European Commission 
applied  inconsistent  methods  of  calculation  to  different 

States  of  America  and  in  Europe,  the  gas-insulated  switch-
gears case in Europe, and certain automotive parts case in the 

companies. 

United States of America. The Company is unable to estimate 

In  September  2011,  since  there  was  still  a  significant 

the  impact  on  the  Company’s  consolidated  financial  position 

inconsistency  on  recognition  of  the  material  underlying  facts 

and  results  of  operations  as  to  be  arising  out  of  the  other 

between  the  European  Commission  and  the  Company,  the 

legal proceedings.

Company appealed to the European Court of Justice and the 

The following table provides the undiscounted maximum amount of potential future payments for each major group of guaran-

tees at March 31, 2013:

Guarantees of bank loan:
  Employees
  Affiliated and other companies
Other 
Total

Yen (millions)

¥  5,357
2,400
6,540
¥14,297

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

$  56,989
25,532
69,574
$152,095

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      63

 
The  guarantees  for  the  employees  are  principally  made  for 

nies are made to enhance their credit, and the term of guar-

their  housing  loans,  and  the  term  of  guarantees  is  1  year  to 

antees is 1 year to 3 years.

18 years. The guarantees for the affiliated and other compa-

Change in accrued product warranty for the years ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 is summarized as follows:

Balance at beginning of year
Addition
Utilization
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Balance at end of year

(17) FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

2013
¥41,107
39,935
35,049
927
¥46,920

Yen (millions)
2012
¥49,392
35,690
43,613
(362)
¥41,107 

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013
$437,309
424,840
372,862
9,862
$499,149

The  Company  uses  the  following  methods  and  assumptions 

to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument 

for which it is practical to estimate its value:

(a)  Cash and cash equivalents, Trade receivables, Bank 

loans, Trade payables, Accrued expenses and Other 

current liabilities

(c)  Long-term trade receivables
The fair value of the Company’s long-term trade receivables is 

calculated under income approach using market interest rates, 
therefore, it is classified in level 2.

(d)  Long-term debt
The fair value of the Company’s corporate bonds is calculated 

The  carrying  amount  approximates  fair  value  because  of  the 

under  market  approach  using  quoted  published  price,  there-

short term nature of these instruments.

fore, it is classified in level 2. The fair value of the Company’s 

(b)  Short-term investments and Investments in securities 

and other

The  fair  values  of  most  short-term  investments  and  invest-

ments in securities and other are estimated based on quoted 

long-term  debt  is  calculated  under  income  approach  using 

market  interest  rates,  therefore,  it  is  classified  in  level  2.  The 

Company  excludes  the  financial  instruments  relating  to  lease 

activities because its carrying amount approximates fair value.

market  prices  for  these  instruments.  For  other  investments 

for  which  there  are  no  quoted  market  prices,  a  reasonable 

(e)  Derivative financial instruments
The  fair  values  of  derivative  financial  instruments,  consisting 

estimate  of  fair  value  could  not  be  made  without  incurring 

principally  of  foreign  exchange  contracts,  foreign  currency 

excessive costs.

swaps  and  interest  rate  swaps  are  estimated  by  obtaining 

quotes from brokers. (See note 14 about estimated fair value.)

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments at March 31, 2013 and 2012 are summarized as follows:

2013

Carrying
amount

Yen (millions)

2012

Estimated
fair value

Carrying
amount

Estimated
fair value

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

Estimated
fair value

2013

Carrying
amount

Nonderivatives:
  Assets:

  Marketable securities and other
Long-term trade receivables

¥161,905
2,521

¥161,905
2,555

¥166,824
1,017

¥166,824
1,056

$1,722,394
26,819

$1,722,394
27,181

Liabilities:

Long-term debt, including
  current portion

380,348

381,579

401,374

403,718

4,046,255

4,059,351

Limitations
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time based 

and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment 

on  relevant  market  information  and  information  about  the 

and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes 

financial  instrument.  These  estimates  are  subjective  in  nature 

in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

64      MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2013

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(18) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The  Company  defines  fair  value  as  “the  price  that  would  be 

Level 1 :  Quoted  prices  in  active  markets  for  identical  assets 

received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly 

or liabilities.

transaction  between  market  participants  at  the  measurement 

date”. On that basis, the Company has categorized the inputs for 

Level 2 :  Inputs  other  than  quoted  prices  included  within 
Level  1  that  are  directly  or  indirectly  observable  for 

fair value measurement by the valuation technique into a three-

the asset or liability.

level hierarchy, and placed the order of priority.

Level 3 :  Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following tables present the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as 

of March 31, 2013 and 2012. The Company measures the fair value of those assets and liabilities in accordance with the require-

ments of FASB ASC for those assets and liabilities.

Assets:
  Equity securities

  Marketable equity securities

  Debt securities

  Government, municipal and corporate debt securities, and others

Investment trusts

  Derivatives
Liabilities:
  Derivatives

Assets:
  Equity securities

  Marketable equity securities

  Debt securities

  Government, municipal and corporate debt securities, and others

Investment trusts

  Derivatives
Liabilities:
  Derivatives

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

2013

Yen (millions)

¥120,887

¥       —

¥—

¥120,887

—
—
—

—

38,824
2,194
7,099

6,176

—
—
—

—

38,824
2,194
7,099

6,176

Yen (millions)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

2012

¥119,054

¥       —

¥—

¥119,054

—
—
—

—

44,288
3,482
2,540

7,749

—
—
—

—

44,288
3,482
2,540

7,749

U.S. dollars (thousands)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

2013

Assets:
  Equity securities

  Marketable equity securities

  Debt securities

  Government, municipal and corporate debt securities, and others

Investment trusts

  Derivatives
Liabilities:
  Derivatives

$1,286,032

$          —

$— $1,286,032

—
—
—

—

413,021
23,341
75,521

65,702

—
—
—

—

413,021
23,341
75,521

65,702

Level  1  equity  securities  are  marketable  equity  securities, 

and  frequency  of  transactions.  Level  2  debt  securities  are 

which  are  valued  using  unadjusted  quoted  market  prices  in 
active markets with sufficient volume and frequency of trans-

valued  based  on  market  approach,  using  quoted  prices  for 
identical assets in markets that are not active. Level 2 deriva-

actions. Debt securities are comprised of government, munici-

tives are comprised principally of foreign exchange contracts, 

pal and corporate debt securities and others, and investment 

which  are  valued  based  on  market  approach,  using  quotes 

trusts.  Level  1  debt  securities  are  valued  using  unadjusted 

obtained from counterparties or third parties.

quoted market prices in active markets with sufficient volume 

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION  ANNUAL REPORT 2013      65

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

At  March  31,  2013,  in  accordance  with  the  requirements  of 

portion  of  long-lived  assets  were  written  down  to  their  fair 

FASB ASC Topic 360 “Property, Plant and Equipment”, a por-

value  of  ¥6,423  million,  resulting  in  an  impairment  charge 

tion of long-lived assets were written down to their fair value 

of ¥3,782 million, which was included in loss on impairment 

of ¥4,226 million ($44,957 thousand), resulting in an impair-

of  long-lived  assets  for  the  year  ended  March  31,  2012.  The 

ment  charge  of  ¥4,317  million  ($45,926  thousand),  which 

impaired  long-lived  assets  are  classified  as  Level  3  assets, 

was included in loss on impairment of long-lived assets for the 

because they are measured based on the unobservable inputs 

year  ended  March  31,  2013.  The  impaired  long-lived  assets 

such  as  estimated  future  cash  flows  under  income  approach 

are  classified  as  Level  3  assets,  because  they  are  measured 

or net sale price under market approach.

based  on  the  unobservable  inputs  such  as  estimated  future 

The  valuation  process  of  long-lived  assets  is  docu-

cash  flows  under  income  approach  or  net  sale  price  under 

mented  in  “Notes  to  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  (1)

market approach.

BASIS  OF  PRESENTATION  AND  SUMMARY  OF  SIGNIFICANT 

At March 31, 2012, in accordance with the requirements 

ACCOUNTING POLICIES (u)Impairment of Long-Lived Assets”.

of  FASB  ASC  Topic  360  “Property,  Plant  and  Equipment”,  a 

(19) SUPPLEMENTARY INCOME AND EXPENSE INFORMATION

Advertising expenses
Shipping and handling costs
Exchange gains (losses)
Business restructuring costs
Loss on disaster
Refund payment for overcharged expenses
Loss on impairment of long-lived assets

2013
¥(18,029)
(71,613)
8,034
—
—
(75,717)
(4,317)

2012
¥(18,372)
(73,283)
(2,000)
—
—
—
(3,782)

Yen (millions)
2011
¥(17,053)
(74,782)
(10,174)
(2,501)
(5,456)
—
(4,005)

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013
$(191,798)
(761,840)
85,468
—
—
(805,500)
(45,926)

Advertising  expenses  are  included  in  “Costs  and  expenses—

overcharged  project  costs  by  transferring  man-hours  among 

Selling, general and administrative”.

different  contracts  which  the  Company  entered  into  with 

Shipping and handling costs represents the costs included 

the  Japanese  Ministry  of  Defense  (MOD),  Cabinet  Satellite 

in “Costs and expenses—Selling, general and administrative”.

Intelligence  Center,  Japan  Aerospace  Exploration  Agency, 

Exchange  gains  (losses)  are  included  in  “Revenues—

and  National  Institute  of  Information  and  Communications 

Other” and “Costs and expenses—Other”.

Technology.  Also,  similar  incidents  were  identified  concern-

Business  restructuring  costs  are  included  in  “Costs  and 

ing  contracts  between  four  of  the  Company's  affiliates  and 

expenses—Other”.

MOD.  Consequently,  since  January  2012,  the  Company  and 

For  the  year  ended  March  31,  2011,  the  Company  rec-

the  aforementioned  affiliates  were  suspended  by  those  enti-

ognized business restructuring costs of ¥2,501 million for the 
after-sale  service  expense  and  retirement  benefits  and  others 

ties from nomination or participation in further bidding. As a 
result  of  investigation  conducted  by  the  entities,  for  the  year 

associated with the restructuring of the visual equipment busi-

ended  March  31,  2013,  the  Company  recorded  a  total  of 

nesses in North America. 

¥75,717 million ($805,500 thousand) as a refund payment for 

Loss  on  disaster  is  included  in  “Costs  and  expenses— 

overcharged expenses in Costs and expenses—Other that cov-

Other”.

ers the refund of overcharged expenses, related penalties and 

For  the  year  ended  March  31,  2011,  the  Company  rec-

interest arising from the series of incidents referred to herein. 

ognized  disaster  losses  of  ¥5,456  million  for  the  repair  and 

The  reimbursement  was  already  completed  to  each  entity  by 

removal of facilities, the disposal and inspection of inventories 

the end of the year ended March 31, 2013 and, as of the date 

and  restoration  support  for  counterparties  which  is  suffered 

of  respective  payments,  the  suspension  from  nomination  or 

from  an  earthquake  associated  with  the  recovery  from  dam-
age suffered from the Great East Japan Earthquake. 

participation  in  further  bidding  with  each  entity  was  already 
lifted.

Refund payment for overcharged expenses is included in 

Loss  on  impairment  of  long-lived  assets  is  included  in 

“Costs and expenses—Other”.

“Costs and expenses—Loss on impairment of long-lived assets”.

For  the  electronic  systems  business,  it  was  revealed  in 

For  the  year  ended  March  31,  2013,  the  Company  and 

January  2012  that  the  Company  had  been  billing  improperly 

certain  of  its  subsidiaries  recognized  impairment  losses  of 

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¥4,014 million ($42,702 thousand) for tangible assets such as 

Devices  business  related  assets  and  ¥1,110  million  for  the 

buildings and machinery as well as ¥303 million ($3,224 thou-

Home  Appliances  business  related  assets  due  to  a  decline  in 

sand)  for  intangible  assets.  The  impairment  losses  included 

the profitability. The impairment losses were mainly measured 

¥2,404  million  ($25,575  thousand)  for  the  Electronic  Devices 

based on the fair value less cost to sell.

business related assets and ¥1,212 million ($12,894 thousand) 

For  the  year  ended  March  31,  2011,  the  Company  and 

for  the  Home  Appliances  business  related  assets  due  to  a 

certain  of  its  subsidiaries  recognized  impairment  losses  of 

decline in the profitability. The impairment losses were mainly 

¥3,538  million  for  tangible  assets  such  as  buildings  and 

measured  based  on  the  fair  value  of  the  discounted  present 

machinery  as  well  as  ¥467  million  for  intangible  assets.  The 

value of expected future cash flow.

impairment  losses  included  ¥1,879  million  for  the  Home 

For  the  year  ended  March  31,  2012,  the  Company  and 

Appliances  business  related  assets  due  to  a  decline  in  the 

certain  of  its  subsidiaries  recognized  impairment  losses  of 

profitability and ¥1,908 million for the welfare related assets. 

¥3,367  million  for  tangible  assets  such  as  buildings  and 

The  impairment  losses  were  mainly  measured  based  on  the 

machinery  as  well  as  ¥415  million  for  intangible  assets.  The 

fair value less cost to sell.

impairment  losses  included  ¥2,429  million  for  the  Electronic 

(20) LEASES

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries enter into capital 
lease and operating lease agreements with Mitsubishi Electric 
Credit  Corporation,  an  equity  method  investee.  The  leased 
assets,  which  are  committed  under  capital  lease  agreements, 
are capitalized.

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries lease machin-
ery and equipments. At March 31, 2013, the aggregated cost 
and  accumulated  depreciation  of  leased  assets  under  capital 
leases amounted to ¥45,152 million ($480,340 thousand) and 
¥22,736 million ($241,872 thousand), respectively.

Future minimum lease payments under capital and non-cancelable operating leases as of March 31, 2013 are as follows: 

Year ending March 31:

  2014
  2015
  2016
  2017
  2018
  Thereafter
Total minimum lease payments
Less: Estimated executory costs
Net minimum lease payments
Less: Amount representing interest
Present value of net minimum capital lease payments
Less: Current portion of obligations under capital leases
Obligations under capital leases, excluding current portion

Yen (millions)

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

Capital leases Operating leases

Capital leases Operating leases

¥  4,452
3,404
2,231
1,309
799
644
¥12,839

¥10,595
8,474
5,626
2,913
897
64
28,569
87
28,482
95
28,387
10,476
¥17,911

$  47,362
36,213
23,734
13,926
8,500
6,851
$136,586

$112,713
90,149
59,851
30,989
9,543
681
303,926
926
303,000
1,011
301,989
111,447
$190,542

Rental  expenses  related  to  operating  leases  for  the  years 
ended  March  31,  2013,  2012  and  2011  amounted  to 
¥42,587  million  ($453,053  thousand),  ¥42,076  million  and 

¥41,007  million,  respectively.  These  operating  leases  are  for 
office  space,  warehouses,  employee  facilities  and  computer 
equipment, and are customarily renewed.

(21) SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Cash paid during the year for:

Interest
Income taxes

2013

2012

Yen (millions)
2011

¥  6,425
41,022

¥  6,413
65,901

¥  7,722
34,166

U.S. dollars 
(thousands)

2013

$  68,351
436,404

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(22) SEGMENT INFORMATION

Operating segment presented below is identified based on the 

The  Company  conducts  business  through  6  reportable 

segments for which separate financial information is available, 

business  segments,  Energy  and  Electric  Systems,  Industrial 

and is periodically used for decision of business resources allo-

Automation  Systems,  Information  and  Communication 

cation and evaluation of business operation by the Company’s 

Systems,  Electronic  Devices,  Home  Appliances,  and  Others, 

management.

based  on  types  and  characteristics  of  products,  production 

method, and similarity in market.

Principal businesses of each segment are as follows:

Energy and  
Electric Systems

Industrial  
Automation  
Systems

Turbine  generators,  hydraulic  turbine  generators,  nuclear  power  plant  equipment,  motors,  transformers,  power 
electronics  equipment,  circuit  breakers,  gas  insulated  switches,  switch  control  devices,  surveillance-system  control 
and  security  systems,  large  display  devices,  electrical  equipment  for  locomotives  and  rolling  stock,  elevators, 
escalators, building security systems, building management systems, particle beam treatment systems, and others

Programmable  logic  controllers,  inverters,  servomotors,  human-machine  interface,  motors,  hoists,  magnetic 
switches,  no-fuse  circuit  breakers,  short-circuit  breakers,  transformers  for  electricity  distribution,  time  and  power 
meters,  uninterruptible  power  supply,  industrial  fans,  computerized  numerical  controllers,  electrical-discharge 
machines,  laser  processing  machines,  industrial  robots,  clutches,  automotive  electrical  equipment,  car  electronics 
and car mechatronics, car multimedia, and others

Information and 
Communication 
Systems

Wireless  and  wired  communications  systems,  surveillance  cameras,  satellite  communications  equipment,  satellites, 
radar  equipment,  antennas,  missile  systems,  fire  control  systems,  broadcasting  equipment,  data  transmission 
devices, network security systems, information systems equipment, systems integration, and others

Electronic Devices

Power modules, high-frequency devices, optical devices, LCD devices, microcomputers, system LSIs, and others

Home Appliances

LCD televisions, projection TVs, display monitors, projectors, blu-ray disc recorders, room air conditioners, package air 
conditioners, air-to-water heat pump boilers, refrigerators, electric fans, ventilators, photovoltaic power generation sys-
tems, hot water supply systems, LED lamps, fluorescent lamps, indoor lighting, compressors, chillers, dehumidifiers, air 
purifiers, showcases, cleaners, rice cookers, microwave ovens, IH cooking heaters, and others

Others

Procurement, logistics, real estate, advertising, finance and other services

Intersegment  transactions  are  conducted  generally  at  the  price  that  the  Company’s  management  recognizes  as  approximate 

arm's length price. Operating income (loss) in Segment Information is measured in a manner consistent with consolidated oper-

ating income.

Segment Information
Segment information in the years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

As of and for the year ended March 31, 2013 

Yen (millions)

Energy and 
Electric Systems

Industrial 
Automation 
Systems

Information and 
Communication 
Systems

Electronic 
Devices

Home 
Appliances

Others

Subtotal

Eliminations  
and other

Total

I Net sales and  

operating income

Sales:
(1) External customers
(2) Intersegment
 Net sales
Operating costs
Operating income (loss)

II Assets, depreciation  
and amortization,  
loss on impairment of 
long-lived assets, and 
capital expenditures

Assets
Depreciation and  
amortization

Loss on impairment of 

long-lived assets
Capital expenditures

¥1,049,982
8,195
1,058,177
973,037
¥     85,140

¥918,123
9,734
927,857
867,265
¥  60,592

¥491,792
30,630
522,422
520,831
¥    1,591

¥142,961
21,104
164,065
169,645
¥   (5,580)

¥799,817
21,481
821,298
801,998
¥  19,300

¥164,509
425,857
590,366
571,576
¥  18,790

¥3,567,184
517,001
4,084,185
3,904,352
¥   179,833

¥           — ¥3,567,184
—
3,567,184
3,415,089
¥   152,095

(517,001)
(517,001)
(489,263)
¥  (27,738)

¥1,134,443

¥863,477

¥486,183

¥132,793

¥668,313

¥213,989

¥3,499,198

¥  (88,788)

¥3,410,410

26,274

46,477

24,769

11,573

25,821

6,393

141,307

143
39,449

—
55,824

—
19,706

2,404
13,732

1,212
27,869

558
6,913

4,317
163,493

—

—
—

141,307

4,317
163,493

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As of and for the year ended March 31, 2012 

Yen (millions)

Energy and 
Electric Systems

Industrial 
Automation 
Systems

Information and 
Communication 
Systems

Electronic 
Devices

Home 
Appliances

Others

Subtotal

Eliminations  
and other

Total

As of and for the year ended March 31, 2011 

I Net sales and  

operating income

Sales:
(1) External customers
(2) Intersegment
 Net sales
Operating costs
Operating income
II Assets, depreciation  
and amortization,  
loss on impairment of 
long-lived assets, and 
capital expenditures

Assets
Depreciation and  
amortization

Loss on impairment of 

long-lived assets
Capital expenditures

I Net sales and  

operating income

Sales:
(1) External customers
(2) Intersegment
 Net sales
Operating costs
Operating income
II Assets, depreciation  
and amortization,  
loss on impairment of 
long-lived assets, and 
capital expenditures

Assets
Depreciation and  
amortization

Loss on impairment of 

long-lived assets
Capital expenditures

¥1,018,949
8,166
1,027,115
942,195
¥     84,920

¥967,779
10,601
978,380
877,188
¥101,192

¥489,824
26,530
516,354
495,042
¥  21,312

¥170,412
30,387
200,799
197,214
¥    3,585

¥821,270
28,004
849,274
826,916
¥  22,358

¥171,234
440,385
611,619
591,271
¥  20,348

¥3,639,468
544,073
4,183,541
3,929,826
¥   253,715

¥           — ¥3,639,468
—
3,639,468
3,414,024
¥   225,444

(544,073)
(544,073)
(515,802)
¥  (28,271)

¥1,064,369

¥855,710

¥477,646

¥147,926

¥636,835

¥191,056

¥3,373,542

¥   18,109

¥3,391,651

24,365

43,380

29,036

11,207

26,678

5,480

140,146

—
30,269

—
56,487

—
22,116

2,429
21,424

1,110
35,160

243
5,620

3,782
171,076

—

—
—

140,146

3,782
171,076

Yen (millions)

Energy and 
Electric Systems

Industrial 
Automation 
Systems

Information and 
Communication 
Systems

Electronic 
Devices

Home 
Appliances

Others

Subtotal

Eliminations  
and other

Total

¥1,019,270
8,479
1,027,749
944,694
¥     83,055

¥921,667
5,335
927,002
826,913
¥100,089

¥465,688
22,227
487,915
474,172
¥  13,743

¥149,623
26,287
175,910
170,009
¥    5,901

¥911,788
12,690
924,478
882,470
¥  42,008

¥177,295
432,121
609,416
594,941
¥  14,475

¥3,645,331
507,139
4,152,470
3,893,199
¥   259,271

¥           — ¥3,645,331
—
3,645,331
3,411,570
¥   233,761

(507,139)
(507,139)
(481,629)
¥  (25,510)

¥1,030,968

¥806,494

¥369,813

¥139,333

¥695,730

¥164,719

¥3,207,057

¥ 125,622

¥3,332,679

21,076

40,193

16,123

10,414

25,280

5,616

118,702

—
22,582

—
35,989

42
12,123

—
15,130

1,879
29,139

2,084
3,323

4,005
118,286

—

—
—

118,702

4,005
118,286

U.S. dollars (thousands)

As of and for the year ended March 31, 2013  

Energy and 
Electric Systems

Industrial 
Automation 
Systems

Information and 
Communication 
Systems

Electronic 
Devices

Home 
Appliances

Others

Subtotal

Eliminations  
and other

Total

I Net sales and  

operating income

Sales:
(1) External customers
$11,170,021
(2) Intersegment
87,181
 Net sales
11,257,202
Operating costs
10,351,457
Operating income (loss) $     905,745

$9,767,266
103,553
9,870,819
9,226,223
$   644,596

$5,231,830 $1,520,861
224,511
1,745,372
1,804,734
$     16,925 $    (59,362)

325,851
5,557,681
5,540,756

$8,508,692 $1,750,096 $37,948,766 $              — $37,948,766
—
5,500,011
37,948,766
43,448,777
36,330,734
41,535,660
$   205,319 $   199,894 $  1,913,117 $   (295,085) $  1,618,032

(5,500,011)
(5,500,011)
(5,204,926)

4,530,394
6,280,490
6,080,596

228,521
8,737,213
8,531,894

II Assets, depreciation  
and amortization,  
loss on impairment of 
long-lived assets, and 
capital expenditures

Assets
Depreciation and  
amortization

Loss on impairment of 

long-lived assets
Capital expenditures

$12,068,543

$9,185,925

$5,172,160 $1,412,691

$7,109,713 $2,276,479 $37,225,511 $   (944,554) $36,280,957

279,511

494,436

263,500

123,116

274,691

68,011

1,503,265

1,521
419,670

—
593,872

—
209,638

25,575
146,085

12,894
296,479

5,936
73,543

45,926
1,739,287

—

—
—

1,503,265

45,926
1,739,287

Notes: 1   The amount of unallocatable R&D expenditure included in “Eliminations and other” on “Operating costs” for the years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 

2011 are ¥27,738 million ($295,085 thousand), ¥28,271 million and ¥25,510 million, respectively.

2   The amount of company-wide shared assets included in “Eliminations and other” on “Assets” for the years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are 
¥126,212  million  ($1,342,681  thousand),  ¥211,012  million  and  ¥267,159  million,  respectively,  and  those  amounts  are  mainly  the  Company’s  deposit  in 
bank.

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Geographical Information
Sales to external customers by the location of customers, and long-lived assets by the location of the Company and its subsidiar-

ies as of and for the years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

As of and for the year ended March 31, 2013  

Yen (millions)

Overseas

Sales to external customers
% of total net sales
Long-lived assets

Japan
¥2,335,713

North 
America
¥262,706

Asia 
(excluding 
Japan)
¥604,335

65.5%

7.4%

516,568

27,663

16.9%

90,798

Europe
¥280,126

7.8%

14,160

Others
¥84,304

Overseas total
¥1,231,471

Consolidated 
total
¥3,567,184

2.4%

2,692

34.5%

135,313

100.0%

651,881

As of and for the year ended March 31, 2012  

Yen (millions)

Overseas

Sales to external customers
% of total net sales
Long-lived assets

Japan
¥2,419,275

North 
America
¥239,566

Asia 
(excluding 
Japan)
¥590,890

66.5%

6.6%

505,529

12,550

16.2%

66,488

Europe
¥304,233

8.4%

13,127

Others
¥85,504

Overseas total
¥1,220,193

Consolidated 
total
¥3,639,468

2.3%

2,235

33.5%

94,400

100.0%

599,929

As of and for the year ended March 31, 2011 

Yen (millions)

Overseas

Sales to external customers
% of total net sales
Long-lived assets

Japan
¥2,416,090

66.3%

488,524

North 
America
¥251,071

Asia 
(excluding 
Japan)
¥603,261

6.9%

8,055

16.6%

57,465

Europe
¥289,440

7.9%

13,481

Others
¥85,469

Overseas total
¥1,229,241

Consolidated 
total
¥3,645,331

2.3%

2,154

33.7%

81,155

100.0%

569,679

As of and for the year ended March 31, 2013  

U.S. dollars (thousands)

Overseas

Sales to external customers
% of total net sales
Long-lived assets

Japan
$24,848,011

North 
America
$2,794,744

Asia 
(excluding 
Japan)
$6,429,096

Europe
$2,980,064

Others
$896,851

Overseas total
$13,100,755

Consolidated 
total
$37,948,766

65.5%

7.4%

16.9%

7.8%

2.4%

34.5%

100.0%

5,495,404

294,287

965,936

150,639

28,638

1,439,500

6,934,904

Notes: The major countries and regions included in each segments are as follows:

(1)  North America : United States, and Canada
(2)  Asia (excluding Japan) : China, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia
(3)  Europe : United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Italy

In  addition  to  the  disclosure  requirement  of  FASB  ASC  Topic  280  “Segment  Reporting”,  the  Company  discloses  the  following 

information as supplement.

Geographical Information Based on the Location of the Company and Its Subsidiaries

As of and for the year ended March 31, 2013 

Yen (millions)

Japan

North 
America

Asia 
(excluding 
Japan)

Europe

Others

Subtotal

Eliminations

Total

I Net sales and  

operating income

Sales:
(1) External customers
(2) Intersegment
  Net sales
Operating costs
Operating income (loss)

II Assets

¥2,561,242
502,772
3,064,014
2,947,091
¥   116,923
¥2,594,608

¥233,548
14,557
248,105
249,849
¥  (1,744)
¥210,356

¥450,791
173,933
624,724
588,552
¥  36,172
¥559,138

¥281,400
8,533
289,933
285,406
¥    4,527
¥184,872

¥40,203
52
40,255
38,046
¥  2,209
¥34,043

¥3,567,184
699,847
4,267,031
4,108,944
¥   158,087
¥3,583,017

¥           —
(699,847)
(699,847)
(693,855)
¥    (5,992)
¥(172,607)

¥3,567,184
—
3,567,184
3,415,089
¥   152,095
¥3,410,410

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As of and for the year ended March 31, 2012 

Yen (millions)

Japan

North 
America

Asia 
(excluding 
Japan)

Europe

Others

Subtotal

Eliminations

Total

I Net sales and  

operating income

Sales:
(1) External customers
(2) Intersegment
 Net sales
Operating costs
Operating income

II Assets

¥2,675,473
511,246
3,186,719
3,007,267
¥   179,452
¥2,594,841

¥206,359
16,184
222,543
219,204
¥    3,339
¥177,694

¥416,574
166,314
582,888
548,668
¥  34,220
¥448,911

¥300,891
9,106
309,997
303,678
¥    6,319
¥169,676

¥40,171
13
40,184
36,279
¥  3,905
¥28,783

¥3,639,468
702,863
4,342,331
4,115,096
¥   227,235
¥3,419,905

¥           —
(702,863)
(702,863)
(701,072)
¥    (1,791)
¥  (28,254)

¥3,639,468
—
3,639,468
3,414,024
¥   225,444
¥3,391,651

As of and for the year ended March 31, 2011 

Yen (millions)

Japan

North 
America

Asia 
(excluding 
Japan)

Europe

Others

Subtotal

Eliminations

Total

I Net sales and  

operating income

Sales:
(1) External customers
(2) Intersegment
 Net sales
Operating costs
Operating income

II Assets

¥2,685,219
491,386
3,176,605
2,999,251
¥   177,354
¥2,552,679

¥216,536
13,422
229,958
228,595
¥    1,363
¥155,972

¥419,557
164,270
583,827
540,093
¥  43,734
¥430,965

¥285,862
8,090
293,952
286,122
¥    7,830
¥183,427

¥38,157
43
38,200
33,871
¥  4,329
¥26,958

¥3,645,331
677,211
4,322,542
4,087,932
¥   234,610
¥3,350,001

¥           —
(677,211)
(677,211)
(676,362)
¥       (849)
¥  (17,322)

¥3,645,331
—
3,645,331
3,411,570
¥   233,761
¥3,332,679

As of and for the year ended March 31, 2013 

U.S. dollars (thousands)

Japan

North 
America

Asia 
(excluding 
Japan)

Europe

Others

Subtotal

Eliminations

Total

I Net sales and  

operating income

Sales:
(1) External customers
(2) Intersegment
 Net sales
Operating costs
Operating income (loss)

II Assets

5,348,638
32,595,894
31,352,032

$27,247,256 $2,484,553 $4,795,649 $2,993,617 $427,691 $37,948,766 $              — $37,948,766
—
37,948,766
36,330,734
$  1,243,862 $    (18,553) $   384,808 $     48,160 $  23,500 $  1,681,777 $     (63,745) $  1,618,032
$27,602,213 $2,237,830 $5,948,277 $1,966,723 $362,159 $38,117,202 $(1,836,245) $36,280,957

(7,445,181)
(7,445,181)
(7,381,436)

7,445,181
45,393,947
43,712,170

1,850,351
6,646,000
6,261,192

154,862
2,639,415
2,657,968

90,777
3,084,394
3,036,234

553
428,244
404,744

Notes: 1 The Company has identified 5 location segments based on geographical proximity, similarity in market, and interconnectedness within business activities.

2 The major countries and regions included in each segments are as follows:

(1)  North America : United States, and Canada
(2)  Asia (excluding Japan) : China, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia
(3)  Europe : United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and Italy

3  The  amount  of  company-wide  shared  assets  included  in  “Eliminations  and  other”  on  “Assets”  for  the  years  ended  March  31,  2013,  2012  and  2011  is 
¥126,212  million  ($1,342,681  thousand),  ¥211,012  million  and  ¥267,159  million,  respectively,  and  those  amounts  are  mainly  the  Company’s  deposit  in 
bank.

(23) SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On June 27, 2013, the date the consolidated financial statements were issued, there are no incidence of subsequent events that 

would give material effects on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.

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Corporate Data / Shareholder Information (As of March 31, 2013)

Corporate Data

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

  Tokyo Building, 2-7-3, Marunouchi,

  Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8310, Japan

  Tel: +81(3)3218-2111

Established: January 15, 1921

Paid-in Capital: ¥175,820 million

Shares issued: 2,147,201,551 shares

Employees: 120,958

Major Shareholders

The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd. (Trust Account)

State Street Bank and Trust Company

Japan Trustee Services Bank, Ltd. (Trust Account)

Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company

Nippon Life Insurance Company

Mitsubishi Electric Group Employees Shareholding Union

SSBT OD05 OMNIBUS ACCOUNT-TREATY CLIENTS

The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.

Japan Trustee Services Bank, Ltd. (Trust Account 4)

The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A. London S.L. Omnibus Account

Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of shareholders of the Corporation is regularly 

held in June each year. Additionally, special meeting of shareholders 

may be held as necessary.

Stock Exchange Listings

Japan:   Tokyo

Europe:  London

Number of Shares 
(thousands)

Percentage of 
Total

160,862

117,118

102,394

81,862

72,439

52,391

48,014

36,822

33,178

32,387

7.5%

5.5%

4.8%

3.8%

3.4%

2.4%

2.2%

1.7%

1.5%

1.5%

Distribution of Shareholders

Other Corporations

6.4%

Traders of Financial Instruments

1.1%

Foreign Corporations

32.3%

Financial Institutions 42.8%

Individuals and Others 17.4%

Stock Price (Yen)

1,500

1,200

900

600

300

0

’10/4

Mitsubishi Electric’s Stock Price

Nikkei Stock Average

’11/4

’12/4

The Nikkei Stock Average is based on information copyrighted by Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Inc.

20,000

15,000

10,000

5,000

’13/4

Nikkei Stock Average
(Yen)

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Please address inquiries for further information to:
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Corporate Finance Div.
Tokyo Building, 2-7-3, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8310, Japan
Phone: 81-3-3218-2391

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