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ANNUAL REPORT 2017

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CONTENTS

This annual report presents the results of Nissan Motor Corporation’s business activities for 
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   Financial Data

To obtain more detailed financial information,
please visit our IR website.

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  This  annual  report  contains  forward-looking  statements  on 
Nissan’s plans and targets, and related operating investment, 
product planning and production targets. Please note that there 
can be no assurance that these targets and plans will actually 
be  achieved.  Achieving  them  will  depend  on  many  factors, 
including Nissan’s activities and development as well as the 
dynamics of the automobile industry worldwide and the global 
economy.

   For further information, please contact:

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Investor Relations Department
1-1, Takashima 1-chome, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 
220-8686, Japan
Tel:  +81 (0)45-523-5520
Fax: +81 (0)45-523-5771
E-mail: nissan-ir@mail.nissan.co.jp

Global Corporate Communications Department
Global Communications Division

Tel:  +81 (0)45-523-5552
Fax: +81 (0)45-523-5770

Cover photo: NOTE e-POWER

NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 201702

VISION

Nissan: Enriching People’s Lives

Nissan has a clear vision for the future, and − with our Alliance partner, Renault − we are 
working with passion to achieve it. Our mission is to enrich people’s lives, building trust 
with our employees, customers, dealers, partners, shareholders and the world at large.

MISSION

Nissan provides unique and innovative automotive products 
and services that deliver superior measurable values to all 
stakeholders* in alliance with Renault.

*  Our stakeholders include customers, shareholders, employees, dealers and suppliers, as well 

as the communities where we work and operate.

NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 201703

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Net sales*1

Ordinary income

Net income attributable to owners of parent

Comprehensive income

Net assets

Total assets

Net assets per share

Basic net income per share

Diluted net income per share*3 

Net assets as a percentage of total assets

Return on equity

Price earnings ratio

Cash flows from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities

Cash and cash equivalents at end of fiscal year

Employees*4

  ( ) represents the average number of part-time employees not included in the above numbers 

For the years ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Mar. 31, 2016

Mar. 31, 2015

Mar. 31, 2014

Mar. 31, 2013

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012*2

Millions of yen

Millions of yen

Millions of yen

Millions of yen

Millions of yen

Millions of yen

Yen

Yen

Yen

%

%

Times

Millions of yen

Millions of yen

Millions of yen

Millions of yen

Number

11,720,041

12,189,519 

11,375,207

10,482,520

8,737,320

864,733

663,499

615,950

862,272 

523,841 

75,107 

694,232

457,574

719,903

527,189

389,034

796,533

504,421

341,117

721,860

5,167,136

5,140,745 

5,247,262

4,671,528

4,036,030

18,421,008

17,373,643 

17,045,659

14,703,403

12,442,337

1,242.90

1,132.61 

1,152.83

1,035.06

165.94

165.94

26.4

13.8

6.47

125.00 

124.99 

27.2 

11.0 

8.33

109.15

109.14

28.4

10.0

11.21

92.82

92.82

29.5

9.6

9.91

1,335,473

927,013 

692,747

728,123

890.38

81.39

—

30.0

9.9

11.08

412,257

(1,377,626)

(1,229,280)

(1,022,025)

(1,080,416)

(838,047)

320,610

1,241,124

137,250

(19,366)

138,917

(19,716)

530,606 

992,095 

152,421

(19,007)

154,700

(19,343)

245,896

802,612

149,388

(20,381)

151,710

(20,748)

396,925

832,716

142,925

(21,750)

147,939

(22,642)

433,817

711,901

130,274

(22,442)

136,625 

(23,307)

Notes:
*1 Net sales are presented exclusive of consumption tax.
*2 Effective from fiscal 2013, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 11 Joint Arrangements, which was released on May 12, 2011, and International Accounting Standards (IAS) 19 Employee Benefits, 

which was released on June 16, 2011, have been applied in some foreign subsidiaries and affiliates, and key financial data and trends for fiscal 2012 are adjusted.

*3 Diluted net income per share for fiscal 2012 is not presented because the Company had no securities with dilutive effects.
*4 Staff numbers, which are presented as the lower numbers in the “Employees” line, include those of unconsolidated subsidiaries accounted for by the equity method as reference data.

NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 201704

Key figures for fiscal 2016
(China JV Equity Basis)

Net sales in the fiscal year 2016 decreased by 469.5 billion yen to 11.72 trillion yen. 
Operating profit was 742.2 billion yen, for a profit margin of 6.3%.
Under the forecast of consolidated operating results after fiscal 2013, the consolidation method for Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. has been changed from proportionate consolidation to the equity method in comparison with 
the results until fiscal 2012 by the adoption of IFRS11.

Net Sales

(Billions of yen)

15,000

12,000

9,000

6,000

3,000

0

12,406.3

11,434.8

11,375.2

10,482.5

9,629.6

13,365.6

12,842.3

12,189.5 

Operating Profit

(Billions of yen)

1,000

718.6

605.7

589.6

523.5

498.4

11,720.0

800

600

400

200

0

935.5

882.4

793.3

742.2

Net Income

(Billions of yen)

800

600

400

200

0

663.5 663.5

523.8 523.8

457.6 457.6

389.0 389.0

342.4

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

(FY)

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

(FY)

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

(FY)

  Management pro forma basis*

  China JV Equity basis

  Management pro forma basis*

  China JV Equity basis

  Management pro forma basis*

  China JV Equity basis

Free Cash Flow (Auto Business)

Net Cash (Auto Business)

Dividend per Share

(Billions of yen)

(Billions of yen)

800

600

400

200

0

710.5

677.1

497.6 481.2

352.3 365.8

248.6

208.1

199.7

2,000

1,500

1,000

500

0

1,803.9

1,645.8

1,635.0

1,524.5

1,390.1

1,502.9

1,133.7

1,015.9

915.9

(Yen)

50

40

30

20

10

0

48

42

33

30

25

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

(FY)

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

(FY)

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

(FY)

  Management pro forma basis*

  China JV Equity basis

  Management pro forma basis*

  China JV Equity basis

* Based on continuation of proportionate consolidation of China JV

NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2017MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

Carlos Ghosn
Chairman of the Board

05

Leading Nissan as chief executive has been one of the privileges of my career. I was proud to 

have built a highly capable management team, which has enabled me to evolve my role to focus more 

on the expansion and stewardship of the Alliance. I was pleased the Board of Directors, at my 

recommendation, voted to appoint Hiroto Saikawa, who has served as co-CEO since October, as 

CEO. Under Mr. Saikawa’s leadership, I am confident the management team has the talent and 

experience to continue to meet Nissan’s strategic and operational goals.

As your chairman, I will supervise and guide the company, both independently and within the 

Renault-Nissan Alliance, which now includes Mitsubishi Motors. The Alliance is today one of the 

largest automotive groups by unit sales. I am committed to supporting its continued expansion and 

sustainable growth, ensuring that each member company benefits from the competitive advantage 

our combined scale is delivering. 

Nissan stands at the heart of the Alliance. As we look to a future shaped by urbanization, 

population growth and climate change, our growth will depend upon our ingenuity in electrification, 

autonomous technologies, connectivity and mobility services. Nissan is well-positioned to deliver in 

these areas. Our brand family, including Infiniti and Datsun, and our product portfolio ranging from 

Dear Fellow Shareholders

performance cars to light commercial vehicles and entry-level models, will enable Nissan to play a 

In 1999, when I arrived to Japan, Nissan was on the brink of bankruptcy, selling 2.3 million cars, and 

So while I am very proud of the progress we have made since 1999, I am now looking to the 

owing 20 billion USD in debt. Today, we sell 5.6 million cars, with over 15 billion USD in cash. Nissan is 

future, contributing to Nissan’s journey as chairman of its board.

major role in the next generation of mobility. 

also a core member of the largest automotive alliance in the world. We now have every advantage, and 

no handicap. There is no limit to what we can achieve. 

This transformation is a credit to the contributions of all of our employees, suppliers, partners 

and dealers over the last 18 years. We have had to make tough decisions, and navigate many 

disruptions, including the Lehman shock, industry consolidation, and technological change. But 

together, we have realized the products and technologies, business efficiencies, and cash-flow to 

deliver sustainable growth and returns to shareholders.

Carlos GhosnChairman of the BoardNissan Motor Co., Ltd.NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2017MESSAGE FROM THE CEO

Hiroto Saikawa
President and Chief Executive Officer

06

solutions that our customers will want and value. To create the value that customers expect, through 

the Alliance, Nissan employees of Japan and from all around the world are working together with 

Renault, and our newest partner, Mitsubishi Motors.

Nissan is a Japanese company with a long history. At the same time, we are a global company 

with great diversity. Nissan also boasts advanced technologies, a robust financial base, and a global 

business network, as well as top-quality talent with high morale in Japan and overseas. We will 

utilize these assets to further drive the evolution in the industry.

I would like to thank all of you for the warm and continued support.

Progresses in FY2016

Despite a challenging business climate including foreign exchange headwinds, Nissan enjoyed 

steady growth in production and sales volume while enhancing operational efficiency in FY2016. 

This resulted in solid financial results for the last financial year.

Our new product offensive continued around the world. Nissan’s retail volumes reached 

a record high with 5.63 million units. The company achieved steady growth with sales 

To achieve Nissan’s corporate vision of “enriching people’s lives,” we are committed to delivering 

exceeding 3 million units in the last six months of the fiscal year, up 7.3% over the same 

unique and innovative vehicles and mobility services with value that is recognized by our customers.

period of the previous year.

The environment surrounding the automobile is undergoing rapid changes driven by 

We introduced new technologies as a step to advance Nissan Intelligent Mobility, which is the 

technological innovation. Nissan is actively working on innovation by bringing ingenuity into the 

core of Nissan’s brand strategy. In the autonomous driving area, Nissan launched the new Serena, a 

areas of vehicle engineering, development, and production, as well as into sales and services, and 

minivan equipped with the world’s first ProPILOT technology. In terms of electrification, we 

we will further accelerate these efforts.

introduced the Note e-POWER, the first application of a new type of electric vehicle powertrain that 

“The power comes from inside.” This phrase embodies the efforts of all Nissan employees. I 

has been well received by the market. In the connected and new mobility services area, we began 

strongly believe that corporate growth cannot be achieved without highly-motivated and ambitious 

working with a new partner to be ready for the development and field testing of driverless cars. 

employees. We will continue to harness the power that is inside Nissan to realize and provide 

These initiatives show that Nissan is making progress toward future mobility.

NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 201707

The Renault-Nissan Alliance took another big step forward in the last 12 months. With the 

We will continue advancing Nissan Intelligent Mobility, backed by our technology DNA, and 

addition of Mitsubishi Motors as the third full member in October, the Alliance has become one of 

expressing a strong face for our brand. These initiatives include global commercialization of new 

the world’s largest automotive groups with annual unit sales of almost 10 million. Alongside the 

technologies such as the ProPILOT and e-POWER as well as the introduction of the new Nissan 

Alliance, the company is actively engaged in building new partnerships beyond the traditional auto 

LEAF, which will be launched first in Japan followed by North America and Europe.

industry to drive our Nissan Intelligent Mobility strategy.

The auto industry is entering a period of tremendous technological innovation that will lead to 

During the six years of the Nissan Power 88 mid-term plan – which came to an end at the end 

changing markets and car usage. Nissan is embracing the opportunity to evolve in terms of 

of the last fiscal year – we significantly increased our production capacity and revenues while 

technologies and business by making the best use of our Alliance strengths.

enhancing operation efficiency and profitability. We were successful in developing our business 

Thank you again for your support.

footprint, which provides a strong foundation for further business growth in the next mid-term plan.

FY2017 Priorities

In Fiscal 2017, the company is starting to move toward the next level of growth based on the solid 

foundations built during the Nissan Power 88 mid-term plan. Our future strategy will be based on 

the following three themes:

n Delivering steady growth;

n Introducing new technologies and products to further promote Nissan Intelligent Mobility; and 

n Fully leveraging benefits from our global Alliance to realize these priorities.

We are forecasting global sales volume of 5.83 million units for FY2017, assuming the 

company’s continued steady growth. Volumes are expected to rise in all regions, particularly in 

China and Japan where sales are picking up.

Hiroto SaikawaPresident and Chief Executive OfficerNissan Motor Co., Ltd.NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 201708

We also maintained our intense focus on driving cost efficiency through our entire value chain. For 

FY16, these improvements coupled with our sales growth lifted our year-over-year operating profit by 
230.8 billion yen – or 29.1% - to 1.024 trillion yen. This, however, was not enough to entirely offset the 
foreign exchange effects on our business, which had negative impact of 281.9 billion yen. 

Net Income for the year set a new record: rising 26.7% to 663.5 billion yen. This was partly driven 

by the gain we realized from the sale of Nissan’s interests in Calsonic Kansei during the fiscal year. 
Nissan also generated automotive free cash flow of 677.1 billion yen and continued to strengthen the 
balance sheet, ending the year with a net cash position of 1.64 trillion yen for our automotive business. 
On a management pro-forma basis which includes the proportional consolidation of our Chinese joint 

venture – consistent with the methodology used in developing the Nissan Power 88 Mid-term Plan 
objectives – FY16 operating profit reached 882.4 billion yen on revenues of 12.84 trillion yen. Looking at 
FY16 results on a constant currency basis – i.e., removing the year-over-year adverse impact of foreign 
exchange changes – operating profit would have risen to 1.19 trillion yen resulting in an Operating Profit 
margin of 8.3% – this would have met the margin target under the Nissan Power 88 plan.

For the current FY17 fiscal year, we expect another year of steady growth with Nissan unit sales 

projected to rise by 3.6% to 5.83 million units. While we anticipate rising sales in all regions, our growth 
will be primarily driven by China, North America and Japan. Overall, we expect Nissan to achieve a global 
market share of 6.2%.

At the financial level, we are forecasting net revenues of 11.8 trillion yen for the 12 months ending 
March 31, 2018. Operating profit is projected to reach 685 billion yen – representing a margin of 5.8%  
– after taking into account continued currency headwinds and increased investments in new 
technologies, research and product development. Net income is expected to reach 535 billion yen. 
Based on our outlook of continued solid profitability and free cash flow generation, Nissan is 
maintaining a progressive dividend policy and we are forecasting a 5 yen increase in the FY17 full-year 
dividend to 53 yen per share. This represents a 10.4% increase on the fiscal 2016 dividend. At this 
forecast level, the annual dividend will have more than doubled since the start of our Nissan Power 88 
mid-term plan six years ago. Furthermore, we completed the buyback of 300 million shares in fiscal 
2016. This combined with our dividend growth reflects our continued policy of delivering attractive 
returns for our shareholders.

In summary, Nissan has emerged at the end of the Power 88 mid-term plan as a stronger and more 
profitable company than when we started. Our products, technologies, operating efficiency and financial 
discipline position us well to continue to profitably grow the company and to provide attractive 
shareholder returns as we meet the challenges ahead.

MESSAGE FROM THE CFO

Joseph G. Peter
Chief Financial Officer

Nissan delivered another solid year of improvement in FY16 (12 month period to March 31, 2017). For the 
year, Nissan generated operating profit of 742.2 billion yen on net revenues of 11.72 trillion yen (under the 
equity accounting basis for our joint venture in China). These results were delivered despite challenging 
foreign exchange conditions and slowing unit sales in some regions, particularly in emerging markets.

While the reported results for Revenue and Operating Profit are below the prior year’s actuals, the 
shortfall is completely explained by the substantial negative year-over-year FX impacts, which were not 
offset entirely by solidly improved underlying operational performance driven by the combination of 
growing unit sales and continued efficiencies on the cost side of the business.

Specifically on the sales front, our global unit sales grew 3.7% reaching 5.63 million units, up from 

5.42 million in the previous year and establishing a new all-time record. Our performance reflected 
particularly healthy unit sales in the second half of the fiscal year, when we sold more than 3 million 
units. Of the key markets in which we operate, Nissan saw solid growth in North America, and especially 
the US where unit sales rose 4.2% to 1.58 million units, equivalent to a market share of 9%. We saw 
healthy growth in Europe, excluding Russia, as unit sales rose by 7.2% to 683,000 vehicles. And in 
China, where our results are measured on a calendar year basis, unit sales increased 8.4% to more than 
1.35 million units, representing a market share of 5%. Encouragingly, we also saw signs of improvement 
in Japan in the second half of the fiscal year, where we increased our market share in registered cars to 
14%. Growth in these areas helped offset volatile conditions in emerging markets. 

Joseph G. PeterChief Financial OfficerNISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 201709

Nissan Intelligent Mobility makes our cars more exciting by:

More confidence through increased safety, control and comfort for all on board.

More exhilaration through driving pleasure that is also clean and efficient.

Nissan Intelligent Driving

Nissan Intelligent Power

Serena ProPILOT

Nissan IDS Concept
Sensing image

Autonomous drive technology
ProPILOT on-road test

Battery Electric Vehicle

e-POWER

e-Bio Fuel-Cell

Nissan Intelligent Integration

More connected by conveniently linking our cars and the wider society.

Energy management system (Vehicle to Home)

Energy management system (Vehicle to Building)

NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2017FISCAL 2016 SALES PERFORMANCE AND FISCAL 2017 SALES OUTLOOK

Global demand in fiscal 2016 reached 91.81 million vehicles, up 5.3% from fiscal 2015. Nissan’s global sales volume climbed 3.7% to 5.63 million 
vehicles and global market share was 6.1%.

For fiscal 2017, Nissan expects to grow faster than the industry as a whole. We anticipate that total industry volumes will increase by 2.4% to 
94.02 million units. Our global retail volumes are expected to rise by 3.6% to 5.83 million units. This would equate to a global market share of 6.2%, 
an increase of 0.1 percentage points compared to 2016.

Sales Performance and Sales Outlook by Regions

(Units: thousands)

6,000

5,000

4,914

5,188

5,318

5,423

5,626

5,830

4,000

3,000

2,000

1,000

0

6.2 %

6.2 %

6.2%

6.2%

6.1%

6.2%

FY2012

FY2013

FY2014

FY2015

FY2016

FY2017
(Forecast)

 Japan    

 China     

 North America    

 Europe    

 Other Markets    

 Market Share

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Fiscal 2016 Sales Volume by Regions

Japan

Serena ProPILOT
Note e-POWER

China

Total Sales Volume: 557 thousand units

Venucia T90

Total Sales Volume: 1,355 thousand units

North 
America

Europe

Rogue

Total Sales Volume: 2,130 thousand units

Qashqai

Total Sales Volume: 776 thousand units

Other 
Markets

Datsun redi-GO
KICKS

Total Sales Volume: 808 thousand units

NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2017FISCAL YEAR 2016 FINANCIAL REVIEW AND FISCAL YEAR 2017 OUTLOOK

Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Performance (China JV Equity Basis)

Impact on Operating Profit

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Net revenue
For the year ended March 31, 2017, consolidated 
net revenues decreased 3.9%, to 11.72 trillion 
yen due to currency headwinds.

Net Sales 

(Billions of yen)

15,000

10,482.5

 11,375.2

 13,365.6

12,406.3

12,842.3

11,800.0

11,434.8

9,629.6

10,000

(Billions of yen)

793.3

+254.3

+258.9

+22.8

–5.8

–40.9

 12,189.5

11,720.0

–258.5

742.2

–281.9

5,000

0

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

(Forecast)
2017

(FY)

  Management pro forma basis*

  China JV equity basis

FY15 O.P.

Volume/mix

Marketing &  
selling exp.

Cost items*

R&D exp.

Mfg exp.

Other items

FOREX

FY16 O.P.

Net income
Consolidated net income increased 26.7% from fiscal year 2015 to 663.5 billion yen for the 
fiscal year.

* Including purchasing cost reduction, raw material and product enrichment.

Operating profit
Consolidated operating profit totaled 742.2 billion yen, resulting in an operating profit margin of 6.3%.
In comparison to the previous fiscal year’s consolidated operating profit, the variance was due to 

the following factors:

l  Volume and mix produced a positive impact of 

254.3 billion yen.

Operating Profit

l  The increase in marketing and selling expenses 

resulted in a 258.5 billion yen negative movement.

(Billions of yen)

l  Cost items including purchasing cost reduction 
efforts, lower raw material costs and product 
enrichment resulted in savings of 258.9 billion yen.

1,000

800

605.7

l  R&D expenses had a positive impact of 22.8 

600

523.5

498.4

935.5

882.4

718.6

793.3

742.2

685.0

589.6

billion yen.

l  Manufacturing expenses increased by 5.8 

billion yen.

l  Other items had a negative impact of 40.9 

billion yen.

400

200

0

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

(Forecast)
2017

(FY)

l  Foreign exchange rates had a negative impact 

  Management pro forma basis*

of 281.9 billion yen.

  China JV equity basis

Net Income

(Billions of yen)

800

600

400

342.4

663.5

523.8

535.0

457.6

389.0

200

0

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

(Forecast)
2017

(FY)

  Management pro forma basis*

  China JV equity basis

* Based on continuation of proportionate consolidation of China JV

NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2017Financial Position (China JV Equity Basis)

Balance sheet
At March 31, 2017, current assets increased 6.7% to 11.463 trillion yen compared to the end of the 
prior fiscal year. This was mainly attributable to the increase in sales finance receivables by 687.4 
billion yen and cash on hand and in banks by 203.7 billion yen. 

Fixed assets increased 5.0% to 6.958 trillion yen compared to the end of the prior fiscal year. 
This was mainly attributable to the increase in investment securities and machinery, equipment and 
vehicles, net by 265.0 billion yen and 159.8 billion yen, respectively. As a result, total assets 
increased 6.0% to 18.421 trillion yen compared to March 31, 2016.

At March 31, 2017, current liabilities increased 4.3% to 7.054 trillion yen compared to the end of 

the prior fiscal year. This was mainly due to the increase in accrued expenses by 130.6 billion yen. 

Long-term liabilities increased 13.4% to 6.199 trillion yen compared to the end of the prior fiscal 
year. This was mainly due to the increase in bonds and long-term borrowings by 523.2 billion yen and 
347.9 billion yen, respectively. As a result, total liabilities increased 8.3% to 13.254 trillion yen 
compared to March 31, 2016.

At March 31, 2017, net assets increased 0.5% to 5.167 trillion yen compared to the end of the 
prior fiscal year. This was mainly attributable to the increase in retained earnings by 198.4 billion yen 
despite the increase in translation adjustments (loss) by 105.5 billion yen.

Free cash flow and net cash (auto business)
For fiscal year 2016, automotive free cash flow was a positive 677.1 billion yen. As a result, automotive 
net cash was 1.635 trillion yen at the end of the period.

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Long-term credit rating
Nissan’s long-term credit rating with Rating & Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) is A+ with a positive 
outlook. The Standard & Poor’s (S&P) long-term credit rating for Nissan is A with a stable outlook. 
Nissan’s credit rating with Moody’s is A2 with a stable outlook.

Corporate Ratings

Aa3

A1

A2

A3

Baa1

Baa2

Baa3

Ba1

R&I

Moody’s

S&P

AA–

A+

A

A–

BBB+

BBB

BBB–

BB+

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 201713

Sales finance
Due to the increase in retail sales, total financial assets for the sales finance segment increased 
8.8% to 10.571 trillion yen in fiscal year 2016 from 9.720 trillion yen in fiscal year 2015. The sales 
finance segment generated 183.9 billion yen in operating profits in fiscal 2016 and 232.1 billion yen 
in fiscal year 2015.

Dividend
Nissan’s strategic actions reflect not only its long-term vision as a global company to create sustainable 
value but also the Company’s commitment to maximizing total shareholder returns.
As a result, the total dividend for fiscal year 2016 was 48 yen per share.
The dividend payment plan for fiscal year 2017 is 53 yen per share, given the business outlook, 

Investment policy
Capital expenditures ensure the Company’s future competitiveness. In fiscal year 2016, capital 
expenditures totaled 469.3 billion yen, which was 4.0% of net revenues. R&D expenditures totaled 
490.4 billion yen. 

R&D Expenditures

(Billions of yen)

457.8

5.2%
5.2%

500.6

506.1

531.9

490.4

525.0

4.8%
4.8%

4.4%
4.4%

4.4%
4.4%

4.2%
4.2%

4.4%
4.7%

risks and opportunities for 
the year.

Dividend per share

(Yen)

60

45

30

15

0

48

42

53

30

33

25

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

(Outlook)
2017

(FY)

600

450

300

150

0

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

(Forecast)
2017

(FY)

Fiscal Year 2017 Outlook (China JV Equity Basis)

Capital Expenditures

(Billions of yen)

600

450

300

150

0

468.7

5.4%
5.4%

536.3

5.1%
5.1%

463.1

479.0

469.3

4.1%
4.1%

3.9%
3.9%

4.0%
4.0%

510.0

4.3%
4.3%

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

(Forecast)
2017

(FY)

 China JV equity basis

 % of net sales (China JV equity basis)

For fiscal year 2017, Nissan expects its global sales to increase 3.6% from the prior fiscal year to 5.83 
million units.

Based on this sales forecast, the Company’s financial forecast, using a foreign exchange rate 

assumption of 108 yen to the dollar, is as follows:

Nissan’s Fiscal 2017 Outlook
n  Net sales 
n  Operating profit 
n  Net income 

11.80 trillion yen
685.0 billion yen
535.0 billion yen

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated balance sheets (China JV Equity basis)

Assets

  Current assets

  Cash on hand and in banks
  Trade notes and accounts receivable
  Sales finance receivables
  Securities
  Merchandise and finished goods
  Work in process
  Raw materials and supplies
  Deferred tax assets
  Other
  Allowance for doubtful accounts
  Total current assets

  Fixed assets

  Property, plant and equipment
  Buildings and structures, net
  Machinery, equipment and vehicles, net
  Land
  Construction in progress
  Other, net
  Total property, plant and equipment
Intangible fixed assets
Investments and other assets

Investment securities

  Long-term loans receivable
  Net defined benefit assets
  Deferred tax assets
  Other
  Allowance for doubtful accounts
  Total investments and other assets

  Total fixed assets

  Total assets

FY2015
As of March 31, 2016

FY2016
As of March 31, 2017

(Millions of yen)

FY2015
As of March 31, 2016

FY2016
As of March 31, 2017

(Millions of yen)

918,771
837,704
6,653,237
73,384
857,818
86,313
330,435
251,689
825,080
(86,858)
10,747,573

645,945
3,182,514
625,152
196,718
566,573
5,216,902
130,877

893,688
7,747
4,691
187,106
186,962
(1,903)
1,278,291
6,626,070
17,373,643

1,122,484
808,981
7,340,636
121,524
911,553
73,409
288,199
156,457
746,650
(107,344)
11,462,549

609,769
3,342,305
599,626
177,394
546,127
5,275,221
127,807

1,158,676
16,036
8,456
176,354
197,757
(1,848)
1,555,431
6,958,459
18,421,008

Liabilities

  Current liabilities

  Trade notes and accounts payable
  Short-term borrowings
  Current portion of long-term borrowings
  Commercial papers
  Current portion of bonds
  Lease obligations
  Accrued expenses
  Deferred tax liabilities
  Accrued warranty costs
  Other
  Total current liabilities

  Long-term liabilities

  Bonds
  Long-term borrowings
  Lease obligations
  Deferred tax liabilities
  Accrued warranty costs
  Net defined benefit liability
  Other
  Total long-term liabilities

  Total liabilities
Net assets
  Shareholdersʼ equity
  Common stock
  Capital surplus
  Retained earnings
  Treasury stock
  Total shareholdersʼ equity

  Accumulated other comprehensive income

  Unrealized holding gain and loss on securities
  Unrealized gain and loss from hedging instruments

 Adjustment for revaluation of the accounts of the consolidated 
subsidiaries based on general price level accounting

  Translation adjustments
  Remeasurements of defined benefit plans
  Total accumulated other comprehensive income

  Share subscription rights
  Non-controlling interests
  Total net assets
Total liabilities and net assets

1,479,689
1,037,271
1,350,894
499,875
357,998
14,916
981,989
51
106,536
934,968
6,764,187

969,987
2,755,896
14,460
691,809
138,107
424,123
474,329
5,468,711
12,232,898

605,814
805,646
4,150,740
(148,684)
5,413,516

64,030
(4,486)

(13,945)

(582,363)
(155,487)
(692,251)
502
418,978
5,140,745
17,373,643

1,578,594
980,654
1,339,982
430,019
368,101
31,565
1,112,591
2
110,086
1,102,626
7,054,220

1,493,159
3,103,803
20,398
601,398
128,394
369,346
483,154
6,199,652
13,253,872

605,814
817,464
4,349,136
(140,697)
5,631,717

57,778
7,154

(13,945)

(687,841)
(133,016)
(769,870)
391
304,898
5,167,136
18,421,008

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Consolidated statement of income (China JV Equity basis)

Net sales

Cost of sales
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses

  Advertising expenses
  Service costs
  Provision for warranty costs
  Other selling expenses
  Salaries and wages
  Retirement benefit expenses
  Supplies
  Depreciation and amortization
  Provision for doubtful accounts
  Amortization of goodwill
  Other
  Total selling, general and administrative expenses

Operating income
Non-operating income
Interest income
  Dividends income
  Equity in earnings of affiliates
  Derivative gain
  Miscellaneous income
  Total non-operating income

Non-operating expenses
Interest expense

  Exchange loss
  Credit liquidation costs
  Miscellaneous expenses
  Total non-operating expenses

Ordinary income

FY2015
(From April 1, 2015
to March 31, 2016)

12,189,519

9,796,998
2,392,521

(Millions of yen)

FY2016
(From April 1, 2016
to March 31, 2017)

11,720,041

9,422,551
2,297,490

342,213
130,530
137,941
234,456
393,739
16,137
3,901
45,056
63,586
5,111
226,573
1,599,243
793,278

26,467
5,966
122,524
37,683
11,726
204,366

24,806
96,452
9,702
4,412
135,372
862,272

313,406
79,125
131,059
251,378
402,202
20,809
4,083
50,773
88,550
1,818
212,059
1,555,262
742,228

15,868
9,416
148,178
33,419
20,914
227,795

14,128
65,289
10,906
14,967
105,290
864,733

Special gains

  Gain on sales of fixed assets
  Gain on sales of investment securities
  Gain on sales of shares of subsidiaries and affiliates

Insurance income

  Gain on transfer of business
  Other
  Total special gains

Special losses

  Loss on sales of fixed assets
  Loss on disposal of fixed assets
 Loss on sales of investment securities
 Impairment loss
  Quality related costs
  Other
  Total special losses
Income before income taxes
Income taxes-current
Income taxes-deferred
Total income taxes
Net income
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
Net income attributable to owners of parent

15

FY2015
(From April 1, 2015
to March 31, 2016)

(Millions of yen)

FY2016
(From April 1, 2016
to March 31, 2017)

9,011
23,338
―
5,287
―
4,762
42,398

4,937
13,274
―
42,087
90,700
20,738
171,736
732,934
149,920
30,221
180,141
552,793
28,952
523,841

7,114
―
111,502
7,204
9,788
1,459
137,067

9,256
11,253
3,865
5,532
―
6,737
36,643
965,157
275,818
(11,179)
264,639
700,518
37,019
663,499

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16

Consolidated statement of cash flows (China JV Equity basis)

FY2015
(From April 1, 2015
to March 31, 2016)

(Millions of yen)

FY2016
(From April 1, 2016
to March 31, 2017)

FY2015
(From April 1, 2015
to March 31, 2016)

(Millions of yen)

FY2016
(From April 1, 2016
to March 31, 2017)

Cash flows from operating activities
Income before income taxes
 Depreciation and amortization (for fixed assets excluding leased 
vehicles)

  Depreciation and amortization (for long term prepaid expenses)
  Depreciation and amortization (for leased vehicles)

Impairment loss
Increase (decrease) in allowance for doubtful receivables

  Provision for residual value risk of leased vehicles (net changes)
  Quality related costs

Interest and dividends income
Interest expense

  Equity in losses (earnings) of affiliates
  Loss (gain) on sales of fixed assets
  Loss on disposal of fixed assets
  Loss (gain) on sales of investment securities
  Loss (gain) on sales of shares of subsidiaries and affiliates
  Loss (gain) on transfer of business
  Decrease (increase) in trade notes and accounts receivable
  Decrease (increase) in sales finance receivables
  Decrease (increase) in inventories

Increase (decrease) in trade notes and accounts payable

  Retirement benefit expenses
  Payments related to net defined benefit assets and liabilities
  Other
  Subtotal

Interest and dividends received
 Proceeds from dividends income from affiliates accounted for by 
equity method
Interest paid
Income taxes paid

  Net cash provided by operating activities

732,934

424,881

18,666
389,339
42,087
16,669
53,737
90,700
(32,433)
111,906
(122,524)
(4,074)
13,274
(23,338)
―
―
15,171
(830,209)
(17,244)
217,587
13,581
(29,854)
55,978
1,136,834
33,222

144,961

(110,439)
(277,565)
927,013

965,157

391,798

22,910
426,349
5,532
22,959
63,049
―
(25,284)
119,310
(148,178)
2,142
11,253
3,865
(111,502)
(9,788)
(42,584)
(765,894)
(32,660)
296,060
26,707
(24,517)
190,498
1,387,182
24,467

127,772

(117,213)
(86,735)
1,335,473

Cash flows from investing activities

  Net decrease (increase) in short-term investments
  Purchase of fixed assets
  Proceeds from sales of fixed assets
  Purchase of leased vehicles
  Proceeds from sales of leased vehicles
  Payments of long-term loans receivable
  Collection of long-term loans receivable
  Purchase of investment securities
  Proceeds from sales of investment securities

 Proceeds from (payments for) sales of subsidiariesʼ shares 
resulting in changes in the scope of consolidation
 Proceeds from (payments for) purchase of subsidiariesʼ shares 
resulting in changes in the scope of consolidation

  Net decrease (increase) in restricted cash
  Proceeds from transfer of business
  Other
  Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities

  Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings
  Proceeds from long-term borrowings
  Proceeds from issuance of bonds
  Repayments of long-term borrowings
  Redemption of bonds
  Proceeds from non-controlling shareholders
  Purchase of treasury stock
  Proceeds from sales of treasury stock
  Repayments of lease obligations
  Cash dividends paid
  Cash dividends paid to non-controlling interests
  Net cash provided by financing activities

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
Increase due to inclusion in consolidation
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

4,855
(531,251)
80,320
(1,385,990)
560,861
(3,018)
8,285
(24,869)
25,192

―

(6,354)

44,839
―
(2,150)
(1,229,280)

420,085
1,824,367
270,592
(1,545,177)
(212,033)
4,914
(28,325)
303
(23,093)
(157,239)
(23,788)
530,606
(45,107)
183,232
802,612
6,251
992,095

(2,119)
(503,745)
72,814
(1,293,840)
512,375
(1,581)
2,096
(270,228)
―

97,055

―

4,779
9,582
(4,814)
(1,377,626)

16,119
1,724,688
878,641
(1,369,795)
(344,009)
1,275
(277,419)
128
(26,265)
(182,803)
(99,950)
320,610
(34,875)
243,582
992,095
5,447
1,241,124

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17

EXECUTIVES

DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD AND AUDITORS

CORPORATE OFFICERS

Representative Directors

Directors

Auditors

Carlos Ghosn
Chairman of the Board

Hiroto Saikawa

Greg Kelly

Kimiyasu Nakamura

Toshiyuki Shiga

Hidetoshi Imazu

Hideyuki Sakamoto

Jean-Baptiste Duzan

Toshiyuki Nakamura

Fumiaki Matsumoto

Rey Bernard

Motoo Nagai

Celso Guiotoko

Shigetoshi Andoh

(As of June 30, 2017)

CHAIRMAN OF  
THE BOARD

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Carlos Ghosn

Hiroto Saikawa

Joseph G. Peter

Philippe Klein

Jose Munoz

Yasuhiro Yamauchi

Kimiyasu Nakamura

Hideyuki Sakamoto

Chairman of the Board
Carlos Ghosn

President and Chief Executive Officer
Hiroto Saikawa*

Executive Vice President
Kimiyasu Nakamura*
TCSX  

(Total Customer Satisfaction Function)

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Joseph G. Peter*
Finance

IR

Control

M&A Support 

Global Sales Finance Business Unit

Administration for Affiliated Companies, 

Global IS/IT

Chief Planning Officer (CPLO)
Philippe Klein*
Global Product Planning

Global Program Management

Global Market Intelligence

Vehicle Information Technology

Executive Vice President
Hideyuki Sakamoto*
Product Engineering

Executive Vice President
Fumiaki Matsumoto*
Manufacturing & SCM Operations

Executive Vice President
Daniele Schillaci*
Global Marketing & Sales

Global Dealer Network

Global Product Marketing

Zero Emission Vehicle &

Battery Business

Region: Japan, Asia, Oceania

Chief Performance Officer (CPO)
Jose Munoz*
Region: North America

Responsible for 6 management committees

Executive Vice President
Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi
Alliance Technology Development

Chief Competitive Officer (CCO)
Yasuhiro Yamauchi*

Senior Vice Presidents
Hitoshi Kawaguchi

Corporate Vice Presidents
Joji Tagawa

Takao Asami

Yusuke Takahashi

Jun Seki

Hiroshi Karube

Jose Luis Valls

Roel De Vries

Takashi Hata

Paul Willcox

Tony Laydon

Kunio Nakaguro

Roland Krueger

Mitsuro Antoku

Arun Bajaj

Toshihiro Hirai

Asako Hoshino

Hiroshi Nagaoka

Rakesh Kochhar

Akihiro Otomo

Hari Nada

Atul Pasricha

Noboru Tateishi

Kent O’Hara

Alfonso Albaisa

Leon Dorssers

Peyman Kargar

Atsuhiko Hayakawa

Yoshikazu Nakai

Kinichi Tanuma

Haruhiko Yoshimura

Makoto Uchida

Yukio Ito

Catherine Perez

Jose Roman

Carlos Servin

Fellows
Haruyoshi Kumura
Shunichi Toyomasu

(As of June 30, 2017)

Fumiaki Matsumoto

Daniele Schillaci

* Executive Committee Members

NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2017NISSAN’S EIGHT SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES

Through its business activities, Nissan aims not only to create economic value but also to actively 
contribute to the sustainable development of society.  

In order to achieve this goal, Nissan has defined eight sustainability strategies. By steadily 

advancing these strategies and by being transparent on progress and challenges faced, Nissan is 
able to fulfill its responsibilities to society and build trust.

1   ENVIRONMENT

Nissan aims to lead a social transformation aimed at bringing about a 
sustainable mobility society by reducing vehicles’ environmental impact 
throughout their lifecycle and expanding the lineup of effective green products 
and technologies.

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CORPORATE VISION
NISSAN: ENRICHING PEOPLEʼS LIVES

SUSTAINABILITY
STRATEGIES

NISSAN MOTOR CORPORATION

2
SAFETY

1
ENVIRONMENT

3
PHILANTHROPY

5
VALUE CHAIN

7
ECONOMIC
CONTRIBUTIONCON

4
QUALITY

6
EMPLOYEES

8
CORPORATE
GOVERNANCE
&
INTERNAL
CONTROL

DEVELOPMENT OF A SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY

2   SAFETY

Nissan develops innovative technology and plays an active role in safety 
promotion, making the automobile society safer for all.

3   PHILANTHROPY

Nissan carries out social contribution activities as a corporate citizen, focusing 
on the environment, education and humanitarian support.

4   QUALITY

Nissan provides top-level quality in its products and services around the world.

5   VALUE CHAIN

Nissan promotes ethical, environmentally sound actions in all stages of the 
supply chain.

6   EMPLOYEES

Nissan aims to form an attractive organization where diverse human resources 
can achieve personal growth through experience in global business.

7   ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION

Nissan aims for sustainable, profitable growth, contributing to economic 
development for all of society.

8   CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & INTERNAL CONTROL

Nissan aims to conduct fair, impartial and efficient business activities, having a 
high degree of transparency and consistency by adhering to the applicable laws 
and corporate rules.

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management.

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