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TOSHIBA ANNUAL REPORT 1999

EMBRACING THE FUTURE

ANNUAL REPORT
Year Ended March 31, 1999

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BASIC  COMMITMENT
OF  THE  TOSHIBA  GROUP

TOSHIBA ANNUAL REPORT 1999

We, the Toshiba Group companies, based on our total commitment to
people and to the future, are determined to help create a higher quality of
life for all people, and to do our part to help ensure that progress continues
within the world community.

COMMITMENT  TO  PEOPLE
We endeavor to serve the needs of all people, especially our customers,
shareholders,  and  employees,  by  implementing  forward-looking
corporate  strategies  while  carrying  out  responsible  and  responsive
business activities. As good corporate citizens, we actively contribute to
further the goals of society.

COMMITMENT  TO  THE  FUTURE
By  continually  developing  innovative  technologies  centering  on
the  fields  of  Electronics  and  Energy,  we  strive  to  create  products
and services that enhance human life, and which lead to a thriving,
healthy society. We constantly seek new approaches that help realize the
goals of the world community, including ways to improve the global
environment.

Committed to People,
Committed to the Future.

CONTENTS

TO  OUR  SHAREHOLDERS
A  NEW  LOOK.  A  NEW  TOSHIBA.
IN-HOUSE  COMPANY  SYSTEM

INFORMATION  AND  INDUSTRIAL  SYSTEMS

&  SERVICES  COMPANY

DIGITAL  MEDIA  EQUIPMENT  &  SERVICES  COMPANY
POWER  SYSTEMS  &  SERVICES  COMPANY
SEMICONDUCTOR  COMPANY
DISPLAY  DEVICES  &  COMPONENTS  COMPANY
MEDICAL  SYSTEMS  COMPANY
HOME  APPLIANCES  COMPANY
ELEVATOR  AND  BUILDING  SYSTEMS  COMPANY

FINANCIAL  HIGHLIGHTS
REVIEW  OF  OPERATIONS

INFORMATION  &  COMMUNICATION  SYSTEMS
ELECTRONIC  DEVICES  &  MATERIALS
POWER  &  INDUSTRIAL  SYSTEMS
CONSUMER  PRODUCTS
SERVICES  &  OTHER
RESEARCH  &  DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL  INITIATIVES

BOARD  OF  DIRECTORS,  EXECUTIVE  OFFICERS

AND  CORPORATE  AUDITORS

MANAGEMENT’S  DISCUSSION  &  ANALYSIS
CONSOLIDATED  FINANCIAL  STATEMENTS
GLOBAL  NETWORK
CONSOLIDATED  SUBSIDIARIES
INVESTOR  REFERENCE

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FORWARD-LOOKING  STATEMENTS
This annual report contains forward-looking statements concerning Toshiba’s future plans, strategies and
performance. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, rather they represent assumptions
and beliefs based on economic, financial and competitive data currently available. Furthermore, they are
subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that, without limitation, relate to economic conditions,
worldwide mega-competition in the electronics business, customer demand, foreign currency exchange
rates, the Year 2000 issue, tax rules, regulations and other factors. Toshiba therefore wishes to caution
readers that actual results may differ materially from our expectations.

All dollar figures herein refer to U.S.
currency.

Yen amounts have been translated
into U.S. dollars, for convenience only,
at the rate of ¥121=US$1.

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TOSHIBA ANNUAL REPORT 1999

Taizo Nishimuro, President and CEO

Mega-competition worldwide is a sign of the times. As the dawn of

the new millennium approaches, Toshiba is meeting its challenges

by bolstering its competitiveness through investments targeting

promising fields and pushing ahead with management reforms. Why?

To build a solid, highly profitable operating base and to continue to

develop as one of the electronics industry’s leading companies. In

fiscal 1998, we implemented a host of programs as part of this

drive. The discussion that follows explains them and management’s

vision for Toshiba.

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THE FISCAL YEAR IN REVIEW

Fiscal 1998, the year ended March 31, 1999, was a tough one for Japan and for Toshiba.

Japan’s  economic  situation  remained  severe.  Despite  the  government’s

economic stimulus packages and increased public spending, unemployment edged

up and real income levels fell; consumer spending slowed and the property market

remained subdued. Capital expenditure in the private sector also fell sharply. The

cumulative result was negative GDP growth for the second year running.

Overseas, the U.S. economy recorded another year of expansion. Europe was less

buoyant and growth slipped down a gear. Asia continued to battle back from its finan-

cial crisis and the latter half of the year brought positive news in some key sectors,

though the big picture remained one of soft demand and sagging export growth.

In this difficult operating climate, our priority on preserving profitability was

undermined on many sides. Anemic private-sector demand in Japan had a major

impact, as did a precipitous price decline in semiconductor memories, sluggish

demand for semiconductors for consumer products, price erosion in PC peripherals

due to the increasing popularity of low-priced PCs, and soft sales of power plant and

equipment. The result was a 3 percent year-on-year decline in consolidated sales

and a ¥13.9 billion (US$115 million) net loss.

REINVENTING TOSHIBA IN A FAST–CHANGING MARKETPLACE

We operate in highly demanding, fast-changing businesses across the global elec-

tronics industry. The Internet and network technologies are changing the ways in

which information is gathered and processed and how products and information are

merchandized. Corporate consolidations and reorganizations are driving change in

the power generation and industrial systems businesses; transnational and trans-

regional M&As are reforming communications, broadcasting and services. The

speed, dynamism and extent of these shifts are breathtaking.

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 We have responded vigorously and lost no time in embarking on a program of

far-reaching management reforms. Our current policies, designed to assure we

remain one of the world’s leading companies in the 21st century, are bringing

fundamental transformations to our management systems, our business portfolio

and our corporate culture.

TOSHIBA’S THREE-PRONGED REFORM PROGRAM

Management systems—We are reinforcing an agile decision-making system that

supports swift responses to changes in our business environment. In June 1998, we

introduced the post of executive officer and reduced the number of directors from 33

to 12. By doing so, we clearly demarcated the boundary between the duties of direc-

tors, who determine corporate and overall Toshiba Group strategy and manage-

ment,  and  the  executive  officers,  who  are  responsible  for  formulating  and

implementing strategies in the businesses they manage. The Board of Directors,

unshackled from day-to-day management tasks, is now more closely focused on

corporate strategy, while the executive officers can promote the business structures

and practices suited to the markets they work in.

 Our management reform continued with the April 1999 reorganization of our

15 business groups into 8 in-house companies and 1 joint venture. Each is a self-

contained, specialist organization that is expected to operate at the forefront of its

clearly defined market. Benchmarking against leading competitors will provide a

clear, objective measure of individual performance. To emerge as winners, each in-

house company has the enhanced autonomy required to execute timely strategies—

including M&As. This freedom will be directed to fulfilling the medium-term goals

each company has agreed to, and our corporate-level vision for Toshiba as a whole.

 The corporate headquarters’ staff also has a redefined role: to advance company-

wide and group strategies and projects. Corporate Staff concentrates its energies on

corporate planning, auditing and advice to top management. Corporate Project

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handles company-wide matters and promotes inter-company projects. Corporate

Support Services provides the in-house companies with specialist services in fields

as diverse as research and development, legal affairs, intellectual property, logistics

and environmental issues.

Change of business portfolio—We continue to shift resources to fields with high

growth and earnings potential. In addition, we have added a resolute thrust toward a

renewed business portfolio. The 21st century will see unabated progress in net-

working and an information society. Toshiba aims to support this evolution as a

leading enterprise with core strengths in digital, mobile and networking technologies

and services. We will promote development of key components, including semicon-

ductors, LCDs, HDDs and optical disc drives. We will strengthen our capabilities in

systems and services businesses. In matured businesses, we will enhance competi-

tiveness and improve profitability through the strategic allocation of resources.

In preparation for this move, we introduced a system of eight in-house compa-

nies on April 1, 1999. We defined clear business areas and articulated clear objec-

tives for each, assuring we are even better positioned to channel resources to highly

promising businesses.

As we reinforce the organization and businesses that will support Toshiba’s

continued development, we will continue to take decisive measures to deal with

unprofitable and underperforming business units, through such measures as

downsizing, realignments, mergers and divestitures. Initiatives announced last

fiscal year included a joint venture with U.S.-based Carrier Corporation, a unit of

United Technologies Corporation, which will give global strength to our air con-

ditioning business. We also transferred the small motor business of our subsid-

iary  Shibaura  Engineering  Works  Co.,  Ltd.  to  a  joint  venture  with  Nidec

Corporation, and transferred our domestic ATM business to Oki Electric Industry

Co., Ltd. Over 10 other recent moves include alliances with major companies out-

side the Toshiba Group, both in Japan and overseas, joint ventures and business

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transfers. The common thread running through all these actions is an aggressive

leveraging of external resources to make each business a winner. Toshiba need no

longer handle everything itself.

Shaping a new corporate culture—As we change the way we manage our busi-

nesses and redefine our business portfolio, it is essential that we also change our

corporate culture. With enhancement of customer satisfaction as a unifying goal, we

have started a management-driven, company-wide initiative to bring innovation to

management quality and productivity. This initiative integrates the gains of many

years from past productivity programs with the statistical approaches of Six Sigma

methodologies to create a new thrust to drive innovation. This program, dubbed

Management Innovation (MI) 2001, debuted in selected businesses in the second

half of fiscal 1998. Shorter delivery times for semiconductors and better manufac-

turing processes for generators have already confirmed its potential, and in April

1999, MI 2001 was extended throughout the company. We have high hopes for its

continued success.

AN OVERVIEW OF SOME MAJOR BUSINESSES

Each of our major businesses is guided by a basic strategy. We will continue to hold

the top share in the world portable PC market with a steady stream of appealing,

competitive products and through stepped-up customer support. In electronic

devices, we will improve earnings and cash flows by reducing our exposure to the

memory market and shifting resources to logic devices and system LSIs. An excel-

lent example of this strategy in action is co-development of advanced microproces-

sors with Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. for its next-generation game consoles

and the establishment of a manufacturing joint venture to promote the project. We

will also rely more on alliances with other companies for R&D and manufacturing.

In displays, we will establish superiority and realize the immense long-term poten-

tial  of  the  LCD  market  by  putting  a  primary  emphasis  on  low-temperature

polysilicon TFT LCDs.

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In visual products, digitization is allowing us to add value to our products. In

home appliances, we are reducing over-dependence on Japan with a new strategy

that looks to the world and to markets with greater growth potential, particularly in

Asia. Our complementary alliances with Carrier Corporation and AB Electrolux of

Sweden are key elements of this plan, through which we are determined to reinforce

our household appliance businesses.

 The outlook of the Japanese market for power plants and equipment remains

difficult. Utility companies have excess capacity and are responding to increasing

pressure to cut costs by curbing capital expenditure. Teaming up with leading

domestic and overseas companies will allow us to pare costs, boost productivity and

enhance R&D as we look to expand in Asia and other regions outside Japan. Rein-

forcement of ties in thermal and nuclear power generation with General Electric

Company of the United States is the locus of this drive.

As the new century approaches, we are convinced our reforms and business

focus are allowing us to reinvent Toshiba. We ask our shareholders and business

partners for their continued support and understanding as we advance this major

undertaking.

July 1999

TAIZO NISHIMURO

President and Chief Executive Officer

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TOSHIBA ANNUAL REPORT 1999

A NEW LOOK. A NEW TOSHIBA.

April 1, 1999 marked the start of a new in-house company

system at Toshiba Corporation. The following pages intro-

duce the new companies and profile their basic strategies.

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1998

APRIL  1999

HEADQUARTERS STAFF

CORPORATE PROJECT

BUSINESS GROUPS

IN-HOUSE COMPANIES

TOSHIBA ANNUAL REPORT 1999

ORGANIZATIONAL REFORM
In-House Company System

On April 1, 1999, Toshiba Cor-

poration  introduced  a  new

system,  under  which  its  15

business groups were reorga-

nized into 8 in-house compa-

nies. Each is responsible for

creating its own approach to

its businesses and for assur-

ing  its  enhanced  ability  to

meet  customer  needs.  The

companies have a clear mis-

sion: to identify their primary

competitors, formulate plans

for  achieving  a  competitive

edge  and  achieve  clearly

Information & Communications and
Control Systems Group

1.

Info/Communication Platform &
Products Group

1, 2.

Medical Systems Division

6.

International Operation - Information
& Communication Systems
and Industrial Plant

1.

Information Equipment Group

Storage Media Business Group

2.

2.

defined goals. The objective is

Video & Electronics Media Group 2.

nothing less than establishing

a  leading  position  in  every

f i e l d   o f   b u s i n e s s   w h e r e

Toshiba is active.

Air Conditioners
& Appliances Group

Environmental Management
Business Group

Energy Systems Group

7, *.

1.

3.

Industrial Equipment Group

1, 8.

Electron Tube, Device
& Material Group

Semiconductor Group

Liquid Crystal Display Division

Electronic Devices Sales
& Marketing Group

5.

4.

5.

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1. Information and Industrial

Systems & Services Company

2. Digital Media Equipment

& Services Company

3. Power Systems & Services

Company

4. Semiconductor Company

5. Display Devices

& Components Company

6. Medical Systems Company

7. Home Appliances Company

8. Elevator and Building Systems

Company

*Air-conditioning business was assumed by
Toshiba Carrier Corporation in April 1999.

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CORPORATE STAFF

CORPORATE SUPPORT SERVICES

BASIC COMMITMENT

Blending Toshiba’s expertise in computer, communications and control systems, the
company delivers optimized solutions and services to a broad range of customers.
Markets served range from government agencies to the manufacturing, financial and
distribution sectors, to broadcasting, transportation infrastructure and aviation and
aerospace.

TADASHI OKAMURA
President and CEO

The company is taking advantage of the immense business opportunities created by
the convergence of information technology (IT) that encompasses PCs, mobile equip-
ment, and computer networks and audio and visual technologies, and provides so-
phisticated hardware, software and services that propose new and exciting forms of
entertainment and lifestyle.

TETSUYA  MIZOGUCHI
President and CEO

The ability to supply turnkey nuclear, thermal and hydroelectric power plants and
substations enables the Power Systems & Services Company to support energy infra-
structures around the world. Through strategic alliances with leading manufacturers
in Japan and overseas, the company is bolstering cost competitiveness, even as it
continues development of next-generation technologies that will cement its position
as a world leader in power systems.

TOSHIKI  MIYAMOTO
President and CEO

Semiconductors are the vital building block for the coming digital society. The
Semiconductor Company will advance active business expansion in system LSIs and
other growth areas. In doing so, the company will utilize its advanced process tech-
nology, highly sophisticated product development capabilities, and experience of
selling a broad line of devices to customers around the world.

YASUO  MORIMOTO
President and CEO

Driven by the spirit of innovation, the Display Devices & Components Company is
leveraging established product strengths to develop the three pillars to its business:
LCDs, CRTs and batteries. With product cycles becoming ever shorter, the company is
focused on delivering technologies and products that promote the breakthrough in
performance and functions of sets and systems required by customers.

TADASHI  MATSUMOTO
President and CEO

Toshiba is one of the world’s leading suppliers of medical equipment, particularly
diagnostic imaging modalities such as X-ray diagnostic equipment, CT scanners,
and diagnostic ultrasound systems. In addition to the latest equipment for medical
facilities worldwide, the company is delivering total solutions for the information
age,  including  comprehensive  Hospital  Information  Systems  (HIS)  and  Picture
Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS).

MASAHIKO  HASEGAWA
President and CEO

The Home Appliances Company contributes to raising the quality of life as a major
supplier of innovative refrigerators, washing machines and small household appli-
ances. Development and commercialization of products and services that provide
real solutions to consumer needs is allowing the company to reinforce its operations
in Japan and to pursue globalization through international alliances.

MAKOTO  NAKAGAWA
President and CEO

A steady stream of high-value products promote the company’s strategy of close
cooperation with its affiliated companies to provide total solutions for buildings and
other facilities, including upgrades and maintenance for installed equipment. From
this base, the company is proactively promoting expanded overseas business.

TERUYUKI  SUGIZAKI
President and CEO

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A NEW LOOK. A NEW TOSHIBA.

Toshiba’s traffic and facility control system
speeds  vehicles  across  the  Akashi  Straits
Expressway Bridge, the world’s longest sus-
pension bridge.
(Above: The Akashi Straits Expressway Bridge. Both
photographs  courtesy  of  the  Honshu-Shikoku
Bridge Authority)

Information and Industrial Sy

Blending Toshiba’s expertise in computer, communications and control

systems, the company delivers optimized solutions and services to a

broad range of customers. Markets served range from government

agencies to the manufacturing, financial and distribution sectors, to

broadcasting, transportation infrastructure and aviation and aerospace.

T o s h i b a ’ s   e l e c t r i c   e q u i p m e n t   i s
employed  in  the  rolling  stock  for  JR
Central’s Nozomi Shinkansen trains.

Toshiba draws on a fount of skills in in-

formation and communications, and on

time-tested capabilities in system archi-

tecture, to create a comprehensive range

of  sophisticated,  groundbreaking  sys-

tems, among them Intelligent Transpor-

tation Systems that will improve traffic

flows  and  safety;  electronic  commerce

systems that will change the way busi-

ness is transacted; and digital systems

that will bring radical changes to broad-

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Comprehensive production con-
trol system supplied to a major
Japanese beer maker.

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Artist’s depiction
of the Japanese
Experiment Mod-
ule (JEM) for the
I n t e r n a t i o n a l
Space  Station.
Toshiba is a par-
ticipant  in  the
JEM program.
Courtesy of NASDA

stems & Services Company

casting. The company will support cus-

As an experienced provider of Network

tomers  in  achieving  business  reforms

Protection Equipment, a key element of

through  the  adoption  of  supply  chain

optical  ring  networks,  the  company  is

management,  and  with  its  cumulative

positioned  to  expand  its  business  and

expertise gained through the supply of

record more successes in the years ahead.

diverse plant systems, and sales, logistics,

As Toshiba continues its participation

inventory control and other front-end

in  projects  for  Japan’s  National  Space

systems. Leveraging its highly diverse

Development Agency (NASDA), it is ex-

experience  enables  the  company  to

panding business to the commercial sec-

deliver high value-added services across

tor. The company is aggressively working

the range of operations.

for orders for satellites for the SkyBridge

In all it does, whether providing com-

Project.  Initiated  by  Alcatel  Alsthom,

prehensive consultation on solutions or

France’s leading communications equip-

integrating  systems  to  support  sales,

ment manufacturer, SkyBridge aims to

maintenance or management, the com-

build a high-speed multimedia communi-

pany is single-minded in its pursuit of to-

cations network using low-earth orbiting

tal customer satisfaction.

satellites by 2001.

Increasing demand for global data com-

As a new business field, we are devel-

munications is spurring projects to lay in-

oping infrastructure systems and termi-

ternational fiber-optic submarines cables.

nal  equipment  for  a  multi-channel,

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multimedia broadcasting format using

the 2.6 gigahertz, S-band frequency. This

will  deliver  high-speed,  high-quality

transmissions to mobile users, whether in

vehicles equipped with an antenna or on

foot  with  a  portable  terminal.  Mobile

Broadcasting Corporation, a Toshiba-led

entity that plans to offer services through-

out Japan had already attracted equity

participation from 33 leading companies

as of April 1999, including Toyota Motor

Corporation,  Fujitsu  Limited,  Nippon

Television  Network  Corporation  and

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Yet another area of focus is environ-

ment-related businesses. Activities here

include recycling chloride-based plastics

to extract fuel oil, home appliances recy-

cling and advanced waste treatment by

thermal decomposition and gasification.

As  the  Information  and  Industrial

Systems & Services Company faces the

realities of today’s global markets and

mega-competition, it is undertaking an

extensive review of its business struc-

ture—and  taking  actions  to  assure  its

vitality.  In  April  99,  it  transferred  its

domestic ATM business to Oki Electric

Industry Co., Ltd. It has also established a

joint venture with the Japanese arm of

France’s Schneider Electric S.A. to fortify

the development, manufacture, sales and

maintenance of low-voltage power distri-

bution and control equipment.

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A NEW LOOK. A NEW TOSHIBA.

Toshiba’s  65-inch  rear-projec-
tion  large-screen  display  has
been a major hit in the U.S.

Toshiba was selected as a main
supplier of IC cards to Barclays
Bank, a leading British commer-
cial bank.

Digital Media Equipme

In portable PCs, Toshiba is firmly posi-

tioned as the world’s leading supplier.

The achievement reflects a truly world-

class competitive lineup, including the

company’s ultra-slim A-4 and B-5 sized

models. Today, 18% of portable PC us-

ers  worldwide  use  a  Toshiba—almost

one in five.

Underpinning this market leadership is

the  company’s  high-density  packaging

technology and the sophisticated expertise

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and  components  Toshiba  puts  into  its

work equipment and other products, they

In  the  Japanese  cellular  market,  the

storage devices and other PC peripherals.

allow Toshiba to deliver optimal systems

company offers Personal Digital Cellular

In 2.5-inch HDD and CD-ROM drives,

solutions that match customer needs.

(PDC) terminals and cdmaOne terminals

Toshiba is a world leader. And in high-

capacity DVD-ROM drives, where rapidly

expanding demand is forecast to overtake

the  CD-ROM  drive  market  in  2000,

Toshiba is outpacing the rest of the world

in product development.

The high-end features and functional-

ity of Toshiba’s MAGNIA series of PC

servers achieve the highest level of reli-

ability—a prerequisite for success in this

demanding product segment. Combined

with its expertise in notebook PCs, net-

This  portable  cdmaOne  cellular
phone offers superb sound quality.

nt & Services Company

that excel in sound quality. The company

has  also  been  selected  to  supply  next-

generation devices to NTT Mobile Com-

munications Network, Inc. and has already

started to develop terminals. In the U.S.,

Toshiba enjoys a solid position through an

OEM relationship with Audiovox Corpo-

ration, as a supplier of both analog and

digital  devices.  In  the  area  of  network

communications, the company has devel-

oped the PVX1000 cable modem for the

North  American  market  that  supports

high-speed Internet access utilizing CATV

networks. Launches in Japan and other

markets are planned.

Another core business of the Digital

Media Equipment & Services Company is

The company is taking advantage of the immense business opportunities

visual equipment, such as color TVs, DVD

created by the convergence of information technology (IT) that encompasses

PCs, mobile equipment, and computer networks and audio and visual

technologies, and provides sophisticated hardware, software and services

that propose new and exciting forms of entertainment and lifestyle.

players,  digital  cameras  and  LCD  data

projectors. In the market for large-screen

TVs, generally defined as models of 29

inches and over, flat picture tube models

accounted for over 70% of the Japanese

market in 1998. Toshiba enjoys strong

sales in the segment, thanks to a broad

lineup of models from 28 to 36 inches.

What do CD-ROM drives, DVD-ROM drives and 2.5-inch
HDDs  have  in  common?  They  are  all  product  fields
where Toshiba is the top-selling name.

Toshiba’s  MAGNIA  series  of  PC
servers  has  earned  a  trusted
reputation.

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A NEW LOOK. A NEW TOSHIBA.

Power Systems & Servi

The ability to supply turnkey nuclear, thermal and hydroelectric power plants

and substations enables the Power Systems & Services Company to support

energy infrastructures around the world. Through strategic alliances with lead-

ing manufacturers in Japan and overseas, the company is bolstering cost com-

petitiveness, even as it continues development of next-generation technologies

that will cement its position as a world leader in power systems.

The combined-cycle Unit No. 7
at Chubu Electric Power’s Shin-
Nagoya  Thermal  Power  Plant
started full-scale operations in
December 1998.
(Upper and lower photographs)

Proton  exchange  membrane  (PEM)
fuel cells like these are expected to
find applications in cars and homes
of the future.

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Continuous curbs on capital expenditures

by Japan’s electric utilities are likely to

limit domestic demand for power systems,

but two encouraging trends point to the

future. In the emerging economies, includ-

ing  China,  Southeast  Asia  and  Latin

America, the company expects long-term

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Toshiba  produced  the  world’s
first 550kV single-point switch-
gear  for  a  power  transmission
facility.

ces Company

In a world first, Toshiba replaced the reactor
shroud at Unit No. 3 of Tokyo Electric Power’s
Fukushima No. 1 Nuclear Power Station.

Together, both partners are promoting

development of global operations.

Toshiba  has  a  proud  track  record  of

achievement in hydroelectric power gen-

eration,  outdistancing  other  Japanese

companies in winning market share in

Asia. The company aims to sustain this

leadership.

High hopes are held for fuel cells as an

environmentally benign source of elec-

tricity. Toshiba excels in the development

and commercialization of phosphoric acid

fuel cells. Toshiba is also developing pro-

ton exchange membrane fuel cells that are

gaining wide attention as a future power

source for vehicles and small facilities.

In  the  power  transmission  business,

Toshiba has won high marks worldwide

for  advanced  technologies  used  in  its

demand for power infrastructures, from

in thermal power generation. The alliance

transformers and switchgear. We will seek

generation to transmission and distribu-

reinforces Toshiba’s competitiveness and

further expansion in this business.

tion. And amid efforts to forestall global

sets the stage for the company to aggres-

warming, nations are taking a second look

sively seize global business opportunities.

at the advantages of nuclear power genera-

Two joint venture companies with GE,

tion. This is an area where the company can

in Japan and Mexico, began to manufac-

point to a long list of achievements that will

ture turbine airfoils for thermal power

provide  an  invaluable  introduction  as

steam generators in April and June 1999,

Toshiba pushes into Asian markets.

respectively. Toshiba is also allied with GE

Bolstering technological development

in  the  development,  manufacture  and

capabilities and paring costs are crucial

sale of next-generation combined-cycle

preparatory  measures  for  expanding

systems. This technology combines gas

global operations. To make progress in

and steam turbines to raise operational

both areas, Toshiba is expanding its strategic

alliance with General Electric Company

efficiency and operates at temperatures of
up  to  1,500(cid:176) C.  Combined-cycle  gener-

(GE) of the U.S., a long-standing partner

ation is also environmentally friendly.

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A NEW LOOK. A NEW TOSHIBA.

The  Advanced  Microelectronics
Center in Yokohama is the focal
point  for  joint  research  with
Fujitsu into 0.13-micron process
technology,  the  basis  for  post
next-generation semiconductors.

Semiconductor Company

Semiconductors are the vital building block for the coming digital society. The

Semiconductor Company will advance active business expansion in system LSIs

and other growth areas. In doing so, the company will utilize its advanced process

technology, highly sophisticated product development capabilities, and experi-

ence of selling a broad line of devices to customers around the world.

The world semiconductor market posted

negative growth in 1998, due to factors

such  as  price  erosion,  particularly  in

memories, and sluggish demand for semi-

conductors for consumer products. Look-

ing ahead, growth is expected, particularly

in logic devices and system LSIs for game

consoles, network equipment, PDAs and

communications equipment. Toshiba is

shifting resources to these growth fields

and backing them up by forming key stra-

tegic alliances. Through these measures,

the company will improve its ability to

Toshiba is leading the industry in
128/144Mbit RambusTM DRAMs.

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16.

Hopes are high for SmartMedia, a
de facto standard for digital still
picture storage, to also find ap-
plications in the recording of mu-
sic and other types of content.

TOSHIBA ANNUAL REPORT 1999

least 50% of the value of total semicon-

ductor sales. As part of this drive, a joint-

venture company was formed in June 1999

with Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.,

which holds the overwhelming share of

the world’s home game console market.

This new company will develop, manufac-

ture and supply the high-speed CPU for

Sony’s  next-generation  game  console.

Beyond this, Toshiba intends to position

its TX System RISC, based on the archi-

tecture of MIPS Technologies, Inc., as the

main processor for such applications as

networking and digital home appliances.

Toshiba also intends to reinforce its

position  in  the  discrete  semiconductor

business. This business generates stable

T o s h i b a   t e a m e d
up with Sony Com-
puter Entertainment
to develop the 128-
bit high-speed CPU
for that company’s
n e x t - g e n e r a t i o n
home game console.

generate stable revenues and bolster cost

SRAMs and flash memories, particularly

earnings and is an area where Toshiba

competitiveness.

SmartMedia, the high-capacity data storage

holds the number one share worldwide.

In the price-competitive memory mar-

medium based on NAND flash memory

In R&D, Toshiba aims to share devel-

ket, Toshiba is redirecting its attention to

pioneered by Toshiba. It is already the de

opment costs with other companies and

building  a  strong  presence  in  products

facto standard storage device for digital

shorten the time taken to bring new prod-

offering  higher  profitability.  While

still cameras, and will get a further boost

ucts  to  market.  In  this  vein,  Toshiba

Toshiba leads in high-speed synchronous

in  summer  1999,  when  the  company

started joint development with Fujitsu

DRAM and RambusTM DRAM, it is also

commercializes a 64 megabyte SmartMedia

Limited in December 1998 of 0.13-micron

expanding into non-PC markets, such as

card that will double the current capacity.

process technology for 1-gigabit DRAM

those for mobile communications and net-

SmartMedia  is  highly  versatile  and  is

class devices. Toshiba is also restructuring

working. Joint development of Fast Cycle

expected to find expanded applications in

its worldwide network of production bases

RAM (FCRAM) with Fujitsu Limited is

such areas as recording music.

from a global perspective in an effort to

part of this endeavor.

In terms of overall business structure,

improve efficiency.

In addition to these moves, Toshiba will

the Semiconductor Company is shifting to

promote development of a business model

logic  devices  and  system  LSIs,  where

that  is  largely  shielded  from  market

growth is higher than in the overall semi-

cycles, raising the share of memory prod-

conductor market. By fiscal 2001, Toshiba

ucts other than DRAM in order to boost

aims for these products to account for at

profitability. The prime drivers here are

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A NEW LOOK. A NEW TOSHIBA.

Toshiba’s  new  production  line  at  the
Fukaya Operations started manufacturing
low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCDs in
April 1999.

Display Devices & Components  

Driven by the spirit of innovation, the Display Devices & Components

Company is leveraging established product strengths to develop the three

pillars to its business: LCDs, CRTs and batteries. With product cycles

becoming ever shorter, the company is focused on delivering technologies

and products that promote the breakthrough in performance and functions

of sets and systems required by customers.

The  liquid  crystal  display  (LCD)  has

steadily extended the scope of its market

and applications as an alternative to the

CRT, the result of technical advances and

a high level of manufacturing efficiency

and performance. Toshiba regards LCDs as

a strategic market where it can utilize its

Rapid growth in mobile equipment is boosting
demand for lithium-ion and other recharge-
able batteries.

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Burgeoning digital broadcasts are likely

to lead to more demand for large-format

flat panel displays as well as CRTs. Toshiba

is ready to meet this, thanks to a June 1999

agreement with Canon Inc. on joint devel-

opment of Surface Conduction Electron

Emitter  Displays  (SED).  In  terms  of

brightness, contrast, cost and power con-

sumption, SED enjoys distinct advantages

over  the  plasma  display  panels  (PDP)

some companies are now promoting.

In batteries, Toshiba is concentrating

on rechargeable batteries and reinforcing

its production capacities for NiMH and

lithium-ion batteries. The company cur-

rently  ranks  third  in  rechargeable

batteries, and is consolidating its R&D,

product development and materials teams

to advance the market trend to thinner,

higher capacity batteries.

TOSHIBA ANNUAL REPORT 1999

The Toshiba-developed Super Brightron flat picture tube produces dis-
tortion-free images with crystal-clear realism.

Company

superior  technology  and  maintain  its

In Japan, satellite broadcasts are bring-

overall competitive edge through differ-

ing viewers more channels and spurring

entiation, and will continue to direct ma-

demand for large-screen TVs. Toshiba has

jor resources to this business.

a broad lineup, from 28-inch to 36-inch

Toshiba is a leader in developing and

models, all taking full advantage of the

bringing  to  market  low-temperature

company’s Super Brightron flat picture

polysilicon TFT LCDs, superior displays in

tube. Toshiba has demonstrated that it is

terms of resolution, power consumption

one of only a few manufacturers capable

and  high  levels  of  integration.  Toshiba

of supplying flat picture tubes on a global

already has a product line-up ranging from

scale, and is taking full advantage of this

2.7 to 11.3 inches, and start-up of a new

position to supply flat CRTs to many lead-

production line at the Fukaya Operations

ing home appliance manufacturers.

in April 1999 is helping the company to

maintain its industry leadership.

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A NEW LOOK. A NEW TOSHIBA.

Picture  Archiving  and  Communications  Systems
(PACS)  comprehensively  manage  digital  imaging
information from CTs, MRIs and other equipment.

Medical System

Toshiba is one of the world’s leading suppliers of medical

equipment, particularly diagnostic imaging modalities such as

X-ray diagnostic equipment, CT scanners, and diagnostic ultra-

sound systems. In addition to the latest equipment for medical

facilities worldwide, the company is delivering total solutions for

the information age, including comprehensive Hospital Informa-

tion Systems (HIS) and Picture Archiving and Communications

Systems (PACS).

Toshiba excels in CT scanners, which take

cross-sectional views of the human body.

A 50 percent share of the domestic mar-

ket, the number one position, is comple-

mented by a 25 percent share of the world

market. With Aquilion, the world’s fastest

CT scanner, the company has dramatically

shortened scanning time and further con-

tributed to improved image diagnostics.

Aquilion is also designed to accommodate

OPART,  Toshiba’s  open,  super-
conducting, cryogenless MRI

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TOSHIBA ANNUAL REPORT 1999

PowerVision 6000 ultrasound di-
agnostic equipment

In flat panel X-ray detectors—equipment

that converts X-rays into digital images—

Toshiba led the way in developing a detec-

tor capable of generating both still and

moving images much more precisely than

those taken by other X-ray films or image

intensifiers. This breakthrough technol-

ogy will reach the market in 2000. Shorter

X-ray examination times are just one ben-

efit. Others include the ability to send and

receive images through networks and the

elimination  of  labor-intensive,  space-

consuming X-ray film storage, freeing

hospitals to concentrate on more impor-

tant tasks. The result: greater efficiencies.

Looking ahead, it is clear that improved

diagnostic efficiency, the need for rational-

s Company

the new multislice technology Toshiba

Toshiba’s diagnostic ultrasound scanners

ization and the greater use of information

has  developed  and  which  can  scan  12

offer a variety of transducers and software

systems will all impact on hospital man-

cross-sectional images in a second—by far

supporting use in a wide range of diagnos-

agement. Toshiba aims to evolve from a

the fastest scanning speed ever achieved.

tic applications—not only cardiac and ab-

leader in diagnostic imaging equipment to

Chest examinations that now take 30 sec-

dominal imaging, but also endo-cavity

become an information-driven total solu-

onds will soon be done in just four.

observation in obstetrics, gynecology and

tions  provider.  The  Medical  Systems

Aquilion, which is already in use in the

urology.

Company will achieve this by delivering

University of Iowa in the U.S. and other

In the U.S., which has the highest mor-

comprehensive  Hospital  Information

facilities, is being lauded for significantly

tality rate from heart disease in the world,

Systems (HIS), Radiology Information

shortening examination times and open-

the Methodist Heart Center is reaping

Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving and

ing the way to new clinical applications.

benefits in improved diagnostic efficiency

Communications Systems (PACS) that

In  diagnostic  ultrasound  systems,

from Toshiba’s digital X-ray diagnostic

draw on state-of-the-art digital imaging

Toshiba continues to introduce a steady

systems. It has also improved archiving

technologies.  Ultimately,  Toshiba  will

stream of competitive products that pre-

and storage efficiency through use of elec-

offer much more than just sales and main-

serve its position atop the world ranking.

tronic image information processing. The

tenance services.

PowerVision 6000 and MiniVision (Just

Methodist  Heart  Center  reported  cost

Vision in overseas markets) are recent

savings of US$230,000 in the first year after

products  that  have  won  high  marks.

introducing Toshiba’s CAS-8000V/cx.

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21.

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A NEW LOOK. A NEW TOSHIBA.

Home Appliances Company

The  “Miharibanko”  refrigerator
employs a “twin cooler format”
to  keep  food  fresh  for  twice  as
long  while  cutting  power  con-
sumption.

By using sophisticated inverter tech-
nology, the ER-GS8 microwave oven
cuts the time needed to prepare food.

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22.

The binding concept is to develop products

that  will  provide  solutions  to  people’s

needs by capitalizing on advanced inverter

control and motor technologies. Refrig-

erators, a company mainstay, are posting

strong sales on the back of strong demand

for “Miharibanko.” Rave reviews welcomed

its temperature stability, high operating

efficiency, and “twin cooler format”—two

specialized  refrigeration  units,  one  for

freezing and the other for chilling—that

operate alternately and keep food fresh for

twice as long.

TOSHIBA ANNUAL REPORT 1999

The “DD Inverter Washing Machine”

raising efficiency through a new system of

In readying for global advancement,

was a huge hit in 1998. The secret of its

supply chain management. The company is

Toshiba is fully aware of the importance

success  was  a  proprietary  DD  inverter

also preparing for aggressive development

of marketing strategies that reflect re-

motor that cut noise to a whisper and won

of the growing markets of ASEAN, China,

gional and national differences in culture

the custom of singles, working couples

India and other promising regions.

and lifestyle. In Africa and the Middle and

and other consumers who wanted to do

laundry even late at night.

The Japanese market for home appli-

ances is matured, but that does not mean

Toshiba is standing still. As it develops in-

novative products, the company is also ex-

tending the scope of its business to new

areas, such as component supply, and is

This  stick-type  vacuum
cleaner uses an air-cycle
system  to  efficiently
clean surfaces.

The Home Appliances Company contributes to raising the quality of life

as a major supplier of innovative refrigerators, washing machines and

small household appliances. Development and commercialization of

products and services that provide real solutions to consumer needs is

allowing the company to reinforce its operations in Japan and to pursue

globalization through international alliances.

Near East, Toshiba formed a production

and sales alliance for washing machines and

refrigerators with Egypt’s El Araby Co. In

May 1999, Toshiba entered an alliance with

the Scandinavia-based AB Electrolux, the

world’s largest household appliance manu-

facturer. The agreement covers technology

exchanges,  joint  product  development,

product sourcing and purchasing, envi-

ronmental  issues  and  other  forms  of

cooperation.

Through these measures, the company

aims to reinforce domestic operations and

advance global strategies.

Featuring the Toshiba-
developed DD inverter
motor,  this  washing
machine is the indus-
try’s quietest.

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23.

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A NEW LOOK. A NEW TOSHIBA.

A steady stream of high-value products promote the

company’s strategy of close cooperation with its affili-

ated companies to provide total solutions for buildings

and other facilities, including upgrades and maintenance

for installed equipment. From this base, the company is

proactively promoting expanded overseas business.

Elevator and Building Sy

T h e s e   o b s e r v a t i o n
elevators  are  a  popular
attraction at MIELPARQUE
NAGANO  in  the  city  that
hosted  the  1998  Winter
Olympics.

The business environment surrounding

the Elevator and Building Systems Com-

pany is challenging: construction demand

in Japan is stagnant and economic condi-

tions are sluggish in Southeast Asia, the

Shanghai’s SENMAO
International Build-
ing  uses  Toshiba’s
double-deck  eleva-
tors.

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24.

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Toshiba’s elevators and escalators serve the Saga Airport,
which opened in July 1998, on Japan’s western island of
Kyushu.

stems Company

The  Taipei  Financial  Center,  which  has
opted to use Toshiba elevators and esca-
lators, is poised to be one of Asia’s sym-
bols in the 21st century. (Artist’s depiction)

Continuing demand for infrastructure

development in China and Southeast Asia

holds  out  promise.  In  China,  forecasts

promise  rapid  growth,  and  Toshiba  is

making steady gains in the elevator and

escalator markets through local produc-

tion and sales subsidiaries in Shanghai and

Shenyang. In Southeast Asia, alliances

with leading distributors are at the core of

Toshiba’s  drive  to  achieve  significant

gains in sales.

Toshiba  has  racked  up  a  number  of

accomplishments.  Sets  of  double-deck

elevators serve the Shanghai SENMAO

International Building, a high-rise that

has added a new landmark to the Shanghai

skyline. In April 1999, the company won

an exclusive order for a total of 97 eleva-

tors and escalators for the Taipei Financial

Center,  including  the  world’s  fastest

result  of  unease  surrounding  financial

Orders have already topped 1,000 units

elevators that run at a maximum speed of

systems. Nevertheless, Toshiba is work-

since marketing started in Japan in August

1,000 meters per minute. On completion

ing to expand its markets not just in Japan

1998, a result that can be attributed to a

in 2002, the building will vie for the title

but overseas. Electronic control, systems

concentration  on  energy  savings  and

of the world’s tallest building. Toshiba

technologies and other fields in which the

greater design freedom. These are benefits

was lauded for its high value-added prod-

company is adept are a central part of this

the company will use to promote a contin-

ucts and technologies, which make maxi-

strategy and will allow the company to

ued expansion of the business. Toshiba

mum use of its knowledge of electronic

deliver value-added products.

will  offer  optimum  systems  to  meet  a

control technologies.

Toshiba launched the SPACELTM new-

growing requirement for wheelchair lifts

generation space-saving elevators in Japan.

and  escalators  in  station  buildings  and

This  elevator,  a  result  of  collaboration

public facilities in line with Japan’s gray-

with Kone Corp. of Finland, requires no

ing population and consideration for the

machine room and was an instant success.

physically challenged.

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TOSHIBA ANNUAL REPORT 1999

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Toshiba Corporation and its subsidiaries
Years ended March 31, 1999 and 1998

Millions of yen

1999

1998

Net sales – Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
– Overseas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥3,184,764
2,116,138

¥3,418,807
2,039,691

Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Operating income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Income before income taxes and minority interest . . . . . . . . . . 
Net (loss) income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Research and development expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Shareholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

5,300,902
30,483
11,218
(13,896)
316,703
6,023,557
1,050,336

5,458,498
82,294
18,748
7,337
322,928
6,062,141
1,201,615

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

1999

$26,320,363
17,488,744

43,809,107
251,926
92,711
(114,843)
2,617,380
49,781,463
8,680,463

Yen

U.S. dollars

Per share of common stock:

Net (loss) income – basic and diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Cash dividends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥(4.32)
6.00

Number of employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

198,000

¥  2.28
10.00

186,000

$(0.036)
0.050

Notes: 1. Unless indicated otherwise, all dollar figures herein refer to U.S. currency. Yen amounts have been translated into U.S. dollars, for

convenience only, at the rate of ¥121=US$1.

2. Basic earnings per share is computed based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the
period. Diluted earnings per share assumes the dilution that would occur if dilutive convertible debentures were converted into
common stock.

3. The company has not adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115 “Accounting for Certain Investments in
Debt and Equity Securities” which became effective for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 1994. The effects on the consolidated
financial statements of not adopting SFAS No. 115 and the disclosures required by SFAS No. 115 are summarized in a note to the
consolidated financial statements.

Net Sales
(¥ billion)

Net Income
(¥ billion)

Shareholders’ Equity
(¥ billion)

6,000

5,000

4,000

3,000

2,000

1,000

80

60

40

20

0

1,500

1,200

900

600

300

Mar.

97

98

99

Mar.

97

98

99

Mar.

97

98

99

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26.

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INFORMATION  &  COMMUNICATION  SYSTEMS

Sales in this segment increased 3 percent to ¥2,247.3 billion (US$18,573 million) and

rose 2 percent to 38 percent of total sales.

Portable PCs performed well, mainly outside Japan, retaining Toshiba’s number-one

market share worldwide for the fifth consecutive year. Results were aided by reduction

Net Sales
(¥ billion)

2,500

2,000

1,500

1,000

500

(%)

100

80

60

40

20

Mar.

97

98

99

Sales

Annual Increase (%)

Share of Net Sales

Mar.

’97
35.1

’98
35.8

%

’99
37.8

Note:Segment sales include intersegment

transactions.

of excess inventory in the United States and a favorable expansion of

demand  in  Europe.  In  July  1998,  Toshiba  introduced  DynaBookSS

PORTEGE 3000, a new, slim notebook PC that delivers advances in perfor-

mance and simple operation in an easily portable format. The B5-sized

PORTEGE is the world’s slimmest at 19.8mm—and the lightest at about

1.19kg. The new series has earned many accolades, including MVP Product

of the Year at COMDEX/Fall ’98, the world’s largest computer exhibition.

In the field of storage devices for computer peripherals, demand is rap-

idly shifting from CD-ROMs, where Toshiba is the world’s largest supplier

of drives, to DVD-ROM drives, where Toshiba aims to secure a market

share of about 30 percent. The company is concentrating on developing the

leading-edge, high-quality products needed to offer the reliability users

expect. In the HDD market, Toshiba is at the forefront of progress in boost-

ing recording density. One recent model, a mere 12.5mm thick, uses GMR

heads to boost capacity to 10GB on 2.5-inch HDDs.

In mobile communications equipment, Toshiba is benefiting from a surge

in demand in Japan to purchase upgraded handsets that accommodate e-mail

and other new services. In North America, the rapid shift from analog to

digital technology is presenting more opportunities. These trends enabled

Toshiba to achieve good results with its CDMA handsets.

The plain paper copier sector was transferred to TEC Corporation on

January 1, 1999. This move was made to unify the image processing and telecommunica-

tions technologies used in copiers, facsimiles and printers in a single company. Toshiba is

now better able to plan and develop models at the speed necessary to stay ahead of

changes in the market. Concurrent with this transfer, Toshiba raised its ownership of

TEC Corporation over 50 percent and renamed the company Toshiba TEC Corporation.

In medical systems, Toshiba made headlines by becoming the first in the world to

deliver the basic technology for multislice helical CT scanning. Cumulative sales of

Toshiba’s CT scanners reached the 10,000th unit in September 1998.

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ELECTRONIC  DEVICES  &  MATERIALS

Segment sales decreased 7 percent to ¥1,250.8 billion (US$10,337 million) and declined

1 percent to 21 percent of total sales.

In semiconductors, the market for DRAMs, particularly 64M DRAMs, was plagued

by rapidly falling prices, sluggish demand for consumer products due to weakness in the

Asian economies and a prolonged adjustment in production of mobile communications

products. Logic ICs, discrete devices and other products also remained sluggish. The

overall result was a substantial drop in the total semiconductor market compared with

the previous year. At Toshiba, semiconductor sales were down for the third year in a row,

(%)

18

12

6

0

falling 13 percent to ¥760.0 billion.

Toshiba increased emphasis on logic devices and initiated full-scale

production of DRAM-embedded logic devices using 0.25-micron processes.

Additionally, steps were taken to raise sales of system LSIs for graphics and

other demanding applications. Exemplifying this drive was the completion

of development of a new microprocessor with Sony Computer Entertainment

Inc. for its next-generation game console. The world’s first 128-bit micropro-

cessor, this device is capable of processing immense volumes of multimedia

data at very high speeds. A production joint venture company located at

Toshiba’s Oita Operations was formed by the two partners in June 1999.

In memory devices, projections continue to indicate more growth in

-6

demand despite the recent sharp drop in sales. Expansion will be propelled by

Net Sales
(¥ billion)

1,500

1,200

900

600

300

Mar.

97

98

99

Sales

Annual Increase (%)

Share of Net Sales

Mar.

’97
21.0

’98
22.0

%

’99
21.0

Note:Segment sales include intersegment

transactions.

progress in multimedia applications that fuse data, communications and im-

aging functions. At its Yokkaichi Operations, Toshiba is currently producing

128M DRAMs on a commercial scale. Toshiba has strengthened its partner-

ship with Winbond Electronics Corp. to cover technology transfer of 256M

DRAMs, in addition to the relations in 16M and 64M DRAMs.

Applications for Toshiba’s NAND EEPROM flash memories are grow-

ing. Currently used mainly to store images in digital still cameras, these

devices are expected to gain acceptance as a music storage medium, too.

Anticipating  higher  demand,  Toshiba  commercialized  a  256M  flash

memory during the fiscal year.

Global demand for color picture tubes is expanding at an annual rate of 3 to 4 percent

with growth most pronounced in the larger size models. In Japan, the market for TVs

with flat picture tubes, especially 29 inches and larger, is growing rapidly. To position

itself in the mainstream of this market, Toshiba has added 29-inch and 36-inch models to

its line of 28-inch and 32-inch flat-surface CRTs.

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In liquid crystal displays (LCDs), Toshiba focused on improving resolution and bril-

liance while enhancing reliability by using fewer parts. The company demonstrated its

technological  leadership  by  commercializing  the  world’s  first  low-temperature

polysilicon TFT LCDs. Both power consumption and thickness are lower than in conven-

tional amorphous LCDs. This revolutionary color display, already launched and adopted

by set customers, ranges in size from a 4-inch type for PDAs to 8.4 inches for mobile

terminals and 10.4 inches for notebook PCs. Mass production started in March 1999 and

the sharp images and vivid colors of the displays have already won excellent reviews.

POWER  &  INDUSTRIAL  SYSTEMS

Sales in this segment were down 12 percent to ¥990.0 billion (US$8,182 million). Both

power plants and equipment and industrial equipment were hurt by low capital spending

in Japan and the lingering effects of Asia’s economic downturn.

Total orders received for power generation equipment and systems substantially

declined against the previous year. Large orders awarded include inspection and upgrad-

ing work at Fukushima No. 1 Nuclear Power Station, operated by Tokyo Electric Power

(%)

20

10

0

-10

Co., Inc.; generating equipment for the Hekinan Thermal Power Station op-

erated by Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.; and construction of the Callide

Thermal Power Station in Australia. Toshiba plans to seek business opportu-

nities throughout Asia in an effort to raise the volume of orders. One high-

light of the year was the October 1998 completion of replacement of a

reactor shroud at Unit No. 3 of Fukushima No. 1, the first project of its kind

in the world.

In power transmission, Toshiba demonstrated its technical edge by deliv-

ering a new type of GIS equipped with the world’s first 550kV single-point

circuit breaker (GCB) to the Nishishimane Substation of Chugoku Electric

Power Co., Inc. and other facilities. Following up on a major backlog of

orders for hydroelectric power contracts in Vietnam and the Philippines,

Toshiba captured a large order from the Power Authority of Indonesia.

Net Sales
(¥ billion)

1,200

900

600

300

Mar.

97

98

99

Toshiba thus retained its position as Japan’s largest supplier of hydroelectric

Sales

Annual Increase (%)

power systems.

Share of Net Sales

Mar.

’97
18.9

’98
18.3

%

’99
16.6

Note:Segment sales include intersegment

transactions.

To preserve superiority in thermal power generation, Toshiba has formed

an alliance with General Electric Company in the field of next-generation,
combined-cycle generation systems that employ 1,500(cid:176) C-class gas turbines.

The two companies are cooperating in the development of the component

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systems as well as their manufacture, sale and maintenance worldwide. This gives

Toshiba an enormous advantage in promoting this technology to prospective users in

Asia and other parts of the world.

In the industrial systems sector, one major achievement of the year was the delivery

of main power conversion systems and other key components for The 700 Series

Shinkansen trains for the Central Japan Railway Company.

In the elevators and escalators business, Toshiba made vigorous marketing activities

through the launch of differentiated products, including reinforcement of its lineup with

SPACELTM, a new type of elevator that requires no separate room to house machinery.

CONSUMER  PRODUCTS

Sales of consumer products were about the same as in the previous fiscal year at ¥1,040.4

billion (US$8,599 million). Although overall domestic sales declined due to lackluster

consumer spending and slow housing construction, Toshiba was able to record increased

sales of washing machines by introducing highly competitive products. Overseas, large-

screen TVs were popular.

In refrigerators, Toshiba launched the “Miharibanko” in November 1998 with much

success. This model features a “twin cooler format”—two specialized refrigeration units,

one for freezing and the other for chilling, that raise efficiency. Another

feature is the ability to keep food fresh for twice as long as conventional

Net Sales
(¥ billion)

1,200

900

600

300

(%)

20

10

0

-10

Mar.

97

98

99

Sales

Annual Increase (%)

Share of Net Sales

Mar.

’97
18.9

’98
17.0

%

’99
17.5

Note:Segment sales include intersegment

transactions.

refrigerators.

In washing machines, the “DD Inverter Washing Machine,” which holds

noise to extremely low levels and uses a proprietary DD inverter motor, was

a huge hit in 1998. Single people and families where both partners are work-

ing, among other consumers, appreciate the fact that they can do their laun-

dry late at night without disturbing their neighbors. Underpinned by such

products that address people’s needs, Toshiba was able to achieve significant

market share gains in almost all white goods.

In TVs and other video products, Toshiba recorded strong sales of large-

screen TVs in North America, thus maintaining total sales at approximately

the same level as in the previous fiscal year. Consumer demand in Japan is

increasing for larger, flatter and higher resolution TVs. By targeting these

trends, Toshiba was able to post a positive performance amid persistently

soft demand in Japan with its FACE series of TVs that feature Toshiba’s own

flat picture tube.

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In air conditioners, Toshiba unveiled the “Daiseikai,” the first-ever model in its class

to have a full-fledged air cleaner, and the new R410A coolant that does not damage the

ozone layer. Enthusiastic consumer evaluation of the product helped lift Toshiba’s

market share.

In order to create a robust and more stable foundation for air-conditioner operations,

Toshiba entered into a joint venture agreement with Carrier Corp. of the U.S., the

world’s largest manufacturer of air conditioning equipment, in August 1999. The two

companies established a joint venture company, Toshiba Carrier Corporation, which

started operations in April 1999. The new company will seek to improve competitiveness

in the global market, combining the technology, manufacturing and marketing and sales

resources of the two partners.

Despite the current difficulties, all indications point to a solid and prolonged recovery

in demand for visual and other consumer products in Asia. Based on this outlook,

Toshiba established Toshiba Digital Consumer Technology Centre in Singapore to

develop next-generation digital products for the region. Research in hardware and soft-

ware performed at the center will be transformed into digital TVs, digital broadcasting

tuners, DVD products and many other innovative products.

Major businesses in this segment are leasing and other financial services,

real estate leasing and sales, and logistics. Segment sales increased 1 percent

compared with the previous year, to ¥423.8 billion (US$3,503 million).

SERVICES  &  OTHER

Net Sales
(¥ billion)

500

400

300

200

100

(%)

100

80

60

40

20

Mar.

97

98

99

Sales

Annual Increase (%)

Share of Net Sales

Mar.

’97
6.1

’98
6.9

%

’99
7.1

Note:Segment sales include intersegment

transactions.

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31.

RESEARCH  &  DEVELOPMENT

TOSHIBA ANNUAL REPORT 1999

Amid today’s increasing pace of technology innovation, creating and sustain-

GLOBALIZATION  OF  R&D

ing corporate value in the 21st century demands R&D capabilities that can

Globalization and mega-competition in

first of all generate products and services firmly grounded in market needs,

and then assure that they are commercialized and brought to the market in

a timely fashion.

key industries are making themselves felt

in R&D, too. Recognizing this, Toshiba set

up two new information and communica-

tions laboratories outside Japan in fiscal

R&D Expenditures
(¥ billion)

400

300

200

100

Mar.

97

98

99

Proportion of Net Sales

Mar.

’97
6.0

’98
5.9

%

’99
6.0

In line with the April 1st com-

1998, forming a tripolar structure.

pany-wide reorganization to

Toshiba  America  Research,  Inc.  was

the  in-house  company  sys-

established in New Jersey in December

tem,  Toshiba  changed  its

1998. With Telcordia Technologies, for-

R&D  structure  to  shorten

merly Bellcore, a leading US infrastruc-

lead times from research to

ture  developer,  the  lab  is  researching

commercialization. A major

next-generation Internet and networking

change was to shift more re-

technologies. In Europe, the Telecommu-

searchers  to  the  individual

nications Research Laboratory was estab-

labs supporting the in-house

lished in Bristol, England, in July 1998 to

companies. This crystallized a

research  communication  protocols  and

commitment to speeding up

wireless  access  technologies  for  next-

time to market for new prod-

generation mobile communications.

ucts and to meeting the mar-

ket needs properly.

THE  WORLD’S  THINNEST  IC

The corporate R&D Center

PACKAGE

is charged with responsibility for develop-

With its Paper-Thin Packages, Toshiba

ment of common technology platforms

has developed the world’s thinnest, light-

supporting different business segments,

est semiconductor packages. Thinner than

market-oriented basic research, and the

a business card at a mere 0.13mm, they are

development of core technologies that will

about one-tenth the thickness and weight

contribute to the entire Toshiba Group.

April also saw the establishment of the

Corporate  Development  Center  within

the head office, which is charged with pro-

viding strong promotion of new projects

and business development involving more

than one in-house company under corpo-

rate initiatives.

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of  standard  TSOP  packages  and  offer

CO 2-ABSORBING  CERAMIC  CAN  CUT

MOBILE  MOTION™—MPEG-4  VIDEO

much-improved mountability. The pack-

EMISSIONS

STREAMING  SYSTEM

age meets needs for higher density ICs

offering larger capacities, and are a perfect

Reducing  emissions  of  carbon  dioxide

Toshiba has developed Mobile Motion™,

(CO2) is a cornerstone of efforts for envi-

the world’s first MPEG-4 video streaming

response  to  burgeoning  demand  for

ronmental  protection.  In  April  1998,

system.  MPEG-4  is  a  next-generation

smaller  portable  products  with  higher

Toshiba  developed  a  ceramic  material

video signal compression standard that

performance.

able to absorb 400 times its own cubic

was approved in February 1999 by the In-

volume  of  CO2—more  than  ten  times

ternational Organization for Standardiza-

REAL-TIME  3D  IMAGE  RECOGNITION

AND  PROCESSING

Real-time recognition and display of 3D

images on PCs became a reality in July

1998. The company’s new technology can

accurately  distinguish  moving  objects

from  their  background,  including  the

human body or a pair of hands. It opens

the way to gesture-based interfacing with

tion (ISO). MPEG-4 is highly resistant to

errors  and  incorporates  media  object-

based coding. Mobile Motion™ was cre-

ated  specifically  to  prevent  signal

degradation when sending video trans-

missions over the Internet and other low-

bit-rate networks. A pre-filter eliminates

the noise that is a byproduct of all MPEG

compression and a post-filter raises the

PCs, an approach enjoying advantages of

that of any previous material. And as it

compression rate. Furthermore, a propri-

greater simplicity and higher speeds than

the voice or other methods. Ease-of-use

does  so  at  temperatures  between  450-
700(cid:176) C, the ceramic is ideal for the high

etary rate control mechanism ensures uni-

form  intervals  between  frames  to

and flexibility promise a high-potential

temperature  environments  of  thermal

maintain smooth motion during playback.

alternative to the keyboard or mouse for

power plants and automobiles, the main

input to PCs. Toshiba is investigating this

source  of  CO2  emissions.  Subsequent

with a prototype motion processor.

development of a second ceramic material

with similar characteristics confirms that

Toshiba  is  on  the  way  to  a  promising

solution to a pressing problem.

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33.

ENVIRONMENTAL  INITIATIVES

TOSHIBA ANNUAL REPORT 1999

Involvement in a diverse range of businesses, including consumer products

philosophy is applied across a broad range

and power generation systems, prompts Toshiba to place environmental

initiatives among the most important management issues, and to promote

group-wide environmental protection activities that enter all aspects of

business operations. Toshiba makes efficient use of valuable resources by

promoting development of environmentally-friendly, energy-saving prod-

ucts, and is extending green procurement and recycling programs.

of products, from consumer products to

communications  equipment  and  power

systems.

READY  FOR  RECYCLING

In April 2001, a new law will come into

RESPECT  FOR  THE  ENVIRONMENT

force and make home appliance companies

A key policy in product development is

responsible for recycling the TVs, refrig-

the creation of environmentally-friendly

erators, washing machines and air condi-

products that impose the smallest possible

tioners  they  manufacture.  Toshiba  is

environmental  loads  throughout  their

proactively involved in a company-wide

lifecycle—from  material  procurement

initiative to establish an efficient recycling

through manufacturing, distribution and

system to reduce environmental impact.

consumption to end-of-life and disposal.

As early as December 1998, the com-

An  exhaustive  environmental-impact

pany established Nishinihon Consumer

assessment  at  the  development  stage

Electronics Recycle Co., Ltd. to investigate

minimizes the resources used in a product,

means to effectively dismantle disposed

while power consumption, ease of recy-

products, differentiate reusable materials

cling and maximized reuse of materials af-

from waste, and to produce reusable mate-

ter disassembly and recycling are all given

rials  and  collect  and  process  CFCs  and

careful consideration. This development

other harmful substances. The system will

be put to the test when trial operations

start in March 2000, followed by full-scale

operations in April 2001. In the longer

term, Toshiba plans to extend the scope of

recycling to include PCs and other office

equipment, and will continue to promote

optimized  design  for  recycling  and

improvement of dismantling tools.

Toshiba  Group’s  symbol  for  environmental
activities

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FIGHTING  GLOBAL  WARMING

REDUCING  USE  OF  CHEMICALS

DECOLORABLE  INK

The fight against global warming has be-

At a time of rising concern about hazard-

Toshiba has developed a decolorable ink,

come a worldwide common cause. Toshiba

ous chemical substances entering the en-

which allows decoloring of printed materi-

is addressing this issue through develop-

vironment, particularly dioxins, Toshiba

als exposed to heat or a special solvent. It

ment  of  energy-efficient  products  and

is reinforcing management of environ-

uses a different decoloring principle from

energy-saving initiatives in its facilities

mentally relevant materials and reduc-

that developed by other companies, which

and offices. Toshiba’s target goal is to cut

tion  of  harmful  chemical  substances.

require individual sheets to be erased one

energy consumption measured against net

Since 1989, Toshiba has operated its own

by one, and supports bulk decoloring. A

sales by 15 percent by fiscal 2000, with

chemical material management system.

commercialized version of the system is

fiscal 1990 as the base year, and to reduce

The current focus of management efforts

expected to simplify paper recycling and

carbon  dioxide  emissions  measured

is elimination of environmental pollut-

to  reduce  its  cost,  and  will  promote  a

against net sales by 25% in fiscal 2010,

ants, and efficient data collection and re-

higher recycling rate for reused paper.

with fiscal 1990 as the base year.

porting in compliance with the Pollutant

Release and Transfer Register (PRTR)

system. With its emphasis on controlling

chemical  movements  and  emissions,

adoption  of  PRTR  marks  an  essential,

Group-wide shift away from managing

the quantity of chemical substances used

to a quantitative understanding of the

volume of emissions.

A super-cogeneration system at the company’s
Fuchu Operations fuses a gas-turbine cogenera-
tion system with an ice heat storage system that
uses inexpensive nighttime power.

The principles of decoloration and development

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35.

BOARD  OF  DIRECTORS

TOSHIBA ANNUAL REPORT 1999

TAIZO  NISHIMURO*
President and Chief
Executive Officer and
Director

MASAICHI  KOGA*
Director

TETSUYA  YAMAMOTO*
Director

MASANOBU  OHYAMA*
Director

TETSUO  MACHII*
Director

TOMOHIKO  SASAKI
Director

AKINOBU  KASAMI
Director

KIYOAKI  SHIMAGAMI*
Director

TADASHI  OKAMURA
Director

KOZO  WADA
Director

YASUO  MORIMOTO
Director

KOSAKU  INABA
Director

EXECUTIVE  OFFICERS

President and Chief
Executive Officer

Senior Executive
Vice Presidents

Executive Vice Presidents

Senior Vice Presidents

CORPORATE  AUDITORS

TAIZO N ISHIMUR O

Vice Presidents

MASAICHI KOGA
TETSUYA YAMAMOTO
MASANOBU  OHYAMA
TETSUO  MACHII

TOMOHIKO SASAKI
AKINOBU  KASAMI
KIYOAKI  SHIMAGAMI
TOSHIKI  MIYAMOTO

TADASHI OKAMURA
KOZO  WADA
MAMORU  KITAMURA
HARUO  KAWAHARA
TETSUYA  MIZOGUCHI
YASUO  MORIMOTO
TAKESHI  IIDA
YUJI  KIYOKAWA

ATSUMI  UCHIYAMA
MASAYOSHI  MOTOKI
KENJIRO  HAYASHI
KAZUO  CHIBA
OSAMU  MIMURA

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36.

*Representative Director

MAKOTO NAKAGAWA
MOCHIHIRO  NAKAZAWA
TOSHIYUKI  OSHIMA
HIROO  OKUHARA
HARUO  NAKATSUKA
SUSUMU  KOHYAMA
ATSUTOSHI  NISHIDA
TADASHI  MATSUMOTO
HIROSHI  NISHIOKA
TAKESHI  NAKAGAWA
KAORU  KUBO
MASAKI  MATSUHASHI
MASAHIKO  HASEGAWA

(As of June 25, 1999)

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS

TOSHIBA ANNUAL REPORT 1999

FIVE-YEAR SUMMARY
Toshiba Corporation and its subsidiaries
Years ended March 31

Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Cost of sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Selling, general and

administrative expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Operating income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Income before income taxes and

minority interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Net (loss) income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Per share of common stock:

Net (loss) income—

Millions of yen, except per share amounts

1999

1998

1997

1996

1995

¥5,300,902
3,890,622

¥5,458,498
3,960,158

¥5,521,887
3,932,585

¥5,192,244
3,647,624

¥4,864,015
3,435,146

1,379,797
30,483

1,416,046
82,294

1,391,471
197,831

1,282,053
262,567

1,260,053
168,816

11,218
25,494
(13,896)

18,748
24,475
7,337

¥  2.28
2.28
10.00

125,456
71,593
67,077

177,749
102,965
90,388

120,674
67,607
44,693

¥20.84
20.06
10.00

¥28.08
26.85
10.00

¥13.89
13.54
10.00

Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Cash dividends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥(4.32)
(4.32)
6.00

Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Shareholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥6,023,557
1,050,336

¥6,062,141
1,201,615

¥5,809,285
1,264,775

¥5,560,484
1,202,265

¥5,463,290
1,118,808

Capital expenditures

(property, plant and equipment) . . . . . . . 
Depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
R&D Expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Number of employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

375,464
309,836
316,703

198,000

339,584
291,418
322,928

186,000

341,020
252,732
332,555

186,000

308,653
261,985
314,774

186,000

293,823
283,575
302,171

190,000

Notes: 1. Basic earnings per share is computed based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the
period. Diluted earnings per share assumes the dilution that would occur if dilutive convertible debentures were converted into
common stock.

2. The company has not adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115 “Accounting for Certain Investments in
Debt and Equity Securities” which became effective for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 1994. The effects on the consolidated
financial statements of not adopting SFAS No. 115 and the disclosures required by SFAS No. 115 are summarized in a note to the
consolidated financial statements.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Net Sales
Consolidated net sales in fiscal 1998, the year ended March 31, 1999, decreased 3 percent compared to the previous year, to
¥5,300.9 billion (US$43,809 million). This decline was primarily attributable to three factors. First was a sudden drop in sales
prices for semiconductor memories and sluggish demand for logic ICs and semiconductors used in consumer products. Second
was a decline in demand for systems from corporate customers due to reduced private-sector capital expenditures in Japan. Third
was soft sales of power and industrial systems. The average U.S. dollar exchange rate for sales rose from ¥122 in fiscal 1997 to
¥130 in fiscal 1998. Overall, foreign exchange movements had the net effect of increasing net sales by ¥60.0 billion. Consolidated
data include the results of 219 subsidiaries in Japan and 102 overseas subsidiaries.

By region, sales in Japan decreased 7 percent to ¥3,184.8 billion (US$26,320 million). In contrast, overseas sales increased 4
percent to ¥2,116.1 billion (US$17,489 million) and accounted for 40 percent of total sales, up from 37 percent in the prior fiscal
year. Overseas production increased from ¥940.0 billion in fiscal 1997 to ¥1,040.0 billion (US$8,595 million) in fiscal 1998. This
accounted for 49 percent of overseas sales.

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INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS—Sales increased 3 percent from the previous year to ¥2,247.3 billion
(US$18,573 million). Overseas sales climbed 12 percent to ¥1,057.1 billion (US$8,736 million), while domestic sales decreased 4
percent to ¥1,190.2 billion (US$9,837 million). PC sales rose 7 percent to ¥740.0 billion (US$6,116 million) on the back of strong
demand overseas. Sales of systems for broadcasting, communications and financial services were strong. However, sales of
computer systems for the government and public sector and corporate clients fell. In medical systems, there was a slight increase
in sales due to strong demand overseas.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES & MATERIALS—Sales decreased 7 percent compared with the previous year, to ¥1,250.8 billion
(US$10,337 million). Overseas sales dropped 7 percent to ¥610.2 billion (US$5,043 million) and domestic sales fell 6 percent to
¥640.6 billion (US$5,294 million). Sales of semiconductors and liquid crystal displays (LCDs) decreased 13 percent and 4 per-
cent, respectively, to ¥760.0 billion (US$6,281 million) and ¥110.0 billion (US$909 million). Lower sales prices for semiconduc-
tor memories, sluggish sales of logic ICs and semiconductors for consumer products, and lower LCD sales prices from early in
the fiscal year to midyear were the main factors behind decreased sales.
POWER & INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS—Sales fell 12 percent compared with the previous year, to ¥990.0 billion (US$8,182
million). Overseas sales decreased 7 percent to ¥123.5 billion (US$1,021 million) and domestic sales dropped 12 percent to ¥866.5
billion (US$7,161 million). Sales of power plant and equipment and industrial equipment were down substantially due to curbs
on domestic capital expenditures and weakness in Asian markets.
CONSUMER PRODUCTS—Sales were almost the same as in the previous year at ¥1,040.4 billion (US$8,599 million). Over-
seas sales increased 7 percent to ¥321.3 billion (US$2,656 million) and domestic sales decreased 3 percent to ¥719.1 billion
(US$5,943 million). Weak consumer spending and housing investment was offset by sales growth in Japan for washing machines
featuring innovative features and strong demand overseas for televisions.
SERVICES & OTHER—Sales increased 1 percent compared with the previous year, to ¥423.8 billion (US$3,503 million). The
marginal gain was attributable to increased procurement of raw materials from overseas and other factors.

Net Sales by Region

Years ended March 31

Millions of yen

1999

1998

1997

Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥3,184,764
842,999
585,086
559,824
128,229

Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥5,300,902

¥3,418,807
794,241
627,328
496,309
121,813

¥5,458,498

¥3,523,636
852,214
595,209
439,346
111,482

¥5,521,887

Note: Net sales by region are determined based upon the locations of the customers. Therefore, this information is different from the net sales

for geographic segments in segment information on page 41, which are determined based upon where the sales originated.

JAPAN—Sales in Japan decreased 7 percent from the prior fiscal year. Sales were down in all segments as the operating environ-
ment, characterized by declining private-sector capital expenditures and sluggish personal consumption, continued to pose challenges.
NORTH AMERICA—Sales rose 6 percent from the prior fiscal year on the back of higher PC sales, as Toshiba unveiled new
products, and strong television sales were fueled by robust consumer spending.
ASIA—Sales decreased 7 percent in this region from the prior fiscal year. In addition to soft demand caused by depression in
Asian economies, sales prices of semiconductors for consumer products fell suddenly.
EUROPE—Sales in Europe climbed 13 percent from the prior fiscal year. Although the pace of economic expansion continues to
decelerate in this region, good sales of PCs and medical systems contributed to the improved result.

Net Income
Cost of sales decreased 2 percent to ¥3,890.6 billion (US$32,154 million). Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased
3 percent to ¥1,379.8 billion (US$11,403 million). Operating income was down 63 percent compared with the previous year, to
¥30.5 billion (US$252 million). Declines in prices of such important products as semiconductors outweighed progress made in
raising manufacturing efficiencies and cost cutting, and reductions in expenses such as personnel and R&D.

Information & communication systems posted a 120 percent increase in operating income compared with the previous year,

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to ¥94.7 billion (US$783 million). This was mainly attributable to significantly improved profitability in PCs. Electronic devices
& materials had an operating loss of ¥68.7 billion (US$568 million), a sharp deterioration in profitability from the operating
income of ¥40.5 billion recorded a year earlier. Lower sales prices for semiconductors, particularly for memories, hurt this
segment. Power & industrial systems operating income was down 43 percent compared with the previous year, to ¥10.7 billion
(US$88 million) in line with decreased sales. Consumer products recorded an operating loss of ¥31.2 billion (US$258 million),
which was an improvement from the ¥45.3 billion operating loss of the previous year. This resulted from good overseas sales of
TVs and improved profitability of washing machines and air conditioners in Japan. Services & other reported a 5 percent decrease
in operating income to ¥23.4 billion (US$194 million).

Toshiba estimates that the net effect of foreign exchange movements during the fiscal year was a ¥41.0 billion increase in
operating income. This is due to the following factors. Foreign exchange movements raised net sales by ¥60.0 billion and raised
procurement expenses by ¥19.0 billion. Net foreign exchange losses in non-operating expenses were ¥22.6 billion lower than in
the previous year. Reduced foreign exchange losses of Toshiba Corporation and a reduction in revaluation losses of dollar-
denominated borrowings in line with increasing stability in many Asian currencies produced this result.

Net financial expenses decreased from ¥32.5 billion in the previous year, to ¥31.4 billion (US$259 million). Other income
includes gains on the sale of securities, mainly shares of Time Warner Inc., and gains on sales of fixed assets, mainly land. Other
expenses includes the cost of restructuring the air conditioner business, strengthening the home appliances business operated by
sales subsidiaries in Japan and improvement of the semiconductor business structure.

Income before income taxes and minority interest decreased 40 percent compared with the previous year, to ¥11.2 billion
(US$93 million). Income taxes increased to ¥25.5 billion (US$211 million). Income taxes includes a ¥16.8 billion (US$139 million)
charge due to the revaluation of deferred assets resulting from the reduction in Japan’s corporate income tax rate.

The result was a net loss of ¥13.9 billion (US$115 million) compared with net income of ¥7.3 billion in the previous year. This
was Toshiba’s first net loss in 23 years. However, net income for the fiscal year was ¥2.9 billion (US$24 million), if the effect of
the tax rate reduction is excluded.

SEGMENT INFORMATION

The following segment information is based on Japanese accounting standards. As Japanese accounting standards do not
require retroactive application of newly adopted standards, certain columns in the following tables are left blank for periods
which precede the adoption of new disclosure requirements.

Industry Segments

Years ended March 31

Net sales:

Millions of yen

1999

1998

1997

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

1999

Information & Communication Systems

Unaffiliated customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Intersegment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥2,166,430
80,851

¥2,101,808
82,270

¥2,069,269
78,226

$17,904,380
668,190

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

2,247,281

2,184,078

2,147,495

18,572,570

Electronic Devices & Materials

Unaffiliated customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Intersegment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

1,052,740
198,070

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

1,250,810

Power & Industrial Systems

Unaffiliated customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Intersegment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

947,301
42,679

989,980

Consumer Products

Unaffiliated customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Intersegment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

1,013,507
26,932

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

1,040,439

1,157,267
184,527

1,341,794

1,061,107
58,542

1,119,649

1,015,494
24,889

1,040,383

1,104,147
179,824

1,283,971

1,108,761
52,559

1,161,320

1,136,995
18,646

1,155,641

8,700,331
1,636,942

10,337,273

7,828,934
352,719

8,181,653

8,376,090
222,579

8,598,669

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Years ended March 31

Services & Other

Millions of yen

1999

1998

1997

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

1999

Unaffiliated customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Intersegment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

120,924
302,885

423,809

122,822
297,208

420,030

102,715
269,268

371,983

999,372
2,503,182

3,502,554

Eliminations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

(651,417)

(647,436)

(598,523)

(5,383,612)

Consolidated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥5,300,902

¥5,458,498

¥5,521,887

$43,809,107

Operating income (loss):

Information & Communication Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥     94,717

¥     43,058

¥   140,124

$     782,785

Electronic Devices & Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Power & Industrial Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Consumer Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Services & Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Eliminations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

(68,722)

10,652

(31,239)

23,433

1,642

40,453

18,671

(45,251)

24,762

601

18,708

35,660

(15,921)

18,542

718

(567,950)

88,033

(258,174)

193,661

13,570

Consolidated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥     30,483

¥     82,294

¥   197,831

$     251,925

Identifiable assets:

Information & Communication Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥1,592,963

¥1,445,964

¥1,512,588

$13,164,983

Electronic Devices & Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

1,624,416

Power & Industrial Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

1,103,725

Consumer Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Services & Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Corporate and Eliminations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

685,297

898,220

118,936

1,565,124

1,136,984

701,434

927,496

285,139

1,483,063

1,121,714

751,636

667,084

273,200

13,424,926

9,121,694

5,663,612

7,423,306

982,942

Consolidated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥6,023,557

¥6,062,141

¥5,809,285

$49,781,463

Depreciation and amortization:

Information & Communication Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥     47,396

¥     43,297

¥     39,239

$     391,703

Electronic Devices & Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

176,162

162,833

147,769

1,455,884

Power & Industrial Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Consumer Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Services & Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Corporate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

28,152

31,551

29,694

–

29,669

30,586

27,427

–

27,197

30,911

10,306

–

232,661

260,752

245,405

–

Consolidated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥   312,955

¥   293,812

¥   255,422

$  2,586,405

Capital expenditures:

Information & Communication Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥     57,247

¥     57,183

¥     54,045

$     473,116

Electronic Devices & Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

233,779

181,982

198,613

1,932,058

Power & Industrial Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Consumer Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Services & Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Corporate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

25,910

29,467

33,854

–

38,360

39,457

29,433

–

38,774

45,034

8,033

–

214,132

243,529

279,785

–

Consolidated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥   380,257

¥   346,415

¥   344,499

$  3,142,620

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Geographic Segments

Years ended March 31

Net sales:
Japan

Millions of yen

1999

1998

1997

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

1999

Unaffiliated customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Intersegment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥ 3,547,089
953,186

¥ 3,847,070
961,017

¥ 3,943,808
956,550

$ 29,314,785
7,877,570

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

4,500,275

4,808,087

4,900,358

37,192,355

Overseas

Unaffiliated customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Intersegment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

North America

Unaffiliated customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Intersegment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Asia

Unaffiliated customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Intersegment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Europe

Unaffiliated customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Intersegment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Other

Unaffiliated customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Intersegment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

–
–

–

788,687
75,575

864,262

379,562
223,686

603,248

541,246
10,919

552,165

44,318
7,218

51,536

–
–

–

1,578,079
158,198

1,736,277

741,524
63,108

804,632

353,913
226,919

580,832

475,367
14,711

490,078

40,624
9,872

50,496

–
–

–

6,518,074
624,587

7,142,661

3,136,876
1,848,645

4,985,521

4,473,107
90,240

4,563,347

366,265
59,652

425,917

Eliminations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

(1,270,584)

(1,275,627)

(1,114,748)

(10,500,694)

Consolidated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥ 5,300,902

¥ 5,458,498

¥ 5,521,887

$ 43,809,107

Operating income (loss):

Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥      21,169

¥      75,441

¥    188,468

$      174,950

Overseas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

–

–

10,409

North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

(11,712)

Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Eliminations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

9,128

4,529

1,588

5,781

(22,538)

16,606

5,581

1,742

5,462

(1,046)

–

(96,793)

75,438

37,430

13,123

47,777

Consolidated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥      30,483

¥      82,294

¥    197,831

$      251,925

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Years ended March 31

Identifiable assets:

Millions of yen

1999

1998

1997

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

1999

Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥ 5,157,299

¥ 4,934,728

¥ 4,604,366

$ 42,622,306

Overseas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Corporate and Eliminations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

–

302,076

280,037

207,020

27,493

49,632

–

940,133

344,515

288,972

238,803

29,821

225,302

264,786

–

2,496,496

2,314,355

1,710,909

227,215

410,182

Consolidated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥ 6,023,557

¥ 6,062,141

¥ 5,809,285

$ 49,781,463

Note: Geographic segment information for the fiscal years ended March 31, 1998 has been reclassified to conform with the current classification.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Consolidated R&D expenditures decreased 2 percent to ¥316.7 billion (US$2,617 million). This was 6.0 percent of net sales,
compared with 5.9 percent one year earlier. A significant amount of R&D expenditures was applied to multimedia-related
activities, including next-generation networking technology, portable PCs, digital broadcasting equipment and DVD, achieving
finer design rules in semiconductor production, developing LSIs, polysilicon-type LCDs, nuclear power plants, new cellular
telephones, digital copying machines and environmental systems. Furthermore, Toshiba established Power and Industrial Systems
Research and Development Center staffed by 950 researchers during the fiscal year. Moreover, the company fortified its global
R&D network with the establishment of information and communications laboratories in Europe and the U.S. Toshiba estimates
that fiscal 1999 R&D expenditures will be ¥335.0 billion (US$2,769 million).

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Capital expenditures, which include investments in property, plant and equipment of ¥375.5 billion (US$3,103 million), were
¥380.3 billion (US$3,143 million), an increase of 9.8 percent from the prior year. Capital expenditures for electronic devices &
materials were ¥233.8 billion (US$1,932 million), representing 61 percent of the total. Significant elements of these expendi-
tures were memory production facilities at the Yokkaichi Operations and investments to begin operations at subsidiary Yokkaichi
Toshiba Electronics Corporation. Capital expenditures in information & communication systems totaled ¥57.2 billion (US$473
million). In power & industrial systems, capital expenditures totaled ¥25.9 billion (US$214.1 million). In consumer products,
capital expenditures were ¥29.5 billion (US$244 million).

FINANCIAL POSITION
As of March 31, 1999, total assets were ¥6,023.6 billion (US$49,781 million), a decrease of ¥38.6 billion from the prior year.
Current assets declined by ¥133.4 billion. Cash and cash equivalents decreased by ¥118.2 billion as deposits were affected by
adoption of committed lines of credit agreements. Notes and accounts receivable, trade declined due to asset-backed securitization
programs by some U.S. subsidiaries. Investments in affiliated companies dropped mainly because Toshiba TEC Corporation
became a consolidated subsidiary during the year due to a change in the ownership rate. Other assets increased ¥96.5 billion due
to an increase in the deferred tax asset in line with an increase in the minimum pension liability and other factors. Total debt fell
by ¥79.1 billion compared to the previous year, to ¥2,181.7 billion (US$18,030 million), as a result of Toshiba’s continuous
efforts to reduce its debt with funds from the asset-backed securitization programs and the more effective management of
finances on a group-wide basis. Accrued pension and severance costs increased by ¥146.9 billion because of an increase in
projected benefit obligations due to a decline in the applicable discount rate. The net loss and recognition of a minimum
pension liability adjustment caused shareholders’ equity to decrease by ¥151.3 billion compared with the previous year, to
¥1,050.3 billion (US$8,680 million).

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CASH FLOWS
Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥264.9 billion (US$2,190 million), compared with ¥272.8 billion in the prior year.
Net cash was mainly provided by depreciation and amortization of ¥313.0 billion (US$2,586 million), and a decrease in notes and
accounts receivable, trade of ¥89.9 billion (US$743 million) and was used in a net loss of ¥13.9 billion (US$115 million), an
increase in other current assets of ¥61.0 billion (US$504 million), and a decrease in other current liabilities of ¥65.6 billion
(US$542 million).

Net cash used in investing activities fell to ¥280.1 billion (US$2,315 million). Proceeds from the sale of securities, particularly
shares of Time Warner Inc., and the sale of property were ¥133.0 billion (US$1,099 million). Acquisition of property and
equipment increased as the company made investments in semiconductors and other strategic products.
Net cash used in financing activities was ¥94.3 billion (US$780 million) as the company reduced debt.
The result of the above activities was a net decrease of ¥118.2 billion (US$977 million) in cash and cash equivalents to

¥497.8 billion (US$4,114 million).

TOSHIBA AND YEAR 2000 (Y2K) COMPLIANCE
1. Basic Stance and Action
(1) Policy
Toshiba is fully aware of the impact on business of Y2K, an issue associated with computer systems, including hardware and
application programs, and equipment incorporating microprocessors. Recognizing the importance of this issue, the Toshiba
Group, including subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide, is tackling the problem with the utmost vigor.

(2) Organizational structure
Toshiba began concerted efforts to deal with the Y2K issue in April 1995. October 1998 saw establishment of the Year 2000
Solution Division, a corporate-level organization that reports directly to the president, and the initiation of a corporate Y2K
Project, under the leadership of a senior executive vice president and the deputy leadership of an executive vice president. The
Y2K Project embraces activities in all of Toshiba’s operations, including the corporate staff divisions, in-house companies, including
factories, and branch offices. Subsidiaries and affiliates in Japan and overseas also have Y2K projects, which receive guidance
from their supervisory organization in Toshiba. Employee awareness of Y2K-related issues is enhanced by means of in-house
publicity and events and the company web site. Progress in Y2K readiness is reported periodically to the Board of Directors.

(3) Current situation
All Toshiba products have been checked for Y2K compliance. Where necessary, Toshiba is notifying customers of potential Y2K
issues and implementing measures following discussions with customers. Furthermore, Toshiba is providing information on the
Y2K compliance of mass-produced products on its web site and answering questions from customers. Where products require
action but it is not possible for Toshiba to identify all the customers, the company provides information by means of newspaper
advertisements.

Toshiba has inspected all of its facilities and systems to ensure that it will continue to be able to provide products and services,
and has drawn up countermeasures where problems exist. At present, the company is replacing or remedying Y2K-affected
facilities and systems. Remediation work for high-priority facilities is scheduled for completion in June 1999, and simulation
tests and implementation of Y2K measures for other facilities and systems are scheduled for completion by September 1999.
Toshiba has requested its suppliers to achieve Y2K compliance by September 1999. The company has surveyed compliance at its
main suppliers and plans confirmatory visits. Connections between Toshiba’s systems and those of outside parties with which
Toshiba has EDI links are being checked and tested.

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2. Expenditures on Y2K measures
Information systems at Toshiba are being reconstructed using ERP packages, and Y2K measures are included in the reconstruc-
tion. Expenditures exclusively on Y2K measures are expected to amount to ¥16.3 billion, ¥7.8 billion of which was expended by
March 31, 1999. Expenditures on existing plans that include Y2K measures, such as reconstruction of information systems, are
expected to amount to ¥27.9 billion, of which ¥19.7 billion had been expended by March 31, 1999. These expenditures are both
necessary and sufficient for Y2K measures. The cost impact of the company’s Y2K measures is slight within the context of
Toshiba’s overall operations, and funding is provided from cash flows from operating activities.

3. Risk
Toshiba’s products and facilities and systems are extremely varied in nature. Furthermore, there are many cases where
the company’s products are used together with other products, including those made by other companies. As such,
Toshiba  cannot  provide  an  assurance  that  Y2K-related  problems  will  not  arise.  There  may  also  be  instances  where
Toshiba and suppliers fall behind their respective Y2K-compliance schedules and/or are not prepared for certain unfore-
seen problems.

Moreover, Toshiba cannot provide an assurance that its operations will not be affected by Y2K-related problems
concerning transportation, communications, financial, public services and other systems and services of companies and
government organizations.

There is a possibility that should these risks materialize that they will have an impact on Toshiba’s business results

and financial condition.

4. Contingency plans
Toshiba has formulated a contingency plan to prepare for unforeseen Y2K-related problems.

Customer support for products will be offered by emergency communication channels Toshiba will establish. In order
to assure a swift response, these will also operate during holidays, particularly at 1999 year-end and the new year in
2000. Systems and procedures for customer support will include a 24-hour-service inquiry hot line.

Toshiba will do its utmost to ensure the Y2K compliance of its facilities and systems by means of simulation tests before
2000, data back-up at 1999 year-end, start-up prior to the start of operations in 2000, and other measures. Systems and
procedures for recovery of facilities and systems will be established in readiness for unexpected eventualities resulting
from oversights or errors in countermeasures. At the same time, alternative operations will be devised based on evalu-
ation of risks to facilities and systems, including risks to suppliers and parties with which Toshiba has EDI connections. A
contingency plan system, including communication and decision-making in the event of emergency, will be established.

5. Other
Toshiba is promoting Y2K solutions in terms of both products and facilities and systems in an effort to ensure that
customers are not affected and that there is no serious impact on business activities. However, Y2K problems are multi-
faceted and a problem may arise that cannot be solved by Toshiba alone. Consequently, it is not possible for Toshiba to be
certain that its thorough preparation and implementation of measures will preclude any impact on business or claims by
third parties. Toshiba is establishing systems and procedures to enable the accurate assessment of situations and swift
actions to minimize risks.

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PRINCIPAL SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATED COMPANIES

As of March 31, 1999

Percentage held by Toshiba Corporation

CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES:
Japan
Iwate Toshiba Electronics Co., Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  79
Kitashiba Electric Co., Ltd.
Kitsuki Toshiba Electronics Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Kyodo Building Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Shibaura NIDEC Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  60
Tokyo Electronic Industry Co., Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  75
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba Battery Co., Ltd.
Toshiba Building & Lease Co., Ltd.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba Carrier Air Conditioning Systems Corporation . .  100
Toshiba Chemical Corporataion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  57
Toshiba Credit Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba Device Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba Elevator Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba Engineering Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba Home Technology Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba Information Systems (Japan) Corporation . . . . .  88
Toshiba Insurance Service Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corporation . . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba Logistics Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba Microelectronics Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba Plant Kensetsu Co., Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  56
Toshiba Shataku Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba System Creator Co., Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba TEC Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  50
Toshiba TLC Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba Video Products Japan Co., Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Yokkaichi Toshiba Electronics Corporation . . . . . . . . . . .  100

Canada
Toshiba of Canada, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100

U.S.A.
. . . . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc.
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.
. . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. . . . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba America MRI Inc.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba America, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba International Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba Display Devices Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba Satellite Broadband, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100

U.K.
Toshiba Information Systems (UK) Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba (UK) Ltd.

The Netherlands
Toshiba Medical Systems Europe B.V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100

Germany
Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba Europe GmbH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100

France
Toshiba Systèmes (France) S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100

The People’s Republic of China
Guangdong Toshiba Macro Compressor Ltd.
. . . . . . . . .  60
Guangdong Toshiba Macro Motor Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  60
Toshiba Electronics Asia, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100

Taiwan
Toshiba Electronics Taiwan Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . .  90

Philippines
Toshiba Information Equipment (Philippines), Inc.

. . . .  100

Thailand
Toshiba Display Devices (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
. . . . . . . . .  93
Toshiba Semiconductor (Thailand) Co., Ltd. . . . . . . . . . .  95

Malaysia
TIM Electronics Sdn. Bhd.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba Electronics Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100

Singapore
TEC Singapore Electronics Pte. Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba Electronics Asia (Singapore) Pte., Ltd. . . . . . . . .  100
Toshiba Singapore Pte., Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100

Australia
Toshiba (Australia) Pty., Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  100

AFFILIATED COMPANY:
Japan
Toshiba Ceramics Co., Ltd.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  48

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Toshiba Corporation and its subsidiaries
As of March 31, 1999 and 1998

Millions of yen

1999

1998

Thousands of
U.S. dollars
(Note 3)

1999

¥    497,752
124,017

¥    615,935
120,748

$   4,113,653
1,024,934

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Marketable securities (Note 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Notes and accounts receivable, trade (Note 8)—

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Allowance for doubtful notes and accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Finance receivables, net (Note 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Inventories (Note 6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (Note 13) . . . . . . 

199,416
972,459
(34,267)
259,665
997,886
281,540

Total current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

3,298,468

Long-term receivables and investments:

Long-term receivables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Long-term finance receivables, net (Note 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Investments in and advances to affiliated
companies (Note 7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Other investments (Note 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

43,008
335,137

151,368
128,020

657,533

224,130
1,033,368
(38,603)
250,535
1,001,801
224,044

3,431,958

45,916
318,368

203,590
136,992

704,866

1,648,066
8,036,851
(283,199)
2,145,992
8,246,992
2,326,777

27,260,066

355,438
2,769,727

1,250,975
1,058,017

5,434,157

Property, plant and equipment (Note 8):

Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Machinery and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Construction in progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

164,973
1,076,050
3,076,298
72,684

154,514
1,034,029
2,934,697
106,995

1,363,413
8,892,975
25,423,951
600,694

Less – Accumulated depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

4,390,005
(2,840,057)

4,230,235
(2,726,039)

36,281,033
(23,471,545)

1,549,948

1,504,196

12,809,488

Other assets (Notes 9 and 13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

517,608

421,121

4,277,752

¥ 6,023,557

¥ 6,062,141

$ 49,781,463

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Millions of yen

1999

1998

Short-term borrowings (Note 8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Notes payable, trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Accounts payable, trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Notes and accounts payable for construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Accrued income and other taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Advance payments received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Employees’ savings deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥   767,417
235,846
190,451
823,689
50,106
50,212
298,272
9,048
555,074

¥   880,855
367,552
215,144
766,318
83,237
48,658
253,541
102,051
523,173

Total current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

2,980,115

3,240,529

Thousands of
U.S. dollars
(Note 3)

1999

$  6,342,289
1,949,140
1,573,975
6,807,347
414,099
414,975
2,465,058
74,777
4,587,389

24,629,049

Long-term liabilities:

Long-term debt (Note 8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Accrued pension and severance costs (Note 9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

1,178,411
692,150

1,870,561

1,012,350
545,293

1,557,643

9,738,934
5,720,248

15,459,182

Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

122,545

62,354

1,012,769

Shareholders’ equity:

Common stock, ¥50 par value –

Authorized – 10,000,000,000 shares
Issued and outstanding:

1999 – 3,218,999,545 shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
1998 – 3,218,999,545 shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Additional paid-in capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Retained earnings (Notes 8 and 14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Note 14) . . 

274,916
–
285,727
673,622
(183,929)

–
274,916
285,727
713,269
(72,297)

1,050,336

1,201,615

2,272,033
–
2,361,380
5,567,124
(1,520,074)

8,680,463

Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 17)

¥6,023,557

¥6,062,141

$49,781,463

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Toshiba Corporation and its subsidiaries
For the years ended March 31, 1999 and 1998

Sales and other income:

Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Other income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥5,300,902
126,078

¥5,458,498
80,406

Millions of yen

1999

1998

Costs and expenses:

Cost of sales (Note 10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Selling, general and administrative (Notes 10 and 11) . . . . . . 
Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Other (Note 12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

5,426,980

5,538,904

3,890,622
1,379,797
52,148
93,195

5,415,762

3,960,158
1,416,046
54,022
89,930

5,520,156

Thousands of
U.S. dollars
(Note 3)

1999

$43,809,107
1,041,967

44,851,074

32,153,901
11,403,281
430,975
770,206

44,758,363

Income before income taxes and minority interest . . . . . . . . . . . 

11,218

18,748

92,711

Income taxes (Note 13):

Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Deferred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

42,949
(17,455)

25,494

27,315
(2,840)

24,475

354,950
(144,256)

210,694

Loss before minority interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

(14,276)

(5,727)

(117,983)

Minority interest in income (loss) of

consolidated subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Loss from consolidated companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Equity in income of affiliated companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

1,380

(15,656)
1,760

(1,387)

(4,340)
11,677

11,405

(129,388)
14,545

Net (loss) income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥    (13,896)

¥       7,337

$    (114,843)

Per share of common stock (Note 15):

Net (loss) income – basic and diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥(4.32)

¥  2.28

$(0.036)

Cash dividends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥ 6.00

¥10.00

$ 0.050

Exact yen

U.S. dollars
(Note 3)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Toshiba Corporation and its subsidiaries
For the years ended March 31, 1999 and 1998

Millions of yen

Common
stock

Additional
paid-in
capital

Retained
earnings

Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)

Total

¥274,916

¥285,727

¥738,120

¥  (33,988)

¥1,264,775

7,337

7,337

Balance at March 31, 1997 . . . . . . . . . . 
Comprehensive income (loss):

Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Other comprehensive income (loss),

net of tax (Note 14)–
Foreign currency translation

adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Minimum pension liability

adjustment (Note 9) . . . . . . . . . . . 
Comprehensive income (loss) . . . . . . 

Balance at March 31, 1998 . . . . . . . . . . 
Comprehensive income (loss):

Net loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Other comprehensive income (loss),

net of tax (Note 14)–
Foreign currency translation

adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Minimum pension liability

adjustment (Note 9) . . . . . . . . . . . 
Comprehensive income (loss) . . . . . . 

Balance at March 31, 1998 . . . . . . . . . . 
Comprehensive income (loss):

Net loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Other comprehensive income (loss),

net of tax (Note 14)–
Foreign currency translation

adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Minimum pension liability

adjustment (Note 9) . . . . . . . . . . . 
Comprehensive income (loss) . . . . . . 

Cash dividends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

(32,188)

274,916

285,727

713,269

(72,297)

1,201,615

(13,896)

(13,896)

Cash dividends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

(25,751)

Balance at March 31, 1999 . . . . . . . . . . 

¥274,916

¥285,727

¥673,622

¥(183,929)

¥1,050,336

Thousands of U.S. dollars (Note 3)

Common
stock

Additional
paid-in
capital

Retained
earnings

Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)

Total

$2,272,033

$2,361,380

$5,894,785

$   (597,496)

$ 9,930,702

(114,843)

(114,843)

(7,500)

(7,500)

(30,809)

(30,809)
(30,972)

(32,188)

(18,714)

(18,714)

(92,918)

(92,918)
(125,528)

(25,751)

(154,661)

(154,661)

(767,917)

(767,917)
(1,037,421)

(212,818)

Cash dividends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

(212,818)

Balance at March 31, 1999 . . . . . . . . . . 

$2,272,033

$2,361,380

$5,567,124

$(1,520,074)

$ 8,680,463

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Toshiba Corporation and its subsidiaries
For the years ended March 31, 1999 and 1998

Millions of yen

1999

1998

Thousands of
U.S. dollars
(Note 3)

1999

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net (loss) income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  ¥  (13,896)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash

¥     7,337

$   (114,843)

provided by operating activities –

Depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
(Reversal of) accrual for pension and severance costs, less payments . . 
Deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Equity in income of affiliated companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Gain on sale and disposal of property and securities, net . . . . . . . . . . 
Minority interest in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiaries . . . . . 
Decrease in notes and accounts receivable, trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
(Increase) decrease in finance receivables, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Decrease in inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Increase in other current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Decrease (increase) in long-term receivables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Increase in long-term finance receivables, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Increase (decrease) in notes and accounts payable, trade . . . . . . . . . 
Increase (decrease) in accrued income and other taxes . . . . . . . . . . 
Increase (decrease) in advance payments received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
(Decrease) increase in other current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Net cash provided by operating activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Cash flows from investing activities:

Proceeds from sale of property and securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Acquisition of property and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Purchase of marketable securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Effect of subsidiaries newly consolidated

due to change in ownership rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Decrease in investments in affiliated companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
(Increase) decrease in other investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Increase in other assets and other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Net cash used in investing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Repayment of long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Dividends paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Decrease in short-term borrowings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities . . . . . . . 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

312,955
(17,907)
(17,455)
(1,760)
(31,155)
1,380
89,891
(9,180)
21,341
(60,990)
2,885
(16,769)
17,782
8,033
45,350
(65,558)
264,947

132,957
(409,695)
(11,130)

52,276
3,622
(28,648)
(19,451)
(280,069)

447,771
(416,954)
(25,656)
(99,483)
(94,322)

(8,739)
(118,183)

293,812
3,445
(2,840)
(11,677)
(18,100)
(1,387)
59,367
30,597
64,736
(6,112)
(13,817)
(20,163)
(67,499)
(12,622)
(53,179)
20,872
272,770

79,424
(365,757)
(15,378)

–
4,309
16,615
(19,419)
(300,206)

530,023
(265,564)
(32,188)
(166,692)
65,579

(2,628)
35,515

2,586,405
(147,992)
(144,256)
(14,545)
(257,479)
11,405
742,901
(75,868)
176,372
(504,050)
23,843
(138,587)
146,959
66,389
374,793
(541,802)
2,189,645

1,098,818
(3,385,909)
(91,984)

432,033
29,934
(236,760)
(160,752)
(2,314,620)

3,700,587
(3,445,901)
(212,033)
(822,174)
(779,521)

(72,223)
(976,719)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

615,935
¥ 497,752

580,420
¥ 615,935

5,090,372
$ 4,113,653

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

Cash paid during the year for –

Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥   65,719

¥   71,285

$    543,132

Income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥   45,810

¥   65,230

$    378,595

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Toshiba Corporation and its subsidiaries

1. COMPANY OPERATIONS:
Toshiba Corporation and its subsidiaries are engaged in the research and development, manufacturing and sales of high-
technology electronic and energy products, which span (1) information & communication systems, (2) electronic devices
& materials, (3) power & industrial systems, (4) consumer products, and (5) services & other. For the years ended March
31, 1999 and 1998, sales in information & communication systems represented the most significant portion at over one-
third of the company’s total sales, while sales in electronic devices & materials, power & industrial systems, and con-
sumer products were approximately equal in amount. Sales in services & other were relatively small compared to those
derived from other business activities. The products are manufactured and marketed throughout the world with approxi-
mately 60 percent of sales in Japan and the remainder in North America, Asia, Europe and elsewhere.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS –
The company and its domestic subsidiaries maintain their records and prepare their financial statements in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in Japan, and its foreign subsidiaries in conformity with those of the countries of
their domicile.

Certain adjustments and reclassifications, including those relating to the tax effects of temporary differences and the accrual
of certain expenses, have been incorporated in the accompanying consolidated financial statements to conform with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These adjustments were not recorded in the statutory books.

BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION AND INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATED COMPANIES –
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the company and those of its subsidiaries. All significant inter-
company transactions and accounts are eliminated in consolidation.

Investments in affiliated companies (20 to 50 percent-owned companies) in which the ability to exercise significant influence
exists are stated at cost plus equity in undistributed earnings (losses). Net consolidated income includes the company’s equity in
the current net earnings (losses) of such companies, after elimination of unrealized intercompany profits.

Goodwill recognized at the time of investments in subsidiaries and affiliated companies is amortized on a straight-line basis

over the estimated period of benefit.

USE OF ESTIMATES –
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS –
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with original matu-
rities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION –
The assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries that operate in a local currency environment are translated into Japanese yen at
applicable current exchange rates at year end. Income and expense items are translated at average exchange rates prevailing
during the year. The effects of these translation adjustments are included in the other comprehensive income (loss) and reported
as a component of shareholders’ equity. Exchange gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions and translation
of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are included in the consolidated statements of operations.

REVENUE RECOGNITION –
Sales of finished products, other than under long-term contracts, are recorded in the accounts as shipments are made, except for
sales of certain products which are recorded in the accounts upon customer acceptance.

Sales under long-term contracts are generally recorded in the accounts based upon progress toward completion of the contracts

as measured by achievement of contract milestones.

MARKETABLE SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS –
Marketable equity securities included in marketable securities (current) and other investments (non-current) are stated at the
lower of cost or market in the aggregate. Other marketable securities included in marketable securities (current) are stated at the
lower of cost or market in the aggregate and investments other than marketable equity securities in other investments (non-
current) are stated at cost less any significant decline in fair value assessed to be other than temporary.

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Realized gains and losses on the sale of securities are based on the average cost of all the units of a particular security held at

the time of sale.

INVENTORIES –
Raw materials and finished products are stated at the lower of cost or market, cost being determined principally by the average
and first-in, first-out methods, respectively.

Work in process is stated at the lower of cost or estimated realizable value, cost being determined by accumulated production

costs for contract items and at production costs determined by the first-in, first-out method for regular production items.

In accordance with general industry practice, items with long manufacturing periods are included among inventories even

when not realizable within one year.

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND DEPRECIATION –
Property, plant and equipment, including significant renewals and additions, are carried at cost. When retired or otherwise
disposed of, the cost and related depreciation are cleared from the respective accounts and the net difference, less any amount
realized on disposal, is included in earnings. Maintenance and repairs, including minor renewals and betterments, are charged to
income as incurred.

Depreciation is computed generally by a declining-balance method at rates based on the estimated useful lives of the related

assets, according to general class, type of construction and use.

INCOME TAXES –
Deferred income taxes are recorded to reflect the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax
basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements, and are measured by applying currently
enacted tax laws.
ACCRUED PENSION AND SEVERANCE COSTS –
The company and its subsidiaries have various retirement benefit plans covering substantially all employees. Current service
costs of the retirement benefit plans are accrued in the period. Prior service costs resulting from amendments to the plans are
amortized over the average remaining service period of employees expected to receive benefits (See Note 9).

NET INCOME PER SHARE –
Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding
during each period. Diluted EPS assumes the dilution that could occur if dilutive convertible debentures were converted into
common stock.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS –
The company uses a variety of derivative financial instruments, which include forward exchange contracts, interest rate swap
agreements and currency swap agreements, for the purpose of currency exchange rate and interest rate risk management. Refer
to Note 16 for descriptions of these financial instruments, including the methods used to account for them.
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME –
The company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 130, “Reporting Comprehensive Income,”
for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 1998. In this standard, comprehensive income is defined as total changes in shareholders’
equity except capital transactions. As discussed in Note 4, the company has not adopted SFAS No. 115, “Accounting for Certain
Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,” and consequently, the effects on shareholders’ equity as required under the provi-
sions of SFAS No. 115 are not included in comprehensive income. The company’s comprehensive income (loss) is comprised of
net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss) representing changes in foreign currency translation adjustments and
minimum pension liability adjustment. Comprehensive income (loss) and its components are disclosed in the consolidated state-
ments of shareholders’ equity and in Note 14.

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS –
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments
and Hedging Activities.” SFAS No. 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments and for hedg-
ing activities. SFAS No. 133 requires that all derivatives be recognized as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet and be
measured at fair value. The fair value adjustments are recorded in current earnings or other comprehensive income, depending
on whether a derivative instrument is designated as part of a hedge transaction and, if it is, the type of hedge transaction. In the
case of the company, this statement is effective for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2000. At this stage, the impact from
adoption of this statement on the company’s financial position or results of operations is not estimable.

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In March 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued Statement of Position (SOP) 98-1, “Accounting
for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use.” This SOP provides guidance on accounting for the
costs of computer software developed or obtained solely to meet the company’s internal needs and, in the case of the company,
is effective for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 1999. Currently, the company is in the process of evaluating the impact from
adoption of this SOP on its results of operations or financial conditions.

RECLASSIFICATIONS –
Certain reclassifications of previously reported amounts have been made to conform with current classifications.

3. U.S. DOLLAR AMOUNTS:
U.S. dollar amounts are included solely for convenience. These translations should not be construed as representations that the
yen amounts actually represent, or have been or could be converted into, U.S. dollars. The amounts shown in U.S. dollars are not
intended to be computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for the translation of foreign currency
amounts. The rate of ¥121=US$1, the approximate current rate of exchange at March 31, 1999, has been used throughout for the
purpose of presentation of the U.S. dollar amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

4. MARKETABLE SECURITIES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS:
The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115,
“Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,” addressing the accounting and reporting for certain
investments in debt and equity securities classified as held-to-maturity, trading, or available-for-sale securities. Under SFAS
No. 115, the debt and equity securities owned by the company should be classified as available-for-sale securities and should
be reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses, net of related taxes, excluded from earnings and reported in other
comprehensive income (loss) until realized. However, the company has not adopted this standard which became effective for
the fiscal year beginning April 1, 1994.

The effects on balance sheet items of the company’s departure from the provisions of SFAS No. 115 as of March 31, 1999 and

1998 are summarized as follows:

March 31

Millions of yen

1999

1998

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

1999

Shareholders’ equity as reported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥1,050,336

¥1,201,615

$8,680,463

Net increase in the carrying amount of:

Marketable securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Other investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

104,156
27,808

Net decrease in deferred tax assets:

Prepaid expenses and other current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Net decrease in minority interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Net increase in investments in affiliated companies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Shareholders’ equity in accordance with accounting principles

(44,345)
(11,629)
45
2,382

78,417

129,250
64,202

(61,710)
(30,614)
149
3,054

104,331

860,793
229,818

(366,488)
(96,107)
372
19,686

648,074

generally accepted in the United States of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥1,128,753

¥1,305,946

$9,328,537

The net unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities decreased by ¥25,914 million ($214,165 thousand) and ¥19,721 million
during the years ended March 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. If the provisions of SFAS No. 115 had been adopted, comprehen-
sive loss for the years ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 would have been ¥151,442 million ($1,251,587 thousand) and ¥50,693
million, respectively.

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The aggregate carrying amount, gross unrealized holding gains and losses, and aggregate fair value for marketable equity
securities and debt securities classified as available-for-sale securities by security type at March 31, 1999 and 1998 are as follows:

March 31, 1999:

Equity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Debt securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

March 31, 1998:

Equity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Debt securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

(Millions of yen)

Gross
unrealized
holding gains

Gross
unrealized
holding losses

¥142,352
269

¥142,621

¥205,561
1,073

¥206,634

¥10,642
15

¥10,657

¥13,110
72

¥13,182

Fair value

¥264,922
17,687

¥282,609

¥364,548
16,327

¥380,875

Carrying
amount

¥133,212
17,433

¥150,645

¥172,097
15,326

¥187,423

Carrying
amount

Gross
unrealized
holding gains

Gross
unrealized
holding losses

Fair value

(Thousands of U.S. dollars)

March 31, 1999:

Equity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Debt securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

$1,100,926
144,074

$1,176,463
2,223

$1,245,000

$1,178,686

$87,950
124

$88,074

$2,189,439
146,173

$2,335,612

At March 31, 1999, debt securities mainly consist of corporate debt securities.

Contractual maturities of debt securities classified as available-for-sale were as follows at March 31, 1999:

Due within one year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Due after one year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Millions of yen

Thousands of U.S. dollars

Carrying
amount

¥  8,418
9,015

¥17,433

Fair value

¥  8,637
9,050

¥17,687

Carrying
amount

$  69,570
74,504

$144,074

Fair value

$  71,380
74,793

$146,173

The proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities for the years ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 were ¥122,368 million
($1,011,306 thousand) and ¥71,139 million, respectively. The gross realized gains on those sales for the years ended March 31,
1999 and 1998 were ¥64,843 million ($535,893 thousand) and ¥28,099 million, respectively. The gross realized losses on those
sales for the years ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 were ¥6,041 million ($49,926 thousand) and ¥351 million, respectively.

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5. FINANCE RECEIVABLES:
Finance receivables comprise the following:

March 31

Investment in financing leases:

Total minimum lease payments receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Estimated executory costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Unearned income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Estimated residual values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Less – Allowance for doubtful accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Less – Current portion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Other finance receivables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Less – Allowance for doubtful accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Less – Current portion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Millions of yen

1999

1998

¥ 377,182
(16,796)
(19,510)
7,113

347,989

(1,887)

346,102
(120,626)

¥ 356,070
(15,609)
(20,287)
7,064

327,238

(1,758)

325,480
(114,632)

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

1999

$ 3,117,207
(138,810)
(161,240)
58,785

2,875,942

(15,595)

2,860,347
(996,909)

¥ 225,476

¥ 210,848

$ 1,863,438

¥ 262,727
(14,027)

248,700
(139,039)

¥ 109,661

¥ 263,760
(20,337)

243,423
(135,903)

¥ 107,520

$ 2,171,298
(115,926)

2,055,372
(1,149,083)

$    906,289

Investment in financing leases consists of sales-type and direct financing leases mainly of information systems, medical

equipment, agricultural and industrial equipment and others.

Other finance receivables represent transactions in a variety of forms, including commercial loans, and installment sales of

consumer products manufactured by the company.

At March 31, 1999, the contractual maturities of minimum lease payments of the investment in financing leases and the other

finance receivables are as follows:

Year ending March 31

2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Thereafter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Investment in financing leases

Other finance receivables

Millions
of yen

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

Millions
of yen

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

¥124,901
98,136
73,842
48,790
24,395
7,118

¥377,182

$1,032,240
811,042
610,264
403,223
201,612
58,826

$3,117,207

¥141,793
40,744
25,764
14,474
16,330
23,622

¥262,727

$1,171,843
336,727
212,926
119,620
134,959
195,223

$2,171,298

Allowance for doubtful accounts is provided upon past loss experience and the estimation of mortgaged asset values.

6. INVENTORIES:
Inventories comprise the following:

March 31

Finished products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Work in process:

Long-term contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Raw materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Millions of yen

1999

1998

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

1999

¥356,538

¥   368,652

$2,946,595

288,830
231,283
121,235

294,275
215,185
123,689

2,387,025
1,911,430
1,001,942

¥997,886

¥1,001,801

$8,246,992

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7. INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATED COMPANIES:
Of the affiliated companies which are accounted for by the equity method, the investment in common stock of the listed com-
panies is carried at ¥79,273 million ($655,149 thousand) and ¥131,302 million at March 31, 1999 (six companies) and 1998 (eight
companies), respectively. The company’s investments in these companies had a market value of ¥74,463 million ($615,397
thousand) and ¥156,879 million at March 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, based on quoted market prices at those dates.
Summarized financial information of the affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method is shown below:

March 31

Millions of yen

1999

1998

Current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Other assets including property, plant and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥482,736
449,816

Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥932,552

Current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Long-term liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Shareholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥320,119
247,384
365,049

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥932,552

¥   680,088
570,330

¥1,250,418

¥   492,169
273,881
484,368

¥1,250,418

Years ended March 31

Millions of yen

1999

1998

Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥866,233

¥1,059,466

Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥    2,957

¥     23,831

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

1999

$3,989,554
3,717,487

$7,707,041

$2,645,611
2,044,496
3,016,934

$7,707,041

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

1999

$7,158,950

$     24,438

A summary of transactions and balances with the affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method is presented below:

Years ended March 31

1999

Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥  10,456

Purchases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥172,694

1998

¥  19,287

¥205,428

Millions of yen

March 31

1999

Notes and accounts receivable, trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥  1,765

Other receivables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥     672

Notes and accounts payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥26,922

1998

¥  4,455

¥  1,809

¥58,606

Millions of yen

8. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND LONG-TERM DEBT:
Short-term borrowings at March 31, 1999 and 1998 comprise the following:

March 31

Loans, principally from banks, including bank overdrafts,
with weighted-average interest rate of 1.37 percent
at March 31, 1999 and 1.72 percent at March 31, 1998:

Millions of yen

1999

1998

Secured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Unsecured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥    9,770
637,541

Commercial paper with weighted-average interest rate of 1.99 percent
at March 31, 1999 and 4.65 percent at March 31, 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

120,106

¥767,417

¥    5,125
656,215

219,515

¥880,855

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

1999

$     86,413

$1,427,223

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

1999

$  14,587

$    5,554

$222,496

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

1999

$     80,744
5,268,934

992,611

$6,342,289

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Substantially all of the short-term borrowings are with banks which have written basic agreements with the company to the
effect that, with respect to all present or future loans with such banks, the company shall provide collateral (including sums on
deposit with such banks) or guarantors immediately upon the bank’s request and that any collateral furnished pursuant to such
agreements or otherwise will be applicable to all indebtedness to such banks.

At March 31, 1999, the company and subsidiaries had unused committed lines of credit from short-term financing arrange-
ments aggregating ¥211,792 million ($1,750,347 thousand), of which ¥63,892 million ($528,033 thousand) was in support of the
company’s commercial papers. These lines of credit have commitment fee requirements.

Long-term debt at March 31, 1999 and 1998 comprise the following:

March 31

Loans, principally from banks and insurance companies,

due 1999 to 2032 with interest ranging from 0.42 percent
to 7.86 percent at March 31, 1999 and
due 1998 to 2028 with interest ranging from 0.57 percent
to 15.37 percent at March 31, 1998:

Millions of yen

1999

1998

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

1999

Secured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Unsecured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥     62,337
620,747

¥     62,372
643,640

$     515,182
5,130,140

Unsecured yen bonds,

due 2000 to 2008 with interest ranging from
1.1 percent to 3.025 percent at March 31, 1999 and
due 1999 to 2008 with interest ranging from
1.25 percent to 3.025 percent at March 31, 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Euro yen medium-term notes,

due 2001 to 2009 with interest ranging from
zero percent to 2.34 percent at March 31, 1999 and
due 2001 to 2008 with interest ranging from
zero percent to 2.00 percent at March 31, 1998
(swapped for floating rate (LIBOR, etc.) or fixed rate yen obligations) . . 

6.75 percent Euro U.S. dollar medium-term notes due 2008

510,000

390,000

4,214,876

63,500

30,500

524,793

(swapped for fixed rate yen obligations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

630

630

5,207

Unsecured convertible debentures:

1.4 percent yen debentures due 1999 convertible currently
at ¥1,307 per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
1.8 percent yen debentures due 2002 convertible currently
at ¥724 per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Unsecured yen bonds of subsidiaries,

due 2000 to 2004 with interest ranging from
2.37 percent to 3.1 percent at March 31, 1999 and
due 2000 with interest ranging from
2.8 percent to 3.1 percent at March 31, 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Yen or U.S. dollar medium-term notes of subsidiaries,

due 1999 to 2009 with interest ranging from
zero percent to 5.72 percent at March 31, 1999 and
due 1998 to 2007 with interest ranging from
0.20 percent to 15.00 percent at March 31, 1998
(swapped for floating rate (LIBOR, etc.) U.S. dollar obligations) . . . . . . 

2.2 percent secured yen convertible debentures of a subsidiary

–

149,004

–

17,747

17,747

146,669

20,000

10,000

165,289

111,179

76,009

918,835

due 2002 convertible currently at ¥1,095.8 per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

8,117

Less – Portion due within one year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

1,414,257
(235,846)

–

1,379,902
(367,552)

67,083

11,688,074
(1,949,140)

¥1,178,411

¥1,012,350

$  9,738,934

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Certain of the secured loan agreements contain provisions which permit the lenders to require additional collateral. Substan-
tially all of the unsecured loan agreements permit the lenders to require collateral or guarantors for such loans. Certain of the
secured and unsecured loan agreements require prior approval by the banks and trustees before any distributions (including cash
dividends) may be made from current or retained earnings.

Assets pledged as collateral for short-term borrowings and long-term debt at March 31, 1999 are property, plant and equipment
with a book value of ¥45,527 million ($376,256 thousand) and accounts receivable, trade of ¥1,554 million ($12,843 thousand).
The agreements of the convertible yen debentures (1) establish certain restrictions on the payment of dividends and (2) permit

early redemption of the debentures at the option of the company and a subsidiary, in whole or in part, at defined prices.

At March 31, 1999, 24,512 thousand shares of common stock would be issued upon conversion of all convertible debentures of

the company.

The aggregate annual maturities of long-term debt are as follows:

Year ending March 31

2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Thereafter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Millions
of yen

¥   235,846
232,751
235,027
190,407
193,874
326,352

¥1,414,257

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

$  1,949,140
1,923,562
1,942,372
1,573,612
1,602,264
2,697,124

$11,688,074

9. ACCRUED PENSION AND SEVERANCE COSTS:
All employees whose services with the company and its subsidiaries are terminated are usually entitled to lump-sum severance
indemnities determined by reference to their current basic rate of pay, length of service and conditions under which the termi-
nation occurs. The obligation for the severance indemnity benefits is provided for through accruals and funding of tax-qualified
pension plans and contributory trusteed employee pension funds.

Certain subsidiaries have tax-qualified pension plans which cover all or a part of the indemnities payable to qualified employ-
ees at the time of termination. The funding policy for the plans is to contribute amounts required to maintain sufficient plan
assets to provide for accrued benefits, subject to the limitation on deductibility imposed by Japanese income tax laws.

The company and several subsidiaries also have contributory trusteed employee pension funds. The contributory employee
pension funds are comprised of a portion covering part of the severance indemnities benefits and another portion covering social
security benefits, to which the company, subsidiaries and employees make contributions.

The transition obligation resulting from the adoption of SFAS No. 87, “Employers’ Accounting for Pensions,” and prior
service cost are being amortized over the remaining service years of the employees, and the “projected unit credit” actuarial
method is being used to determine the net periodic pension cost and the projected benefit obligation.
Net periodic pension and severance cost for 1999 and 1998 included the following components:

Millions of yen

Years ended March 31

Service cost – benefits earned during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Expected return on plan assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Amortization of unrecognized net obligation at transition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Amortization of prior service cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Recognized actuarial loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

1999

¥  46,966
57,306
(28,382)
12,025
4,353
8,721

Net periodic pension and severance cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥100,989

1998

¥ 40,781
56,552
(29,306)
12,025
4,355
163

¥ 84,570

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

1999

$ 388,149
473,603
(234,562)
99,380
35,975
72,075

$ 834,620

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A weighted-average discount rate of 3.5 percent and 4.0 percent, an expected long-term rate of return on plan assets of 4.0
percent, and an assumed rate of increase in salary levels of 2.5 percent and 3.0 percent were used in measuring the pension
obligations at March 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.

The changes in the benefit obligations and plan assets and reconciliations of net amount recognized to funded status and

accrued pension and severance costs for 1999 and 1998 were as follows:

March 31

Change in benefit obligations:

Benefit obligation at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Service cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Interest cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Plan participants’ contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Actuarial loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Effect of subsidiaries newly consolidated
due to change in ownership rate and other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Benefits paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Foreign currency exchange impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Millions of yen

1999

1998

¥1,448,320
46,966
57,306
8,789
166,414

¥1,263,801
40,781
56,552
8,650
140,639

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

1999

$11,969,587
388,149
473,603
72,636
1,375,322

63,536
(97,271)
(914)

9,585
(72,335)
647

525,091
(803,892)
(7,554)

Benefit obligation at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

1,693,146

1,448,320

13,992,942

Change in plan assets:

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Actual return on plan assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Employer contribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Plan participants’ contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Effect of subsidiaries newly consolidated
due to change in ownership rate and other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Benefits paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Foreign currency exchange impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Funded status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Unrecognized actuarial loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Unrecognized net obligation at transition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Unrecognized prior service cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

677,571
34,978
60,017
8,789

29,745
(35,143)
(930)

775,027

918,119
(445,358)
(85,239)
(43,231)

637,607
18,183
31,151
8,650

6,768
(25,331)
543

677,571

770,749
(284,364)
(97,264)
(49,346)

5,599,761
289,075
496,008
72,636

245,826
(290,438)
(7,686)

6,405,182

7,587,760
(3,680,645)
(704,454)
(357,281)

Net amount recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥   344,291

¥   339,775

$  2,845,380

Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of:

Accrued pension and severance costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Intangible asset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), gross of tax . . . . . . 

¥   692,150
(128,470)
(219,389)

¥   545,293
(146,610)
(58,908)

$  5,720,248
(1,061,736)
(1,813,132)

Net amount recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥   344,291

¥   339,775

$  2,845,380

Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥1,467,177

¥1,222,864

$12,125,430

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10. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT:
Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred and amounted to ¥316,703 million ($2,617,380 thousand)
and ¥322,928 million for the years ended March 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.

11. ADVERTISING:
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expenses amounted to ¥73,909 million ($610,818 thousand) and ¥79,693
million for the years ended March 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.

12. FOREIGN EXCHANGE GAINS AND LOSSES:
For the years ended March 31, 1999 and 1998, the net foreign exchange loss was ¥10,596 million ($87,570 thousand) and ¥33,229
million, respectively.

13. INCOME TAXES:
The company is subject to a number of different taxes based on income which, in the aggregate, indicate a normal statutory tax
rate in Japan of approximately 47.7 percent and 51.4 percent for the years ended March 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Due to
changes in Japanese income tax regulations, the normal statutory tax rate in Japan was reduced to approximately 47.7 percent
effective April 1, 1998 and further, was reduced to approximately 42.1 percent effective April 1, 1999. Those revised tax rates
enacted respectively during the fiscal years ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 were used in the measurement of deferred tax assets
and liabilities at March 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. A reconciliation between the reported income tax expense and the
amount computed by multiplying the income before income taxes and minority interest by the applicable normal statutory tax
rate is as follows:

Years ended March 31

Computed expected income tax expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Increase (reduction) in taxes resulting from:

Non-deductible expenses for tax purposes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Net valuation allowance for losses of subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Loss on parent company’s investment in subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Effect of changes in the statutory tax rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Millions of yen

1999

¥   5,351

4,738
8,928
(13,944)
16,848
3,573

1998

¥  9,636

5,441
3,550
–
8,668
(2,820)

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

1999

$   44,223

39,157
73,785
(115,240)
139,240
29,529

Income tax expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥ 25,494

¥24,475

$ 210,694

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The significant components of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities recorded on the consolidated balance sheets as of

March 31, 1999 and 1998 are as follows:

March 31

Gross deferred tax assets:

Millions of yen

1999

1998

Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Accrued pension and severance costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Tax loss carryforwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Minimum pension liability adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥  23,048
88,373
47,839
92,363
107,236

358,859
(42,184)

Deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

316,675

Gross deferred tax liabilities:

Retained earnings appropriated for tax allowable reserves . . . . . . . . . . . 
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Deferred tax liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

(19,778)
(20,871)

(40,649)

¥  33,433
96,833
36,104
28,099
86,413

280,882
(38,271)

242,611

(23,425)
(30,302)

(53,727)

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

1999

$   190,479
730,355
395,364
763,331
886,248

2,965,777
(348,628)

2,617,149

(163,454)
(172,488)

(335,942)

Net deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥276,026

¥188,884

$2,281,207

Net current and non-current deferred tax assets at March 31, 1999 and 1998 are reflected in the consolidated balance sheets
under the captions of prepaid expenses and other current assets, ¥53,173 million ($439,446 thousand) and ¥56,692 million, and
other assets, ¥222,853 million ($1,841,760 thousand) and ¥132,192 million, respectively.
   The net changes in the total valuation allowance for the years ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 were an increase of ¥3,913
million ($32,339 thousand) and a decrease of ¥376 million, respectively.

Available corporate tax loss carryforwards of certain subsidiaries at March 31, 1999 amounted to approximately ¥116,458
million ($962,463 thousand), the majority of which will expire during the period from 2000 through 2004. Realization is dependent
on such subsidiaries generating sufficient taxable income prior to expiration of the tax loss carryforwards. Although realization
is not assured, management believes it is more likely than not that all of the deferred tax assets, less valuation allowance, will be
realized. The amount of such net deferred tax assets considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near term if esti-
mates of future taxable income during the carryforward period are reduced.

Deferred income tax liabilities have not been provided on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries and affiliated com-
panies deemed indefinitely reinvested in foreign operations. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of the deferred income
tax liabilities on such earnings.

14. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

RETAINED EARNINGS–
Retained earnings at March 31, 1999 and 1998 include the legal reserve of ¥78,388 million ($647,835 thousand) and ¥76,419
million, respectively. The Japanese Commercial Code provides that an amount equal to at least 10 percent of cash dividends and
other distributions from retained earnings paid by the parent company and its Japanese subsidiaries be appropriated as a legal
reserve. No further appropriations are required when the legal reserve of each legal entity equals 25 percent of its stated capital.
The legal reserve is not available for dividends but may be used to reduce a deficit or may be transferred to stated capital.

The amount of retained earnings available for dividends is based on the parent company’s retained earnings determined in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and the Commercial Code in Japan. Retained earnings at March 31,
1999 include year-end dividends of ¥9,656 million ($79,802 thousand) for the year ended March 31, 1999 which are expected to
be formally approved at the general shareholders’ meeting held in June 1999, and will be payable subsequently.

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)–

An analysis of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended March 31, 1999 and

1998 is shown below:

March 31

Foreign currency translation adjustments:

Millions of yen

1999

1998

Balance at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Current-period change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥  (41,488)
(18,714)

Balance at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥  (60,202)

Minimum pension liability adjustment:

Balance at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Current-period change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥  (30,809)
(92,918)

Balance at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥(123,727)

Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):

Balance at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Current-period change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥  (72,297)
(111,632)

Balance at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥(183,929)

¥(33,988)
(7,500)

¥(41,488)

¥          –
(30,809)

¥(30,809)

¥(33,988)
(38,309)

¥(72,297)

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

1999

$   (342,876)
(154,661)

$   (497,537)

$   (254,620)
(767,917)

$(1,022,537)

$   (597,496)
(922,578)

$(1,520,074)

Tax effects allocated to each component of other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended March 31, 1999 and 1998

are shown below:

Before-tax
amount

Millions of yen

Tax benefit

For the year ended March 31, 1999:

Foreign currency translation adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Minimum pension liability adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥  (19,274)
(160,481)

Other comprehensive income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥(179,755)

For the year ended March 31, 1998:

Foreign currency translation adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Minimum pension liability adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥    (7,500)
(58,908)

Other comprehensive income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥  (66,408)

¥     560
67,563

¥68,123

¥         –
28,099

¥28,099

For the year ended March 31, 1999:

Foreign currency translation adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Minimum pension liability adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

$   (159,289)
(1,326,289)

Other comprehensive income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

$(1,485,578)

Before-tax
amount

Thousands of U.S. dollars

Tax benefit

$    4,628
558,372

$563,000

Net-of-tax
amount

¥  (18,714)
(92,918)

¥(111,632)

¥    (7,500)
(30,809)

¥  (38,309)

Net-of-tax
amount

$(154,661)
(767,917)

$(922,578)

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15. NET INCOME PER SHARE:
For the years ended March 31, 1999 and 1998, the convertible debentures were not included in the computation of diluted EPS
because their inclusion would have resulted in an anti-dilutive effect and, consequently, basic EPS is equal to diluted EPS for
those two years. Weighted-average number of shares outstanding for both basic and diluted EPS for the years ended March 31,
1999 and 1998 were 3,218,983 thousand and 3,218,992 thousand, respectively.

16. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:
The company operates internationally, giving rise to exposure to market risks from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange
and interest rates. In the normal course of its risk management efforts, the company employs a variety of derivative financial
instruments, which are comprised principally of foreign currency forward exchange contracts, interest rate swap agreements
and currency swap agreements, to reduce its exposures. The company does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading
purposes. The company does not anticipate any credit loss from nonperformance by the counterparties to foreign exchange
contracts, interest rate swap agreements and currency swap agreements.

The company and several subsidiaries have entered into forward exchange contracts with banks as hedges against assets and
liabilities denominated in foreign currencies. The forward exchange contracts related to accounts receivable and payable, and
commitments on future trade transactions denominated in foreign currencies mature primarily within a few months subsequent
to the balance sheet date. Gains and losses explicitly deferred, arising from contracts related to future trade transactions, are
insignificant. Forward exchange contracts related to indebtedness denominated in foreign currencies mature within a few months,
which correspond with the maturities of such indebtedness. As these foreign exchange forward contracts are utilized solely for
hedging purposes, the resulting gains or losses are offset against foreign exchange gains or losses on the underlying hedged
assets and liabilities. Gains and losses related to qualifying hedges of firm commitments denominated in foreign currencies are
deferred and are recognized in income when the hedged transaction occurs.

Interest rate swap agreements and currency swap agreements are used to limit the company’s exposure to losses in relation to
underlying debt instruments and a certain foreign currency denominated accounts receivable resulting from adverse fluctua-
tions in foreign currency exchange and interest rates. These agreements mature during the period 1999 to 2009. The related
differentials to be paid or received under the interest rate swaps are recognized in interest expense over the terms of the agree-
ments. Currency swaps are accounted for in a manner similar to the accounting for forward exchange contracts.

The company’s forward exchange contract amounts, the aggregate notional principal amounts of interest rate swap agree-
ments and the principal amounts of currency swap agreements outstanding at March 31, 1999 and 1998 are summarized below:

March 31

Forward exchange contracts:

Millions of yen

1999

1998

To sell foreign currencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
To buy foreign currencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Interest rate swap agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Currency swap agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

¥237,340
46,051
426,965
103,867

¥241,779
12,296
454,349
137,866

Thousands of
U.S. dollars

1999

$1,961,488
380,587
3,528,636
858,405

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The estimated fair values of the company’s financial instruments at March 31, 1999 and 1998 are summarized as follows:

Millions of yen

Thousands of U.S. dollars

1999

1998

1999

Carrying
amount

Estimated
fair value

Carrying
amount

Estimated
fair value

Carrying
amount

Estimated
fair value

March 31

Nonderivatives:

Assets–

Marketable securities . . . . . . . . .  ¥    124,017
Other investments . . . . . . . . . . . 
128,020
Long-term finance

¥    228,173
155,828

¥    120,748
136,992

¥    249,998
201,194

$   1,024,934
1,058,017

$   1,885,727
1,287,835

receivables, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

109,661

110,717

107,520

110,655

906,289

915,017

Liabilities–

Long-term debt,

including current portion . . . . 

(1,414,257)

(1,449,072)

(1,379,902)

(1,402,365)

(11,688,074)

(11,975,802)

Derivative financial instruments:

Forward exchange contracts . . . 
Interest rate swap agreements . . 
Currency swap agreements . . . . 

3,232
–
(3,122)

5,419
(5,777)
(1,859)

(1,037)
–
(2,508)

(1,999)
(5,146)
(2,218)

26,711
–
(25,802)

44,785
(47,744)
(15,364)

The above table excludes the financial instruments for which fair values approximate their carrying values and those related

to leasing activities.

In assessing the fair value of these financial instruments, the company has used a variety of methods and assumptions, which
were based on estimates of market conditions and risks existing at that time. For certain instruments, including cash and cash
equivalents, notes and accounts receivable, trade, finance receivables, net, short-term borrowings, notes payable, trade, accounts
payable, trade, notes and accounts payable for construction and employees’ savings deposits, it was assumed that the carrying
amount approximated fair value for the majority of these instruments because of their short maturities. Quoted market prices
were used for marketable securities and a part of other investments. Other techniques, such as estimated discounted value of
future cash flows, and replacement cost, have been used to determine fair value for the remaining financial instruments. These
estimated fair values are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current market exchange.

Other investments includes investment securities which represent holdings in a number of non-public companies. The aggre-
gate carrying amount of these investments in non-public companies was ¥73,549 million ($607,843 thousand) and ¥48,591
million at March 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. However, the corresponding fair value of these investments at those dates was
not computed as such estimation was not practicable.

17. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES:
Commitments outstanding at March 31, 1999 for the purchase of property, plant and equipment approximated ¥36,648 million
($302,876 thousand).

Rental expense for the years ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 aggregated ¥100,365 million ($829,463 thousand) and ¥99,979
million, respectively. Substantially all such rental expenses are related to cancellable leases for office space, warehouses, and
employees’ residential facilities. Such leases are customarily renewed.

At March 31, 1999, contingent liabilities, principally for loans guaranteed, approximated ¥472,325 million ($3,903,512 thousand).
Management of the company believes that there are no legal actions pending against the company and its subsidiaries
which could result in damages against the company which would have a material effect on the company’s consolidated finan-
cial statements.

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TOSHIBA ANNUAL REPORT 1999

Yebisu Garden Place Tower
20-3, Ebisu 4-chome
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-6013

May 25, 1999

To the Board of Directors of
Toshiba Corporation

We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of Toshiba Corporation and its subsidiaries as of March 31, 1999
and 1998, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the years
then ended, stated in yen. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made
by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide
a reasonable basis for our opinion.

The Company has not adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115, “Accounting for
Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities.” The effects on the consolidated financial statements of not
adopting SFAS No. 115 and the disclosures required by SFAS No. 115 are summarized in note 4 of notes to the
consolidated financial statements.

The Company has not presented segment information for the years ended March 31, 1999 and 1998. The presentation
of information concerning the Company’s operating segments, its products and services, and its geographic areas is
required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for a complete presentation of
consolidated financial statements.

In our opinion, except for the effects of the departure from SFAS No. 115 and the omission of segment information
discussed in the third and fourth paragraphs of this report, the consolidated financial statements audited by us
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Toshiba Corporation and its subsidiaries at March 31,
1999 and 1998, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

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OVERSEAS OFFICES
Latin America
Santa Fe de Bogotá
Rio de Janeiro
Buenos Aires

TOSHIBA ANNUAL REPORT 1999

Europe
Vienna
Moscow

Africa
Cairo
Johannesburg

Middle East
Teheran
Baghdad
Abu Dhabi
Jeddah

Asia
Beijing
Shanghai
Guangzhou
Hong Kong
Manila
Bangkok
Jakarta
New Delhi

OVERSEAS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES

North America
Toshiba of Canada, Ltd. Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Toshiba America, Inc. New York, New York, U.S.A.
Toshiba America Capital Corporation New York, New York, U.S.A.
Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. Tustin, California, U.S.A.
Toshiba America MRI Inc. South San Francisco, California, U.S.A.
Applied SuperConetics, Inc. San Diego, California, U.S.A.
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Irvine, California, U.S.A.
Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. Wayne, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Toshiba Hawaii, Inc. Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.A.
Toshiba International Corporation Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. Irvine, California, U.S.A.
Toshiba Display Devices Inc. Horseheads, New York, U.S.A.
Dominion Semiconductor, L.L.C. Manassas, Virginia, U.S.A.
Toshiba America Venture Capital, Inc. Lyndhurst, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Toshiba Satellite Broadband, Inc. New Castle, Delaware, U.S.A.
Enceratec, Inc. Columbus, Indiana, U.S.A.
Toshiba America Research, Inc. Morristown, New Jersey, U.S.A.

Latin America
Toshiba de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Mexico City, Mexico
Toshiba Electromex, S.A. de C.V. Ciudad Juárez, Mexico
Toshiba de Venezuela C.A. Caracas, Venezuela
Toshiba Medical do Brasil Ltda. São Paulo, Brazil
Semp Toshiba Amazonas S.A. Manaus, Brazil
T and S Servicos Industrias s/c Ltda. São Paulo, Brazil
Toshiba do Brasil, S.A. São Paulo, Brazil

Europe
Toshiba of Europe Ltd. London, U.K.
Toshiba International Finance (UK) Plc. London, U.K.
Toshiba Research Europe Ltd. Cambridge, U.K.
Toshiba Medical Systems Ltd. Crawley, U.K.
Toshiba Information Systems (UK) Ltd. Weybridge, U.K.
Toshiba (UK) Ltd. Camberley, U.K.
Toshiba International (Europe) Ltd. Uxbridge, U.K.
Toshiba Electronics (UK) Ltd. Camberley, U.K.
Toshiba Electronics Scandinavia AB Bromma, Sweden
Toshiba International Finance (Netherlands) B.V. Haarlem, The Netherlands
Toshiba Medical Systems Europe B.V. Zoetermeer, The Netherlands
Toshiba Medical Systems NV/SA Antwerpen, Belgium
Toshiba Medical Systems GmbH Neuss, Germany
Toshiba Europe GmbH Neuss, Germany
Toshiba Semiconductor GmbH Braunschweig, Germany
Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH Düsseldorf, Germany
Toshiba Medical France S.A. Boulogne, France
Toshiba Systèmes (France) S.A. Puteaux, France
Toshiba Electronics France S.A.R.L. Rosny-Sous-Bois, France
Toshiba Medical Systems Gesellschaft m.b.H. Wiener Neudorf, Austria

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Toshiba Medical Systems AG Oetwil am See, Switzerland
Toshiba Medical Systems S.R.L. Rome, Italy
Toshiba Electronics Italiana S.R.L. Milan, Italy
Toshiba Medical Systems S.A. Madrid, Spain
Toshiba Electronics España S.A. Madrid, Spain

Middle East
Toshiba Gulf FZE Dubai, UAE

Asia
Toshiba (China) Co., Ltd. Beijing, The People’s Republic of China
Technology Development (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Shanghai, The People’s Republic of China
Toshiba Dalian Co., Ltd. Dalian, The People’s Republic of China
Hangzhi Machinery & Electronics Co., Ltd. Hangzhou, The People’s Republic of China
Shenyang NETS System Integration Co., Ltd. Shenyang, The People’s Republic of China
Dalian Toshiba Television Co., Ltd. Dalian, The People’s Republic of China
Shanghai Jinzhi Electronics Co., Ltd. Shanghai, The People’s Republic of China
Changzhou Toshiba Transformer Co., Ltd. Changzhou, The People’s Republic of China
Shenyang Toshiba Elevator Co., Ltd. Shenyang, The People’s Republic of China
Shanghai GFC Toshiba Elevator Co., Ltd. Shanghai, The People’s Republic of China
Wuxi Huazhi Semiconductor Co., Ltd. Wuxi, The People’s Republic of China
Tsurong Xiamen Xiangyu Trading Co., Ltd. Xiamen, The People’s Republic of China
Jiangsu Honshiba Tontru Network System Equipment Co., Ltd. Nanjing, The People’s Republic of China
Jiangxi Toshiba Electronic Materials Co., Ltd. Ganzhou, The People’s Republic of China
Toshiba Hong Kong Ltd. Kowloon, Hong Kong
Toshiba Electronics Asia, Ltd. Kowloon, Hong Kong
Korea Electronic Material Co., Ltd. Inchon, The Republic of Korea
Hanji Electronic Engineering Co., Ltd. Seoul, The Republic of Korea
Toshiba Electronics Korea Corporation Seoul, The Republic of Korea
Taiwan Toshiba International Semiconductor Designing Corporation Taipei, Taiwan
Toshiba Electronics Taiwan Corporation Taipei, Taiwan
Toshiba Memory Semiconductor Taiwan Corp. Taipei, Taiwan
Toshiba Information Equipment (Philippines), Inc. Manila, Philippines
Toshiba Electronics Philippines, Inc. Manila, Philippines
Toshiba Thailand Co., Ltd. Bangkok, Thailand
Thai Toshiba Electric Industries Co., Ltd. Bangkok, Thailand
Toshiba Consumer Products (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Pathumthani, Thailand
Toshiba Display Devices (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Pathumthani, Thailand
Toshiba Semiconductor (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Pathumthani, Thailand
Toshiba Sales and Services Sdn. Bhd. Selangor, Malaysia
Toshiba Electronics Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. Selangor, Malaysia
Toshiba Electronics Trading (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Selangor, Malaysia
Wah Seong Engineering Sdn. Bhd. Penang, Malaysia
WS Elevators Sdn. Bhd. Penang, Malaysia
Toshiba Capital (Asia) Ltd. Singapore
Toshiba Asia Pacific Pte., Ltd. Singapore
Toshiba Medical Systems Asia Pte., Ltd. Singapore
Toshiba Data Dynamics Pte., Ltd. Singapore
Toshiba Video Products Pte., Ltd. Singapore
International Video Products Pte., Ltd. Singapore
Toshiba Singapore Pte., Ltd. Singapore
GE Toshiba Appliances Company Pte., Ltd. Singapore
Toshiba Electronics Asia (Singapore) Pte., Ltd. Singapore
P.T. Toshiba Consumer Products (Indonesia) Jawa Barat, Indonesia
P.T. Toshiba Display Devices Indonesia Jawa Barat, Indonesia
P.T. Schneider Manufacturing Batam Batam, Indonesia

Oceania
Toshiba (Australia) Pty., Ltd. Sydney, Australia
Toshiba International Corporation Pty., Ltd. Sydney, Australia

(As of March 31, 1999)

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CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED DOMESTIC SUBSIDIARIES
A&T Battery Corporation
Fukuoka Toshiba Electronics Corporation
Iwate Toshiba Electronics Co., Ltd.
Kaga Toshiba Electronics Corporation
Kitashiba Electric Co., Ltd.
Kitsuki Toshiba Electronics Corporation
Kyodo Building Corporation
Shibaura Mechatronics Corporation
Shibaura NIDEC Corporation
Toshiba Air Conditioning Co., Ltd.
Toshiba Battery Co., Ltd.
Toshiba Building & Lease Co., Ltd.
Toshiba Capital Corporation
Toshiba Carrier Air Conditioning Systems Corporation
Toshiba Carrier Corporation
Toshiba Chemical Corporation
Toshiba Credit Corporation
Toshiba Device Corporation
Toshiba Electric Appliances Co., Ltd.
Toshiba Elevator Corporation
Toshiba Elevator Products Co., Ltd.
Toshiba Engineering Corporation
Toshiba Finance Corporation
Toshiba Hokuto Electronics Corporation
Toshiba Home Technology Corporation
Toshiba Information Equipments Co., Ltd.
Toshiba Information Systems (Japan) Corporation
Toshiba Kansai Lifestyle-Electronics Corporation
Toshiba Lighting & Technology Corporation
Toshiba Logistics Corporation
Toshiba Medical Finance Co., Ltd.
Toshiba Medical Systems Co., Ltd.
Toshiba Microelectronics Corporation
Toshiba Multi Media Device Co., Ltd.
Toshiba Plant Kensetsu Co., Ltd.
Toshiba Shutoken Lifestyle-Electronics Corporation
Toshiba TEC Corporation
Toshiba Video Products Japan Co., Ltd.
Yokkaichi Toshiba Electronics Corporation

Plus 180 other domestic subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED OVERSEAS SUBSIDIARIES
Changzhou Toshiba Transformer Co., Ltd.
Dalian Toshiba Television Co., Ltd.
Guangdong Toshiba Macro Compressor Ltd.
Guangdong Toshiba Macro Motor Ltd.
Hangzhi Machinery & Electronics Co., Ltd.
P.T. Toshiba Consumer Products (Indonesia)
P.T. Toshiba Display Devices Indonesia
Pacific Fuel Cell Capital (U.S.A.), Inc.
Semiconductor America Inc.
Shenyang Toshiba Elevator Co., Ltd.
TEC (UK) Ltd.
TEC America, Inc.
TEC France International S.A.
TEC Singapore Electronics Pte. Ltd.
TIM Electronics Sdn. Bhd.
Toshiba (Australia) Pty., Ltd.
Toshiba (China) Co., Ltd.
Toshiba (UK) Ltd.
Toshiba America Capital Corporation
Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc.
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.
Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.
Toshiba America MRI Inc.
Toshiba America Venture Capital, Inc.
Toshiba America, Inc.
Toshiba Capital (Asia) Ltd.
Toshiba Chemical Singapore Pte., Ltd.
Toshiba Compressor (Taiwan) Corporation
Toshiba Consumer Products (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Toshiba Dalian Co., Ltd.
Toshiba Display Devices (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Toshiba Display Devices Inc.
Toshiba do Brasil, S.A.
Toshiba Electronics (UK) Ltd.
Toshiba Electronics Asia, Ltd.
Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH
Toshiba Electronics Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Toshiba Electronics Taiwan Corporation
Toshiba Europe GmbH
Toshiba Information Equipment (Philippines), Inc.
Toshiba Information Systems (UK) Ltd.
Toshiba International Corporation
Toshiba International Finance (Netherlands) B.V.
Toshiba International Finance (UK) Plc.
Toshiba Medical Systems Asia Pte., Ltd.
Toshiba Medical Systems Europe B.V.
Toshiba Satellite Broadband, Inc.
Toshiba Semiconductor (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Toshiba Semiconductor GmbH
Toshiba Systèmes (France) S.A.
Toshiba Venture Capital, Inc.
Toshiba Video Products Pte., Ltd.
Wuxi Huazhi Semiconductor Co., Ltd.
Wuxi Tochemi Electro Chemical Co., Ltd.

Plus 47 other overseas subsidiaries

(As of March 31, 1999)

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Principal Shareholders:
3.78%
The Dai-ichi Mutual Life Insurance Company
3.72%
The Sakura Bank, Ltd.
Nippon Life Insurance Company
3.36%
The Sumitomo Trust and Banking Co., Ltd. (for trust) 2.88%
2.22%
Mitsui Mutual Life Insurance Company
2.11%
Employees Stock Ownership Plan
1.84%
The Nippon Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd.
1.83%
The Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan, Ltd.
1.81%
The Tokai Bank, Ltd.
1.68%
State Street Bank and Trust Company

(As of March 31, 1999)

INVESTOR REFERENCE

Founded
July 1875

Capital
¥274,916 million (US$2,272 million)

Employees
198,000

Common Stock
Authorized: 10,000,000,000 shares
Issued: 3,218,999,545 shares
No. of shareholders: 404,283
Average holding: 7,962 shares

Transfer Agent
The Mitsui Trust and Banking Co., Ltd.

Headquarters
1-1, Shibaura 1-chome, Minato-ku
Tokyo 105-8001, Japan

For further information, please contact:

Corporate Communications Office
TOSHIBA CORPORATION
1-1, Shibaura 1-chome, Minato-ku
Tokyo 105-8001, Japan
Phone: (03) 3457-2096
Facsimile: (03) 5444-9202
or via the Internet at:
http://www.toshiba.co.jp

Product names may be trademarks
of their respective companies.

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