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Annual  Report

Year ended March 31, 2014

Aiming to Achieve  
Sustainable Growth  
and to Bring Smiles

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3  President’s Message

Aiming to Achieve  
Sustainable Growth  
and to Bring Smiles 

5  Overview of Four Business Units
  5	 Lexus International

Lexus International: Becoming a Truly Global Luxury Brand

	 6 	Toyota No. 1

	Improving Our Earnings Structure and Offering Advanced Technologies in Developed Markets

	 7	 	Toyota No. 2

Supporting Toyota in Future Growth Markets

	 8 	Unit Center

9  Special Feature

 Toyota’s DNA Will Endure for the Next 100 Years

	 10	 Toyota in 10 Years and 100 Years
	 16	 Our DNA is Creating Ever-Better Cars
	 19	 Enriching Lives and Building Tomorrow’s Toyota through Innovation

	 24   Message from the Executive Vice  

	 Developing and Commercializing Major Components with Best-in-World Competitiveness	

President Responsible for Accounting

26 

29 

 Consolidated Performance Highlights

34 

 Management and Corporate Information

44 

  Financial Section

  Review of Operations

29  Automotive Operations
30  Financial Services Operations
31  Non-Automotive Business Operations

34  R&D and Intellectual Property
36  Corporate Philosophy
37  Corporate Governance
39  Management Team
41  Risk Factors

44  Selected Financial Summary (U.S. GAAP)
46  Consolidated Segment Information
47  Consolidated Quarterly Financial Summary
48   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of  
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 

62  Consolidated Balance Sheets
63  Consolidated Statements of Income

64   Consolidated Statements of  
Comprehensive Income

65  Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
66  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
67   Report of Independent Registered Public 

Accounting Firm

68 

Investor Information

Cautionary Statement with Respect to Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements that reflect Toyota’s plans and 
expectations. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future perfor-
mance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that 
may cause Toyota’s actual results, performance, achievements or financial position 
to be materially different from any future results, performance, achievements or finan-
cial position expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These 
factors include, but are not limited to:
(i) changes in economic conditions, market demand, and the competitive environ-
ment affecting the automotive markets in Japan, North America, Europe, Asia and 
other markets in which Toyota operates; 

(ii) fluctuations in currency exchange rates, particularly with respect to the value of 
the Japanese yen, the U.S. dollar, the euro, the Australian dollar, the Russian ruble, 
the Canadian dollar and the British pound, and interest rates fluctuations; 
(iii) changes in funding environment in financial markets and increased competition in 
the financial services industry; 
(iv) Toyota’s ability to market and distribute effectively; 
(v) Toyota’s ability to realize production efficiencies and to implement capital expendi-
tures at the levels and times planned by management; 
(vi) changes in the laws, regulations and government policies in the markets in which 
Toyota operates that affect Toyota’s automotive operations, particularly laws, regulations 

and government policies relating to vehicle safety including remedial measures such 
as recalls, trade, environmental protection, vehicle emissions and vehicle fuel econ-
omy, as well as changes in laws, regulations and government policies that affect 
Toyota’s other operations, including the outcome of current and future litigation and 
other legal proceedings, government proceedings and investigations; 
(vii) political and economic instability in the markets in which Toyota operates; 
(viii) Toyota’s ability to timely develop and achieve market acceptance of new prod-
ucts that meet customer demand; 
(ix) any damage to Toyota’s brand image; 
(x) Toyota’s reliance on various suppliers for the provision of supplies; 

(xi) increases in prices of raw materials; 
(xii) Toyota’s reliance on various digital and information technologies;
(xiii) fuel shortages or interruptions in electricity, transportation systems, labor strikes, 
work stoppages or other interruptions to, or difficulties in, the employment of labor in 
the major markets where Toyota purchases materials, components and supplies for 
the production of its products or where its products are produced, distributed or 
sold; and
(xiv) the impact of natural calamities including the negative effect on Toyota’s vehicle 
production and sales.

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Aiming to Achieve Sustainable Growth 
and to Bring Smiles 

First, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for your continued 

management structure enables each unit leader to adopt a self-

support and understanding.

sustaining approach that makes the most of on-site, hands-on 

  Since 2009, Toyota has encountered a multitude of challenges. 

 experience, thereby facilitating quick decision making. This ability 

Thanks to the tireless efforts of all concerned, today we can take 

to address individual requirements on a more detailed basis is all 

pride in the strengths of our management practices and culture. I 

the more important when considering the varying scales and stages 

am convinced that we are now in a position to take a definitive 

of motorization in each market. In 2014, we are taking this concept 

step forward toward sustainable growth.

of self-sustaining operations one step further by making better cars 

  Just as a tree’s growth rings testify to its survival and growth, 

on an individual platform basis. For example, “Team K” will assume 

I believe that Toyota’s ongoing growth rests entirely on its ability 

comprehensive responsibility for the development, procurement, and 

to grow in the face of any adversity. Having recently achieved the 

production for models that employ the K platform, including the 

unprecedented milestone of 10 million vehicles in global Group sales, 

Camry and Avalon. This greatly broadens the scope of the develop-

we are now advancing into uncharted territory. If we are to achieve 

ment process, which had tended to focus on individual models, and 

sustainable growth, it is vital that we nurture our human resources 

allows whole platform teams to channel their energies toward making 

while building on each growth ring. It is equally important, however, 

better cars.

that we maintain self-restraint and avoid overextension. Balancing 

In North America, the decision has been made to unify and relo-

these concerns and directing management resources to areas that 

cate the manufacturing, sales and marketing, corporate, and finan-

offer the potential for growth, we will pursue bold innovation and 

cial services headquarters at a new shared campus in Plano, Texas, 

make aggressive forward-looking investments.

from the latter half of 2016. This will allow our North American opera-

  For example, Toyota reorganized its automotive operations into 

tions to address the needs of customers in a timelier manner, and to 

four business units in April 2013. This more agile and autonomous 

produce ever-better cars that exceed expectations. With a history 

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spanning more than five decades, Toyota believes that its operations 

  Toyota marked its 75th anniversary in 2012. It is important to 

however, tasks that were once routine may become increasingly diffi-

in North America will benefit through this “One Toyota” concept. By 

remember that the many fruits that we are able to harvest today 

cult to perform. We also have to remember that actions taken during 

undertaking a thorough review of its business structure and working 

were sown and cultivated by our hard working predecessors. It is 

a crisis may not be practicable at other times.

beyond the boundaries of established manufacturing, sales and 

imperative that we, too, place similar importance on our responsibili-

  As I see it, Toyota’s current situation is particularly critical as we 

marketing, and corporate and financial services, we are better placed 

ties to plow, plant, and cultivate the seeds of the future. In this 

are now entering another expansion phase. This is why I believe it is 

to pursue sustainable growth.

manner, future generations can benefit from the work we do today.

important to put in place independent business units to carry out all 

  Toyota is equally committed to innovation, the wellspring for new 

  Early in April 2014, we articulated a new internal slogan: “Work 

appropriate activities on the front line.

technologies and future growth. Moving forward, we will maintain our 

Today, Smile Tomorrow: in Pursuit of True Competitiveness and 

  All 330,000 Toyota employees around the world are doing their 

commitment to the environment by strengthening and developing our 

Innovation.” This new slogan encapsulates my strong belief that our 

best to bring happiness, safety, and peace of mind to customers and 

hybrid technologies. In addition to efficient gasoline engines and fuel 

continued growth must be informed by a strong sense of history. At 

communities. As we work to achieve these goals, I would very much 

cell vehicles, we will endeavor to develop and commercialize safety 

the same time, it is a forward-looking statement that paints a picture 

appreciate your continued support.

technologies that offer safe and responsible ways of moving people. 

of how Toyota should look both a decade and century from now.

Taking each of these factors into consideration, Toyota will actively 

  What is the engine for sustainable growth? We have learned from 

July 2014

direct resources toward next-generation mobility and IT infrastructure 

experience that we can achieve sustainable growth only if we create 

innovation.

attractive and appealing cars that bring smiles and if we foster the 

  As I have already mentioned, my goal is to ensure that Toyota 

human resources needed to make this a reality. At the same time, 

evolves into a company that is capable of sustainable growth. Even in 

ever-better cars can be produced only through efforts made by 

the face of a situation like the recent global financial crisis, Toyota 

employees on the front line. Individuals must take ownership of their 

must not only be resilient, but also be well-equipped to succeed 

work and place the utmost emphasis on local manufacturing, swift 

against adversity.

decision making, and immediate action. As we continue to grow, 

Akio Toyoda

President

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Overview of Four Business Units:   Lexus International   Toyota No. 1   Toyota No. 2   Unit Center

Lexus: Becoming a Truly Global Luxury Brand

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Lexus NX

Lexus RC

“Strobe,” the third installment of the global Amazing in Motion advertising 
campaign, featured a storyline in which a single person cloaked in light ran 
and flew freely through the city night.

Our aim is for Lexus—a Japanese original—to 
become a truly global luxury brand. Worldwide, 
we are pushing forward to offer value that is 
different from other luxury brands. The Lexus 
International business unit is under the direct 
supervision of the president and acts as the 
global head office for Lexus brand develop-
ment, sales, marketing and advertising.

Successful overhauls lead from a decline to 

record sales

In 2013, 523,000 Lexus vehicles were sold, 
exceeding the 518,000 vehicles sold in 2007 just 
prior to the start of the global financial crisis. This 
increase was largely attributable to the successes 
of the redesigned GS launched in 2012 and the 
redesigned IS launched in 2013. In 2014, Lexus 
plans to continue introducing new vehicles and is 

predicting yet another year-on-year sales 
increase.
  Looking to deliver an exhilarating driving experi-
ence that exceeds expectations, Lexus is focusing 
on enhancing the product lineup in the current fiscal 
year. For example, we are striking out with innovative 
designs, including a distinctive spindle grille that will 
make Lexus cars instantly identifiable. We will also 
work to differentiate the Lexus brand by taking the 
lead in adopting environmental and advanced tech-
nologies centered on hybrid vehicles.

In July 2014, Lexus introduced the NX 

compact crossover SUV in Japan as the spring-
board for its launch in other parts of the globe. 
Powered by a newly developed 2.0-liter turbo 
engine—a first for Lexus—the NX 200t offers both 
excellent driving and environmental performance, 
while the NX 300h features a 2.5-liter hybrid 
system for best-in-class environmental 

 performance. These additions have rounded out 
our lineup of SUVs that are well suited for urban 
use in an era of environmental awareness.
  Slated for release in late 2014, the new RC 
sports coupe is an expression of the pure exhila-
ration felt while driving a Lexus. In addition, the 
RC F version will act as the core model of Lexus’ 
F series of sports cars, which embody the relent-
less pursuit of exhilaration.

Lexus branding activities

Beyond improvements to the vehicle lineup, 
Lexus is aiming to link the brand with a new 
luxury concept through a variety of lifestyle-
focused branding activities.
  With the aim of enhancing the Lexus brand image 
while reaching out to a broader range of customers, 

we have launched a coordinated series of TV 
commercials worldwide featuring our new global 
brand campaign slogan “Amazing in Motion.”
  We are taking these branding activities one 
step further through the Lexus Design Awards 
and Lexus Short Films contests that encourage 
young, talented creators; the Lexus Amazing 
Experience test drive event held at Fuji Speedway, 
which provides opportunities to experience the 
thrill of driving, and the establishment of the 
Intersect by Lexus event and lifestyle space.
  Furthermore, this year Lexus has signed 
professional golfer Hideki Matsuyama as Lexus 
brand ambassador to emphasize the Japanese 
origins of Lexus as it takes on the best from 
around the world. Lexus will also participate more 
actively in motorsports with race cars based on 
the RC F in a bid to enhance the exhilarating 
image of Lexus.

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Overview of Four Business Units:   Lexus International   Toyota No. 1   Toyota No. 2   Unit Center

Improving Our Earnings Structure and  
Offering Advanced Technologies in Developed Markets

Toyota Vehicle Production in Japan by Year (1935-2013)

Dec. 2013:
150 Million
Milestone

Jan. 1986: 
50 Million 
Milestone

Oct. 1999: 
100 Million 
Milestone

Jan. 1972: 
10 Million 
Milestone

Yaris Hybrid

Tundra

(Million)
5

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3

2

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1935

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’45

’50

’55

’60

’65

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Voxy

Noah

The Toyota No. 1 business unit (in charge of 
North America, Europe, and Japan) has three 
goals: continue creating ever-better cars 
through local development, procurement, and 
production; establish an earnings structure 
able to sustain growth; and maintain annual 
production in Japan at three million vehicles. 
In line with its aim for sustainable growth in 
the North American market, Toyota is prepar-
ing to consolidate all headquarters functions 
for the region in Plano, Texas, from 2016, 
ahead of the 60th anniversary of Toyota 
exports to the U.S. in 2017 (see page 13 
for more details).

Over 150 million vehicles produced in Japan

In Japan, cumulative production of Toyota vehi-
cles crossed the 150 million mark on December 
5, 2013. This feat took over 78 years to achieve, 
starting in August 1935 with the first Model G1 
Truck manufactured by the Automotive 
Production Division of Toyoda Automatic Loom 
Works, Ltd. (now Toyota Industries Corporation). 
Production in Japan has accounted for roughly 
70% of the 210 million vehicles manufactured 
globally to date. The highest-volume model is the 
Corolla, with a total of about 25,450,000 vehicles 
built in Japan as of the end of December 2013. In 
Japan, Toyota boasts a robust manufacturing 
foundation replete with advanced technologies, 
manufacturing expertise, talented human 
resources, and a multilayered supply network. 
This foundation has allowed Toyota to pursue its 

global ambitions, and remains the source of many 
innovative technologies and high-value-added 
cars. We believe our manufacturing facilities in 
Japan are a base from which we can strengthen 
our global competitiveness. We have always 
believed in contributing to society through manu-
facturing, and we will keep doing our utmost to 
make ever-better cars.

Vehicle sales remain strong in Japan,  

the United States, and Europe in 2014

Our efforts to make ever-better cars are paying 
off; in 2014, Toyota once again enjoyed strong 
sales in Japan, the United States, and Europe.

In Japan, sales have been robust for the Voxy 

and Noah compact minivans as well as for the 
Harrier luxury crossover SUV. In the United 
States, sales increased for our mainstay Camry 
and Corolla models, as well as for larger vehicles, 

COMS (left), Toyota i-ROAD
On October 1, 2014, “Cité lib by Ha:mo,” a new type of urban mobility 
based on ultra-compact electric vehicles connected to public transport, 
launches in Grenoble, France.

including the Highlander, Tundra and RAV4. In 
Europe, Toyota saw firm sales of the Auris Hybrid 
Touring Sports and Yaris Hybrid.

Car sharing trial in France

Starting in October 2014, Toyota will participate in 
a three-year car-sharing experiment in Grenoble, 
France. The project will be run in partnership with 
the City of Grenoble, Grenoble-Alpes Métropole, 
Citélib and the EDF Group, and will use 27 
recharging stations around the city. We will 
provide 70 ultra-compact Toyota i-ROAD and 
COMS electric vehicles. The eventual aim of 
these projects is to reduce traffic congestion and 
improve air quality in city centers by enabling the 
smart movement of people from the closest 
public transportation station to their final destina-
tion (see pages 22 and 31 for more details).

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Ceremony to commemorate the start of Vios exports to the Middle East

Vios

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (China) Co., Ltd.

Growth in emerging markets has been quite 
volatile recently, but there is still huge poten-
tial for further growth. We need to take advan-
tage of this potential by introducing products 
attuned to market needs in a timely way. 
Meanwhile, governments in emerging markets 
are moving to tighten fuel economy and safety 
regulations, bringing them on par with 
advanced economies. At Toyota, we must 
identify and address the true needs of consum-
ers based on the situation and economic 
condition of each country to promote motoriza-
tion and create ever-better cars.

Indonesia: a global production and  

supply base

Toyota positions Indonesia as one of its major 
global production and supply bases, and has 
expanded annual production capacity there from 

110,000 vehicles in 2012 to 250,000 vehicles in 
2014. Toyota has begun exporting the Vios, its 
first Indonesian-made sedan model designed for 
export, to Singapore and Brunei followed by nine 
countries in the Middle East. Last year, Toyota 
exported 118,000 Indonesian-made vehicles to 
more than 70 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin 
America, and the Middle East. Toyota accounted 
for more than 70% of the vehicles made in and 
exported from Indonesia.

Indonesia is also an important engine produc-

tion and supply base for Toyota. Our bases in 
Indonesia produce engines for the IMV* series of 
vehicles: the Hilux pickup truck, Innova minivan, 
and Fortuner. About 40% are exported to vehicle 
factories in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Toyota 
recently began construction on a new engine 
plant for standard passenger cars with the capac-
ity to manufacture 216,000 engines annually, and 
plans to begin operations in 2016. 

  At the end of February 2014, Toyota also began 
exporting Toyota-brand compact cars manufac-
tured at an Indonesian subsidiary of Daihatsu 
Motor Co., Ltd., to the Philippines. This was the 
first export model to receive certification under the 
Indonesian government’s LCGC** program.
  To address worsening traffic congestion in 
Indonesia, 23 Toyota Group companies in 
Indonesia worked with the Jakarta government, 
the Embassy of Japan, and the Japan International 
Cooperation Agency (JICA) on a project in 
November 2013 to alleviate the traffic jams plagu-
ing Jakarta’s busy Mampang intersection. Road 
work and construction was undertaken that 
resulted in the length of the worst traffic jams being 
cut about 77%  (Source: Toyota Astra Foundation).

*  IMV: Innovative International Multi-purpose Vehicle.
**  LCGC: Low Cost Green Car, a government program to 

promote the use of low-cost, high-fuel efficiency vehicles. 
Vehicles certified under the program receive preferential tax 
treatment.

Starting to produce hybrid powertrain units 

in China

To deliver hybrid vehicles to more customers in 
China, Toyota has been working to produce 
hybrid units overseas—a first for Toyota—mainly 
at Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing 
(China) Co., Ltd., which was completed in 
November 2013. As a part of this initiative, Toyota 
established a company to produce batteries and 
another company to manufacture hybrid vehicle 
transaxles, with plans to begin operations in 
2015. In addition, Toyota is working to create a 
production structure for major components, such 
as inverters. Starting in 2015, we plan to use 
these Chinese-made hybrid units in the Corolla 
and Levin models produced and sold through 
joint ventures with FAW Group Corporation and 
Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. 

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Overview of Four Business Units:   Lexus International   Toyota No. 1   Toyota No. 2   Unit Center

Developing and Commercializing Major Components with  
Best-in-World Competitiveness

1.3-liter gasoline engine

offers 38% maximum

thermal efficiency

1.0-liter gasoline engine

offers 37% maximum

thermal efficiency

How to Improve Thermal Efficiency

Improved combustion

Fuel

Engine work
(thermal 
efficiency) 

Pump

Exhaust Cooling Friction

Loss reduction

Improved combustion and loss reduction lead to engines 
with high thermal efficiency, low fuel consumption

Powertrain Development and Production Engineering Building

The Unit Center was established in March 
2013 to handle Toyota’s unit-related techno-
logical development, manufacturing technol-
ogy development and production. The Center 
aims to develop and rapidly commercialize 
major powertrain components with best-in-
world competitiveness.
  As a part of these efforts, Toyota opened a 
new facility, the Powertrain Development and 
Production Engineering Building, to facilitate 
the development of next-generation 
powertrains as the core of ever-better cars. 
R&D and manufacturing technology staff at 
this facility work on everything from the devel-
opment of basic technologies, such as materi-
als and processes, to entire vehicles and 
major components. While maximizing devel-
opment efficiency, we aim to develop new 
technologies with unprecedented speed.

Further innovation in  

the conventional engine field

Toyota aims to further increase the environmental 
performance of its vehicles with a series of newly 
developed, highly fuel-efficient conventional gaso-
line engines that offer outstanding thermal effi-
ciency. The new engines leverage Toyota’s 
sophisticated conventional engine technologies 
as well as combustion and loss-reduction tech-
nologies accumulated through the development 
of dedicated hybrid engines.
  The key to improving the fuel economy of 
engines is finding ways to use the thermal energy 
stored in fuel to produce more “work” in an 
engine. This is done by maximizing thermal effi-
ciency. Gasoline engines in hybrid vehicles 
already boast high thermal efficiencies on par with 
those of diesel engines. Toyota has achieved 

a series of highly fuel-efficient conventional 
engines with the same level of thermal efficiency 
without assistance from a hybrid system. The 
engines’ maximum thermal efficiency is world-
class, potentially improving fuel efficiency more 
than 10%* compared with previous engines. For 
example, the 1.3-liter gasoline engine in the series 
offers 38% maximum thermal efficiency (Toyota 
measurement) putting it on a world-class level for 
a mass-produced gasoline engine. The new Vitz 
model launched in April 2014 features this 
1.3-liter gasoline engine and idling stop as stan-
dard, giving it an excellent fuel economy of 25.0 
kilometers per liter*.
  By 2015, Toyota plans to launch 14 high ther-
mal efficiency, fuel-efficient engines around the 
world. The development of these engines was 
made possible by the Unit Center, where an inte-
grated approach is taken to the creation of 

 product technologies and manufacturing technol-
ogies. Integrated development at the Unit Center 
is a major force behind the move toward mass 
production of Toyota’s fuel cell vehicle, what we 
view as an ideal eco car.
  As the eco car pioneer that brought the world 
the hybrid vehicle, Toyota is working to improve 
the environmental performance of all its cars.

*  Under the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport 

and Tourism’s (MLIT) JC08 test cycle 

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Toyota’s DNA Will Endure for the Next 100 Years

As part of our efforts to achieve our Global Vision, we adopted “Work Today, Smile Tomorrow: In Pursuit of True Competitiveness and Innovation” as our internal global corporate policy slogan for the 

current fiscal year. This policy paints a picture of how Toyota should look 10 years and 100 years from now, while making it clear that we must not lose our sense of history.

  Over its 75-year history, Toyota has faced many hardships, and the beacon that has guided the Company through all difficulties has been its steadfast determination—inspired, as always, by the smiles 

of customers around the world—to contribute to society by making cars. With pride and responsibility, Toyota’s many leaders since its foundation have inherited and continued this determination, steer-

ing the Company through each setback with the help of countless others, and passing on the spirit of innovation in our corporate DNA. The number and variety of obstacles that Toyota can expect to 

confront over the next century cannot be fathomed. Drawing on our corporate DNA, we will continue to innovate and ensure that tomorrow’s Toyota is even better than today’s.

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 Toyota in 10 Years and 100 Years [1 of 6]   

 Our DNA is Creating Ever-Better Cars   

 What Sets Toyota Apart   

 Enriching Lives and Building Tomorrow’s Toyota through Innovation   

 New Values for the Next Hundred Years   

 Message from the Executive Vice President Responsible for Accounting

Toyota in 10 Years and 100 Years

With the goal of making ever-better cars, the Toyota Global Vision is an articulation of the kind of company we want to be. It is based on shared values and a spirit of monozukuri (conscientious manufactur-

ing) passed down since our foundation and embodied in the core values of Sakichi Toyoda, the Guiding Principles at Toyota, and the Toyota Way. We use the image of a tree to illustrate our vision: the roots 

are our shared values; the ongoing upward growth of its branches represents our efforts to expand business; the fruit represents making ever-better cars and enriching lives and local communities; and the 

trunk is our stable base of business. As the trunk of the tree grows bigger and stronger, it is able to support more branches—the creation of ever-better cars. This is the trajectory that puts Toyota on the 

path toward sustainable growth.

  Of all the components of our vision, building ever-better cars takes priority. We want to deliver products and services that surprise and excite our customers. We want to be a company that puts smiles on 

faces—and keeps them there.

A1 prototype passenger car

Toyota’s 

DNA

On September 1, 1923, Japan’s rail system was devastated by the Great Kanto Earthquake. Automobiles 

ventures to produce vehicles domestically were unable to compete with the U.S. automakers that set up 

played a key role in helping save lives and facilitating reconstruction in the aftermath. For many people, this 

automobile assembly plants in Japan immediately after the earthquake. However, 10 years later, on 

event demonstrated not only the practical public role that automobiles could play but the convenience such 

September 1, 1933, Kiichiro Toyoda established the Automotive Production Division (which would later 

vehicles, previously regarded only as luxury items, could offer. The surge in demand for automobiles follow-

become the Automotive Department) within Toyoda Automatic Loom Works, Ltd., and began preparing to 

ing the earthquake was met by U.S. automakers, whose mass production structure gave them an advan-

build prototypes. While declaring lofty goals, Toyoda, like his father Sakichi, took a hands-on approach to 

tage in both supply capability and cost. Efforts were made to produce vehicles in Japan from around 1910 

learning and was often heard saying, “an engineer who does not have to wash his hands at least three 

The Japanese Auto Industry in  
the Early Twentieth Century

onwards. However, as Japanese industry at the time was for the most part technologically underdeveloped, 

times a day is not doing a good job.”

business conditions were not conducive to the establishment of a full-blown automotive industry, and 

 Toyota is a company born from the passions of its founders, who wanted nothing less than to establish a globally competitive automobile industry in Japan.

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 Toyota in 10 Years and 100 Years [2 of 6]   

 Our DNA is Creating Ever-Better Cars   

 What Sets Toyota Apart   

 Enriching Lives and Building Tomorrow’s Toyota through Innovation   

 New Values for the Next Hundred Years   

 Message from the Executive Vice President Responsible for Accounting

Innovating, Building Tomorrow’s Toyota, and Making Ever-Better Cars

Popularizing environment-friendly cars

Diversification of Automotive Fuels and Powertrains

Worldwide Sales of Toyota Hybrids 

6
million

Environmental concerns must be taken into 
account when we think about creating a “mobility 
society” (that is, a highly mobile society reliant on 
automobiles as its major means of transporta-
tion). The Guiding Principles at Toyota, set forth in 
January 1992, declared that we will “dedicate our 
business to providing clean and safe products 
and to enhancing quality of life everywhere through 
all of our activities.” In line with this principle, in 
December 1997, Toyota launched the world’s first 
mass-produced hybrid vehicle, the Prius.
  The environment is still a top-priority manage-
ment issue. In addition to hybrid vehicles, Toyota 
has been developing next-generation eco cars, 
including plug-in hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, 
and fuel cell vehicles. Believing that the spread of 
eco cars is in itself good for the environment, 
Toyota has focused on hybrid vehicles, selling 
more than six million in total as of December 
2013. Although it took nine years and nine 
months for cumulative sales to reach the one 
million mark in May 2007, strengthening demand 
has accelerated the popularization of hybrids. 
After passing the four million mark in April 2012, it 

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took only 11 months for cumulative sales to break 
five million in March 2013, and another nine 
months to hit six million in December 2013. 
  Based on the concept of producing the optimal 
vehicle in the optimal location at the optimal time, 
Toyota has broadened its hybrid lineup and now 
offers at least one in each automobile category. 
We believe hybrids have finally entered a full-scale 
growth phase and are no longer niche products.
  Toyota calculates that as of December 31, 2013, 
use of Toyota hybrids* had resulted in approxi-
mately 41 million fewer tons of CO2 emissions** 

than would have been emitted by gasoline-powered 
vehicles of similar size and driving performance. 
Toyota also estimates that the use of its hybrid 
vehicles has saved approximately 15 million kiloli-
ters of gasoline compared with the amount that 
would have been used by gasoline-powered vehi-
cles of similar size. Hybrid vehicles offer lower CO2 
emissions and lower fossil fuel consumption.
  As of the end of August 2014, Toyota has 27 
hybrid models and one plug-in hybrid model on 
the market in about 80 countries and regions. 
Furthermore, within the next two years (2014 and 

2015), we plan to launch a total of 15 new hybrid 
models worldwide. Taking advantage of our 
pioneer status, we will continue adding to this 
lineup and increasing the number of countries and 
regions where we sell hybrids, with the ultimate 
aim of popularizing eco cars around the world.

*  Excludes the Coaster hybrid electric vehicle and the Quick 

Delivery 200 model. 

**  Number of registered vehicles × distance traveled × fuel  
efficiency (actual fuel efficiency in each country) × CO2 
conversion factor

Toyota’s 

DNA

Kiichiro Toyoda’s passion and commitment to developing an automobile industry in Japan were tested 

  1935, the year Toyoda began to produce automobiles, was also the year that he laid down his vision for the 

repeatedly. When he began, there were no steelmakers in Japan developing the sheet steel needed for 

future, which led to today’s Toyota Global Vision. On October 30, 1935, the fifth anniversary of the death of his 

automobiles. Toyoda found himself having to establish new business units, such as the Steel Production 

father, Sakichi Toyoda (1867-1930), Kiichiro Toyoda set down in writing some of his father’s core values before 

Department (which later became Aichi Steel Corporation) alongside the Automotive Department.

announcing the Model G1 Truck. Sakichi Toyoda was the founder of today’s Toyota Group as well as an inven-

  After numerous failures, Toyoda finished building the first prototype Model G1 Truck on August 25, 1935, 

tor in his own right with numerous patents and new practical designs in his name, both in Japan and abroad.

and the truck launched in December of that year. Over the following year, a total of 14 Model G1 Trucks 

  On August 28, 1937, the Automotive Department was spun off into Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. In 1940, 

were sold. At the behest of the government, truck development took priority, but Toyoda had also 

annual automobile output was 46,000 vehicles in Japan, compared with 4,470,000 vehicles in the United 

completed a prototype Model A1 passenger car in May 1935, and was able to put it on the market in 1936 

States, an enormous difference in scale and capability.

Entering the Automotive 
Business

as the improved Model AA—its first mass-produced passenger car. Only two years after establishing the 

Automotive Department, Toyoda had launched an automobile business in line with his conviction, “once you 

start a new business, moving quickly makes the most economic sense.”

Model AA

 The endeavor to make a Japanese automobile from nothing to a finished product was an ordeal, involving identifying defects and solving problems one by one.

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Further advances in key technologies  

for hybrid technology

Hybrid technology can be applied to the develop-
ment of all sorts of environment-friendly vehicles 
and can be found in a wide variety of powertrains. 
Toyota has positioned hybrid technology as a 
core environmental technology for the 21st 
century. As a pioneer in the mass production of 
hybrid vehicles, we are continuing to improve this 
technology.
  Power semiconductors have a big impact on 
the effectiveness of hybrid technology. Hybrid 
systems offer excellent fuel economy through the 
efficient use of two power sources: gasoline 
engines and electric motors. A large number of 
power semiconductors are used in the power 
control unit (PCU), a device situated between the 
motor, power generator and batteries. The PCU 
controls the output of the motor. Some of the 
electrical current that flows through the power 
semiconductors in the PCU is lost as heat; in fact, 
approximately 20% of a hybrid vehicle’s overall 
electricity loss is from the power semiconductors. 

PCU volume: 1/5

PCU with silicon power  
semiconductors  
(Production model) 

The PCU plays a vital role in controlling electricity usage, 
recharging batteries with electricity generated when the 
vehicle decelerates and accelerating the vehicle by supply-
ing electricity to motors from the battery bank while driving.

PCU with SiC power  
semiconductors 
(Future target)

For this reason, making power semiconductors 
more efficient will improve fuel economy. Toyota 
has been developing its own power semiconduc-
tors as a key technology for improving fuel econ-
omy since the launch of its first-generation Prius 
in 1997. In the latest, third-generation Prius, elec-
tricity loss has been reduced to a quarter of that 
of the first-generation Prius.
  Aiming to make tomorrow’s Toyota better than 
today’s, we are developing power semiconductors 
that use next-generation silicon technology, namely, 
silicon carbide (SiC), a material that is a compound 
of silicon and carbon. We have already improved 
fuel economy more than 5%* in a prototype 
featuring the new SiC power semiconductors. As 
early as possible, Toyota aims to commercialize 
SiC power semiconductors that offer a 10%* 
improvement in fuel economy through greater 
 efficiency. In addition, we aim to shrink the PCU 
to one-fifth the size of current PCUs through 
the use of SiC power semiconductors.

*  Toyota estimate based on a prototype driven under the 
Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and 
Tourism’s JC08 test cycle parameters.

Toyota’s 

DNA

The Crown

On September 25, 1945, soon after the end of World War II, the Allied Power’s General Headquarters in 

Crown, which featured cutting-edge technologies, including a front-axle double wishbone suspension. 

Japan authorized the production of trucks and in principle allowed any company to produce and sell auto-

Fulfilling Kiichiro Toyoda’s dying wish, the Toyopet Crown was finished in 1955 and launched as Japan’s first 

mobiles from October 25, 1949. The industry, however, was still in disarray.

full-fledged passenger car.

In the 1950s, Japanese automakers were forging technological alliances with foreign automakers for the 

  By October 1956, sales of the Toyopet Crown exceeded 1,000 vehicles per month, becoming a hit 

production of passenger cars. Kiichiro Toyoda chose a different path in line with his father Sakichi’s admon-

among drivers enamored with its proprietary design featuring rear-hinged doors and a front-wheel indepen-

ishment, “Before you say you can’t do something, try it.” Aiming to research and innovate on his own, 

dent suspension for a smooth ride. With the popularity of the Crown, Toyota completed construction on the 

Toyoda embarked on the full-fledged development of a passenger car using home-grown technology. When 

Motomachi Plant in Aichi Prefecture in July 1959, only eleven months after the groundbreaking ceremony. 

development began, Toyoda decided to name this new passenger car the Crown, feeling that this might be 

The plant was to produce 60,000 passenger cars per year.

his crowning achievement. However, he passed away suddenly in March 1952, before the completion of the 

 Kiichiro Toyoda’s dream of mass producing a home-grown passenger car and sparking the development of Japan’s automotive industry had finally come true.

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Building the right cars in  

the right places

Over half a century has passed since Toyota 
exported its first two Crowns to North America in 
1957, and it has been almost 30 years since 
Toyota started building cars in North America, 
beginning with New United Motor Manufacturing, 
Inc., in 1986.
  Through the 1980s, Toyota was well known as 
a maker of mid-sized and compact passenger 
cars, such as the Camry and Corolla, as well as 
the Hilux small pickup truck. In 1989, Toyota 
launched the Lexus brand as its entry into the 
luxury passenger car market. From that point 
onward, it expanded its lineups of luxury vehicles 
and cars for young drivers as well as light-duty 
trucks, and introduced hybrid models, changing 
its image as a carmaker and increasing its pres-
ence in the U.S. market.
  Cumulative production volume in North 
America reached 10 million vehicles in 2001, 20 
million vehicles at the end of 2008, and 25 million 
vehicles in October 2012. In May 2014, Toyota’s 

plant in Kentucky, which started production in 
May 1988, became the first Toyota plant outside 
Japan to have produced 10 million vehicles.
  Today, in the United States and Canada, Toyota 
has 11* manufacturing companies, three distribu-
tors, and a network of more than 1,750 dealers 
that sell more than two million Toyota and Lexus 
vehicles annually.

In our quest to innovate and make tomorrow’s 
Toyota even better than today’s, we have decided 
to establish a new North American headquarters, 
moving our regional manufacturing, sales and 
marketing, corporate, and financial services head-
quarters to a single location in Plano, Texas. The 
move is intended to increase efficiency and 
collaboration throughout the organization, with 
the ultimate aim of ensuring sustained growth in 
North America by creating a business structure 
that allows us to deliver ever-better cars to 
customers.
  Ahead of this strengthening of our business 
foundation and in line with our principle of build-
ing the right cars in the right places, we have 
assigned an American as the chief engineer over-
seeing the redesign of the flagship Camry model. 

Cumulative production volume at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky has reached 10 million vehicles.

Under his guidance, and based on intricate market 
research, the Camry has evolved into a car with 
bold form and solid handling.

*  Excluding Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., which produces 

vehicles on a commissioned basis

Toyota’s 

DNA

The Corolla

In November 1966, the first-generation Corolla was launched in anticipation of the arrival of mass motori-

2013, global cumulative sales of the Corolla crossed the 40 million vehicle mark. One in every five cars sold 

zation. The car’s sales gained momentum in 1966, with the start of production at the newly constructed 

over the last 76 years has been a Corolla. Always staying ahead of the times and paying attention to the 

Takaoka Plant in Aichi Prefecture and exports to Australia. In 1968 exports to North America began to 

needs of our customers and society, Toyota has worked relentlessly to improve the technologies and quality 

expand. As a result, total automobile output at Toyota, which was around 480,000 vehicles in 1965, more 

of the Corolla. Today, the Corolla is marketed in more than 150 countries and regions around the world, and 

than doubled to roughly 1,100,000 vehicles by 1968, increasing in line with sales of the first-generation 

it is manufactured in 15 locations around the world, including two in Japan.

Corolla. In 1970, four years after the Corolla’s launch, cumulative worldwide sales of the car surpassed one 

  This is in line with a sentiment Sakichi Toyoda expressed at the construction of an automatic loom plant in 

million, and the concept of building the right cars in the right places led to rave reviews around the globe. 

1921 in Shanghai, China, namely, “open your door, and look outside,” an apt reminder that we should keep 

The Corolla became the world’s best-selling car, reaching in 22.65 million cumulative sales in 1997. In July 

our eye on the world and cultivate the courage to take on any challenge.

 The Corolla, adored by so many drivers around the world, is one car that laid the cornerstone for making ever-better cars.

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Comprehensive Development of Next-Generation Eco Cars from a Hybrid Technology Core

Breakdown of Mobility in the Future

HV

Motor

PCU

Battery

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tank

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Motor

PCU

Generator

Battery

Engine

Fuel 
tank

FCV

Motor

PCU

Battery

FC
stack

Hydrogen 
tank

Electric vehicles: short-distance applications      Hybrid vehicle and plug-in hybrid vehicles: passenger cars    
Fuel cell vehicles: medium and long-distance applications

Hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles 

Large trucks

Fuel cell vehicles

Electric vehicles

Passenger 

Metropolitan buses

Vehicle

size

Compact delivery 
vehicles

Short-distance 
applications

HV

EV

Delivery trucks

FCV (bus)

FCV

PHV

Motorcycles

Travel distance

HV: Hybrid vehicle  EV: Electric vehicle  PHV: Plug-in hybrid vehicle  FCV: Fuel cell vehicle

Energy source

Electricity

Gasoline, diesel, biofuel, CNG, synthetic fuel, etc.

Hydrogen

Fuel cell vehicles: ideal eco cars

Automobiles can be powered by a wide range of 
energy sources, including gasoline, diesel, natural 
gas, synthetic liquid fuel, biofuel, electricity, and 
hydrogen. Two strategies are being taken to 
address environmental problems caused by the 
mass consumption of fossil fuels: using less 
petroleum and diversifying energy sources. 
Combining high thermal efficiency, low fuel 
consumption engines and a host of advanced 

 pollution. In addition to producing zero emissions 
when driven, fuel cell vehicles are also highly prac-
tical. Their defining characteristic is their long cruis-
ing range. They can also be refueled very quickly.
  As a source of electrical power during emer-
gencies, a fuel cell vehicle is capable of powering 
a typical home for roughly a week. Because of 
their simultaneous achievement of zero emissions 
and high practicality, Toyota positions these vehi-
cles as the ultimate eco-car.
  However, one barrier to the proliferation of fuel 
cell vehicles is the need to create a refueling 

 infrastructure in the form of hydrogen stations. To 
ensure that our customers are able to operate 
fuel cell vehicles reliably, Toyota is cooperating in 
the establishment and operation of a hydrogen 
supply infrastructure in numerous countries and 
regions around the world.
  We have more than two decades of experience 
with fuel cell vehicles; we started development in 
1992 and launched the Toyota FCHV, the world’s 
first fuel cell SUV, in December 2002 on a limited 
basis in Japan and the United States. Toyota has 
developed a proprietary fuel cell stack and 

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 high-pressure hydrogen tank—critical compo-
nents of a fuel cell vehicle—that perform at world-
leading levels.
  Toyota plans to start selling a fuel cell sedan in 
Japan before March 2015. At first, the new vehi-
cle will be sold only in major cities that plan to 
build hydrogen station networks. We are also 
preparing to launch the sedan in the United 
States and Europe around summer 2015. From 
the 2020s onward, we expect the market for fuel 
cell vehicles to increase significantly, with several 
tens of thousands of vehicles sold per year.
  Over the next 100 years, we believe electrified 
powertrains will hold the key to the future of the 
automobile. The first-generation Prius opened the 
door to this future in 1997, and a new era of 
transportation emerged once major challenges 
were overcome. Similarly, fuel cell vehicles repre-
sent the next stage in the development of a future 
“mobility society.” Toyota has embarked on a long 
journey toward making hydrogen an everyday fuel 
and fuel cell vehicles the norm.

Toyota’s 

DNA

Fuel Cell System Development

Hydrogen tank

Boost converter

Battery

Fuel cell 
stack

Motor

Power control unit

Nippon Charge Service Established to Promote the Development of Infrastructure for Electric-Powered Vehicles
Toyota Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation jointly established a 
new company, Nippon Charge Service, LLC (NCS), to promote the installation of chargers and development of a highly convenient 
infrastructure network for electric-powered vehicles (PHVs, PHEVs, and EVs) in Japan. Through NCS, the companies will provide 
financial support to help cover the cost of charger installation and maintenance to businesses and municipalities that install them, 
helping to accelerate the advance of charging infrastructure. The speedy creation of this infrastructure will dramatically improve 
customer convenience, helping society maximize the possibilities of electric vehicles.

The development of the first-generation Prius was a major turning point for Toyota. At the time, Chairman 

at the Tokyo Motor Show to great fanfare. Encouraged by this reception, Toyota moved up the launch date 

Eiji Toyoda stated that Toyota must be in a position to help its customers and society more. The Prius was 

for the Prius to December 1997, from the original 1999, to coincide with the Kyoto Conference on Climate 

conceived with this goal in mind.

Change (COP3).

  What should cars look like in the 21st century? To answer this question, the G21 Project was launched in 

  The first-generation Prius was the result of a cross-organizational companywide effort to accelerate the 

September 1993 with 10 staff assembled from divisions across the Company, including engine, chassis, 

development of the hybrid system that included the integration of the development departments for system 

and body engineering, as well as production technology. With “G” standing for Globe and “21” for 21st 

control and electronic units. The Prius project was exceptional; in the extremely short time frame of two 

century, the ambitious goal of the G21 Project was to double the fuel economy of existing engines. 

years, completely new technologies were developed and put into mass production. The first-generation 

  The hybrid system was developed from scratch, and many obstacles were encountered along the way. 

Prius debuted with the slogan, “Just in time for the 21st century.” The core hybrid technologies developed 

For example, the first prototype, completed in November 1995, simply stopped working after 49 days of 

then can be applied to any type of eco car.

operation, and the engineers could not figure out why. That same year, the Prius concept car was displayed 

 As long as innovation continues in hybrid technology, we can work toward a “mobility society” with more options for customers.

Staying ahead of the Times

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Our DNA is Creating Ever-Better Cars

Toyota aims to deliver cars that open up new 
lifestyles for consumers, cars that change 
lives for the better and bring new discoveries. 
As we strive to do this, our ideals and pride in 
manufacturing are evident at every stage, 
from development through production and 
sales, and ensuring the performance and 
quality of every car we make.
  Toyota believes that cars are more than a 
means of transportation, being a source of 
excitement and exhilaration. At Toyota, we 
foster human resources to ensure that our 
DNA is passed on to future generations so 
that we can continue to sustainably create 
truly great cars.

Inherited expertise in manufacturing put 

to the test at world-class contests

Toyota’s competitiveness is derived from its 
manufacturing expertise and the passing on of 
this expertise to the next generation. Toyota 
participates in the WorldSkills Competition, which 
tests the competence of young employees (the 
under 22s), to create opportunities for the voca-
tional workers at the core of our operations to 
build on their abilities and learn advanced tech-
niques. Held once every two years since 1950, 
this international contest aims to encourage voca-
tional mastery, foster exchange among people of 
various nationalities, and nurture appreciation for 
technical workmanship. At the 42nd WorldSkills 
Competition held in Leipzig, Germany, in July 
2013, 1,007 competitors represented 53 coun-
tries and regions in 46 vocational skills. Eight 

employees from Toyota competed in seven voca-
tions, with two being awarded gold medals and 
all eight contestants receiving prizes. Toyota was 
responsible for two of the five gold medals won 
by Japan. Over the years, Toyota has won a total 
of 25 gold medals, 13 silver medals, and 9 bronze 
medals at this international contest.

In addition, four employees of Toyota in 

Thailand and Indonesia participated in two voca-
tional fields, taking home one gold medal and two 
silver medals. A culture emphasizing vocational 
skills has taken hold at our bases overseas. The 
Next WorldSkills Competition is slated for São 
Paulo, Brazil, in August 2015.
  The National Skills Competition has been held 
in Japan annually since 1963. Toyota has partici-
pated since 1966, and currently enters the 
competition in 10 vocational fields related to auto-
motive manufacturing. The 52nd National Skills 
Competition will be held in November 2014 in 
Toyota’s home prefecture of Aichi, with more than 
1,200 participants from across the country, 
including 43 young Toyota technicians, compet-
ing for the distinction of best technique in the 
country. The gold medalists will represent Japan 
at the next international competition in Brazil.

Creative skill use to make ever-better cars

At Toyota’s Takaoka Plant, production lines are 
occasionally referred to as “skill inheritance lines.” 
The production floor is a place where younger 
workers can learn craftsmanship as well as the 
rules and principles of manufacturing. These 
production lines were created with a sense of 
urgency, because we thought that opportunities 

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were being lost to pass vocational skills onward 
due to automation in plants limiting the ability of 
veteran technicians to ply their trade.
  The body remembers the experience of build-
ing something. When an issue arises, the experi-
ence can be drawn on to quickly get to the root 
of the problem through a cyclical process of 
hypothesis and verification. These advanced, 
hard-earned skills are reflected in production 
technologies, and through a constant evolution 
and sharpening of skills and technologies, a spiral 
of improvement leads to innovation.
  To reinforce its foundation for creating ever-
better cars, Toyota launched an initiative last year 
wherein young workers come into direct contact 
with how customers around the world use Toyota 
vehicles in various transportation environments. 
These young engineers, who were mostly 
dispatched to our overseas R&D centers, 
conducted surveys of market conditions, evalu-
ated local conditions, and participated in develop-
ment. The knowledge they gained through these 
experiences will help us create the ever-better 
cars of the future.

Knowledge and skills from the grueling 

world of motorsport go into making  

ever-better cars

For many years, Toyota has tested its vehicles on 
the race circuit in Nürburgring, Germany, which is 
regarded as the world’s most grueling course. 
With the aim of fostering human resources able to 
make ever-better cars, Toyota has taken this a 

step further and has participated in the 24 Hours 
of Nürburgring endurance race since 2007. The 
over-25-kilometer course combines the 
Nürburgring (North Loop) and the GP Course 
used by the F1 Grand Prix. Since 2012, Toyota 
has sent its “skill inheritance team” of mechanics 
comprising young employees with expertise in a 
variety of fields.
  Nürburgring features intense elevation changes 
of up to 300 meters on a course laid out like 
European public roads, complete with rough 
patches. During the race, the car design is tested 
and seasoned as the team members address 
unexpected problems that arise, with the group 
becoming closely attuned to the car and group 
cohesion strengthening. In an intense and short 
period, participants gain a profound appreciation 
of automobiles and a level of know-how and skill-
fulness that transcends their daily work. At our 
eighth appearance at the competition, 14 
mechanics from Toyota participated. Toyota won 
in the SP3 class, SP8 class, and the SP-PRO 
class, and the Toyota team finished in the best 
position with the highest number of laps it has 
ever accomplished.
  As Toyota manufacturing spreads globally, as 
the spirit of innovation is passed along at work-
places around the world, and as technologies 
and skills evolve, our DNA will continue to be 
passed on for not only the next 10 years but the 
next 100 years.

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What Sets Toyota Apart

>  The improvement process is infinite, and 

Kaizen (continuous improvement)

Toyota has grown from a single core concept 
that is still shared by the entire Group: contrib-
uting to society by making ever-better cars.
  Some of the values and ideas that have 
defined Toyota over its 75-year history are 
listed below.

The Toyota Production System (TPS)

TPS encourages the complete elimination of 
waste, irregularities, and overburdening from 
the production process. The system, originally 
employed in the textile industry, is based on two 
fundamental concepts: jidoka, which can be 
loosely translated as “automation with a human 
touch,” and the Just-in-Time (JIT) principle. Under 
these concepts, if a problem occurs, the equip-
ment immediately stops running, preventing the 
manufacture of defective products, and at each 
stage production is limited to only what is needed, 
when it is needed, and in the amount needed.
>  Establish the facts through genchi genbutsu 

(on-site, hands-on experience)

>  Stop production lines when a problem 
occurs and implement corrective and 
improvement measures

The Nature of the Toyota Production System

after-the-fact improvements are in essence 
forward-looking improvements

These directives, which form part of Toyota’s 
management philosophy, are by no means limited 
to the production front-line. They apply universally 
to all endeavors. In effect, TPS represents the 
building blocks of Toyota’s human resource 
 development endeavors.

Genchi Genbutsu 

(on-site, hands-on experience)

The genchi genbutsu principle refers to much 
more than merely visiting a site to examine some-
thing in situ. It entails understanding and respect-
fully considering the opinions of on-site individuals 
as well as of individuals who have extensive rele-
vant knowledge. Genchi genbustu is thus a key 
concept in the improvement process. Furthermore, 
the notion of “respect for people” is consistent 
with Toyota’s founding philosophy, and is under-
pinned by the concept of thoroughgoing and 
direct communication.

Kaizen (continuous 
improvement)

Take a close look at each site

Consistently uncover issues

The “Five Whys”

Improve each issue

Raise management standards

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Building “true competitiveness”
To consistently deliver a higher level of quality and 
competitive products to its customers, Toyota 
must continue to nurture a corporate culture that 
places the utmost value on quality, productivity, 
and cost efficiency. In addition to an unwavering 
commitment to JIT that underscores our commit-
ment to the development of a short and efficient 
supply chain, we realize that we must also 
provide customers with a wide-ranging, compre-
hensive, and well-organized after-sales service 
network. From a long-term perspective, we can 
only stay competitive if we continue to focus on 
developing human resources, fostering relation-
ships of trust between management and labor, 
and ensuring that each employee remains 
committed to conscientious manufacturing. 
For its part, Toyota will continue to hone its true 
competitiveness, which provides the underlying 
strength for its manufacturing platform over the 
medium to long term. By doing so, we hope to 
ensure sustainable growth.

Representing a never-ending cycle of progress, the 
word kaizen encapsulates a spirit of striving for 
continuous improvement and a refusal to accept the 
idea that something cannot be made better. Toyota 
believes that acknowledging the possibility of contin-
uous improvement can make tasks easier and more 
enjoyable. From an organizational standpoint, kaizen 
involves the entire workforce while relying on the 
extensive knowledge, skills, and experience of the 
people working directly on the process. The concept 
is based on individuals taking ownership of their 
work and focusing on what should be done rather 
than on what can be done. At the same time, the 
kaizen process is underpinned by thoroughgoing 
and direct communication. It is essential to follow 
through once a decision has been made upon 
thorough deliberation with the participation of all. 
We consider this a valuable part of our corporate 
culture. Taiichi Ohno (1912-1990), a former Toyota 
executive vice president and founder of the Toyota 
Production System, once commented that while the 
wisdom of humankind was infinite, that wisdom 
tended to emerge only during periods of adversity. 
When things are not going well and a better method 
is discovered, it is critical that  suggestions be made 
openly, discussed, and put into practice to ensure 
continuous improvement.

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Enriching Lives and Building Tomorrow’s Toyota through Innovation 

Toyota aims to enrich lives and communities through innovations that make cars safer, more comfortable and more convenient. This will help create a future “Smart Mobility Society” in which cars are highly 

economical and energy efficient.

Safety in a “Smart Mobility Society”

To realize a safe and responsible automobile soci-
ety, Toyota has been developing safety technolo-
gies based on an “Integrated Safety Management 
Concept,” that involves a three-pronged, compre-
hensive approach to passengers, cars and trans-
portation systems, in pursuit of a practical safety 
strategy with the ultimate aim of zero traffic fatali-
ties and injuries. For Toyota, the “Integrated Safety 
Management Concept” is synonymous with vehi-
cle safety. To make cars safer, we concentrate on 
integrating safety systems, instead of having them 
function independently of each other.
  Vehicle-infrastructure cooperative systems use 
ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) technology to 
establish car-to-car, car-to-pedestrian, and car-to-
road connections. These systems help prevent 
accidents and support safe driving environments 
by alerting drivers to pertinent information 
provided by roadside sensors and other vehi-
cles—information that is unobtainable using a 
single vehicle’s sensors alone. Toyota aims to 
make vehicle-infrastructure cooperative systems a 
reality as soon as possible, and has been working 
with government institutions to create standards 
for smart road infrastructure to upgrade the trans-
portation environment. We have been conducting 
field tests on public roads since 2006 in collabora-
tion with government agencies and other private-
sector companies. Moreover, by the mid-2010s, 
we intend to be the first company in the world to 
commercialize systems that use the 700 MHz 
band to establish connections between people 
and cars to support safe driving environments. We 
aim to create advanced driving safety systems by 
linking the automated safety systems of vehicles.

“Integrated Safety Management Concept”

Vehicle-Infrastructure Cooperative Systems That Support Driving 

Vehicle-to-Infrastructure  Communication

Optimal Safety Technology for Each Situation

Safety System Coordination

Avoid Dangerous Incidents

Collision

Mitigate Accident Damage

Parking

Active Safety

Pre-Collision Safety

Providing Information & Support

Accident Warning & Avoidance

Damage Mitigation

Passive Safety

Passenger & 
Pedestrian Protection

Emergency
Response

Rescue

Panoramic View
Monitor

Radar Cruise 
Control

Blind Spot 
Monitor
(BSM)

Pre-Collision 
System
(PCS)

GOA

Automatic Collision
Notification (ACN)

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Display inside vehicle
Notifies the driver by displaying 
the information received from 
     with beeps

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Vehicle 
detection sensor
Detects oncoming vehicles 
at intersections with poor 
visibility when turning right

2

Pedestrian
detection sensor
Detects pedestrians at the 
crosswalk ahead when 
turning right

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700MHz transceiver
Transmits information regarding
     and      the on-board unit in the 
vehicle turning right 

(cid:31) Right-turn collision prevention system ((cid:31)(cid:30)(cid:29)) 
(cid:31) Crossing pedestrian recognition enhancement system ((cid:28)(cid:30)(cid:29)) 
     This service uses roadside infrastructure to detect in real time and notify the drivers of 

 oncoming vehicles and pedestrians at the crosswalk ahead when turning right.

Vehicle-to-Vehicle  Communication

(cid:31) Crossing collision prevention system
    This service uses direct communication 

between vehicles to exchange information
about position and speed.

Back Guide 
Monitor

Lane Keeping 
Assist
(LKA)

Lane Departure 
Alert
(LDA)

Vehicle Dynamics
Integrated 
Management

BA

ABS

TRC

VSC

Basic Functions

Intelligent Parking
Assist (IPA)

Intelligent Adaptive
Front-Lighting 
System (AFS)

Adaptive 
High-Beam
System (AHS)

Brake Assist
 (BA)

Automatic High
Beam (AHB)

Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)

Intelligent 
Clearance
Sonar (ICS)

Drive-Start 
Control

Night View

Navigation
Coordination 
System

Cooperative ITS

Traction Control
(TRC)

Vehicle Stability
Control System
(VSC)

Alert

Pre-Collision
Brake Assist

Pre-Collision
Braking

Types

Regular Type:
PCS to help 
prevent
rear-end collision

Advanced Type:
PCS to help
prevent collision
with pedestrians

Collision-
Resistant
Body Structure

Seatbelts

Airbags

Seats

Pop-Up 
Hood

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(cid:31) Cooperative ITS

Vehicle-to-Pedestrian  Communication

Transmitter

(cid:31) Pedestrian existence advisory system
    The vehicle communicates with terminals 

(transmitters) which are carried by pedestrians 
to notify the driver of pedestrians, 
including children, elderly persons, and 
other road users in support of safe driving.

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Accidents
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Accidents
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drive. Toyota plans to commercialize the newly 
developed AHDA in the mid-2010s.
  Toyota aims to develop systems that promote 
safer driving, so that drivers can handle their cars 
in all kinds of driving conditions like a highly 

 experienced driver. By pairing these advanced 
driving assistance systems with drivers, we hope 
to raise the bar for safety and move one step 
closer to our vision of a “Smart Mobility Society” 
with zero traffic fatalities or injuries.

Automated driving technology

While respecting the intentions of drivers and 
preserving the enjoyment of driving, Toyota aims 
to create advanced driving assistance systems 
that improve the safety of its cars. Since the late 
1990s, Toyota has been researching automated 
driving technology, and has tested this technol-
ogy on public roads in the United States for 
several years with top priority on safety. In Japan, 
we have been testing advanced driving assis-
tance systems on public roads since 2011.
  The result of this research and testing was the 
development of “Automated Highway Driving 
Assist” (AHDA), an advanced driving assistance 
system for expressways that uses automated 
driving technology. AHDA features Cooperative-
Adaptive Cruise Control, which maintains a safe 
distance from the car in front while communicat-
ing with it wirelessly, as well as Lane Trace 
Control, which helps drivers steer their cars along 
optimal paths calculated using data from sensors 
that detect white lines on the road at all speeds. 
The integration of these two features supports 
safer driving conditions and makes cars easier to 

Enriching 
Lives of 
Communities

Toyota has conducted traffic safety education in Japan since the 1960s. 

 teenagers and their parents in the United States; the White Road Campaign 

We continue to educate the public through a wide range of programs, 

with the “Milky Way & the Gang” characters teach elementary school children 

Teen Drive365 teaches  
defensive driving to teenagers.

such as safe driving classes for adults and traffic safety classes for chil-

in Thailand about traffic safety; and other educational programs that teach 

dren. We also distribute picture books about traffic safety to children. 

traffic safety in India, Argentina, China, and many other places.

Since we began to distribute traffic safety educational materials in 1969, 

  Toyota’s Collaborative Safety Research Center in the United States 

we have issued almost 134 million copies of traffic safety picture books 

engages in joint projects with more than 16 universities and research 

to preschool and kindergarten children around Japan, as well as almost 

institutions in North America. Our research results are open to the public 

1.5 million copies of traffic safety picture-card sets. Outside Japan, we 

and we are contributing to the U.S. government’s policy planning.

offer similar programs: the TeenDrive365 teaches defensive driving to 

Traffic Safety Education

Traffic safety picture books and 
picture-card sets

White Road Campaign  
in Thailand

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Comfort in a “Smart Mobility Society”

Technology can connect people, cars, families 
and society. Toyota develops and offers telemat-
ics services, including a communications service 
that brings a new level of convenience and 
comfort to the car ownership experience. Toyota 
is developing new system technologies and build-
ing platforms that leverage Big Data, such as a 
car’s position, speed, and driving conditions, to 
create new value, enhance safety and improve 
quality. These systems combine highly accurate 
maps and navigation to support advanced driving 
with communications interfaces for controlling 
vehicles. We plan to create a system open to any 
company wishing to offer clients information, 
entertainment systems and content.
  Our “T-Connect” service features software 
agents that control car electronics, search for 
information, and display pertinent information for 
a safe and comfortable driving experience. These 
agents connect with the voice communications 

system of the Toyota “Smart Center” to set desti-
nations, search for news and other information, 
and transmit data from onboard electronics that 
manage driving conditions. Based on this data, 
drivers are provided with optimal driving routes 
based on the latest traffic and weather informa-
tion. T-Connect can also connect the driver with a 
human operator when necessary, including during 
emergencies, when help is needed using the 
system, or when information is needed from the 
car manual.
  T-Connect lets drivers download and enjoy 
T-Connect apps designed by third parties. For 
example, “Brake Master” is an app that plots 
braking speed on a graph, making a game out of 
improving the braking skills of drivers. In addition, 
T-Connect apps can be downloaded to smart-
phones and tablets for managing vehicle data 
and accessing maps to guide users in walking the 
“last mile” after parking.
  Traffic information and statistical data based on 
the Big Data sent via telematics services (such as 
car position, speed, and driving conditions) is also 

Toyota’s Approach to Telematics

How T-Connect Works

used to improve traffic flow, provide map data, 
and help in emergency response scenarios.
  Toyota has been working with Panasonic 
Corporation in the joint development of services 
that connect cars with home appliances, with the 
aim of creating a “Smart Mobility Society” offering 
convenience and comfort. This service enables 
T-Connect to send real-time vehicle position infor-
mation to Panasonic’s cloud services to turn on/
off air conditioners at home. This preps homes for 
the arrival of their owners and also helps people 
who forget to turn off appliances when they leave.
  Considering the rate at which many developed 
societies are aging, Toyota is developing technol-
ogies that will augment elderly drivers’ awareness 
of driving conditions while helping them make 
good driving decisions. These technologies will 
help create a “Mobility Society” where the elderly 
can pursue more fulfilling, mobile lives.

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Online Care

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DCM

Blue 
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T-Connect-enabled navigation systems

Mobile devices

Devices

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Panasonic’s Cloud

Toyota Smart Center

• Remotely operate home appliances

• Check status of home appliances

Panasonic 
home appliance 
control app

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Convenience and the “Smart Mobility 

Society” of the future

Urban transportation systems that incorporate 
cars into communities will play a key role in creat-
ing a future “Smart Mobility Society” where low-
carbon, efficient transportation is a reality. For 
example, the Toyota City Verification Project in 
Japan is a prototype of a low-carbon city. In 
collaboration with local governments, Toyota also 
provides next-generation vehicles, such as plug-
in hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, and fuel cell 
vehicles, installs charging stations with solar 
panels, and conducts personal mobility experi-
ments. In addition, to achieve low carbon trans-
portation, we aim to optimize the movement of 
people by building transportation systems that 
encompass private and public transportation 
systems, promoting environment-friendly driving 
practices, and alleviating traffic jams using ITS.

Enriching 
Lives of 
Communities

Toyota Mobility Foundation

business activities, with a high likelihood of enriching lives in communities and building ever-better cars that 

expect the foundation to provide grants amounting from ¥3 billion to ¥4.5 billion per year.

In August 2014, Toyota established the Toyota Mobility Foundation to provide global assistance to NPOs 

exceed customer expectations. In emerging markets, the foundation will search for solutions to social prob-

and research organizations that are helping to build a better society through mobility. The foundation will 

lems by helping to close the mobility gap and promoting the development of the automotive industry on a local 

support businesses and activities focused on enhancing mobility and that have a strong correlation to Toyota’s 

basis. In advanced countries, the foundation will focus on developing next-generation mobility solutions. We 

President’s MessageOverview of  Four Business Units Special FeatureReview of OperationsConsolidated Performance HighlightsManagement and Corporate InformationInvestor InformationFinancial Section                           Activities towards SMART MOBILITY SOCIETYToyota aims to create a smart mobility society where people feel secure and happy in transport and everyday life.• The vehicle complies with the driver’s verbal and nonverbal commands.• The vehicle predicts the driver’s actions in order to provide services. The vehicle will become a trusted partnerthrough close communication with the driver.• Vehicles exchange their locations and speeds at all times. • Vehicles receive useful information from roadside infrastructure.Toward the realization of Toyota’s ultimate goal:zero casualties from traffic accidents.Connected with vehicles and roads• Actualizing a low-carbon society where homes   and vehicles share energy with each other. • Promoting local energy production/consumption. • Creating communities that are strong enough to withstand   natural disasters.Optimizing the energy use of the entire community.Achieving eco-friendly lifestyles with a high quality of life.FutureAround 2020• Utilizing big data generated from vehicles to improve traffic control   and disaster-related measures.• Implementing an ultra-micro EV sharing service integrated    with public transportation. Building a stress-free traffic environment whereeveryone can move around as they wish.PresentPast(cid:31) Vehicle Information   and Communication   System(cid:31) Japan Mayday   Service(cid:31) Electronic   Toll Collection(cid:31) G-BOOK ServiceWhat can I do for you?Centralized voice recognition system:AgentPush-style notifications based on behavioral prediction:Agent +Your usual route is congested.  Shall we take a detour?Social networking servicelinking people and vehicles:TOYOTA friendIndustrial Energy Management:F-GridHome and VehicleEnergy Management:Smart House & HEMSVegetable greenhouseControlling home electrical appliances from vehicles:H2V eneliV2HRebuilt/Reused batteriesHigh-efficiency powergeneration systemWireless power transmissionEnergy management for the entire community:EDMSMultimodal route guidance:Ha:moHigh-performanceautomatic parking system:Smart parkingNext generation ultra-micro EV:TOYOTA i-ROADBig Data information service EDMSEnergy Data Management SystemSmart Mobility ParkPlease charge my batterybecause I am almost empty.Next-generation dealer management system:e-CRB (Customer Relationship Building)ITS spotAdvanced automaticcollision notificationGreen wave driving assistanceV2P cooperative system:Vehicle to PedestrianV2V cooperative system:Vehicle to VehicleIntelligent Driver-Support SystemV2I cooperative system:Vehicle to InfrastructureUltra-micro EV sharing system:Ha:mo RIDEANNUAL REPORT 2014

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New Values for the Next Hundred Years

The willingness to take on new challenges has been in Toyota’s DNA since its founding.

Toyota has embarked on a path of embracing new values and achieving sustainable growth over the next 10 years and 100 years. In making tomorrow’s 

Toyota even better than today’s, we are focusing on the following three areas.
  The first is initiatives for the future that focus on pursuing innovation. We aim to embrace new values centered on the future and people. 
This is a departure from our previous approach, which centered on cars. Toyota hopes that its products and services will change people’s lives for the better.

  The second is to cultivate an adventurous spirit as we enter new fields. Leaving our comfort zone, we aim to create new industries 
and businesses by taking in the best ideas and knowledge around the world.

  The third is to ensure that Toyota plays an ever more essential role in society through its efforts to find solutions to social problems. We 
aim to build a win-win relationship between Toyota and society, and to deepen this relationship as we create shared values together.

We will use innovation to create the future.

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Fiscal 2014 Business Results

On a consolidated basis for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, the 
Toyota Group reported an increase in both revenue and earnings. Vehicle 
sales increased 0.245 million units to 9.116 million units compared with the 
previous fiscal year. Net revenues expanded ¥3.6277 trillion to ¥25.6919 
trillion, operating income grew ¥971.2 billion to ¥2,292.1 billion, and net 
income rose ¥860.9 billion to ¥1,823.1 billion.
  Factors that contributed to the increase in operating income included a 
¥900.0 billion boost due to exchange-rate fluctuations as well as ¥290.0 
billion contributed by cost reduction efforts, ¥180.0 billion by marketing 
efforts, and ¥81.2 billion by other factors. Factors that were detrimental to 
operating income included a ¥480.0 billion rise in expenses.
  The increase in miscellaneous costs and others was largely attributable 
to non-recurring expenses incurred as a result of an agreement reached 
with the U.S. Attorney’s Office. In contrast, the Company’s earnings for the 
fiscal year under review benefitted from movements in foreign currency 
exchange rates, most notably the weakening of the yen against both the 
U.S. dollar and the euro, the improving profitability of exports, the success 
of cost reductions undertaken together with suppliers, and aggressive 
marketing efforts.
  From a marketing perspective, the active release of fully remodeled cars, 
including the Harrier, Voxy, and Noah, together with the efforts of dealers 
nationwide helped boost sales in Japan. On a global basis, the Group’s 
performance was mixed. Sales stalled in Thailand and India due mainly to 
market contraction and increasingly fierce competition. In contrast, the 
continued recovery in North America, coupled with the release of remod-
eled cars, including the RAV4, Lexus IS, and Tundra, served to drive sales 
forward. We thus saw vehicle sales grow mainly in North America, Europe, 
and the Middle East. The sales increase in Japan and across many coun-
tries and regions worldwide reflects the introduction of new car models that 
accurately address the needs of domestic and overseas customers as well 
as the intense efforts of the Group’s global dealers.

I strongly believe that the revitalization of the Group’s operations and 
management is attributable to the hard work of dealers and suppliers along 
with the concerted efforts of the entire Toyota Group of companies to 
improve profitability.

Consolidated Financial Forecasts for Fiscal 2015

For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, we forecast vehicle sales of 9.1 
million units, net revenues of ¥25.7 trillion, operating income of ¥2.3 trillion, 
and net income of ¥1.78 trillion on a consolidated basis. Our exchange rate 
assumptions are ¥100 per US$1 and ¥140 per a1.

In our forecast for consolidate operating income we expect cost reduc-

tion efforts (¥165 billion) to be a contributing factor. We also expect 

exchange-rate fluctuations (¥95 billion), marketing efforts (¥45 billion), and 
an increase in expenses (¥17.1 billion) to negatively impact operating 
income. While the aforementioned cost reduction efforts and the absence 
of the one-off expense incurred in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, 
will help boost earnings, the anticipated deterioration in model composition, 
impact of low-priced currencies in emerging markets, and aggressive 
forward-looking expenditures aimed at securing sustainable growth on the 
back of increased competitiveness are projected to hold operating income 
at its current level.
  We will be looking to build a foundation that is capable of generating 
sustainable growth by implementing a wide range of measures. As we work 
to enhance our competitiveness by developing human resources, under-
taking capital investments, and implementing our new management struc-
ture, we will take care not to be overly influenced by short-term financial 
results. Meanwhile, in order to absorb the increase in fixed costs associ-
ated with forward-looking investments, we will not let up in our efforts to 
reduce costs through Companywide value analysis (VA) activities, or to 
improve profitability by efficiently promoting sales.
  We have been aiming to establish a cycle of developing ever-better cars 
that delight our customers and benefit society while fulfilling our duty to 
increase sales and profits that are, of course, reinvested in development.
  To support this cycle, we will endeavor to maintain and build on our 
strong earnings base and to steadfastly engage in activities that improve 
our profit structure. To this end, we will continue to increase the gross profit 
margin per unit and place suitable controls on fixed costs.

Financial Strategy

The three key priorities of our financial strategy are growth, efficiency, and 
stability.
  We believe that the balanced pursuit of these three priorities over the 
medium to long term will allow us to achieve steady and sustainable growth 
as well as increase corporate value.

1.  Growth: Sustainable growth through continuous forward-looking 

investments

The structure of the automotive market is undergoing dramatic change. 
Along with burgeoning environmental awareness, we are witnessing rising 
demand for diverse types of eco cars as well as the rapid development of 
information technology and telecommunications. At the same time, global 
competition is becoming increasingly fierce. Focusing on environmental and 
safety as well as information and telecommunications technology develop-
ment and investing capital in areas aimed at enhancing productivity, Toyota 
will actively undertake all necessary expenditure to remain at the forefront. 
This will include the development of human resources, which we recognize 
is key to maximizing conscientious manufacturing and investment in IT 

Our goal is to achieve 
sustainable growth by 
undertaking strategic and 
efficient forward-looking 
investments that build on 
our robust earnings base.

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FY2015 Forecast: Consolidated Vehicle Sales

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FY2014 Results

FY2015 Forecasts

Change

(cid:31) Japan    (cid:31) North America   (cid:31) Europe   (cid:31) Asia   (cid:31) Other 

FY2015 Forecasts: Consolidated Financial Summary 

(Billions of yen)

Net Revenues

Operating Income

 Operating Margin

Income before Income Taxes  
 and Equity in Earnings of 
Affiliated Companies
 Equity in Earnings of  
  Affiliated Companies
Net Income Attributable to  
  Toyota Motor Corporation

 Net Margin Attributable to  
  Toyota Motor Corporation

FOREX Rates

Yen/US$

Yen/Euro

FY2015 Forecasts 
(Apr. 1, 2014–  
Mar. 31, 2015)

FY2014 Results 
(Apr. 1, 2013–  
Mar. 31, 2014)

¥25,700.0

¥25,691.9

2,300.0

8.9%

2,292.1

8.9%

2,390.0

2,441.0

300.0

1,780.0

6.9%

¥100

140

318.3

1,823.1

7.1%

¥100

134

Analysis of FY2015 Forecast: Consolidated Operating Income

(Billions of yen)

Effects of 
FOREX 
Rates

2,292.1

Profit Improvement 
Activities +40.0
Cost 
Reduction 
Effort

Increase 
in 
Expenses*

Change

+8.1

+7.9

—

–51.0

–18.3

–43.1

—

+– 0
–6

2,300.0

–95.0

Volume/ 
Model Mix

–120.0

Other 
Marketing
 Efforts

+75.0

+165.0

–200.0

+182.9

Effects of Marketing Activities –45.0

*  Details:  

Investment for strengthening competitiveness

R&D Expenses 

Depreciation and CAPEX-related Costs

Labor Costs

Expenses, etc.

Non-recurring 
Expenses
 for FY2014, 
etc.

–50.0
–35.0
–65.0
–50.0

FY2014 Results

Operating Income (+7.9)

FY2015 Forecasts

systems that support efficient workplace practices. We will place consider-
able weight on investments that accurately reflect market trends and lead 
toward sustainable growth over the long term.
  For example, and as a part of the Company’s environmental activities, 
Toyota is working diligently to improve the fuel economy of conventional 
engines and is actively engaging in the development of a wide range of 
technologies, including hybrid technologies for plug-in hybrid, electric, and 
fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). The Company is placing particular emphasis on 
FCVs, which are being designed as part of efforts to respond to the grow-
ing diversity of automotive fuels. Boasting zero CO2 or environmentally 
hazardous substance emissions while running as well as a level of conve-
nience that is comparable to current gasoline vehicles, FCVs are the ulti-
mate in eco cars. In a bid to promote their widespread use, Toyota plans to 
launch a sedan-type FCV in Japan before March 2015 and some time in 
summer 2015 in the United States and Europe.
  From the perspective of safety, Toyota is drawing on the integrated safety 
concept, which pursues connectivity between a wide variety of safety 
systems while providing optimal driver support across all driving scenarios, 
to vigorously develop safety technologies, including the practical applica-
tion of advanced driver assistance systems.

In the area of information and telecommunications technology, Toyota is 
active across a broad spectrum of fields. In addition to an interactive inter-
face that links directly to a vehicle’s operations, sophisticated navigation 
systems, and big data analysis, the Company has begun developing technol-
ogies that deliver new value both in terms of vehicle safety and performance. 
For example, Toyota is rolling out T-Connect, an innovative new telematics 
service. T-Connect features an interactive voice response service that 
handles queries about locations and news, as well as a predictive information 
service that draws on data from user route histories to predict a car’s desti-
nation. Based on the predicated destination, T-Connect provides voice guid-
ance on relevant traffic accidents, congestion, and road surface conditions.

2. Efficiency: Improving profitability and capital efficiency
Toyota will continue its push forward with the Toyota New Global 
Architecture (TNGA), an initiative to overhaul the way we work with the goal 
of facilitating the timely launch of appealing products globally. Under TNGA, 
we are improving development efficiency and making ever-better cars by 
standardizing parts and components through grouped development. In 
addition to actively investing in the development of new technologies, we 
are carrying out “simple and slim” activities that facilitate the effective use of 
existing equipment.
  Looking ahead, we will strive to further improve our earnings structure 
through efficient investment that emphasizes the areas in which we want to 
advance, including hybrids, other eco-cars, and emerging markets.

3. Stability: Maintaining a solid financial base
To ensure a solid financial base, we secure sufficient liquidity and stable 
shareholders’ equity. This allows us to maintain capital expenditure and 
R&D investment at levels conducive to future growth as well as to maintain 
working capital at a level sufficient for operations, even when business 
conditions are difficult due to such factors as steep increases in raw materi-
als prices or volatility in foreign exchange rates. We plan to refine and 
implement measures to improve business continuity planning in the event 
of a major disaster. Amid expectations that the global automotive market 
will expand over the medium to long term, we believe that, in addition to 
putting crisis measures into place, maintaining adequate liquidity is essen-
tial to the implementation of forward-looking investment aimed at improving 
product appeal and the development of next-generation technologies as 
well as to the establishment of global production and sales structures. We 
will continue to pursue improvements in capital efficiency and cash flow.

Dividends and Share Acquisitions

Toyota considers the enhancement of shareholder value a priority manage-
ment policy and to this end is aiming for sustainable growth through corpo-
rate reorganization to increase corporate value. We aim to pay stable, 
ongoing dividends, targeting a consolidated payout ratio of 30%, while 
giving due consideration to such factors as performance each term, invest-
ment plans, and cash and cash equivalents.
  To succeed in this highly competitive industry, we plan to use retained earn-
ings to quickly commercialize environment- and safety-related next-generation 
technologies, with emphasis on customer safety and peace of mind.
  Within this context, Toyota declared an annual dividend payment of ¥165 
per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.
  At the Company’s 110th General Meeting of Shareholders, Toyota 
received approval to dispose of 30 million common shares of treasury stock 
in order to establish the Toyota Mobility Fund. The Company also plans to 
repurchase up to 60,000,000 shares of its common stock at a total 
purchase price of up to ¥360 billion during the fiscal year ending March 31, 
2015. Taking the aforementioned into consideration, we cancelled 30 
million shares of our treasury stock on June 30, 2014.
  With an eye to long-term capital efficiency, Toyota will adopt a flexible 
approach toward the future acquisition of its own shares.
  Moving forward, we will continue striving to further improve profits and 
meet the expectations of our shareholders.

July 2014

Nobuyori Kodaira
Executive Vice President

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Fiscal years ended March 31
  Net Revenues:
  Automotive
  Financial Services
  All Other

Inter-Segment Elimination

  Operating Income:

  Automotive
  Financial Services
  All Other

Inter-Segment Elimination

  Net Income Attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation*2
  ROE
  ROA
As of March 31
  Total Assets
  Toyota Motor Corporation Shareholders’ Equity
  Short-Term Debt, Including Current Portion of Long-Term Debt
  Long-Term Debt, less Current Portion

2010

2011

Millions of yen

2012

2013

2014

% change

2014 vs. 2013

18,950,973
17,197,428
1,245,407
947,615
(439,477)
147,516
(86,370)
246,927
(8,860)
(4,181)
209,456
2.1%
0.7%

30,349,287
10,359,723
5,497,997
7,015,409

18,993,688
17,337,320
1,192,205
972,252
(508,089)
468,279
85,973
358,280
35,242
(11,216)
408,183
3.9%
1.4%

29,818,166
10,332,371
5,951,836
6,449,220

18,583,653
16,994,546
1,100,324
1,048,915
(560,132)
355,627
21,683
306,438
42,062
(14,556)
283,559
2.7%
0.9%

30,650,965
10,550,261
5,963,269
6,042,277

22,064,192
20,419,100
1,170,670
1,066,461
(592,039)
1,320,888
944,704
315,820
53,616
6,748
962,163
8.5%
2.9%

35,483,317
12,148,035
6,793,956
7,337,824

25,691,911 
23,781,404 
1,421,047 
1,151,280 
(661,820)
2,292,112 
1,938,778 
294,891 
64,270 
(5,827)
1,823,119 
13.7% 
4.7% 

41,437,473 
14,469,148
7,780,483
8,546,910

+16.4 
+16.5 
+21.4 
+8.0 
—
+73.5 
+105.2 
–6.6 
+19.9 
—
+89.5 
—
—

+16.8 
+19.1 
+14.5 
+16.5 

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Net Revenues

(¥ Billion)
30,000

25,000

20,000

15,000

10,000

5,000

0

Operating Income /
Operating Income Ratio

(cid:31)(cid:31) Operating Income 
(cid:30)(cid:30) Operating Income Ratio
(¥ Billion)
2,500

2,000

1,500

1,000

500

0

(%)
10

8

6

4

2

0

Net Income Attributable to 
Toyota Motor Corporation/ROE
(cid:31)(cid:31) Net Income Attributable 
       to Toyota Motor Corporation   
(cid:30)(cid:30) ROE
(¥ Billion)
2,000

1,500

1,000

500

0

(%)
20

15

10

5

0

FY

’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14

FY

’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14

FY

’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14

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P Operating Income 

¥25,691.9 billion  (  +16.4%)

2,292.1 billion  

(+73.5%)

P Net Income Attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation 

1,823.1 billion  

(+89.5%)

Analysis of Operating Income
(¥ Billion)                

Operating Income +971.2

R&D Expenses/Capital Expenditures 
for Property, Plant and Equipment 
(excluding vehicles and equipment 
on operating leases)
(cid:31)(cid:31) R&D Expenses
(cid:31)(cid:31) Capital Expenditures for Property, Plant and Equipment
(¥ Billion)
1,000

800

600

400

200

0

FY

Total Assets/ROA

(cid:31)(cid:31) Total Assets
(cid:30)(cid:30) ROA
(¥ Billion)
50,000

40,000

30,000

20,000

10,000

0

(%)
5

4

3

2

1

0

Note: “Net Income Attributable to Toyota Motor 
Corporation,” equivalent to “Net Income” up to 2009.

Toyota Motor Corporation
Shareholders’ Equity/
Shareholders’ Equity to 
Total Assets
(cid:31)(cid:31) Toyota Motor Corporation Shareholders’ Equity
(cid:30)(cid:30) Shareholders’ Equity to Total Assets
(¥ Billion)
15,000

(%)
50

12,000

9,000

6,000

3,000

0

40

30

20

10

0

1,320.8

0

FY2013

Effects of 
FOREX 
Rates
+900.0

Cost 
Reduction 
Efforts
+290.0

Marketing 
Efforts

+180.0

Increase in 
Expenses, 
etc.
–480.0

Valuation 
Gain/Losses 
from Interest 
Rate Swaps
–51.6

Other

+132.8

2,292.1

FY2014

’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14

FY

’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14

FY

’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14

Net Revenues by Region

Operating Income by Region
(¥ Billion)

1,510.1

* Figures for North America exclude valuation gains/losses from interest rate swaps.

(¥ Billion)
15,000

12,000

9,000

6,000

3,000

0

FY

Japan

North America

Europe

Asia

Other Regions

’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14

’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14

’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14

’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14

’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14

Note: Fiscal years ended March 31

+933.8

576.3

’13

’14

Japan

+152.7

+31.7

+19.6

–91.1

341.5*

188.9*

’13

’14

North America

26.4

’13

58.2

’14

Europe

376.0

395.7

’13

’14

Asia

133.7

’13

42.5

’14

Central and South America, 
Oceania, Africa and
The Middle East

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Fiscal years ended March 31
Vehicle Production by Region:
  Japan
  Overseas Total

  North America
  Europe
  Asia
  Central and South America
  Oceania
  Africa

Consolidated Total
Vehicle Sales by Region:
  Japan
  Overseas Total

  North America
  Europe
  Asia
  Central and South America
  Oceania
  Africa
  Middle East
  Other

Consolidated Total

2010

3,956
2,853
1,042
433
1,021
146
106
105
6,809

2,163
5,074
2,098
858
979
231
251
184
466
7
7,237

2011

3,721
3,448
1,338
372
1,344
148
113
133
7,169

1,913
5,395
2,031
796
1,255
281
248
209
569
6
7,308

2012

3,940
3,495
1,275
383
1,441
152
93
151
7,435

2,071
5,281
1,872
798
1,327
289
223
214
550
8
7,352

2013

4,276
4,422
1,677
368
1,924
205
100
148
8,698

2,279
6,592
2,469
799
1,684
364
271
259
741
5
8,871

[Reference] Vehicle Sales
>  Consolidated vehicle unit sales in Japan and overseas came to 9,116,000 
in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, up 245,000, or 2.8%, compared 
with the previous fiscal year.

>  Consolidated vehicle unit sales in Japan were 2,365,000, an increase of 

86,000, or 3.8%, year on year. Excluding mini-vehicles, Toyota and Lexus 
vehicle unit sales (retail) was 1,648,000, up 36,000, or 2.2%, representing a 
record market share of 46.7%.

>  Total vehicle unit sales (retail), including the Daihatsu and Hino brands, was 

also a historic high, reaching 10,133,000, a year-on-year increase of 
441,000, or 4.6%.

>  Consolidated Lexus vehicle unit sales came to approximately 540,000, around 
44,000, or 8.8%, higher than the previous fiscal year. By geographic region, 
Lexus vehicle unit sales in Japan, North America, Europe, Asia, and other were 
about 48,000, 300,000, 45,000, 92,000, and 55,000, respectively.

Vehicle Sales

Number of vehicles produced for  
wholesale by Toyota Motor Corporation 
and its consolidated subsidiaries

Number of vehicles produced for 
wholesale by Toyota’s  
affiliates outside consolidation 
(e.g. JV affiliates in China)

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2014 vs. 2013

Vehicle Production by Region

(cid:31) Japan   (cid:31) Overseas Total
(Thousands of units)
10,000

8,000

6,000

4,000

2,000

0

FY

’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14

Breakdown of Vehicle 
Production by Region

(cid:31) Japan   (cid:31) North America   (cid:31) Europe   
(cid:31) Asia   (cid:31) Other Regions

Consolidated Total: 

9,032 thousand units

5.3%

21.5%

5.6%

FY2014

48.1%

19.5%

Vehicle Sales by Region

(cid:31) Japan   (cid:31) Overseas Total
(Thousands of units)
10,000

Breakdown of Vehicle Sales 
by Region

(cid:31) Japan   (cid:31) North America   (cid:31) Europe   
(cid:31) Asia   (cid:31) Other Regions

Consolidated Total: 

9,116 thousand units

8,000

6,000

4,000

2,000

0

FY

’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14

19.4%

25.9%

FY2014

17.7%

27.7%

9.3%

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4,687 
1,759 
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1,939 
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103 
138 
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2,529 
844 
1,609 
413 
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+4.9 
+37.5 
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+18.0 
+3.0 
–6.8
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Automotive Operations

The Company works diligently to produce ever-
better cars that exceed expectations in order to 
deliver products that bring smiles to the faces of 
people who choose Toyota.

In the fiscal year under review, net revenues 
from automotive operations totaled ¥23,781.4 
billion, an increase of ¥3,362.3 billion, or 16.5%, 
compared with the previous fiscal year. On the 
earnings front, operating income jumped by 
¥994.0 billion, or 105.2%, year on year, to 
¥1,938.7 billion.

Net Revenues

(¥ Billion)
25,000

20,000

15,000

10,000

5,000

0

FY

’10

’11

’12

’13

’14

Operating Income (Loss)

(¥ Billion)
2,000

1,500

1,000

500

0

-500

FY

’10

’11

’12

’13

’14

Looking at conditions in the automotive market, trends 
mainly in the United States were firm. Certain emerg-
ing markets, on the other hand, showed signs of slow-
ing down. Against this backdrop, Toyota aggressively 
introduced new products in Japan and successfully 
expanded sales thanks to the efforts of dealers nation-
wide. Outside Japan, the Company boosted vehicle 
sales in North America, Europe, and other regions.
  Since introducing the world’s first mass-produced 
car under the Prius brand name in December 1997, 
Toyota has placed considerable emphasis on promot-
ing the widespread use of hybrid vehicles. With sales 
having passed the four million mark in April 2012, 
demand continued to gather momentum and, within 
the relatively short space of approximately nine 
months, we saw cumulative hybrid sales of five million 
break through the six million mark in January 2014. 
Thus, we can confidently say that hybrid vehicles 
have now achieved full-fledged market penetration.

Source: Toyota Motor Corp.
Note: Market definitions are as follows:
  Europe:   Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, 

Belgium, Portugal, Denmark, Greece, Ireland, Sweden, Austria, 
Finland, Switzerland, Norway, Poland, Hungary, and the Czech 
Republic
 Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, 
Taiwan, South Korea, and Brunei Darussalam
  Mini-vehicles excluded

  Asia: 

  Japan: 

Consolidated Vehicle Sales
(Thousands of units)
10,000

8,000

6,000

4,000

2,000

0

FY

8,871

2,279

2,469

799

1,684

1,640

’13

9,116

+245

2,365

+86

2,529

+60

844

1,609

+45

–75

1,769

+129

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Vehicle Sales by Principal Markets

Japan
(Thousands of units)

(cid:31)(cid:31) Total market sales (excluding mini-vehicles)
(cid:29)(cid:29) Toyota market share

(%)
60

North America
(Thousands of units)
20,000

(cid:31)(cid:31) Total market sales
(cid:29)(cid:29) Toyota market share

4,000

3,000

2,000

1,000

0

FY

’10

’11

’12

’13

’14

Europe    
(Thousands of units)
25,000

(cid:31)(cid:31) Total market sales
(cid:29)(cid:29) Toyota market share

20,000

15,000

10,000

5,000

0

CY

’09

’10

’11

’12

’13

15,000

10,000

5,000

0

CY

’09

’10

’11

’12

’13

Asia
(Thousands of units)
10,000

(cid:31)(cid:31) Total market sales
(cid:29)(cid:29) Toyota market share

45

30

15

0

(%)
10

8

6

4

2

0

8,000

6,000

4,000

2,000

0

CY

Millions of yen

(%)
40

30

20

10

0

(%)
25

20

15

10

5

0

’09

’10

’11

’12

’13

2010

For the years ended 
March 31
Net Revenues by Region:
  Japan
  North America
  Europe
  Asia
  Other*
Intersegment elimination/ 
  unallocated amount

11,220,303 
5,670,526 
2,147,049 
2,655,327 
1,673,861 

(4,416,093)

2011

2012

2013 

2014

10,986,246 
5,429,136 
1,981,497 
3,374,534 
1,809,116 

11,167,319 
4,751,886 
1,993,946 
3,334,274 
1,760,175 

12,821,018 
6,284,425 
2,083,113 
4,385,476 
2,094,265 

14,297,470
8,117,099
2,724,959
4,877,672
2,336,641

(4,586,841)

(4,423,947)

(5,604,105)

(6,661,930)

% change

 2014 vs. 
2013 

+11.5
+29.2
+30.8
+11.2
+11.6

—

Operating income (loss):
  Japan
  North America
  Europe
  Asia
  Other*
Intersegment elimination/ 
  unallocated amount

(225,242)
85,490 
(32,955)
203,527 
115,574 

(362,396)
339,503 
13,148 
312,977 
160,129 

(207,040)
186,409 
17,796 
256,790 
108,814 

576,335 
221,925 
26,462 
376,055 
133,744 

1,510,165
326,052
58,228
395,737
42,568

+162.0
+46.9
+110.0
+5.2
–68.2

1,122 

4,918 

(7,142)

(13,633)

(40,638)

—

Note: Fiscal years ended March 31

(cid:31) Japan    (cid:31) North America    (cid:31)  Europe    (cid:31) Asia
(cid:31) Other*

* Central and South America, Oceania, Africa and the Middle East, etc.

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Toyota offers automotive financing and a variety 
of other financial services for total support of 
customer lifestyles.

In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, net 

revenues from financial service operations 
amounted to ¥1,421.0 billion, up ¥250.3 billion, or 
21.4%, compared with the previous fiscal year. In 
contrast, operating income declined ¥20.9 billion, 
or 6.6%, year on year, to ¥294.8 billion. The 
decrease in operating income was mainly due to 
the recording by sales finance subsidiaries of 
valuation losses on interest rate swaps stated at 
fair value.

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Toyota’s financial services operations are primarily 
handled by Toyota Financial Services Corporation 
(TFS), which has overall control of financial services 
subsidiaries worldwide. TFS provides financial services 
primarily for vehicle purchases and leases to approxi-
mately 9.6 million customers in 35 countries and 
regions worldwide.
  During the period under review, we continued with 
last year’s efforts to strengthen regional strategies by 
enhancing our relationships with distributors through the 
provision of financial products and services meeting vari-
ous national and regional customer characteristics.
  TFS continued to broaden its connections with 
customers in Japan, responding to their needs by 
offering ready access to sound financial services such 
as credit cards and housing loans in addition to auto-
motive financing.
  On the global front, the Toyota Group is aggressively 
expanding its business in emerging markets. In 
January 2013, the Company established Toyota Motor 
Leasing (China) Co., Ltd., which opened its doors for 
business in April 2013. In the same month, Toyota 
established the financial services company, Toyota 

Financial Services Kazakhstan MFO LLP, which 
commenced business in January 2014.

In such major markets as Europe and the United 
States, TFS aims to ensure stable earnings by working 
to secure margins and achieve thorough low-cost 
operations with consideration for vehicle sales support 
and the balancing of business risks.
  To respond to dramatic changes in the business 
environment, TFS will strengthen groupwide compli-
ance and risk management structures while focusing 
on enhancements to its business platform, such as IT 
platform development and human resource cultivation 
in management.

Overview  of  Toyota’s  Financial  Services  Operations

Total assets

Net revenues

Operating income

Operating areas

¥18,943.5 billion

¥1,421.0 billion

¥294.8 billion

34 countries and regions 
worldwide

Number of employees

approx. 9,000

(As of March 31, 2014)

Operating Income

(¥ Billion)
400

Financial Services Operations Organization

Toyota Motor Corporation

Total Assets
(cid:31)(cid:31) Toyota (Consolidated) (cid:31)(cid:31) TFS
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Overseas Sales Finance 
Companies

Toyota Finance Corporation

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Non-Automotive Business Operations

Non-automotive business operations include 
Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), information 
technology and telecommunications, e-TOYOTA, 
housing, marine, and biotechnology and affores-
tation businesses. In each of these operations we 
are fostering a workplace culture that encourages 
creativity and entrepreneurship. Also, we are 
seeking ideas for new businesses outside the 
Toyota group of companies as another key aspect 
in the creation of future core businesses.

In the fiscal year under review, net revenues 
from non-automotive business operations were 
¥1,151.2 billion, ¥84.8 billion, or 8.0%, higher than 
the previous fiscal year. Operating income also 
improved ¥10.6 billion, or 19.9%, year on year to 
¥64.2 billion.

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Intelligent Transport Systems

e-TOYOTA

Toyota is involved in the planning and development of 
products and services for Intelligent Transport Systems 
(ITS). We view this technology as a valuable way to link 
motor vehicles and transportation infrastructures, thereby 
contributing to sustainable economic development.
In 2009, we helped create a practical vehicle- 

infrastructure cooperative system for safe driving that 
prevents traffic accidents more effectively than current 
safety technologies. In conjunction with this, Toyota 
developed an onboard communications device, mainly 
for expressway use, compatible with the ITS Spot 
Service. Also, in 2011 Toyota commercialized the 
Driving Safety Support System (DSSS), an onboard 
navigation system for public highways. We will 
continue to increase the number of models equipped 
with this device.
  Toyota is also engaging in R&D for vehicle infrastruc-
ture cooperative systems, such as actively participat-
ing in public and private sector field trials, so as to 
bring them into use as soon as possible.
  Verification testing of the Harmonious Mobility 
Network (Ha:mo) began in October 2012. Ha:mo is a 
transportation support system aimed at realizing 
comfortable mobility for people, cities, and society by 
optimally and efficiently combining private car and 
public transportation.
  Ha:mo offers two core services. The first, Ha:mo 
NAVI, is an route guidance system that supports opti-
mal mobility, based on road and traffic conditions as 
well as on the availability of public transportation, while 
addressing the need to reduce CO2 emissions and 
ensure increased transportation comfort. The other 

core service, Ha:mo RIDE, is a car-sharing system that 
offers ultra-compact electric vehicles for urban short-
distance transport.
  The Toyota i-ROAD, a (twin-seater EV) personal 
mobility concept car, has been added to the Ha:mo 
RIDE service lineup from this year. It provides a fresh 
and enjoyable motoring experience together with a 
level of convenience that rivals motorcycles. 
  The Ha:mo RIDE service lineup also includes the 
COMS, an ultracompact electric vehicle manufactured 
by Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd., and electric bicycles 
featuring Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.’s Power Assist 
System. In this manner, every effort is being made to 
address the diverse needs of users.

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Toyota is developing e-TOYOTA business operations 
to facilitate the integration of IT services and automo-
biles. Toyota continues to plan and develop a variety of 
Internet services. Chief among these are the TOYOTA 
Web Passport, a secure membership system for 
accessing Toyota’s online services, and GAZOO, a 
web portal for automobile information. Moreover, the 
Company is planning and developing telematics 
services for in-vehicle terminals and smartphones, 
including T-Connect, G-BOOK, and G-Link. Plans are 
in place for developing these services overseas in such 
countries and regions as China, Thailand, and the 
Middle East.

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New “Big Data Traffic Information Service”

Toyota developed and provided its “Big Data Traffic 
Information Service,” a new kind of traffic-information service 
utilizing big data—including vehicle location and speed, road 
conditions, and other parameters—that is collected and 
stored via telematics services. Based on such data, traffic 
information, statistics, and other related information can be 
provided to local governments and businesses to improve 
traffic flow, augment map information services, and support 
disaster prevention measures.
  Steps are also being taken to provide online “T-Connect 
smartphone app” services to private smartphone users. At 
the same time Toyota provides the T-Probe traffic information 
and navigation service, which users can access while driving 
or on foot. Determining the best possible route given traffic 

congestion and conditions, 
T-Probe is the first technology 
that is purely stand-alone and not part of the Toyota onboard 
navigation system. The service is accessible around the 
clock, providing road map and pertinent disaster counter-
measure information, including details of emergency facilities.
  With the increasingly widespread use of the Big Data 
Transportation System together with related smartphone 
T-Connect smartphone app services, Toyota is working to 
provide more convenient and comfortable total life services 
while contributing to the development of cities that are resil-
ient to disaster through increased safety.

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Information Technology and 
Telecommunications

Toyota dealers also serve as sales points for mobile 
phones and point-to-point telecommunications 
services provided by KDDI Corporation at more than 
7,000 sales outlets (vehicle dealers, parts dealers, 
rental offices, and L&F offices) throughout Japan.
  Toyota is has also been engaged in the promotion of 
functions and services that link cars and mobile phones, 
such as hands-free telephones and G-BOOK services, 
and in 2014 newly launched the T-Connect service. 
  Toyota’s information technology and telecommuni-
cations business will come to play an even more 
important role as we develop smart grids that link 
people, cars and homes.

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Housing

Marine

Biotechnology and Afforestation

Drawing on the advanced engine, electronic control, 
and other technologies developed through its auto-
motive operations, the Toyota Group is engaged in 
the development, manufacture, and sale of high-
performance, high-quality pleasure boats. Every 
effort is being made to contribute to the development 
of an affluent society in the marine field by providing 
safe, comfortable, and environment-friendly products.

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Toyota is working diligently to help create a resource 
recycling society through its biotechnology and affor-
estation activities.

In Australia, the Group is actively involved in affor-
estation, while in Japan activities include environmen-
tal greening, horticultural, and agricultural biomass 
operations.
  Moreover, the Group has launched Housaku Keikaku, 
an agricultural IT management tool for commercial rice 
growers, as a part of its efforts to support agriculture. 
By providing this tool, Toyota strives to enhance the 
competitiveness of agriculture in Japan.

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Toyota entered the housing business in 1975. As a 
part of its endeavors in this field, the Toyota Group 
provides housing under the brand name Toyota Home. 
Toyota Home brings together the strengths of the 
Toyota Group’s intellectual capital and its technological 
capabilities. Housing products include “Eco Mirai 
Homes,” which offer comfortable, economical, and 
environmentally friendly living, and smart houses that 
focus on safety, security, sound health, and comfort. 
The Company’s “SINCE feelas” lineup of smart houses 
received the 2013 Good Design Award in recognition 
of its outstanding design.
  The Toyota Group engages in a wide range of activi-
ties in this field encompassing sales of condominiums, 
rental housing, and homes for the elderly as well as 
renovation services.

Note:  Effective October 1, 2010, all housing operation produc-

tion and technical development functions were transferred 
from Toyota Motor Corporation to Toyota Housing 
Corporation.

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Toyota continues to push boundaries in motorsports, driven by the desire to make ever-better cars and satisfy new car enthusiasts

Inspiring customers through motorsports

Activities for car fans and enthusiasts

WEC

NASCAR

Aimed at broadening the appeal of car racing and fostering 
more car enthusiasts, Toyota is striving through GAZOO 
Racing* to make ever-better cars that satisfy drivers and 
promote the joy of cars in ways that transcend the role of a 
typical car manufacturer.
  As a part of its unwavering commitment to making ever-
better cars, every year Toyota participates in the ADAC 24h 
Rennen Nürburgring, a 24-hour endurance race in 
Germany. Employees take part both as drivers and 
mechanics. In addition to helping develop human resources 
well-versed in the making of cars, Toyota places consider-
able emphasis on promoting efforts aimed at commercializ-
ing models that deliver the fun of driving in the GRMN 
(GAZOO Racing tuned by MN) and G (G Sports) categories. 
Furthermore, in striving to promote the joy of cars, the 

Company holds circuit driving programs throughout Japan 
to allow individuals with no racing experience to easily 
enjoy the thrills of circuit driving in a safe environment. The 
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing FESTIVAL is one initiative that 
strives to broaden opportunities in which car fans and 
enthusiasts can interact.

*  GAZOO Racing: A part of activities aimed at increasing car enthusi-

asts. GAZOO gives Toyota test drivers chances to race, and helps in 
our goal of making ever-better cars through vehicle development, 
while promoting the allure of cars through grassroots motor sports.

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SUPER GT

SUPER FORMULA

The TS040 HYBRID, equipped with a racing hybrid system, took part in the FIA 
World Endurance Championship, including the traditional 24 Hours of Le Mans. 
In addition to participating in NASCAR in the U.S. and SUPER GT and SUPER 
FORMULA, top-of-category levels of racing in Japan, we support TOYOTA AUTO 
BODY CO.,LTD., which participates in the Dakar Rally.

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R&D and Intellectual Property

Toyota’s R&D is dedicated to the development of 

attractive, affordable, high-quality products for 

customers worldwide. The intellectual property 

that R&D generates is a vital management 

resource that Toyota utilizes and protects to  

maximize its corporate value.

R&D Guiding Principles

P  Providing clean and safe products and 

enhancing the quality of life of people every-

where through all our activities.

P  Pursuing advanced technological develop-

ment in a wide range of fields, we pledge to 

provide attractive products and services that 

respond to the needs of customers worldwide.

  R&D Activities

The overriding goals of Toyota’s technology and product 
development activities are to minimize the negative 
aspects of driving, such as traffic accidents and the 
burden that automobiles have on the environment, and 
maximize the positive aspects, such as driving pleasure, 
comfort, and convenience. By achieving these sometimes 
conflicting goals to a high degree, we want to open the 
door to the automobile society of the future.
  To ensure efficient progress in R&D activities, we 
coordinate and integrate all phases, from basic research 
to forward-looking technology and product develop-
ment. With respect to such basic research issues as 
energy, the environment, information technology, tele-
communications, and materials, projects are regularly 
reviewed and evaluated in consultation with outside 
experts to achieve efficient R&D cost control.
  And with respect to forward-looking, leading-edge 
technology and product development, we establish 
cost-performance benchmarks on a project-by-project 
basis to ensure efficient development investment.

expenses. At the same time, we plan to continue 
making substantial investments in R&D involving 
forward-looking, leading-edge technologies and the 
development of products associated with the environ-
ment, energy, and safety. These investments are essen-
tial to preserving our competitive edge in terms of 
technologies and products.

In Japan, R&D operations are led by Toyota Central 
Research & Development Laboratories, Inc., which works 
closely with Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., Hino Motors, Ltd., 
Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd., Toyota Motor East Japan, 
Inc., and many other Toyota Group companies. Overseas, 
we have a worldwide network of technical centers as well 
as design and motorsports R&D centers.

  R&D Organization

Toyota operates a global R&D organization with the 
primary goal of building automobiles that precisely meet 
the needs of customers in every region of the world.

  Domestic and Overseas R&D Bases

Facility Name 

Japan

Head Office Toyota Technical Center

Higashi-Fuji Technical Center
Tokyo Design Research & Laboratory
Shibetsu Proving Ground
Toyota Central Research & Development 
Laboratories, Inc.

Activities

Location

Product Planning, Design, Vehicle  
Engineering and Evaluation
Advanced Engineering
Research of Advanced Styling Designs
Vehicle Testing and Evaluation

Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture

Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Hachioji City, Tokyo
Shibetsu City, Hokkaido

Basic Research

Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture

Basic research

Technological 
breakthroughs 
related to 
components 
and systems

Product  
development

Development theme discovery
Research on basic vehicle-related technology
Forward-looking and leading-edge  
  technology development

Development of leading-edge components  
  and systems ahead of competitors

Head Office  
Toyota Technical Center

Higashi-Fuji  
Technical Center

Tokyo Design  
Research & Laboratory

Shibetsu Proving Ground

Toyota Central  
Research & Development  
Laboratories, Inc.

Primary responsibility for new model  
  development
Development of all-new models and  
  existing-model upgrades

Facility Name 

USA

Activities

Location

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing  
North America, Inc.

Product Planning, Vehicle Engineering and 
Evaluation, Basic Research

Michigan, California, Arizona, Washington DC

Calty Design Research, Inc. 

Design

Newport Beach, California
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  R&D Expenditures

In fiscal 2014, R&D expenses totaled ¥910.5 billion, up 
12.8% from the previous fiscal year, representing 3.5% 
of consolidated net revenues. We worked closely with 
suppliers to develop components and products more 
efficiently and took steps to reduce our own R&D 

Toyota Motor Engineering & 
Manufacturing North America, Inc.

Calty Design Research, Inc.

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Facility Name 

Europe

Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA
Toyota Europe Design Development

Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG)

Vehicle Engineering and Evaluation
Design
Development for Motorsport Vehicles, 
Advanced Engineering

Brussels, Belgium; Derby, U.K.
Nice, France

Cologne, Germany

Activities

Location

  Intellectual Property

  Intellectual Property Strategies

Toyota carefully analyzes patents and the need for 
patents in each area of research to formulate more 
effective R&D strategies. We identify R&D projects in 
which Toyota should acquire patents, and file relevant 
applications as necessary to help build a strong global 
patent portfolio. In addition, we want to contribute to 
sustainable mobility by promoting the spread of tech-
nologies with environmental and safety benefits. This is 
why we take an open stance to patent licensing and 
grant licenses when appropriate terms are met. A good 
example of this policy is the licensing to other compa-
nies of patents in the area of hybrid technology, which is 
one of our core technologies involving environmental 
energy.

Intellectual Property Guiding Principle

P  Securing greater corporate flexibility and 

maximizing corporate value through the 

appropriate acquisition and utilization of intel-

lectual property.

  Intellectual Property Activities

Toyota’s competitiveness springs from a forward- 
looking R&D stance that is instrumental to core 
strengths associated with products and technologies. 
Underlying each new product that emerges from R&D, 
there are always intellectual properties such as inven-
tions and expertise, that we value as important 
management resources.

  Intellectual Property Systems

R&D and intellectual property activities are organization-
ally linked to enable us to focus on selected develop-
ment themes and build a strong patent portfolio. We 
have established an Intellectual Property Committee 
made up of individuals involved with management, 
R&D, and intellectual property. This committee acquires 
and utilizes important intellectual property that contrib-
utes to business operations and helps determine poli-
cies for management risks associated with intellectual 
property.

Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA

Toyota Europe Design Development

Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG)

Facility Name 

China

Activities

Location

Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing (China)  
Co., Ltd.
Tianjin FAN Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. FAW Toyota R&D  
Center
GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. R&D Center

Basic Research, Technical Research 
and Vehicle Evaluation

Jiangsu

Vehicle Engineering and Evaluation

Tianjin

Vehicle Engineering and Evaluation

Guangdong

Toyota Motor Engineering and 
Manufacturing (China) Co., Ltd.

Tianjin FAN Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.  
FAW Toyota R&D Center

GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. R&D Center

Facility Name 

Asia Pacific

Activities

Location

Toyota Motor Asia Pacific Engineering and  
Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Toyota Technical Center Asia Pacific Australia Pty., Ltd.

Vehicle Engineering and Evaluation

Samutprakarn Province, Thailand

Vehicle Engineering and Evaluation

Melbourne, Australia

Toyota Motor Asia Pacific Engineering 
and Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Toyota Technical Center Asia Pacific 
Australia Pty., Ltd.

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N  Seeking Harmony between People, Society and the Global Environment as well as  

the Sustainable Development of Society through Manufacturing

N  The Spirit of the Toyoda Precepts, Passed down since Toyota’s Founding

Since its foundation, Toyota has continuously strived 

energy. The pillars of our social contribution are 

The Toyoda Precepts represent the essential philosophy of the founder of the Toyota group of companies, Sakichi 

to contribute to the sustainable development of soci-

 “environment,” “traffic safety,” and “human resources 

Toyoda, and are a source of spiritual support for Toyota employees.

ety through the manufacturing and provision of innova-

development.” Toyota seeks to be of value to commu-

tive, high-quality products and services that lead the 

nities and to society through our main lines of busi-

times. The automobile is a wonderful machine that 

ness, and to bring smiles to people’s faces. Toyota’s 

provides freedom of movement. Nevertheless, auto-

basic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy is 

The Toyoda Precepts

• Always be faithful to your duties, thereby contributing to the company and to the overall good.

mobiles have an impact on the environment and soci-

to contribute to the sustainable development of soci-

• Always be studious and creative, striving to stay ahead of the times.

ety. This is something we at Toyota always keep in 

ety. This phrase embodies the spirit of the Toyota 

mind, and we try to create harmony among people, 

Guiding Principles, and clarifies our CSR stance for 

societies and the environment by listening to what our 

our stakeholders, both within and outside the Com  - 

customers and local communities have to say. Our 

pany. Toyota subsidiaries and suppliers share this CSR 

operations are aimed at creating a sustainable society 

policy, and we expect them to adhere to the spirit of 

through monozukuri (conscientious manufacturing). 

the policy in their operations.

• Always be practical and avoid frivolousness.

• Always strive to build a homelike atmosphere at work that is warm and friendly.

• Always have respect for spiritual matters, and remember to be grateful at all times.

Toyota develops and produces environment-friendly 

  Toyota also participated in the formulation of 

vehicles such as hybrid vehicles, and we also offer 

the Charter of Corporate Behavior of the Nippon 

N  Toyota Guiding Principles

superior accident prevention and collision safety 

Keidanren (Japan Business Federation), which is an 

The Toyota Guiding Principles (adopted in 1992 and revised in 1997) reflect the kind of company that Toyota seeks to 

features. In addition, Toyota is involved in new busi-

alliance of Japanese leading corporations, and 

be in light of the unique management philosophy, values, and methods that it has embraced since its foundation. 

nesses, such as biotech, afforestation and renewable 

observes the standards outlined therein.

Toyota, along with its consolidated subsidiaries, seeks to contribute to the continuous development of human society 

and of the planet through its businesses based on understanding and sharing the Toyota Guiding Principles.

Positioning of the CSR Policy

Overview of Toyota’s CSR Activities

Guiding Principles at Toyota 
CSR Policy:  
“Contribute to Sustainable Development”

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2.  Respect the culture and customs of every nation and contribute to economic and social development 

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through corporate activities in their respective communities.

3.  Dedicate our business to providing clean and safe products and to enhancing the quality of life every-

1.  Honor the language and spirit of the law of every nation and undertake open and fair business activities 

to be a good corporate citizen of the world.

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where through all of our activities.

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4.  Create and develop advanced technologies and provide outstanding products and services that fulfill 

the needs of customers worldwide.

5.  Foster a corporate culture that enhances both individual creativity and the value of teamwork, while 

honoring mutual trust and respect between labor and management.

6. Pursue growth through harmony with the global community via innovative management.

7.  Work with business partners in research and manufacture to achieve stable, long-term growth and 

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N Toyota’s Basic Policy on Corporate Governance

N Corporate Governance System

  Additionally, in order to achieve sustainable growth 

  Toyota has an “International Advisory Board” 

through the continuous development of even-better 

consisting of advisors from each region overseas, and, 

cars that exceed customer expectations around the 

as appropriate, receives advice on a wide range of 

Toyota has positioned the stable long-term growth of 

In March 2011, Toyota announced the “Toyota Global 

world, and realize the Toyota Global Vision, the TNGA 

management issues from a global perspective. In 

corporate value as a top-priority management issue. 

Vision” and commenced “Visionary Management.” 

Planning Division, an organization directly under 

addition, the Company has a wide variety of confer-

We believe that in carrying this out, it is essential that 

This is based on values that have guided Toyota since 

Toyota’s top management, was established in order to 

ences and committees for deliberations and the moni-

we achieve long-term and stable growth by building 

its founding, such as the “Guiding Principles at Toyota” 

rapidly promote the implementation of the “Toyota 

toring of management and corporate activities that 

positive relationships with all stakeholders, including 

and the “Toyota Way,” which aim to exceed customer 

New Global Architecture (TNGA).”

reflect the views of various stakeholders, including the 

shareholders and customers as well as business part-

expectations by the development of ever-better cars 

ners, local communities, and employees, and by 

and enriching the lives of societies, and to be 

supplying products that will satisfy our customers. This 

rewarded with a smile that ultimately leads to a stable 

N Management Transparency

“Labor-Management Council, the Joint Labor-

Management Round Table Conference,” and the 

“CSR Committee.” 

position is reflected in the “Guiding Principles at 

base of business.

Toyota,” which is a statement of Toyota’s fundamental 

  Toyota’s current management structure is based on 

business policies. Also, Toyota adopted and presented 

the structure introduced in April 2011. In order to fulfill 

the CSR Policy “Contribution towards Sustainable 

the Toyota Global Vision, Toyota reduced the Board of 

Development,” an interpretation of the “Guiding 

Directors and decision-making layers, and has 

With respect to our system regarding directors, we 

believe that it is important to elect individuals that 

comprehend and engage in our strengths, including 

commitment to manufacturing, with an emphasis on 

Principles at Toyota” that organizes the relationships 

endeavored to swiftly communicate the views of 

front-line operations and problem solving based on the 

with its stakeholders. We are working to enhance 

customers and information from operations on-ground 

actual on-site situation (genchi genbutsu). At the 

corporate governance through a variety of measures 

to management and facilitate rapid management deci-

designed to further increase our competitiveness as a 

sion making.

109th Ordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting held in 

June 2013, three Outside Directors were appointed in 

global company.

In April 2013, Toyota made organizational changes 

order to further reflect the opinions of those from 

  We believe it is important to put in place a system 

with the aim of further increasing the speed of decision 

outside the Company in management’s decision-

that enables customer opinions and on-site informa-

making by clarifying responsibilities for operations and 

making process. While Toyota currently does not have 

tion to be swiftly communicated to management in 

earnings, specifically by dividing the automotive busi-

its own standard or policy on independence in 

order to make a prompt management decision, and 

ness into the following four units—Lexus International 

enables us to review whether such management deci-

(Lexus business); Toyota No. 1 (North America, Europe 

sions are accepted by our customers and society. We 

and Japan); Toyota No. 2 (China, Asia & the Middle 

appointing Outside Directors, the Company believes 

that such appointments are appropriate since various 

rules on independence, such as stock exchange regu-

believe that our current system, involving the supervi-

East, East Asia & Oceania; Africa, Latin America & the 

lations, are used as references in making such 

sion and auditing of the execution of business by our 

Caribbean); and Unit Center (engine, transmission, 

appointments. We believe our Outside Directors will 

Board of Directors (including Outside Directors) and 

and other “unit”-related operations)—and an Executive 

advise us in our management decision-making 

Audit & Supervisory Board Members (including 

Vice President was put in charge of the operations of 

process based on their broad experience and insight 

Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Members), is the 

each unit in order to realize organizational change that 

in their respective fields of expertise.

most appropriate system for us.

supports operations and earnings responsibility.

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lations, are used as references in making such 

appointments. The state of internal controls and inter-

nal audits are reported to Audit & Supervisory Board 

N Accountability

 extraordinary committee meetings from time to time 

whenever necessary.

The CSR Committee comprises mainly the directors at 

Members (including Outside Audit & Supervisory 

Toyota has engaged in timely and fair disclosure of 

the executive vice president level and above as well as 

Board Members) through the Audit & Supervisory 

corporate and financial information as stated in the 

N  Basic Policy Regarding the System to Secure 

the Appropriateness of Business

representatives of the Audit & Supervisory Board. To 

Board and the “CSR Committee,” and the status of 

CSR Policy “Contribution towards Sustainable 

manage and promote activities that are important to 

accounting audits is reported by independent External 

Development.” In order to ensure the accurate, fair, 

Toyota, together with its subsidiaries, has created and 

fulfilling the Company’s social responsibility, the 

Auditors to the Audit & Supervisory Board Members 

and timely disclosure of information, Toyota has estab-

maintained a sound corporate climate based on the 

committee reviews important issues related to basic 

(including Outside Audit & Supervisory Board 

lished the Disclosure Committee chaired by an officer 

“Guiding Principles at Toyota” and the “Toyota Code of 

corporate policy, overall CSR (including environmental 

Members) through the Audit & Supervisory Board. To 

of the Accounting Division. The Committee holds 

Conduct.” Toyota integrates the principles of problem 

and social contribution initiatives), overall corporate 

enhance the system for internal audits, a specialized 

regular meetings for the purpose of preparing, report-

identification and continuous improvement into its 

governance (including corporate ethics and compli-

organization made  independent of direct control by 

ing, and assessing its annual securities report, quar-

business operation process and makes continuous 

ance) and risk management, and discusses measures 

the management evaluates the effectiveness of the 

terly report under the Financial Instruments and 

efforts to train employees who will put these principles 

to address such issues.

system to secure the appropriateness of documents 

Exchange Law of Japan, and Form 20-F under the 

into practice.

  Toyota has adopted an auditor system. Seven Audit 

regarding financial calculation and other information in 

U.S. Securities Exchange Act, and also holds 

& Supervisory Board Members (including four Outside 

accordance with Section 404 of the U.S. Sarbanes-

Audit & Supervisory Board Members) play a role in 

Oxley Act and Article 24-4-4 (1) of the Financial 

Toyota’s corporate governance efforts by undertaking 

Instruments and Exchange Law of Japan. In order to 

audits in accordance with the audit policies and plans 

enhance the reliability of the financial reporting of 

determined by the Audit & Supervisory Board. In 

Toyota, the three auditing functions—audit by Audit & 

 addition, Toyota has secured the personnel and frame-

Supervisory Board Members, internal audit, and 

work supporting the audit by Audit & Supervisory 

accounting audit by Independent External Auditors—

Board Members. The Outside Audit & Supervisory 

aid in conducting an effective and efficient audit 

Board Members advise Toyota from a fair and neutral 

through meetings held periodically and as necessary 

perspective, based on their broad experience and 

to share information and come to understanding 

insight in their respective fields of expertise. While 

through discussion on audit plans and results.

Toyota currently does not have its own standard or 

policy on independence in appointing Outside Audit & 

Supervisory Board Members, the Company believes 

that such appointments are appropriate since various 

rules on independence, such as stock exchange regu-

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Toyota’s Corporate Governance

Emphasizing Front-line Operations + 
Multidirectional Monitoring

Shareholders

Audit & Supervisory Board
(More than half of the members  
are outside Audit &  
Supervisory Board members)

Board of Directors
(including Outside Directors)

External Accounting Auditor
(Audit of consolidated financial  
statements and internal  
control over financial reporting)

Officers Responsible for Business 
Operations (by center, region,  
function and process)

International Advisory Board

Labor-Management Council
Joint Labor-Management  
Round Table Conference

CSR Committee

• CSR/Environment Council
• Corporate Governance Council
• Risk Management Council

Disclosure Committee

Internal Auditing 
Department
(Internal control systems)

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Management Team (As of June 20, 2014)
Board of Directors

Chairman of the Board

President, Member of the Board

Executive Vice President, Member of the Board

Takeshi Uchiyamada
’69   Joined Toyota Motor Corporation 

(“TMC”)
’98  Director
’01  Managing Director
’03 
 Senior Managing Director
’05   Executive Vice President
’12   Vice Chairman
’13   Chairman of the Board

Executive Vice President, Member of the Board

Mitsuhisa Kato
’75  Joined TMC
’04  Managing Officer 
’06  Advisor 
’10  Senior Managing Director 
’11  Senior Managing Officer
’12  Executive Vice President 

Akio Toyoda
’84  Joined TMC
’00  Director 
’02  Managing Director 
’03  Senior Managing Director 
’05  Executive Vice President 
’09  President 

Satoshi Ozawa
’74  Joined Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
’03  Managing Officer 
’07  Senior Managing Director 
’10  Executive Vice President 

Masamoto Maekawa
’73  Joined Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
’03  Managing Officer of TMC
’07  Advisor to TMC
’09 Senior Managing Director
’11  Senior Managing Officer 
’12  Executive Vice President 

Yasumori Ihara
’75  Joined Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
’04  Managing Officer 
’07  Advisor 
’09  Senior Managing Director 
’11   Director and Senior Managing Officer 
’13   Executive Vice President

Senior Managing Officer, Member of the Board

Member of the Board

Koei Saga
’77  Joined TMC
’08  Managing Officer 
’12  Senior Managing Officer 
’13   Director

Tokuo Fukuichi
’74  Joined TMC
’11  Managing Officer 
’13  Senior Managing Officer 
’14   Director

Shigeki Terashi
’80  Joined TMC
’08  Managing Officer 
’13  Senior Managing Officer 
’13   Director

Member of the Board

Ikuo Uno*
’59  Joined Nippon Life Insurance Company
’97   President and Representative Director 

of the same

’05   Chairman and Representative Director 

of the same

’11   Advisor to the same
’13   Director

Haruhiko Kato*
’75  Joined Ministry of Finance (Japan)
’09   Director-General of National Tax 

Administration Agency

’11   President and CEO of Japan Securities 

Depository Center, Inc.

’13   Director

Mark. T. Hogan*
’73  Joined General Motors Corporation
’02   Vice President of General Motors 

Group

’04  President of Magna International Inc.
’08   President and CEO of The Vehicle 

Production Group LLC

’10  President of Dewey Investments LLC
’13   Director

* Outside Director

Nobuyori Kodaira
’72   Joined Ministry of International Trade 

and Industry

’04   Director-General, Agency for Natural 

Resources and Energy
’06   Retired from the same
’08   Advisor to TMC
’09  Managing Officer 
’10  Senior Managing Director 
’11   Director and Senior Managing Officer 
’12  Executive Vice President 

Seiichi Sudo
’74  Joined TMC
’03  Managing Officer 
’08  Advisor 
’12  Senior Managing Officer 
’13   Executive Vice President

Yoshimasa Ishii
’76  Joined Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
’05  Managing Officer of TMC
’09  Senior Managing Director
’11  Senior Managing Officer
’13   Director

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Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Members

Full-Time Audit & Supervisory Board Member

Yoichiro Ichimaru
’71  Joined Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
’01  Director of TMC
’03  Managing Officer 
’05  Senior Managing Director 
’09  Executive Vice President 
’11   Audit & Supervisory Board Member  

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Masaki Nakatsugawa
’76  Joined Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd.
’06   Audit & Supervisory Board Member  

of TMC

Masahiro Kato
’75  Joined TMC
’09  Managing Officer 
’11   Audit & Supervisory Board Member  

Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member

Kunihiro Matsuo
’68   Prosecutor of Tokyo District Public 

Prosecutors Office

’04   Prosecutor General of Supreme Public 

Prosecutors Office
’06  Registered as attorney
’07   Outside Audit & Supervisory Board 

Member of TMC

Yoko Wake
’70  Joined The Fuji Bank, Limited
’93   Professor of Faculty of Business and 

Commerce of Keio University
’11   Outside Audit & Supervisory Board 

Member of TMC

Teisuke Kitayama
‘69  Joined Mitsui Bank
‘00   Managing Executive Officer of The 

Sakura Bank, Limited

‘05   President and Director of  Sumitomo 

Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

‘05   Chairman and Director of Sumitomo 

Mitsui Banking Corporation

‘14   ,Outside Audit & Supervisory Board 

Member of TMC

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Operational and other risks faced by Toyota that 

required for innovation and development, pricing, 

recovery. Meanwhile, growth in emerging markets 

customer demand with respect to quality, safety and 

could significantly influence the decisions of inves-

customer service and financing terms. Increased 

slowed down due to weakening currencies of emerg-

reliability. The timely introduction of new vehicle 

tors are set out below. However, the following 

competition may lead to lower vehicle unit sales, 

ing markets stemming from U.S. monetary easing 

models, at competitive prices, meeting rapidly chang-

does not encompass all risks related to the opera-

which may result in a further downward price pressure 

beginning to be curtailed, increases in interest rates of 

ing customer preferences and demand is more funda-

tions of Toyota. There are risk factors other than 

and adversely affect Toyota’s financial condition and 

emerging markets to protect the local currency, and 

mental to Toyota’s success than ever, as the 

those given below. Any such risk factors could 

results of operations. Toyota’s ability to adequately 

political instability in some nations. The shifts in 

automotive market is rapidly transforming in light of the 

influence the decisions of investors. The forward-

respond to the recent rapid changes in the automotive 

demand for automobiles is continuing, and it is unclear 

changing global economy. There is no assurance, 

looking statements included below are based on 

market and to maintain its competitiveness will be 

how this situation will transition in the future. Toyota’s 

however, that Toyota will adequately and appropriately 

information available as of June 24, 2014, the filing 

fundamental to its future success in existing and new 

financial condition and results of operations may be 

respond to changing customer preferences and 

date of Form 20-F.

markets and to maintain its market share. There can 

adversely affected if the shifts in demand for automo-

demand with respect to quality, safety, reliability, styling 

N Industry and Business Risks 

be no assurances that Toyota will be able to compete 

biles continues or progresses further. Demand may 

and other features in a timely manner. Even if Toyota 

successfully in the future.

also be affected by factors directly impacting vehicle 

succeeds in perceiving customer preferences and 

price or the cost of purchasing and operating vehicles 

demand, there is no assurance that Toyota will be 

The worldwide automotive industry is highly volatile. 

such as sales and financing incentives, prices of raw 

capable of developing and manufacturing new, price 

The worldwide automotive market is 

Each of the markets in which Toyota competes has 

materials and parts and components, cost of fuel and 

competitive products in a timely manner with its avail-

highly competitive. 

been subject to considerable volatility in demand. 

governmental regulations (including tariffs, import 

able technology, intellectual property, sources of raw 

The worldwide automotive market is highly competi-

Demand for vehicles depends to a large extent on 

regulation and other taxes). Volatility in demand may 

materials and parts and components, and production 

tive. Toyota faces intense competition from automotive 

social, political and economic conditions in a given 

lead to lower vehicle unit sales, which may result in 

capacity, including cost reduction capacity. Further, 

manufacturers in the markets in which it operates. 

market and the introduction of new vehicles and tech-

downward price pressure and adversely affect 

there is no assurance that Toyota will be able to imple-

Although the global economy continues to recover 

nologies. As Toyota’s revenues are derived from sales 

Toyota’s financial condition and results of operations.

ment capital expenditures at the level and times 

gradually, competition in the automotive industry has 

in markets worldwide, economic conditions in such 

planned by management. Toyota’s inability to develop 

further intensified amidst difficult overall market condi-

markets are particularly important to Toyota. In Japan, 

Toyota’s future success depends on its ability to 

and offer products that meet customers’ preferences 

tions. In addition, competition is likely to further inten-

the economy gradually recovered due to increasing 

offer new innovative competitively priced products 

and demand with respect to quality, safety, reliability, 

sify in light of further continuing globalization in the 

personal consumption and last-minute demand 

that meet customer demand on a timely basis. 

styling and other features in a timely manner could 

worldwide automotive industry, possibly resulting in 

spurred by the increase of the consumption tax. In the 

Meeting customer demand by introducing attractive 

result in a lower market share and reduced sales 

further industry reorganization. Factors affecting 

United States, the economy has seen ongoing gradual 

new vehicles and reducing the amount of time 

volumes and margins, and may adversely affect 

competition include product quality and features, 

recovery mainly due to increasing personal consump-

required for product development are critical to auto-

Toyota’s financial condition and results of operations.

safety, reliability, fuel economy, the amount of time 

tion and the European economy has shown signs of 

motive manufacturers. In particular, it is critical to meet 

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Toyota’s ability to market and distribute effectively 

may decrease, adversely affecting its financial condi-

Toyota’s production and deliveries, which could have 

various digital and information technologies, including 

is an integral part of Toyota’s successful sales. 

tion and results of operations. 

an adverse effect on Toyota’s financial condition and 

information service and driving assistance functions. 

Toyota’s success in the sale of vehicles depends on its 

results of operations.

Despite security measures, Toyota’s digital and infor-

ability to market and distribute effectively based on 

Toyota relies on suppliers for the provision of 

mation technology networks and systems may be 

distribution networks and sales techniques tailored to 

certain supplies including parts, components and 

The worldwide financial services industry is highly 

vulnerable to damage, disruptions or shutdowns due 

the needs of its customers. There is no assurance that 

raw materials. 

competitive. 

to attacks by hackers, computer viruses, breaches 

Toyota will be able to develop sales techniques and 

Toyota purchases supplies including parts, compo-

The worldwide financial services industry is highly 

due to unauthorized use, errors or malfeasance by 

distribution networks that effectively adapt to changing 

nents and raw materials from a number of external 

competitive. Increased competition in automobile 

employees and others who have or gain access to the 

customer preferences or changes in the regulatory 

suppliers located around the world. For some 

financing may lead to decreased margins. A decline in 

networks and systems Toyota depends on, service 

environment in the major markets in which it operates. 

supplies, Toyota relies on a single supplier or a limited 

Toyota’s vehicle unit sales, an increase in residual 

failures or bankruptcy of third parties such as software 

Toyota’s inability to maintain well-developed sales 

number of suppliers, whose replacement with another 

value risk due to lower used vehicle price, an increase 

development or cloud computing vendors, power 

techniques and distribution networks may result in 

supplier may be difficult. Inability to obtain supplies 

in the ratio of credit losses and increased funding 

shortages and outages, and utility failures or other 

decreased sales and market share and may adversely 

from a single or limited source supplier may result in 

costs are factors which may impact Toyota’s financial 

catastrophic events like natural disasters. Such 

affect its financial condition and results of operations. 

difficulty obtaining supplies and may restrict Toyota’s 

services operations. If Toyota is unable to adequately 

 incidents could materially disrupt critical operations, 

ability to produce vehicles. Furthermore, even if Toyota 

respond to the changes and competition in automo-

disclose sensitive data, interfere with information 

Toyota’s success is significantly impacted by its 

were to rely on a large number of suppliers, first-tier 

bile financing, Toyota’s financial services operations 

services and driving assistance functions in Toyota’s 

ability to maintain and develop its brand image. 

suppliers with whom Toyota directly transacts may in 

may adversely affect its financial condition and results 

vehicles, and/or give rise to legal claims or proceed-

In the highly competitive automotive industry, it is criti-

turn rely on a single second-tier supplier or limited 

of operations. 

ings, liability or regulatory penalties under applicable 

cal to maintain and develop a brand image. In order to 

second-tier suppliers. Toyota’s ability to continue to 

laws, which could have an adverse effect on Toyota’s 

maintain and develop a brand image, it is necessary to 

obtain supplies from its suppliers in a timely and cost-

Toyota’s operations and vehicles rely on various 

brand image and its financial condition and results of 

further increase customers’ confidence by providing 

effective manner is subject to a number of factors, 

digital and information technologies. 

operations.

safe, high-quality products that meet customer prefer-

some of which are not within Toyota’s control. These 

Toyota depends on various information technology 

ences and demand. If Toyota is unable to effectively 

factors include the ability of Toyota’s suppliers to 

networks and systems, some of which are managed 

N Financial Market and Economic Risks

maintain and develop its brand image as a result of its 

provide a continued source of supply, and Toyota’s 

by third parties, to process, transmit and store elec-

inability to provide safe, high-quality products or as a 

ability to effectively compete and obtain competitive 

tronic information, including sensitive data, and to 

Toyota’s operations are subject to currency and 

result of the failure to promptly implement safety 

prices from suppliers. A loss of any single or limited 

manage or support a variety of business processes 

interest rate fluctuations. 

measures such as recalls when necessary, vehicle unit 

source supplier or inability to obtain supplies from 

and activities, including manufacturing, research and 

Toyota is sensitive to fluctuations in foreign currency 

sales and/or sale prices may decrease, and as a result 

suppliers in a timely and cost-effective manner could 

development, supply chain management, sales and 

exchange rates and is principally exposed to fluctua-

revenues and profits may not increase as expected or 

lead to increased costs or delays or suspensions in 

accounting. In addition, Toyota’s vehicles may rely on 

tions in the value of the Japanese yen, the U.S. dollar 

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and the euro and, to a lesser extent, the Australian 

metals, non-ferrous alloys including aluminum, and 

such as Toyota are required to implement safety 

legal proceedings brought by its shareholders and 

dollar, the Russian ruble, the Canadian dollar and the 

plastic parts, may lead to higher production costs for 

measures such as recalls for vehicles that do not or 

governmental proceedings and investigations. Toyota 

British pound. Toyota’s consolidated financial state-

parts and components. This could, in turn, negatively 

may not comply with the safety standards of laws and 

is in fact currently subject to a number of pending legal 

ments, which are presented in Japanese yen, are 

impact Toyota’s future profitability because Toyota may 

governmental regulations. In addition, Toyota may, in 

proceedings and government investigations. A nega-

affected by foreign currency exchange fluctuations 

not be able to pass all those costs on to its customers 

order to reassure its customers of the safety of 

tive outcome in one or more of these pending legal 

through translation risk, and changes in foreign 

or require its suppliers to absorb such costs.

Toyota’s vehicles, decide to voluntarily implement 

proceedings could adversely affect Toyota’s financial 

currency exchange rates may also affect the price of 

recalls or other safety measures even if the vehicle 

condition and results of operations. 

products sold and materials purchased by Toyota in 

The downturn in the financial markets could 

complies with the safety standards of relevant laws 

foreign currencies through transaction risk. In particu-

adversely affect Toyota’s ability to raise capital. 

and governmental regulations. Many governments 

Toyota may be adversely affected by natural 

lar, strengthening of the Japanese yen against the U.S. 

Should the world economy suddenly deteriorate, a 

also impose tariffs and other trade barriers, taxes and 

calamities, political and economic instability, fuel 

dollar can have an adverse effect on Toyota’s operat-

number of financial institutions and investors will face 

levies, or enact price or exchange controls. Toyota has 

shortages or interruptions in social infrastructure, 

ing results.

difficulties in providing capital to the financial markets at 

incurred, and expects to incur in the future, significant 

wars, terrorism and labor strikes. 

Toyota believes that its use of certain derivative finan-

levels corresponding to their own financial capacity, 

costs in complying with these regulations. If Toyota 

Toyota is subject to various risks associated with 

cial instruments including foreign exchange forward 

and, as a result, there is a risk that companies may not 

launches products that result in safety measures such 

conducting business worldwide. These risks include 

contracts and interest rate swaps and increased local-

be able to raise capital under terms that they would 

as recalls, Toyota may incur various costs including 

natural calamities; political and economic instability; 

ized production of its products have reduced, but not 

expect to receive with their creditworthiness. If Toyota is 

significant costs for free repairs. Furthermore, new 

fuel shortages; interruption in social infrastructure 

eliminated, the effects of interest rate and foreign 

unable to raise the necessary capital under appropriate 

legislation or changes in existing legislation may also 

including energy supply, transportation systems, gas, 

currency exchange rate fluctuations. Nonetheless, a 

conditions on a timely basis, Toyota’s financial condition 

subject Toyota to additional expenses in the future. If 

water, or communication systems resulting from natu-

negative impact resulting from fluctuations in foreign 

and results of operations may be adversely affected. 

Toyota incurs significant costs related to implementing 

ral hazards or technological hazards; wars; terrorism; 

currency exchange rates and changes in interest rates 

may adversely affect Toyota’s financial condition and 

results of operations

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safety measures or meeting laws and governmental 

labor strikes and work stoppages. Should the major 

regulations, Toyota’s financial condition and results of 

markets in which Toyota purchases materials, parts 

operations may be adversely affected.

and components and supplies for the manufacture of 

The automotive industry is subject to various 

Toyota products or in which Toyota’s products are 

High prices of raw materials and strong pressure 

governmental regulations. 

Toyota may become subject to various legal 

produced, distributed or sold be affected by any of 

on Toyota’s suppliers could negatively impact 

The worldwide automotive industry is subject to vari-

proceedings. 

these events, it may result in disruptions and delays in 

Toyota’s profitability. 

ous laws and governmental regulations including 

As an automotive manufacturer, Toyota may become 

the operations of Toyota’s business. Should significant 

Increases in prices for raw materials that Toyota and 

those related to vehicle safety and environmental 

subject to legal proceedings in respect of various 

or prolonged disruptions or delays related to Toyota’s 

Toyota’s suppliers use in manufacturing their products 

matters such as emission levels, fuel economy, noise 

issues, including product liability and infringement of 

business operations occur, it may adversely affect 

or parts and components such as steel, precious 

and pollution. In particular, automotive manufacturers 

intellectual property. Toyota may also be subject to 

Toyota’s financial condition and results of operations.

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 Consolidated Segment Information   

 Consolidated Quarterly Financial Summary   

 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   

 Consolidated Financial Statements 

Selected Financial Summary (U.S. GAAP)

Toyota Motor Corporation 
Fiscal years ended March 31

For the Year:
  Net Revenues:

  Sales of Products
  Financing Operations

  Total

  Costs and Expenses:

  Cost of Products Sold
  Cost of Financing Operations
  Selling, General and Administrative

  Total

  Operating Income (Loss)
  % of Net Revenues
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes and Equity in Earnings of Affiliated Companies

  Provision for Income Taxes
  Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation
  ROE
  Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
  Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
  Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
  R&D Expenses
  Capital Expenditures for Property, Plant and Equipment*
  Depreciation
At Year-End:
  Toyota Motor Corporation Shareholders’ Equity
  Total Assets
  Long-Term Debt
  Cash and Cash Equivalents
  Ratio of Toyota Motor Corporation Shareholders’ Equity

Per Share Data:
  Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation (Basic)
  Annual Cash Dividends
  Toyota Motor Corporation Shareholders’ Equity
Stock Information (March 31):
  Stock Price
  Market Capitalization (Yen in millions)
  Number of Shares Issued (shares)

* Excluding vehicles and equipment of operating leases

2005

2006

17,790,862
760,664
18,551,526

14,500,282
369,844
2,009,213
16,879,339
  1,672,187
9.0%
1,754,637
657,910
1,171,260
13.6%
  2,370,940
(3,061,196)
419,384
755,147
1,068,287
997,713

  9,044,950
24,335,011
5,014,925
1,483,753
37.2%

20,059,493
977,416
21,036,909

16,335,312
609,632
2,213,623
19,158,567
  1,878,342
8.9%
2,087,360
795,153
1,372,180
14.0%
  2,515,480
(3,375,500)
876,911
812,648
1,523,459
1,211,178

10,560,449
28,731,595
5,640,490
1,569,387
36.8%

2005

2006

       355.35
65
2,767.67

         3,990
14,403,890
3,609,997,492

       421.76
90
3,257.63

         6,430
23,212,284
3,609,997,492

Yen in millions
2007

22,670,097
1,277,994
23,948,091

18,356,255
872,138
2,481,015
21,709,408
  2,238,683
9.3%
2,382,516
898,312
1,644,032
14.7%
  3,238,173
(3,814,378)
881,768
890,782
1,425,814
1,382,594

11,836,092
32,574,779
6,263,585
1,900,379
36.3%

Yen
2007

       512.09
120
3,701.17

         7,550
27,255,481
3,609,997,492

2008

2009

24,820,510
1,468,730
26,289,240

20,452,338
1,068,015
2,498,512
24,018,865
  2,270,375
8.6%
2,437,222
911,495
1,717,879
14.5%
  2,981,624
(3,874,886)
706,189
958,882
1,480,570
1,491,135

11,869,527
32,458,320
5,981,931
1,628,547
36.6%

19,173,720
1,355,850
20,529,570

17,468,416
987,384
2,534,781
20,990,581
    (461,011)
-2.2%
(560,381)
(56,442)
(436,937)
-4.0%
  1,476,905
(1,230,220)
698,841
904,075
1,364,582
1,495,170

10,061,207
29,062,037
6,301,469
2,444,280
34.6%

2008

2009

       540.65
140
3,768.97

         4,970
17,136,548
3,447,997,492

      (139.13)
100
3,208.41

         3,120
10,757,752
3,447,997,492

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Selected Financial Summary (U.S. GAAP)

Toyota Motor Corporation 
Fiscal years ended March 31

For the Year:
  Net Revenues:

  Sales of Products
  Financing Operations

  Total

  Costs and Expenses:

  Cost of Products Sold
  Cost of Financing Operations
  Selling, General and Administrative

  Total

  Operating Income (Loss)
  % of Net Revenues
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes and Equity in Earnings of Affiliated Companies

  Provision for Income Taxes
  Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation
  ROE
  Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
  Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
  Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
  R&D Expenses
  Capital Expenditures for Property, Plant and Equipment*
  Depreciation
At Year-End:
  Toyota Motor Corporation Shareholders’ Equity
  Total Assets
  Long-Term Debt
  Cash and Cash Equivalents
  Ratio of Toyota Motor Corporation Shareholders’ Equity

Per Share Data:
  Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation (Basic)
  Annual Cash Dividends
  Toyota Motor Corporation Shareholders’ Equity
Stock Information (March 31):
  Stock Price
  Market Capitalization (Yen in millions)
  Number of Shares Issued (shares)

* Excluding vehicles and equipment of operating leases

2010

2011

Yen in millions
2012

2013

2014

% change
2014 vs. 2013

17,724,729
1,226,244
18,950,973

15,971,496
712,301
2,119,660
18,803,457
     147,516
0.8%
291,468
92,664
209,456
2.1%
  2,558,530
(2,850,184)
(277,982)
725,345
604,536
1,414,569

10,359,723
30,349,287
7,015,409
1,865,746
34.1%

17,820,520
1,173,168
18,993,688

15,985,783
629,543
1,910,083
18,525,409
     468,279
2.5%
563,290
312,821
408,183
3.9%
  2,024,009
(2,116,344)
434,327
730,340
629,326
1,175,573

10,332,371
29,818,166
6,449,220
2,080,709
34.7%

2010

2011

         66.79
45
3,303.49

       130.17
50
3,295.08

17,511,916
1,071,737
18,583,653

15,795,918
592,646
1,839,462
18,228,026
     355,627
1.9%
432,873
262,272
283,559
2.7%
  1,452,435
(1,442,658)
(355,347)
779,806
723,537
1,067,830

10,550,261
30,650,965
6,042,277
1,679,200
34.4%

Yen
2012

         90.21
50
3,331.51

20,914,150
1,150,042
22,064,192

18,010,569
630,426
2,102,309
20,743,304
  1,320,888
6.0%
1,403,649
551,686
962,163
8.5%
  2,451,316
(3,027,312)
477,242
807,454
854,561
1,105,109

12,148,035
35,483,317
7,337,824
1,718,297
34.2%

24,312,644 
1,379,267 
25,691,911 

19,988,245 
812,894 
2,598,660 
23,399,799 
  2,292,112 
8.9%
2,441,080 
767,808 
1,823,119 
13.7% 
  3,646,035 
(4,336,248)
919,480 
910,517 
970,021 
1,250,853 

14,469,148 
41,437,473 
8,546,910 
2,041,170 
34.9% 

+16.2 
+19.9 
+16.4 

+11.0 
+28.9 
+23.6 
+12.8 
+73.5 
—
+73.9 
+39.2 
+89.5 
—
+48.7 
—
+92.7 
+12.8 
+13.5 
+13.2 

+19.1 
+16.8 
+16.5 
+18.8 
—

2013

2014

% change
2014 vs. 2013

       303.82
90
3,835.30

       575.30 
165 
4,564.74 

+89.4 
+83.3 
+19.0 

+19.9 
+19.9 
—

         3,745
12,912,751
3,447,997,492

         3,350
11,550,792
3,447,997,492

         3,570
12,309,351
3,447,997,492

         4,860
16,757,268
3,447,997,492

         5,826
20,088,033 
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Consolidated Segment Information

Toyota Motor Corporation 
Fiscal years ended March 31

Business Segment:
  Net Revenues:
  Automotive
  Financial Services
  All Other

Intersegment Elimination
  Consolidated

  Operating Income (Loss):

  Automotive
  Financial Services
  All Other

Intersegment Elimination
  Consolidated
Geographic Information:
  Net Revenues:

  Japan
  North America
  Europe
  Asia
  Other

Intersegment Elimination
  Consolidated

  Operating Income (Loss):

  Japan
  North America
  Europe
  Asia
  Other

Intersegment Elimination
  Consolidated

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

Yen in millions

% change
2014 vs. 2013

18,564,723
1,377,548
1,184,947
(597,648)
20,529,570

    (394,876)
(71,947)
9,913
(4,101)
    (461,011)

12,186,737
6,222,914
3,013,128
2,719,329
1,882,900
(5,495,438)
20,529,570

    (237,531)
(390,192)
(143,233)
176,060
87,648
46,237 
    (461,011)

17,197,428
1,245,407
947,615
(439,477)
18,950,973

      (86,370)
246,927
(8,860)
(4,181)
     147,516

11,220,303
5,670,526
2,147,049
2,655,327
1,673,861
(4,416,093)
18,950,973

    (225,242)
85,490 
(32,955)
203,527
115,574
1,122 
     147,516

17,337,320
1,192,205
972,252
(508,089)
18,993,688

       85,973
358,280
35,242
(11,216)
     468,279 

10,986,246
5,429,136
1,981,497
3,374,534
1,809,116
(4,586,841)
18,993,688

    (362,396)
339,503 
13,148
312,977
160,129
4,918 
     468,279

 16,994,546
1,100,324
1,048,915
(560,132)
18,583,653

       21,683
306,438
42,062
(14,556)
     355,627

11,167,319
4,751,886
1,993,946
3,334,274
1,760,175
(4,423,947)
18,583,653

    (207,040) 
186,409 
17,796
256,790
108,814
(7,142)
     355,627

 20,419,100
1,170,670
1,066,461
(592,039)
22,064,192

     944,704
315,820
53,616
6,748
  1,320,888

12,821,018
6,284,425
2,083,113
4,385,476
2,094,265
(5,604,105)
22,064,192

     576,335
221,925 
26,462
376,055
133,744
(13,633)
  1,320,888

23,781,404 
1,421,047 
1,151,280 
(661,820)
25,691,911 

  1,938,778 
294,891 
64,270 
(5,827)
  2,292,112 

14,297,470 
8,117,099 
2,724,959 
4,877,672 
2,336,641 
(6,661,930)
25,691,911 

  1,510,165 
326,052 
58,228 
395,737 
42,568 
(40,638)
  2,292,112 

+16.5 
+21.4 
+8.0 
—
+16.4 

+105.2 
–6.6
+19.9 
—
+73.5 

+11.5 
+29.2 
+30.8 
+11.2 
+11.6 
—
+16.4 

+162.0 
+46.9 
+120.0 
+5.2 
–68.2
—
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Toyota Motor Corporation 
Fiscal years ended March 31

Net Revenues
  % Change
Operating Income 
  % Change
  Operating Income Margin
Income before Income Taxes and Equity in Earnings of Affiliated Companies
  % Change
Net Income Attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation
  % Change
Business Segment:
  Net Revenues:
  Automotive
  Financial Services
  All Other

Intersegment Elimination
  Consolidated
  Operating Income:

  Automotive
  Financial Services
  All Other

Intersegment Elimination
  Consolidated
Geographic Information:
  Net Revenues:

  Japan
  North America
  Europe
  Asia
  Other

Intersegment Elimination
  Consolidated

  Operating Income (Loss):

  Japan
  North America
  Europe
  Asia
  Other

Intersegment Elimination
  Consolidated

2013

2014

Yen in billions

First Quarter
5,501.5
59.9%
353.1 
—%
6.4%
415.2 
—%
290.3 
24,929.9%

Second Quarter
5,406.7
18.2%
340.6 
351.8%
6.3%
379.3 
379.4%
257.9 
220.7%

Third Quarter
 5,318.7
9.3%
124.7 
–16.7%
2.3%
131.2 
–33.9%
99.9 
23.4%

Fourth Quarter
5,837.0
2.4%
502.3 
110.6%
8.6%
477.8 
102.8%
313.9 
159.4%

First Quarter
6,255.3 
13.7% 
663.3 
87.9%
10.6%
724.1 
74.4%
562.1 
93.6%

Second Quarter
6,282.1 
16.2%
592.0 
73.8%
9.4%
619.3 
63.3%
438.4 
70.0%

Third Quarter
6,585.0 
23.8%
600.5 
381.6%
9.1%
678.9 
417.5%
525.4 
425.9%

Fourth Quarter
6,569.3 
12.5%
436.1 
–13.2%
6.6%
418.5 
–12.4%
297.0 
–5.4%

5,120.1
274.4 
243.2 
(136.2)
5,501.5

   258.6 
86.7 
9.3 
(1.6)
   353.1 

3,242.2 
1,592.8 
512.0 
1,073.6 
483.4 
(1,402.7)
5,501.5 

   107.1 
117.6 
3.4 
101.5 
27.1 
(3.7)
   353.1 

5,008.7
272.0 
252.6 
(126.6)
5,406.7

   239.3 
87.7 
13.1 
0.3 
   340.6 

3,163.9 
1,450.9 
497.5 
1,088.2 
500.8 
(1,294.8)
5,406.7 

   143.7 
64.9 
8.6 
92.9 
31.5 
(1.2)
   340.6 

4,889.2
301.3 
262.0 
(133.8)
5,318.7

     43.7 
69.0 
15.4 
(3.4)
   124.7 

2,976.2 
1,525.0 
508.3 
1,112.5 
530.3 
(1,333.8)
5,318.7 

     15.6 
(17.1)
9.2 
91.7 
32.3 
(7.1)
   124.7 

5,401.0
322.8 
308.4 
(195.2)
5,837.0

   402.9 
72.2 
15.7 
11.4 
   502.3 

3,438.5 
1,715.6 
565.1 
1,110.9 
579.5 
(1,572.7)
5,837.0 

   309.8 
56.4 
5.1 
89.7 
42.6 
(1.4)
   502.3 

5,818.0 
339.8 
234.4 
(137.0)
6,255.3 

   608.4 
51.2 
7.1 
(3.5)
   663.3 

3,456.2 
2,105.1 
595.9 
1,218.0 
609.0 
(1,729.1)
6,255.3 

   456.0 
82.6 
5.2 
104.1 
42.5 
(27.3)
   663.3 

5,815.2 
347.7 
273.5 
(154.4)
6,282.1 

   499.5 
82.0 
13.1 
(2.6)
   592.0 

3,487.5 
1,962.8 
707.0 
1,181.8 
583.1 
(1,640.2)
6,282.1 

   373.9 
79.6 
20.1 
91.4 
33.6 
(6.7)
   592.0 

6,096.5 
364.9 
278.4 
(154.8)
6,585.0 

   515.5 
67.3 
20.6 
(3.0)
   600.5 

3,544.0 
2,136.8 
726.2 
1,252.6 
603.4 
(1,678.2)
6,585.0 

   331.3 
112.5 
17.7 
110.0 
32.2 
(3.4)
   600.5 

6,051.5 
368.5 
364.8 
(215.4)
6,569.3 

   315.1 
94.2 
23.2 
3.3 
   436.1 

3,809.6 
1,912.2 
695.6 
1,225.1 
540.9 
(1,614.3)
6,569.3 

   348.7 
51.2 
15.1 
90.0 
(65.7)
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All financial information discussed in this section is derived from Toyota’s consolidated 

Consolidated Vehicle Sales

financial statements that appear elsewhere in this annual report. The financial statements 

have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the 

(Thousands of units)
10,000

United States of America.

M Overview

The business segments of Toyota include automo-

political and general economic conditions; introduc-

tive operations, financial services operations and all 

tion of new vehicles and technologies; and costs 

8,000

6,000

4,000

2,000

0

Toyota’s vehicles compared with those offered by 

other manufacturers. The timely introduction of new 

or redesigned vehicles is also an important factor in 

satisfying customer needs. Toyota’s ability to satisfy 

changing customer preferences can affect its reve-

nues and earnings significantly.

  The profitability of Toyota’s automotive operations 

is affected by many factors. These factors include:

  •   vehicle unit sales volumes,

  •   the mix of vehicle models and options sold,

other operations. Automotive operations are 

incurred by customers to purchase or operate vehi-

FY

’10

’11

’12

’13

’14

  •   the level of parts and service sales,

Toyota’s most significant business segment, 

cles. These factors can cause consumer demand to 

  •   the levels of price discounts and other sales 

accounting for 90% of Toyota’s total revenues 

vary substantially in different geographic markets 

  During fiscal 2014 and 2013, Toyota’s consolidat-

incentives and marketing costs,

before the elimination of intersegment revenues for 

and for different types of automobiles.

ed vehicle unit sales in Japan increased as com-

  •   the cost of customer warranty claims and other 

fiscal 2014. Toyota’s primary markets based on 

  During fiscal 2014, automotive markets pro-

pared with each prior fiscal year, primarily as a result 

customer satisfaction actions,

vehicle unit sales for fiscal 2014 were: Japan (26%), 

gressed in a steady manner, especially in the U.S., 

of the active introduction of new products and the 

  •   the cost of research and development and 

North America (28%), Europe (9%) and Asia (18 %).

although some markets in emerging countries have 

efforts of dealers nationwide. For fiscal 2014, Toyota 

other fixed costs,

 Automotive Market Environment

slowed down. Efforts toward building a low-carbon 

and Lexus brands’ market share excluding mini-

  •   the prices of raw materials,

society and improvements in safety, such as the 

vehicles was 46.7%, and market share (including 

  •   the ability to control costs,

The worldwide automotive market is highly competi-

technical development of eco-cars and automated-

Daihatsu and Hino brands) including mini-vehicles 

  •   the efficient use of production capacity,

tive and volatile. The demand for automobiles is 

driving, were promoted worldwide.

was 42.2%, each remaining at a high level continu-

  •   the adverse effect on production due to the 

affected by a number of factors including social, 

ing from the prior fiscal year. Overseas consolidated 

reliance on various suppliers for the provision of 

  The following table sets forth Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales by geographic market based on loca-

2014. During fiscal 2013, total overseas vehicle unit 

  •   the adverse effect on market, sales and pro-

tion of customers for the past three fiscal years.

sales increased in every region. During fiscal 2014, 

ductions of natural calamities and interruptions 

vehicle unit sales increased during fiscal 2013 and 

supplies,

Japan
North America
Europe
Asia
Other*
Overseas total
  Total

Thousands of units
Years Ended March 31,
2013
2,279
2,469
799
1,684
1,640
6,592
8,871

2014
2,365
2,529
844
1,609
1,769
6,751
9,116

2012
2,071
1,872
798
1,327
1,284
5,281
7,352

* “Other” consists of Central and South America, Oceania, Africa and the Middle East, etc.

total overseas vehicle unit sales increased as a 

of social infrastructure, and

whole, due to increased sales in North America, 

  •   changes in the value of the Japanese yen and 

Europe and other regions.

other currencies in which Toyota conducts 

  Toyota’s share of total vehicle unit sales in each 

business.

market is influenced by the quality, safety, reliability, 

  Changes in laws, regulations, policies and other 

price, design, performance, economy and utility of 

governmental actions can also materially impact the 

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profitability of Toyota’s automotive operations. 

slow-to-return accelerator pedals. Also in January 

and dealers. Toyota believes that its ability to pro-

These laws, regulations and policies include those 

2010, Toyota recalled in Europe, China and other 

vide financing to its customers is an important value 

attributed to environmental matters, vehicle safety, 

regions certain models of Toyota vehicles related to 

added service. Therefore, Toyota has expanded its 

fuel economy and emissions that can add signifi-

sticking accelerator pedals. In February 2010, 

network of finance subsidiaries in order to offer 

cantly to the cost of vehicles. The European Union 

Toyota announced a worldwide recall related to the 

financial services in many countries.

has enforced a directive on end-of-life vehicles. See 

software program that controls the antilock braking 

  Toyota’s competitors for retail financing and retail 

“Legislation Regarding End-of-Life Vehicles”, 

system in certain vehicle models including the Prius. 

leasing include commercial banks, credit unions 

“Information on the Company — Business Overview 

The recalls and other safety measures described 

and other finance companies. Meanwhile, commer-

— Governmental Regulation, Environmental and 

above have led to a number of claims and lawsuits 

cial banks and other captive automobile finance 

Safety Standards” and note 23 to the consolidated 

against Toyota. For a more detailed description of 

companies also compete against Toyota’s whole-

financial statements in Toyota’s annual report on 

these claims and lawsuits, see “Information on the 

sale financing activities.

Form 20-F for a more detailed discussion of these 

Company — Business Overview — Legal Proceedings” 

  Toyota’s total finance receivables increased dur-

laws, regulations and policies.

and note 23 to the consolidated financial state-

ing fiscal 2014 mainly due to the favorable impact of 

  Many governments also impose local content 

ments in Toyota’s annual report on Form 20-F.

fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates and 

requirements, impose tariffs and other trade barri-

  The worldwide automotive industry is in a period 

an increase in retail receivables.

ers, and enact price or exchange controls that can 

of global competition which may continue for the 

limit an automaker’s operations and can make the 

foreseeable future, and in general the competitive 

Total Assets by Financial Services Operations 

repatriation of profits unpredictable. Changes in 

environment in which Toyota operates is likely to 

these laws, regulations, policies and other govern-

intensify. Toyota believes it has the resources, strat-

mental actions may affect the production, licensing, 

egies and technologies in place to compete effec-

distribution or sale of Toyota’s products, cost of 

tively in the industry as an independent company for 

products or applicable tax rates. From time-to-time 

the foreseeable future.

when potential safety problems arise, Toyota issues 

vehicle recalls and takes other safety measures 

Financial Services Operations

including safety campaigns relating to its vehicles. In 

The competition in the worldwide automobile finan-

November 2009, Toyota announced a safety cam-

cial services industry is intensifying. As competition 

(¥ Billion)
20,000

15,000

10,000

5,000

0

paign in North America for certain models of Toyota 

increases, margins on financing transactions may 

FY

’10

’11

’12

’13

’14

and Lexus vehicles related to floor mat entrapment 

decrease and market share may also decline as 

of accelerator pedals, and later expanded it to 

customers obtain financing for Toyota vehicles from 

include additional models. In January 2010, Toyota 

alternative sources.

announced a recall in North America for certain 

  Toyota’s financial services operations mainly 

models of Toyota vehicles related to sticking and 

include loans and leasing programs for customers 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

  The following table provides information regarding Toyota’s finance receivables and operating leases in the 

the end of the lease term. See discussion in “Critical 

card receivables as of March 31, 2014 increased by 

past two fiscal years.

Accounting Estimates — Investment in Operating 

¥42.8 billion from March 31, 2013 to ¥380.9 billion.

Finance Receivables
Retail
Finance leases
Wholesale and other dealer loans

Deferred origination costs
Unearned income
Allowance for credit losses
  Retail
  Finance leases
  Wholesale and other dealer loans 

  Total finance receivables, net 
Less—Current portion
  Noncurrent finance receivables, net
Operating Leases
Vehicles
Equipment 
Less—Deferred income and other 

Less—Accumulated depreciation
Less—Allowance for credit losses 
  Vehicles and equipment on operating leases, net

Yen in millions
March 31, 

2013

2014

9,047,782
1,029,887
2,615,728
12,693,397
135,398
(628,340)

(83,858)
(28,928)
(26,243)
(139,029)
12,061,426
(5,117,660)
6,943,766

2,999,294
104,351
(65,634)
3,038,011
(749,238)
(8,020)
2,280,753

10,523,364
1,071,179
2,875,650
 14,470,193
161,956
(754,539)

(89,439)
(30,585)
(26,358)
(146,382)
13,731,228
(5,628,934)
8,102,294

3,674,969
129,029
(94,438)
3,709,560
(808,764)
(7,220)
2,893,576

Leases” and note 2 to the consolidated financial 

statements in Toyota’s annual report on Form 20-F.

 Other Business Operations

  Toyota enters into interest rate swap agreements 

Toyota’s other business operations consist of hous-

and cross currency interest rate swap agreements 

ing (including the manufacture and sale of prefabri-

to convert its fixed-rate debt to variable-rate func-

cated homes), information technology related 

tional currency debt. A portion of the derivative 

businesses (including information technology and 

instruments are entered into to hedge interest rate 

telecommunications, intelligent transport systems 

risk from an economic perspective and are not des-

and GAZOO) and other businesses.

ignated as a hedge of specific assets or liabilities on 

Toyota does not expect its other business opera-

Toyota’s consolidated balance sheet and according-

tions to materially contribute to Toyota’s consolidat-

ly, unrealized gains or losses related to derivatives 

ed results of operations.

that are not designated as a hedge are recognized 

currently in operations. See discussion in “Critical 

Currency Fluctuations

Accounting Estimates — Derivatives and Other 

Toyota is affected by fluctuations in foreign currency 

Contracts at Fair Value” and “Quantitative and 

exchange rates. Toyota is exposed to fluctuations in 

Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” and notes 

the value of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dol-

20 and 26 to the consolidated financial statements 

lar and the euro and, to a lesser extent, the 

in Toyota’s annual report on Form 20-F.

Australian dollar, the Russian ruble, the Canadian 

  The fluctuations in funding costs can affect the 

dollar, the British pound, and others. Toyota’s con-

profitability of Toyota’s financial services operations. 

solidated financial statements, which are presented 

Funding costs are affected by a number of factors, 

in Japanese yen, are affected by foreign currency 

some of which are not in Toyota’s control. These 

exchange fluctuations through both translation risk 

factors include general economic conditions, pre-

and transaction risk.

  Toyota’s finance receivables are subject to col-

consolidated financial statements in Toyota’s annual 

vailing interest rates and Toyota’s financial strength. 

  Translation risk is the risk that Toyota’s consoli-

lectability risks. These risks include consumer and 

report on Form 20-F.

Funding costs decreased during fiscal 2013 and 

dated financial statements for a particular period or 

dealer insolvencies and insufficient collateral values 

  Toyota continues to originate leases to finance 

2014, mainly as a result of lower interest rates. 

for a particular date will be affected by changes in 

(less costs to sell) to realize the full carrying values 

new Toyota vehicles. These leasing activities are 

  Toyota launched its credit card business in Japan 

the prevailing exchange rates of the currencies in 

of these receivables. See discussion in “Critical 

subject to residual value risk. Residual value losses 

in April 2001.  As of March 31, 2014, Toyota had 

those countries in which Toyota does business 

Accounting Estimates — Allowance for Doubtful 

could be incurred when the lessee of a vehicle does 

12.7 million cardholders, an increase of 0.9 million 

compared with the Japanese yen. Even though the 

Accounts and Credit Losses” and note 10 to the 

not exercise the option to purchase the vehicle at 

cardholders compared with March 31, 2013. Credit 

fluctuations of currency exchange rates to the 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Japanese yen can be substantial, and, therefore, 

but not eliminated, the effects of foreign currency 

statements and do not conform with U.S. GAAP. 

Management allocates resources to, and assesses 

significantly impact comparisons with prior periods 

exchange rate fluctuations, which in some years 

Furthermore, Toyota does not believe that these 

the performance of, its automotive operations as a 

and among the various geographic markets, the 

can be significant. See notes 20 and 26 to the con-

measures are a substitute for U.S. GAAP measures. 

single business segment on a worldwide basis. 

translation risk is a reporting consideration and does 

solidated financial statements in Toyota’s annual 

However, Toyota believes that such results excluding 

Toyota does not manage any subset of its automo-

not reflect Toyota’s underlying results of operations. 

report on Form 20-F for additional information.

the impact of currency fluctuations year-on-year pro-

tive operations, such as domestic or overseas oper-

Toyota does not hedge against translation risk.

  Generally, a weakening of the Japanese yen 

vide additional useful information to investors 

ations or parts, as separate management units.

  Transaction risk is the risk that the currency struc-

against other currencies has a positive effect on 

regarding the operating performance on a local cur-

  The management of the automotive operations is 

ture of Toyota’s costs and liabilities will deviate from 

Toyota’s revenues, operating income and net 

rency basis.

the currency structure of sales proceeds and 

income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation. 

assets. Transaction risk relates primarily to sales 

A strengthening of the Japanese yen against other 

 Segmentation

organized by function, with a manager having over-

sight responsibility for each function within the seg-

ment. Management assesses financial and 

proceeds from Toyota’s non-domestic operations 

currencies has the opposite effect. In fiscal 2014, 

Toyota’s most significant business segment is its 

non-financial data such as vehicle unit sales, pro-

from vehicles produced in Japan.

the Japanese yen was on average and at the end of 

automotive operations. Toyota carries out its auto-

duction volume, market share information, vehicle 

  Toyota believes that the location of its production 

the fiscal year weaker against the U.S. dollar and 

motive operations as a global competitor in the 

model plans and plant location costs to allocate 

facilities in different parts of the world has signifi-

the euro in comparison to fiscal 2013. See further 

worldwide automotive market. 

resources within the automotive operations.

cantly reduced the level of transaction risk. As part 

discussion in “Quantitative and Qualitative 

of its globalization strategy, Toyota has continued to 

Disclosures about Market Risk — Market Risk 

localize production by constructing production facili-

Disclosures — Foreign Currency Exchange Rate 

M Geographic Breakdown

ties in the major markets in which it sells its vehi-

Risk” in Toyota’s annual report on Form 20-F.

cles. In calendar 2012 and 2013, Toyota produced 

  During 2014, the average exchange rate of the 

75.4% and 76.3%, respectively, of its non-domestic 

Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar and the euro 

sales outside Japan. In North America, 75.3% and 

compared to the prior fiscal year fluctuated as 

73.7% of vehicles sold in calendar 2012 and 2013, 

described above. The operating results excluding 

respectively, were produced locally. In Europe, 

the impact of currency fluctuations described in 

58.5% and 69.4% of vehicles sold in calendar 2012 

“Results of Operations — Fiscal 2014 Compared 

and 2013, respectively, were produced locally. 

with Fiscal 2013” show results of net revenues 

Localizing production enables Toyota to locally pur-

obtained by applying the Japanese yen’s average 

chase many of the supplies and resources used in 

exchange rate in the previous fiscal year to the local 

the production process, which allows for a better 

currency-denominated net revenues for fiscal 2013 

The following table sets forth Toyota’s net revenues in each geographic 

market based on the country of location of the parent company or the 

subsidiaries that transacted the sale with the external customer for the 

Revenues by Market 
FY2014

(cid:31) Japan (cid:31) North America (cid:31) Europe 
(cid:31) Asia (cid:31) All Other Markets

past three fiscal years.

Yen in millions
Years Ended March 31,
2013
7,910,456
6,167,821
2,003,113
4,058,629
1,924,173

2012
7,293,804
4,644,348
1,917,408
3,116,849
1,611,244

2014
8,532,875
7,938,615
2,614,070
4,475,382
2,130,969

Japan
North America
Europe
Asia
Other*

8.3%

17.4%

33.2%

10.2%

30.9%

match of local currency revenues with local curren-

and 2014, respectively, as if the value of the 

* “Other” consists of Central and South America, Oceania, Africa and the Middle East.

cy expenses.

Japanese yen had remained constant for the com-

  Toyota also enters into foreign currency transac-

parable periods. Results excluding the impact of 

tions and other hedging instruments to address 

currency fluctuations year-on-year are not on the 

a portion of its transaction risk. This has reduced, 

same basis as Toyota’s consolidated financial 

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M Results of Operations — Fiscal 2014 Compared with Fiscal 2013

Net revenues:
  Japan
  North America
  Europe
  Asia
  Other*

Intersegment elimination/unallocated amount

  Total

Operating income:
  Japan
  North America
  Europe
  Asia
  Other*

Intersegment elimination/unallocated amount

  Total

Operating margin
Income before income taxes and  
  equity in earnings of affiliated companies
Net margin from income before income taxes  
  and equity in earnings of affiliated companies
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies
Net income attributable to  
  Toyota Motor Corporation
Net margin attributable to  
  Toyota Motor Corporation

Yen in millions

Years ended March 31,
2013 
2014

 2014 vs. 2013 Change

Amount

Percentage (%)

12,821,018
14,297,470
6,284,425
8,117,099
2,083,113
2,724,959
4,385,476
4,877,672
2,094,265
2,336,641
(5,604,105)     (6,661,930)
22,064,192
25,691,911

     576,335
221,925
26,462
376,055
133,744
(13,633)
  1,320,888
6.0%

  1,510,165
326,052
58,228
395,737
42,568
    (40,638)
2,292,112
8.9%

1,476,452
1,832,674
641,846
492,196
242,376
(1,057,825)
3,627,719

   933,830
104,127
31,766
19,682
(91,176)
(27,005)
   971,224
2.9%

+11.5
+29.2
+30.8
+11.2
+11.6
—
+16.4

+162.0
+46.9
+120.0
+5.2
–68.2
—
+73.5

1,403,649

  2,441,080

1,037,431

+73.9

6.4%
231,519

9.5%
318,376

3.1%
86,857

+37.5

962,163

1,823,119

860,956

+89.5

4.4%

7.1%

2.7%

* “Other” consists of Central and South America, Oceania, Africa and Middle East.

Net Revenues

automotive market conditions, Toyota’s consolidat-

Toyota had net revenues for fiscal 2014 of 

ed vehicle unit sales increased by 2.8% compared 

¥25,691.9 billion, an increase of ¥3,627.7 billion, or 

with the prior fiscal year to 9,116 thousand vehicles.

16.4%, compared with the prior fiscal year. This 

increase mainly reflected the favorable impact of 

fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates of 

Net Revenues

¥2,510.4 billion and changes in vehicle unit sales 

and sales mix of ¥300.0 billion. Excluding the 

impact of changes in the Japanese yen values used 

for translation purposes of ¥2,510.4 billion, net rev-

enues would have been ¥23,181.4 billion during fis-

cal 2014, a 5.1% increase compared with the prior 

fiscal year. The automotive market in calendar year 

2013 increased by 7.9% in North America and in 

fiscal 2014 increased by 5.9% in Japan compared 

with the prior year due to the market in the U.S. and 

Japan progressing in a steady manner. Under these 

(¥ Billion)
30,000

25,000

20,000

15,000

10,000

5,000

0

FY

’10

’11

’12

’13

’14

  The table below shows Toyota’s net revenues from external customers by product category and by business.

Vehicles 
Parts and components for overseas production
Parts and components for after service
Other

  Total Automotive
  All Other
  Total sales of products
  Financial services
  Total

Yen in millions

Years ended March 31,
2013 
2014 
17,446,473
20,353,340
356,756
431,760
1,577,690
1,843,478
997,843
1,105,277
20,378,762
23,733,855
535,388
578,789
20,914,150
24,312,644
1,150,042
1,379,267
22,064,192
25,691,911

 2014 vs. 2013 Change

Amount
2,906,867
75,004
265,788
107,434
3,355,093
43,401
3,398,494
229,225
3,627,719

Percentage (%)
+16.7
+21.0
+16.8
+10.8
+16.5
+8.1
+16.2
+19.9
+16.4

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Toyota’s net revenues include net revenues from 

products would have been ¥22,000.6 billion during 

  The following is a discussion of net revenues in each geographic market (before the elimination of  

sales of products, consisting of net revenues from 

fiscal 2014, a 5.2% increase compared with the 

intersegment revenues).

automotive operations and all other operations, 

prior fiscal year. The increase in net revenues from 

Japan

which increased by 16.2% during fiscal 2014 com-

sales of products is mainly due to an increase in 

pared with the prior fiscal year to ¥24,312.6 billion, 

Toyota vehicle unit sales of 245 thousand vehicles. 

and net revenues from financial services operations 

Excluding the impact of changes in the Japanese 

which increased by 19.9% during fiscal 2014 com-

yen values used for translation purposes of ¥198.5 

pared with the prior fiscal year to ¥1,379.2 billion. 

billion, net revenues from financial services opera-

Excluding the impact of changes in the Japanese 

tions would have been ¥1,180.7 billion during fiscal 

yen values used for translation purposes of 

2014, a 2.7% increase compared with the prior fis-

¥2,311.9 billion, net revenues from sales of 

cal year.

  The following table shows the number of financing contracts by geographic region at the end of fiscal 2014 

and 2013, respectively.

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales* 

* including number of exported vehicle unit sales

Net revenues:
  Sales of products
  Financial services

  Total

Thousands of units

Years ended March 31,
2013
2014
4,202
4,220

 2014 vs. 2013 Change

Amount
18

Percentage (%)
+0.4

Yen in millions

Years ended March 31,
2013
2014

 2014 vs. 2013 Change

Amount

Percentage (%)

12,687,092
133,926
12,821,018

14,179,710
117,760
14,297,470

1,492,618
(16,166)
1,476,452

+11.8
–12.1
+11.5

Number of financing contracts in thousands

Toyota’s domestic and exported vehicle unit sales 

the prior fiscal year due primarily to favorable mar-

 2014 vs. 2013 Change

increased by 18 thousand vehicles compared with 

ket conditions.

Japan
North America
Europe 
Asia 
Other*

  Total 

Years ended March 31,
2013
2014
1,765
1,813
4,596
4,791
825
879
868
1,167
618
688
8,672
9,338

Amount
48
195
54
299
70
666

Percentage (%)
+2.7
+4.3
+6.5
+34.5
+11.3
+7.7

North America

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

* “Other” consists of Central and South America, Oceania and Africa.

  Geographically, net revenues (before the elimina-

¥2,510.4 billion, net revenues in fiscal 2014 would 

tion of intersegment revenues) for fiscal 2014 

have increased by 11.5% in Japan, 8.4% in North 

increased by 11.5% in Japan, 29.2% in North 

America, 6.5% in Europe and 5.9% in Other com-

America, 30.8% in Europe, 11.2% in Asia, and 

pared with the prior fiscal year, and would have 

11.6% in Other compared with the prior fiscal year. 

decreased by 4.9% in Asia compared with the prior 

Excluding the impact of changes in the Japanese 

fiscal year.

yen values used for translation purposes of 

Net revenues:
  Sales of products
  Financial services

  Total

Thousands of units

Years ended March 31,
2013
2014
2,469
2,529

 2014 vs. 2013 Change

Amount
60

Percentage (%)
+2.5

Yen in millions

Years ended March 31,
2013
2014

 2014 vs. 2013 Change

Amount

Percentage (%)

5,564,183
720,242
6,284,425

7,234,376
882,723
8,117,099

1,670,193
162,481
1,832,674

+30.0
+22.6
+29.2

Net revenues in North America increased due pri-

The vehicle unit sales increased due mainly to the 

marily to the 60 thousand vehicles increase in vehi-

market progressing in a steady manner and strong 

cle unit sales compared with the prior fiscal year. 

sales of the RAV4, IS and other new car models.

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Europe

Other

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

Net revenues:
  Sales of products
  Financial services

  Total

Thousands of units

Years ended March 31,
2013
2014
799
844

 2014 vs. 2013 Change

Amount
45

Percentage (%)
+5.6

Yen in millions

Years ended March 31,
2013
2014

 2014 vs. 2013 Change

Amount

Percentage (%)

2,007,207
75,906
2,083,113

2,630,408
94,551
2,724,959

623,201
18,645
641,846

+31.0
+24.6
+30.8

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

Net revenues:
  Sales of products
  Financial services

  Total

Thousands of units

Years ended March 31,
2013
2014
1,640
1,769

 2014 vs. 2013 Change

Amount
129

Percentage (%)
+7.8

Yen in millions

Years ended March 31,
2013
2014

 2014 vs. 2013 Change

Amount

Percentage (%)

1,942,215
152,050
2,094,265

2,162,505
174,136
2,336,641

220,290
22,086
242,376

+11.3
+14.5
+11.6

Net revenues in Europe increased due primarily to 

vehicle unit sales increased due mainly to the strong 

Net revenues in Other increased due primarily to the 

sales increased due mainly to the strong sales of 

the 45 thousand vehicles increase in vehicle unit 

sales of the RAV4, Corolla and other car models.

129 thousand vehicles increase in vehicle unit sales 

the Etios in Central and South America.

sales compared with the prior fiscal year. The 

compared with the prior fiscal year. The vehicle unit 

Asia

Toyota’s consolidated vehicle unit sales

Net revenues:
  Sales of products
  Financial services

  Total

Thousands of units

Years ended March 31,
2013
2014
1,684
1,609

 2014 vs. 2013 Change

Amount
(75)

Percentage (%)
–4.5

Yen in millions

Years ended March 31,
2013
2014

 2014 vs. 2013 Change

Amount

Percentage (%)

4,307,943
77,533
4,385,476

4,755,114
122,558
4,877,672

447,171
45,025
492,196

+10.4
+58.1
+11.2

Excluding the favorable impact of fluctuations in for-

vehicle unit sales was due mainly to decreased 

eign currency translation rates, net revenues in Asia 

sales in Thailand and India, which in turn was due 

would have decreased due primarily to the 75 thou-

mainly to the shrinking of the market and competi-

sand vehicles decrease in vehicle unit sales com-

tive market conditions.

pared with the prior fiscal year. The decrease in 

 Operating Costs and Expenses

Operating costs and expenses:
  Cost of products sold
  Cost of financing operations
  Selling, general and administrative

  Total

Yen in millions

Years ended March 31,
2013
2014

 2014 vs. 2013 Change

Amount

Percentage (%)

18,010,569
630,426
2,102,309
20,743,304

19,988,245
812,894
2,598,660
23,399,799

1,977,676
182,468
496,351
2,656,495

+11.0
+28.9
+23.6
+12.8

Changes in operating costs and expenses:
  Effect of changes in vehicle unit sales and sales mix
  Effect of fluctuation in foreign currency translation rates
  Effect of cost reduction efforts
  Effect of increase in miscellaneous costs and others

  Total

Yen in millions
 2014 vs. 2013 
Change

   120,000
2,378,900
(290,000)
447,595
2,656,495

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Operating costs and expenses increased by 

2014, continued cost reduction efforts together with 

Cost of Financing Operations

Southern District of New York to resolve its investi-

¥2,656.4 billion, or 12.8%, to ¥23,399.7 billion dur-

suppliers contributed to the improvement in earn-

Cost of financing operations increased by ¥182.4 

gation, partially offset by the ¥90.0 billion charge for 

ing fiscal 2014 compared with the prior fiscal year. 

ings. These cost reduction efforts related to ongoing 

billion, or 28.9%, to ¥812.8 billion during fiscal 2014 

costs related to the settlement of the economic loss 

This increase resulted mainly from the ¥2,378.9 bil-

value engineering and value analysis activities, the 

compared with the prior fiscal year. The increase 

claims in the consolidated federal action in the U.S. 

lion unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign 

use of common parts resulting in a reduction of part 

resulted mainly from the ¥183.0 billion unfavorable 

recorded in the prior fiscal year.

currency translation rates, the ¥447.5 billion 

types and other manufacturing initiatives designed 

impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation 

increase in miscellaneous costs and others, and the 

to reduce the costs of vehicle production.

rates.

¥120.0 billion impact of changes in vehicle unit 

sales and sales mix, partially offset by the ¥290.0 

Cost of Products Sold

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

billion impact of cost reduction efforts.

Cost of products sold increased by ¥1,977.6 billion, 

Selling, general and administrative expenses 

  The increase in miscellaneous costs and others 

or 11.0%, to ¥19,988.2 billion during fiscal 2014 

increased by ¥496.3 billion, or 23.6%, to ¥2,598.6 

was due mainly to the ¥125.0 billion payment to the 

compared with the prior fiscal year. The increase 

billion during fiscal 2014 compared with the prior 

U.S. government based on the agreement with the 

resulted mainly from the ¥1,866.5 billion unfavorable 

fiscal year. This increase mainly reflected the ¥329.3 

U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of 

impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation 

billion unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign 

New York to resolve its investigation, the ¥100.0 bil-

rates, the ¥105.0 billion impact of changes in vehi-

currency translation rates, and the ¥125.0 billion 

lion increase in labor costs, the ¥100.0 billion 

cle unit sales and sales mix, the ¥100.0 billion 

payment to the U.S. government based on the 

R&D Expenses
(cid:31)(cid:31) R&D expenses   (cid:30)(cid:30) % of net revenues (Right scale)
(¥ Billion)
1,000

800

600

400

200

0

(%)
5

4

3

2

1

0

increase in research and development expenses, 

increase in research and development expenses, 

agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the 

FY

’10

’11

’12

’13

’14

and the ¥83.0 billion increase in costs related to 

and the ¥80.0 billion increase in costs related to 

ending the vehicle and engine production in 

ending the vehicle and engine production in 

Operating Income

Australia, partially offset by the ¥90.0 billion charge 

Australia, partially offset by the ¥290.0 billion impact 

for costs related to the settlement of the economic 

of cost reduction efforts.

loss claims in the consolidated federal action in the 

U.S. recorded in the prior fiscal year.

Cost Reduction Efforts

During fiscal 2014, Toyota’s continued cost reduc-

tion efforts reduced operating costs and expenses 

by ¥290.0 billion. The amount of the effect of cost 

reduction efforts includes the impact of fluctuation 

in the price of steel, precious metals, non-ferrous 

alloys including aluminum, plastic parts and other 

production materials and parts. In fiscal 

Cost of Products Sold
(cid:31)(cid:31) Cost of products sold   (cid:30)(cid:30) % of net revenues (Right scale)
(¥ Billion)
20,000

15,000

10,000

5,000

0

FY

’10

’11

’12

’13

’14

(%)
100

75

50

25

0

Changes in operating income and loss:
  Effect of changes in exchange rates
  Effect of cost reduction efforts
  Effect of marketing efforts 
  Effect of increase of miscellaneous costs and others
  Other 

  Total 

Yen in millions
  2014 vs. 2013 Change

900,000
290,000 
180,000
(480,000)
81,224
971,224

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 Consolidated Financial Statements 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Toyota’s operating income increased by ¥971.2 bil-

  During fiscal 2014, operating income (before 

North America

lion, or 73.5%, to ¥2,292.1 billion during fiscal 2014 

elimination of intersegment profits), compared with 

compared with the prior fiscal year. This increase 

the prior fiscal year increased by ¥933.8 billion, or 

was due mainly to the ¥900.0 billion favorable 

162.0%, in Japan, ¥104.1 billion, or 46.9%, in 

impact of changes in exchange rates, ¥290.0 billion 

North America, ¥31.7 billion, or 120.0%, in Europe, 

impact of cost reduction efforts, and ¥180.0 billion 

¥19.6 billion, or 5.2%, in Asia, and decreased by 

impact of marketing efforts, partially offset by the 

¥91.1 billion, or 68.2%, in Other.

¥480.0 billion increase in miscellaneous costs and 

others. The increase in miscellaneous costs and 

others was due mainly to the ¥125.0 billion pay-

ment to the U.S. government based on the agree-

ment with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the 

Southern District of New York to resolve its investi-

gation, the ¥100.0 billion increase in labor costs, the 

¥100.0 billion increase in research and development 

expenses, and the ¥83.0 billion increase in costs 

related to ending the vehicle and engine production 

in Australia, partially offset by the ¥90.0 billion 

charge for costs related to the settlement of the 

economic loss claims in the consolidated federal 

action in the U.S. recorded in the prior fiscal year.

Operating Income
(cid:31)(cid:31) Operating income   (cid:30)(cid:30) % of net revenues (Right scale)
(¥ Billion)
2,500

2,000

1,500

1,000

500

0

FY

’10

’11

’12

’13

’14

(%)
10

8

6

4

2

0

  The following is a description of operating income in each geographic market.

Japan

Changes in operating income and loss:
  Effect of changes in exchange rates
  Effect of cost reduction efforts
  Effect of marketing efforts 
  Effect of increase of miscellaneous costs and others
  Other 

  Total 

Yen in millions
  2014 vs. 2013 Change

940,000
175,000 
180,000
(370,000)
8,830
933,830

Changes in operating income and loss:
  Effect of cost reduction efforts
  Effect of marketing activities
  Effect of decrease of miscellaneous costs and others
  Other

  Total

Europe

Changes in operating income and loss:
  Effect of cost reduction efforts
  Effect of marketing efforts
  Effect of increase of miscellaneous costs and others
  Other

  Total

Asia

Changes in operating income and loss:
  Effect of changes in exchange rates
  Effect of cost reduction efforts
  Effect of marketing activities
  Effect of increase of miscellaneous costs and others
  Other 

  Total 

Other

Changes in operating income and loss:
  Effect of cost reduction efforts
  Effect of marketing efforts 
  Effect of increase of miscellaneous costs and others
  Other 

  Total 

Yen in millions
  2014 vs. 2013 Change

  75,000
(25,000)
50,000
4,127
104,127

Yen in millions
  2014 vs. 2013 Change

15,000
25,000
(10,000)
1,766
 31,766

Yen in millions
  2014 vs. 2013 Change

25,000
35,000 
(40,000)
(50,000)
49,682
19,682

Yen in millions
  2014 vs. 2013 Change

 (10,000)
40,000 
(100,000)
(21,176)
 (91,176)

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Other Income and Expenses

the increase in income before income taxes and 

Other Comprehensive Income and Loss

Interest and dividend income increased by ¥16.7 

equity in earnings of affiliated companies. The effec-

Other comprehensive income increased by ¥61.5 

billion, or 17.0%, to ¥115.4 billion during fiscal 2014 

tive tax rate for fiscal 2014 was 31.5%, which was 

billion to ¥884.2 billion for fiscal 2014 compared 

compared with the prior fiscal year.

lower than the statutory tax rate in Japan. This was 

with the prior fiscal year. This increase resulted from 

Interest expense decreased by ¥3.3 billion, or 

due mainly to the increase in tax credits and income 

unrealized holding gains on securities in fiscal 2014 

Net Income Attributable to 
Toyota Motor Corporation and ROE
(cid:31)(cid:31) Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation   
(cid:30)(cid:30) ROE (Right scale)
(¥ Billion)
2,000

14.5%, to ¥19.6 billion during fiscal 2014 compared 

before income taxes and equity in earnings of affili-

of ¥493.7 billion compared with gains of ¥368.5 bil-

1,500

with the prior fiscal year.

ated companies from foreign subsidiaries where 

lion in the prior fiscal year, and from pension liability 

  Foreign exchange gain, net increased by ¥44.7 

statutory tax rates are lower than that of Japan.

adjustments in fiscal 2014 of ¥93.5 billion com-

billion, or 805.4%, to ¥50.2 billion during fiscal 2014 

compared with the prior fiscal year. Foreign 

exchange gains and losses include the differences 

between the value of foreign currency denominated 

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling 
Interests and Equity in Earnings of  
Affiliated Companies

pared with gains of ¥19.5 billion in the prior fiscal 

year, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency 

translation adjustments gains of ¥296.9 billion in fis-

cal 2014 compared with gains of ¥434.6 billion in 

1,000

500

0

assets and liabilities recognized through transac-

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 

the prior fiscal year.

tions in foreign currencies translated at prevailing 

increased by ¥47.2 billion, or 38.9%, to ¥168.5 bil-

exchange rates and the value at the date the trans-

lion during fiscal 2014 compared with the prior fiscal 

 Segment Information

FY

’10

’11

’12

’13

’14

action settled during the fiscal year, including those 

year. This was due mainly to an increase during fis-

The following is a discussion of the results of operations for each of Toyota’s operating segments. The 

settled using forward foreign currency exchange 

cal 2014 in net income attributable to the share-

amounts presented are prior to intersegment elimination.

(%)
20

15

10

5

0

contracts, or the value translated by appropriate 

holders of consolidated subsidiaries.

year-end exchange rates. The ¥44.7 billion increase 

  Equity in earnings of affiliated companies during 

in foreign exchange gain, net was due mainly to the 

fiscal 2014 increased by ¥86.8 billion, or 37.5%, to 

losses recorded in fiscal 2013 resulting from the 

¥318.3 billion compared with the prior fiscal year. 

Japanese yen being stronger against foreign cur-

This increase was due mainly to an increase during 

rencies at the time foreign currency bonds were 

fiscal 2014 in net income attributable to the share-

redeemed during that fiscal year than the Japanese 

holders of affiliated companies accounted for by the 

yen at the time of purchase.

equity method.

  Other loss, net increased by ¥1.4 billion, or 

94.7%, to ¥2.9 billion during fiscal 2014 compared 

with the prior fiscal year.

 Income Taxes

Net Income Attributable to Toyota Motor 
Corporation

Automotive:

Financial Services:

All Other:

Intersegment elimination/ 
  unallocated amount:

Net revenues
Operating income
Net revenues
Operating income
Net revenues
Operating income
Net revenues
Operating income

Yen in millions

Years ended March 31,
2013
2014
20,419,100
23,781,404 
944,704
1,938,778
1,170,670
1,421,047
315,820
294,891
1,066,461
1,151,280
53,616
64,270
(592,039)
(661,820) 
6,748
(5,827)

 2014 vs. 2013 Change

Amount
3,362,304
994,074
250,377
(20,929)
84,819
10,654
(69,781)
(12,575)

Percentage (%)

+16.5
+105.2
+21.4
–6.6
+8.0
+19.9
—
—

Automotive Operations Segment

favorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency 

Net income attributable to the shareholders of 

The automotive operations segment is Toyota’s 

translation rates and the ¥300.0 billion favorable 

Toyota Motor Corporation increased by ¥860.9 bil-

largest operating segment by net revenues. Net rev-

impact of changes in vehicle unit sales and 

The provision for income taxes increased by ¥216.1 

lion, or 89.5%, to ¥1,823.1 billion during fiscal 2014 

enues for the automotive segment increased during 

sales mix.

billion, or 39.2%, to ¥767.8 billion during fiscal 2014 

compared with the prior fiscal year.

fiscal 2014 by ¥3,362.3 billion, or 16.5%, to 

  Operating income from the automotive operations 

compared with the prior fiscal year due mainly to 

¥23,781.4 billion compared with the prior fiscal year. 

increased by ¥994.0 billion, or 105.2%, to ¥1,938.7 

The increase mainly reflects the ¥2,304.9 billion 

billion during fiscal 2014 compared with the prior 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

fiscal year. This increase in operating income was 

Financial Services Operations Segment

due mainly to the ¥900.0 billion favorable impact of 

Net revenues for the financial services operations 

changes in exchange rates, the ¥290.0 billion 

increased during fiscal 2014 by ¥250.3 billion, or 

impact of cost reduction efforts, and the ¥190.0 bil-

21.4%, to ¥1,421.0 billion compared with the prior 

lion of favorable impact of changes in vehicle unit 

fiscal year. This increase was primarily due to the 

sales and sales mix, partially offset by the ¥480.0 

¥199.8 billion favorable impact of fluctuations in for-

billion increase in miscellaneous costs and others.

eign currency translation rates.

  The changes in vehicle unit sales and changes in 

  Operating income from financial services opera-

sales mix were due primarily to the increase in 

tions decreased by ¥20.9 billion, or 6.6%, to ¥294.8 

Toyota’s vehicle unit sales by 245 thousand vehicles 

billion during fiscal 2014 compared with the prior 

compared with the prior fiscal year resulting from 

fiscal year. This decrease was due primarily to the 

the increase in vehicle unit sales in North America, 

recording of ¥22.0 billion of valuation losses on 

Europe and Other. The increase in miscellaneous 

interest rate swaps stated at fair value.

costs and others was due mainly to the ¥125.0 bil-

lion payment to the U.S. government based on the 

All Other Operations Segment

agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the 

Net revenues for Toyota’s other operations seg-

Southern District of New York to resolve its investi-

ments increased by ¥84.8 billion, or 8.0%, to 

gation, the ¥100.0 billion increase in labor costs, the 

¥1,151.2 billion during fiscal 2014 compared with 

¥100.0 billion increase in research and development 

the prior fiscal year.

expenses, and the ¥83.0 billion increase in costs 

  Operating income from Toyota’s other operations 

related to ending the vehicle and engine production 

segments increased by ¥10.6 billion, or 19.9%, to 

in Australia, partially offset by the ¥90.0 billion 

¥64.2 billion during fiscal 2014 compared with the 

charge for costs related to the settlement of the 

prior fiscal year.

economic loss claims in the consolidated federal 

action in the U.S. recorded in the prior fiscal year.

M Outlook

As for our future business environment, the world 

efforts and marketing efforts, partially offset by an 

economy is expected to benefit from ongoing mod-

increase in miscellaneous costs, decrease in vehicle 

erate recovery in the U.S. and a gradual move 

unit sales and changes in sales mix and the unfa-

toward recovery in Europe, meanwhile, some 

vorable impact of fluctuations in foreign currency 

emerging countries show signs of uncertainty. The 

rates. Toyota expects that income before income 

Japanese economy is expected to remain on a 

taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies 

recovery trend, backed by an improved environment 

and net income attributable to Toyota Motor 

for exports and the effects of various policy mea-

Corporation will decrease in fiscal 2015 due to for-

sures. Due attention should be paid, however, to 

eign exchange gains and losses and other factors.

downside risks mainly from the continuing uncer-

  For the purposes of this outlook discussion, 

tainty of overseas economies, especially in emerg-

Toyota is assuming an average exchange rate of 

ing countries, and the downturn in consumption 

¥100 to the U.S. dollar and ¥140 to the euro. 

following a surge in last-minute demand spurred by 

Exchange rate fluctuations can materially affect 

the consumption tax increase in Japan.

Toyota’s operating results. In particular, a strength-

  The automotive market is expected to see expan-

ening of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar 

sion mainly in the U.S.; however, amid the change in 

can have a material adverse effect on Toyota’s oper-

market structure, as seen in the expansion and 

ating results. See “Operating and Financial Review 

diversification of demand for eco-cars backed by 

and Prospects — Operating Results — Overview — 

rising environmental consciousness and rapid 

Currency Fluctuations” for further discussion in 

advances in information and communications tech-

Toyota’s annual report on Form 20-F. 

nology, fierce competition exists on a global scale. 

  The foregoing statements are forward-looking state-

In light of the foregoing external factors, Toyota 

ments based upon Toyota’s management’s assump-

expects that net revenues for fiscal 2015 will 

tions and beliefs regarding exchange rates, market 

increase compared with fiscal 2014 due to price 

demand for Toyota’s products, economic conditions 

revisions and other factors, partially offset by the 

and others. See “Cautionary Statement Concerning 

unfavorable impact of fluctuations in foreign curren-

Forward-Looking Statements”. Toyota’s actual results 

cy translation rates and a decrease in vehicle unit 

of operations could vary significantly from those 

sales. Toyota expects that operating income will 

described above as a result of unanticipated changes 

increase in fiscal 2015 compared with fiscal 2014 

in the factors described above or other factors, includ-

due mainly to the favorable impact of cost reduction 

ing those described in “Risk Factors”.

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M Liquidity and Capital Resources

Historically, Toyota has funded its capital expenditures and research and development activities through cash 

generated by operations.

Net Cash Provided by 
Operating Activities and 
Free Cash Flow* 
(cid:31)(cid:31) Net cash provided by operating activities
(cid:31)(cid:31) Free cash flow
(¥ Billion)
4,000

3,000

2,000

1,000

0

Capital Expenditures for 
Property, Plant and Equipment* 
and Depreciation 
(cid:31)(cid:31) Capital expenditures   (cid:31)(cid:31) Depreciation

Cash and Cash Equivalents 
at End of Year

(¥ Billion)
1,500

1,200

900

600

300

0

(¥ Billion)
2,500

2,000

1,500

1,000

500

0

’12

FY ’10

’13
’11
* (Net cash provided by operating activities)-
  (Capital expenditures for property, plant and
  equipment, excluding vehicles and
  equipment on operating leases)

’14

FY ’10

’11

’12

’13

’14

FY ’10

’11

’12

’13

’14

* Excluding vehicles and equipment on operating leases 

fiscal 2014, compared with ¥2,451.3 billion for fiscal 

  Net cash provided by financing activities 

2013. The increase was primarily attributable to the 

increased by ¥442.2 billion to ¥919.4 billion for fis-

¥971.2 billion increase in operating income. This 

cal 2014, compared with ¥477.2 billion for fiscal 

increase in operating income was due mainly to the 

2013. The increase was primarily attributable to the 

¥900.0 billion favorable impact of changes in 

¥699.0 billion increase in proceeds from issuance of 

exchange rates, the ¥290.0 billion impact of cost 

long-term debt, partially offset by the ¥306.7 billion 

reduction efforts and the ¥180.0 billion impact of 

increase in payments of long-term debt.

marketing efforts, partially offset by the ¥480.0 bil-

  Total capital expenditures for property, plant and 

lion increase in miscellaneous costs and others.

equipment, excluding vehicles and equipment on 

  Results of operations are recorded on an accrual 

operating leases, were ¥970.0 billion during fiscal 

basis and are therefore different from cash provided 

2014, an increase of 13.5% from the ¥854.5 billion 

or used in operating activities. Other than operating 

in total capital expenditures during the prior fiscal 

income, the increase of net cash provided by oper-

year. This increase was due primarily to an increase 

ating activities was primarily attributable to the 

in investments in Japan and Asia.

¥438.5 billion increase in “accrued income taxes” 

  Total capital expenditures for vehicles and equip-

resulting from the increase in income before income 

ment on operating leases were ¥1,708.6 billion dur-

taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies, 

ing fiscal 2014, an increase of 52.6% from the 

compared with an increase of ¥22.1 billion for fiscal 

¥1,119.5 billion in total capital expenditures during 

2013 resulting from the increase in operating 

the prior fiscal year. This increase was due primarily 

income that was partially offset by the usage of 

to an increase in investments in the financial servic-

In fiscal 2015, Toyota expects to sufficiently fund 

and 2014, and information concerning Toyota’s 

operating loss carryforwards. The increases in 

es operations.

its capital expenditures and research and develop-

principal capital expenditures and divestitures cur-

“operating income” and “accrued income taxes” in 

  Toyota expects investments in property, plant and 

ment activities through cash and cash equivalents 

rently in progress.

fiscal 2014 were partially offset by the ¥160.0 billion 

equipment, excluding vehicles and equipment on 

on hand, and cash generated by operations. Toyota 

  Toyota funds its financing programs for custom-

in “deferred income taxes” for fiscal 2013 mainly 

operating leases, to be approximately ¥1,020.0 bil-

will use its funds for the development of environ-

ers and dealers, including loans and leasing pro-

due to the usage of operating loss carryforwards.

lion during fiscal 2015.

ment technologies, maintenance and replacement 

grams, from both cash generated by operations 

  Net cash used in investing activities increased by 

  Based on currently available information, Toyota 

of manufacturing facilities, and the introduction of 

and borrowings by its sales finance subsidiaries. 

¥1,308.9 billion to ¥4,336.2 billion for fiscal 2014, 

does not expect environmental matters to have a 

new products. See “Information on the Company — 

Toyota seeks to expand its ability to raise funds 

compared with ¥3,027.3 billion for fiscal 2013. The 

material impact on its financial position, results of 

Business Overview — Capital Expenditures and 

locally in markets throughout the world by expand-

increase was primarily attributable to the ¥675.6 bil-

operations, liquidity or cash flows during fiscal 2015. 

Divestitures” in Toyota’s annual report on Form-20F 

ing its network of finance subsidiaries. 

for information regarding Toyota’s material capital 

  Net cash provided by operating activities 

lion increase in purchases of marketable securities 

  However, uncertainty exists with respect to 

and security investments and to the ¥589.0 billion 

Toyota’s obligations under current and future envi-

expenditures and divestitures for fiscal 2012, 2013 

increased by ¥1,194.7 billion to ¥3,646.0 billion for 

increase in purchases of equipment leased to others.

ronment regulations as described in “Information on 

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Liquid Assets*

(¥ Billion)
10,000

8,000

6,000

4,000

2,000

0

Shareholders’ Equity and Equity Ratio
(cid:31)(cid:31) Shareholders’ equity   (cid:30)(cid:30) Equity ratio (Right scale)
(¥ Billion)
15,000

12,500

10,000

7,500

5,000

2,500

0

common stocks and purchase of marketable secu-

41.79%, and maturity dates ranging from 2014 to 

rities and security investments.

2047. The current portion of long-term debt 

  Property, plant and equipment increased during 

increased during fiscal 2014 by ¥245.2 billion, or 

fiscal 2014 by ¥790.0 billion, or 11.5%, primarily 

9.1%, to ¥2,949.6 billion and the non-current por-

reflecting fluctuations in foreign currency translation 

tion increased by ¥1,209.0 billion, or 16.5%, to 

rates and the increase in the capital expenditures, 

¥8,546.9 billion. The increase in total borrowings 

partially offset by the impacts of depreciation charg-

resulted mainly from an increase in medium-term 

es during the year.

notes. As of March 31, 2014, approximately 43% of 

  Accounts and notes payable increased during 

long-term debt was denominated in U.S. dollars, 

 fiscal 2014 by ¥99.4 billion, or 4.7%. This increase 

14% in Japanese yen, 11% in Australian dollars, 

(%)
60

50

40

30

20

10

0

FY ’10

’11

’12

’13

’14

FY

’10

’11

’12

’13

’14

was due mainly to the increase in production vol-

and 32% in other currencies. Toyota hedges interest 

* Cash and cash equivalents, time deposits, marketable debt securities and 
  investment in monetary trust funds

ume in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014.

rate risk exposure of fixed-rate borrowings by enter-

  Accrued expenses increased during fiscal 2014 

ing into interest rate swaps. There are no material 

by ¥127.6 billion, or 5.8%. This increase was due 

seasonal variations in Toyota’s borrowings 

the Company — Business Overview — Governmental 

foreign currency translation rates.

mainly to the increase in product quality related 

requirements.

Regulation, Environmental and Safety Standards” in 

Inventories increased during fiscal 2014 by 

expenses.

  As of March 31, 2014, Toyota’s total interest 

Toyota’s annual report on Form 20-F.

¥178.9 billion, or 10.4%, to ¥1,894.7 billion. This 

Income taxes payable increased during fiscal 

bearing debt was 112.8% of Toyota Motor 

  Cash and cash equivalents were ¥2,041.1 billion 

increase was due mainly to the fluctuations in 

2014 by ¥438.5 billion, or 280.7%. This increase 

Corporation shareholders’ equity, compared with 

as of March 31, 2014. Most of Toyota’s cash and 

 foreign currency translation rates.

was due mainly to the increase in income before 

116.3% as of March 31, 2013.

cash equivalents are held in Japanese yen or in  

  Total finance receivables, net increased during 

income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated 

  The following table provides information for credit 

U.S. dollars. In addition, time deposits were ¥180.2 

 fiscal 2014 by ¥1,669.8 billion, or 13.8%, to 

companies.

rating of Toyota’s short-term borrowing and long-

billion and marketable securities were ¥2,046.8 bil-

¥13,731.2 billion. This increase was due mainly to 

  Toyota’s total borrowings increased during fiscal 

term debt from rating agencies, Standard & Poor’s 

lion as of March 31, 2014.

the fluctuations in foreign currency translation rates 

2014 by ¥2,195.6 billion, or 15.5%. Toyota’s short-

Ratings Group (S&P), Moody’s Investors Services 

  Liquid assets, which Toyota defines as cash and 

and an increase in the number of financing con-

term borrowings consist of loans with a weighted-

(Moody’s), and Rating and Investment Information, 

cash equivalents, time deposits, marketable debt 

tracts. As of March 31, 2014, finance receivables 

average interest rate of 2.57% and commercial 

Inc. (R&I), as of May 31, 2014. A credit rating is not 

securities and its investment in monetary trust 

were geographically distributed as follows: in North 

paper with a weighted-average interest rate of 

a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities. A 

funds, increased during fiscal 2014 by ¥1,954.5 bil-

America 57.1%, in Asia 11.4%, in Europe 10.8%, in 

0.49%. Short-term borrowings increased during fis-

credit rating may be subject to withdrawal or revi-

lion, or 28.7%, to ¥8,759.0 billion.

Japan 8.9% and in Other 11.8%.

cal 2014 by ¥741.2 billion, or 18.1%, to ¥4,830.8 

sion at any time. Each rating should be evaluated 

  Trade accounts and notes receivable, less allow-

  Marketable securities and other securities invest-

billion. Toyota’s long-term debt consists of unse-

separately of any other rating.

ance for doubtful accounts increased during fiscal 

ments, including those included in current assets, 

cured and secured loans, medium-term notes, 

2014 by ¥64.5 billion, or 3.3%, to ¥2,036.2 billion. 

increased during fiscal 2014 by ¥2,189.6 billion, or 

unsecured notes and long-term capital lease obliga-

This increase was due mainly to the fluctuations in 

33.1%, reflecting an increase in the fair values of 

tions with interest rates ranging from 0.00% to 

Short-term borrowing
Long-term debt

S&P 
A-1+
AA- 

Moody’s 
P-1 
Aa3 

R&I
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 Selected Financial Summary (U.S. GAAP)   

 Consolidated Segment Information   

 Consolidated Quarterly Financial Summary   

 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations [14 of 14]   

 Consolidated Financial Statements 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

  Toyota’s unfunded pension liabilities of Japanese 

short-term fluctuations. Toyota believes that it main-

plans decreased during fiscal 2014 by ¥91.0 billion, 

tains sufficient liquidity for its present requirements 

or 18.1%, to ¥413.0 billion. The liabilities of foreign 

and that by maintaining its high credit ratings, it will 

plans also decreased during fiscal 2014 by ¥29.3 

continue to be able to access funds from external 

billion, or 19.0%, to ¥124.6 billion. The unfunded 

sources in large amounts and at relatively low costs. 

amounts will be funded through future cash contri-

Toyota’s ability to maintain its high credit ratings is 

butions by Toyota or in some cases will be settled 

subject to a number of factors, some of which are 

on the retirement date of each covered employee. 

not within Toyota’s control. These factors include 

The decrease in unfunded pension liabilities of the 

general economic conditions in Japan and the other 

Japanese plans as of the end of fiscal 2014 com-

major markets in which Toyota does business, as 

pared with the prior fiscal year end reflects mainly 

well as Toyota’s successful implementation of its 

an increase in pension assets due to an increase in 

business strategy.

equity security prices, despite an increase in pen-

sion benefit obligations that resulted from a decline 

in discount rate. The decrease in unfunded pension 

liabilities of foreign plans also reflects the increase in 

pension assets resulting mainly from an increase in 

equity security prices. See note 19 to the consoli-

dated financial statements in Toyota’s annual report 

on Form 20-F.

  Toyota’s treasury policy is to maintain controls on 

all exposures, to adhere to stringent counterparty 

credit standards, and to actively monitor market-

place exposures. Toyota remains centralized, and is 

pursuing global efficiency of its financial services 

operations through Toyota Financial Services 

Corporation.

  The key element of Toyota’s financial strategy is 

maintaining a strong financial position that will allow 

Toyota to fund its research and development initia-

tives, capital expenditures and financial services 

operations efficiently even if earnings are subject to 

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 Selected Financial Summary (U.S. GAAP)   

 Consolidated Segment Information   

 Consolidated Quarterly Financial Summary   

 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   

 Consolidated Financial Statements [1 of 5]   

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Toyota Motor Corporation 
March 31, 2013 and 2014

ASSETS
Current assets
  Cash and cash equivalents
  Time deposits
  Marketable securities

 Trade accounts and notes receivable, less allowance for  
   doubtful accounts of ¥15,875 million in 2013 and  
¥18,780 million in 2014
  Finance receivables, net
  Other receivables

Inventories

  Deferred income taxes
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets

  Total current assets

Yen in millions

2013

2014

   1,718,297
 106,700
 1,445,663

  2,041,170
180,207
2,046,877

 1,971,659
 5,117,660
432,693
1,715,786
749,398
527,034
13,784,890

2,036,232
5,628,934
351,182
1,894,704
866,386
672,014
15,717,706

Noncurrent finance receivables, net

6,943,766

8,102,294

Investments and other assets
  Marketable securities and other securities investments
  Affiliated companies
  Employees receivables
  Other

  Total investments and other assets

Property, plant and equipment
  Land
  Buildings
  Machinery and equipment
  Vehicles and equipment on operating leases
  Construction in progress

  Total property, plant and equipment, at cost

  Less—Accumulated depreciation

  Total property, plant and equipment, net
  Total assets

5,176,582
2,103,283
53,741
569,816
7,903,422

6,765,043
2,429,778
44,966
736,388
9,976,175

1,303,611
3,874,279
9,716,180
3,038,011
291,539
18,223,620
(11,372,381)
6,851,239
35,483,317

1,314,040
4,073,335
10,381,285
3,709,560
286,571
19,764,791
(12,123,493)
7,641,298
41,437,473

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
  Short-term borrowings
  Current portion of long-term debt
  Accounts payable
  Other payables
  Accrued expenses

Income taxes payable
  Other current liabilities

  Total current liabilities

Long-term liabilities
  Long-term debt
  Accrued pension and severance costs
  Deferred income taxes
  Other long-term liabilities

  Total long-term liabilities

Shareholders’ equity

 Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders’ equity  

 Common stock, no par value,  
   authorized: 10,000,000,000 shares in 2013 and 2014;  
issued: 3,447,997,492 shares in 2013 and 2014

  Additional paid-in capital
  Retained earnings
  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 Treasury stock, at cost, 280,568,824 shares in 2013 and 
  278,231,473 shares in 2014

  Total Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders’ equity

Noncontrolling interests

  Total shareholders’ equity

Commitments and contingencies

Yen in millions

2013

2014

  4,089,528
2,704,428
2,113,778
721,065
2,185,537
156,266
941,918
12,912,520

  4,830,820
2,949,663
2,213,218
845,426
2,313,160
594,829
933,569
14,680,685

7,337,824
766,112
1,385,927
308,078
9,797,941

 8,546,910
767,618
1,811,846
411,427
11,537,801

397,050
551,040
12,689,206
(356,123)

(1,133,138)
12,148,035
624,821
12,772,856

397,050
551,308
14,116,295
528,161

(1,123,666)
14,469,148
749,839
15,218,987

  Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

35,483,317

41,437,473

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 Selected Financial Summary (U.S. GAAP)   

 Consolidated Segment Information   

 Consolidated Quarterly Financial Summary   

 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   

 Consolidated Financial Statements [2 of 5] 

Consolidated Statements of Income

Toyota Motor Corporation 
For the years ended March 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014

Net revenues
  Sales of products
  Financing operations

  Total net revenues

Costs and expenses
  Cost of products sold
  Cost of financing operations
  Selling, general and administrative
  Total costs and expenses

Operating income

Other income (expense)

Interest and dividend income
Interest expense

  Foreign exchange gain, net
  Other income (loss), net

  Total other income (expense)

Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies
Provision for income taxes

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies
Net income

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

2012

17,511,916
1,071,737
18,583,653

15,795,918
592,646
1,839,462
18,228,026

Yen in millions

2013

20,914,150
1,150,042
22,064,192

18,010,569
630,426
2,102,309
20,743,304

2014

24,312,644
1,379,267
25,691,911

19,988,245
812,894
2,598,660
23,399,799

355,627

1,320,888

2,292,112

99,865
(22,922)
37,105
(36,802)
77,246

432,873
262,272

197,701
368,302

(84,743)

98,673
(22,967)
5,551
1,504
82,761

1,403,649
551,686

231,519
1,083,482

 115,410
(19,630)
50,260
2,928
148,968

2,441,080
767,808

318,376
1,991,648

(121,319)

(168,529)

Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

     283,559

     962,163

  1,823,119

Net income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation per share
  — Basic
  — Diluted

         90.21
         90.20

Yen

       303.82
       303.78

       575.30
       574.92

Cash dividends per share

         50.00

         90.00

       165.00

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 Consolidated Segment Information   

 Consolidated Quarterly Financial Summary   

 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   

 Consolidated Financial Statements [3 of 5]   

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

Toyota Motor Corporation 
For the years ended March 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014

Net income
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
  Foreign currency translation adjustments
  Unrealized gains (losses) on securities
  Pension liability adjustments
  Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive income
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive income attributable to Toyota Motor Corporation

2012
368,302

(93,292)
131,794
(65,110)
(26,608)
341,694
(85,744)
255,950

Yen in millions

2013
1,083,482

461,754
374,209
14,711
850,674
1,934,156
(149,283)
1,784,873

2014
1,991,648

 301,889
499,560
99,404
900,853
2,892,501
(185,098)
2,707,403

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 Consolidated Segment Information   

 Consolidated Quarterly Financial Summary   

 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   

 Consolidated Financial Statements [4 of 5]  

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

Toyota Motor Corporation 
For the years ended March 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014

Balances at March 31, 2011
Equity transaction with noncontrolling interests and other
Issuance during the year
Comprehensive income
  Net income
  Other comprehensive income (loss)

  Foreign currency translation adjustments
 Unrealized gains (losses) on securities

  Pension liability adjustments

  Total comprehensive income
Dividends paid to Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
Repurchase and reissuance of treasury stock
Balances at March 31, 2012
Equity transaction with noncontrolling interests and other
Issuance during the year
Comprehensive income
  Net income
  Other comprehensive income (loss)

  Foreign currency translation adjustments
  Unrealized gains (losses) on securities
  Pension liability adjustments

  Total comprehensive income
Dividends paid to Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
Repurchase and reissuance of treasury stock
Balances at March 31, 2013
Equity transaction with noncontrolling interests and other
Issuance during the year
Comprehensive income
  Net income
  Other comprehensive income (loss)

  Foreign currency translation adjustments
  Unrealized gains (losses) on securities
  Pension liability adjustments

  Total comprehensive income
Dividends paid to Toyota Motor Corporation shareholders
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
Repurchase and reissuance of treasury stock
Balances at March 31, 2013

Yen in millions

Accumulated other  
comprehensive  
income (loss)
(1,144,721)
(6,503)

Treasury stock,  
at cost
(1,261,383)
125,819

Total Toyota Motor  
Corporation  
shareholders’ equity
10,332,371
117,262
1,483

Noncontrolling  
interests
587,653
(119,824)

Total shareholders’  
equity
10,920,024
(2,562)
1,483

Common  
stock
397,050

Additional paid-in  
capital
505,760
43,311
1,483

Retained  
earnings
11,835,665
(45,365)

283,559

(156,785)

(87,729)
129,328
(69,208)

397,050

96
550,650
675

11,917,074

(1,178,833)

(116)
(1,135,680)

283,559

84,743

368,302

(87,729)
129,328
(69,208)
255,950
(156,785)

(20)
10,550,261
675

(5,563)
2,466
4,098
85,744

(37,356)

516,217
4,961

(93,292)
131,794
(65,110)
341,694
(156,785)
(37,356)
(20)
11,066,478
5,636

962,163

962,163

121,319

1,083,482

434,638
368,507
19,565

397,050

(285)
551,040
528

(190,008)

(23)
12,689,206

   (356,123)

2,542
(1,133,138)

434,638
368,507
19,565
1,784,873
(190,008)

2,234
12,148,035
528

27,116
5,702
(4,854)
149,283

(45,640)

624,821
2,985

461,754
374,209
14,711
1,934,156
(190,008)
(45,640)
2,234
12,772,856
3,513

1,823,119

1,823,119

168,529

1,991,648

296,942
493,750
93,592

(396,030)

296,942
493,750
93,592
2,707,403
(396,030)

397,050

(260)
551,308

14,116,295

528,161

9,472
(1,123,666)

9,212
14,469,148

4,947
5,810
5,812
185,098

(63,065)

749,839

301,889
499,560
99,404
2,892,501
(396,030)
(63,065)
9,212
15,218,987

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 Consolidated Quarterly Financial Summary   

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 Consolidated Financial Statements [5 of 6] 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Toyota Motor Corporation 
For the years ended March 31, 2012, 2013 and 2014

Cash flows from operating activities
  Net income

 Adjustments to reconcile net income to  
  net cash provided by operating activities
  Depreciation

 Provision for doubtful accounts and  
  credit losses

  Pension and severance costs, less payments
  Losses on disposal of fixed assets

 Unrealized losses on available-for-sale  
  securities, net

  Deferred income taxes
  Equity in earnings of affiliated companies

 Changes in operating assets and liabilities,  
  and other

 Increase in accounts and notes receivable
(Increase) decrease in inventories
Increase in other current assets
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable
Increase in accrued income taxes
Increase in other current liabilities

  Other

  Net cash provided by operating activities

2012

Yen in millions
2013 

2014

    368,302

   1,083,482

   1,991,648

1,067,830

1,105,109

1,250,853

9,623

16,711
33,528

53,831

27,367

(20,429)
32,221

2,104

49,718

20,654
28,657

6,197

6,395
(197,701)

160,008
(231,519)

(56,279)
(318,376)

(585,464)
(344,923)
(180,529)
756,363
20,943
316,366
111,160
 1,452,435

(168,260)
50,483
(47,033)
(209,284)
22,127
280,083
364,857
   2,451,316

(121,926)
(110,819)
(77,645)
65,312
438,527
277,659
201,855
   3,646,035

Cash flows from investing activities
  Additions to finance receivables
  Collection of finance receivables
  Proceeds from sales of finance receivables

 Additions to fixed assets excluding equipment 
   leased to others

2012

Yen in millions
2013 

2014

(8,333,248)
8,007,711
53,999

(10,004,928)
9,063,011
39,845

(11,953,064)
10,990,546
34,807

(723,537)

(854,561)

(970,021)

  Additions to equipment leased to others

(808,545)

(1,119,591)

(1,708,670)

 Proceeds from sales of fixed assets excluding  
  equipment leased to others
 Proceeds from sales of equipment leased  
  to others
 Purchases of marketable securities and  
  security investments
 Proceeds from sales of marketable securities  
  and security investments
 Proceeds upon maturity of marketable  
  securities and security investments
 Payment for additional investments in  
  affiliated companies, net of cash acquired
 Changes in investments and other assets,  
  and other

36,633

39,191

39,191

431,313

533,441

744,339

(3,173,634)

(3,412,423)

(4,738,278)

162,160

35,178

538,894

2,694,665

2,633,913

2,780,433

(147)

16,216

6,603

209,972

3,396

(101,028)

  Net cash used in investing activities

(1,442,658)

(3,027,312)

(4,336,248)

Cash flows from financing activities
  Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
  Payments of long-term debt

Increase in short-term borrowings
 Dividends paid to Toyota Motor Corporation  
  shareholders

  Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
  Reissuance (repurchase) of treasury stock

 Net cash provided by (used in)  
  financing activities

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

2,394,807
(2,867,572)
311,651

3,191,223
(2,682,136)
201,261

3,890,310
(2,988,923)
467,976

(156,785)

(190,008)

(396,030)

(37,356)
(92)

(45,640)
2,542

(63,065)
9,212

(355,347)

477,242

919,480

(55,939)

137,851

93,606

(401,509)

39,097

322,873

2,080,709
 1,679,200

1,679,200
   1,718,297

1,718,297
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha 
(“Toyota Motor Corporation”)

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated 

responsibility is to express opinions on these 

included performing such other procedures as we 

acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s 

balance sheets and the related consolidated 

financial statements and on the Company’s internal 

considered necessary in the circumstances. We 

assets that could have a material effect on the 

statements of income, comprehensive income, 

control over financial reporting based on our 

believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis 

financial statements.

shareholders’ equity and cash flows present fairly, in 

integrated audits. We conducted our audits in 

for our opinions.

  Because of its inherent limitations, internal control 

all material respects, the financial position of Toyota 

accordance with the standards of the Public 

  A company’s internal control over financial 

over financial reporting may not prevent or detect 

Motor Corporation and its subsidiaries at March 31, 

Company Accounting Oversight Board (United 

reporting is a process designed to provide 

misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation 

2013 and 2014, and the results of their operations 

States). Those standards require that we plan and 

reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of 

of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the 

and their cash flows for each of the three years in 

perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance 

financial reporting and the preparation of financial 

risk that controls may become inadequate because 

the period ended March 31, 2014 in conformity with 

about whether the financial statements are free of 

statements for external purposes in accordance 

of changes in conditions, or that the degree of 

accounting principles generally accepted in the 

material misstatement and whether effective internal 

with generally accepted accounting principles. A 

compliance with the policies or procedures may 

United States of America. Also in our opinion, the 

control over financial reporting was maintained in all 

company’s internal control over financial reporting 

deteriorate.

Company maintained, in all material respects, 

material respects. Our audits of the financial 

includes those policies and procedures that (i) 

effective internal control over financial reporting as 

statements included examining, on a test basis, 

pertain to the maintenance of records that, in 

of March 31, 2014, based on criteria established in 

evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in 

reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the 

Internal Control - Integrated Framework (1992) 

the financial statements, assessing the accounting 

transactions and dispositions of the assets of the 

issued by the Committee of Sponsoring 

principles used and significant estimates made by 

company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that 

Organizations of the Treadway Commission 

management, and evaluating the overall financial 

transactions are recorded as necessary to permit 

(COSO). The Company’s management is 

statement presentation. Our audit of internal control 

preparation of financial statements in accordance 

responsible for these financial statements, for 

over financial reporting included obtaining an 

with generally accepted accounting principles, and 

maintaining effective internal control over financial 

understanding of internal control over financial 

that receipts and expenditures of the company are 

reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness 

reporting, assessing the risk that a material 

being made only in accordance with authorizations 

of internal control over financial reporting, included 

weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the 

of management and directors of the company; and 

in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report 

design and operating effectiveness of internal 

(iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding 

Nagoya, Japan 

on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our 

control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also 

prevention or timely detection of unauthorized 

June 24, 2014

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Investor Information (As of March 31, 2014)

Corporate Data

Company Name:  Toyota Motor Corporation

Established:  

August 28, 1937

Common Stock:   ¥397,049 million

Fiscal Year-End:   March 31

Public Accounting Firm:  
PricewaterhouseCoopers Aarata

Number of Affiliates: 
[Consolidated Subsidiaries] 509 
[Affiliates Accounted for by the Equity Method] 56

Number of Employees:  
68,240 (Consolidated: 338,875)

Corporate Web Site: 
[Corporate Information] 
http://www.toyota-global.com 
[IR Information] 
http://www.toyota-global.com/investors

Stock Data

Number of Shares Authorized: 

10,000,000,000 shares

Number of Shares Issued:  

3,447,997,492 shares

Number of Treasury Stock:  

278,231,473 shares

Number of Shareholders:  

613,648

Number of Shares per Trading Unit:  

100 shares

Stock Listings:  

[Japan] Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, Sapporo  
[Overseas] New York, London

Securities Code:  

[Japan] 7203

American Depositary Receipts (ADR):  

[Ratio] 1 ADR=2 common stocks [Symbol] TM

Transfer Agent in Japan: 

 Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation 
10-11, Higashisuna, 7-chome, Koutou-ku, Tokyo 137-8081, Japan 
Japan Toll-Free: (0120)232-711

Depositary and Transfer Agent for ADR:   The Bank of New York Mellon 

101 Barclay Street, New York, NY 10286, U.S.A. 
Tel: (866)238-8978    U.S. Toll-Free: (888)269-2377, (888) BNY-ADRS 
[Depositary Receipts] http://www.adrbnymellon.com 
[Transfer Agent] http://www.bnymellon.com/shareowner

Contact Points for Investors

Japan  Toyota City Head Office 

Tokyo Head Office 

 1, Toyota-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture 471-8571, Japan 
Tel: (0565)28-2121   Fax: (0565)23-5721

 4-18, Koraku 1-chome, Bunkyo-ku 
Tokyo 112-8701, Japan 
Tel: (03)3817-7111   Fax: (03)3817-9092

U.S.A. 

 Toyota Motor North America, Inc. 

 601 Lexington Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, NY 10022, U.S.A. 
Tel: (212)223-0303   Fax: (212)759-7670

U.K. 

Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA 

 Curzon Square, 25 Park Lane, London W1K 1RA, U.K. 
Tel: (207)290-8513   Fax: (207)290-8502

Major Shareholders (Top 10)

Ownership Breakdown

Name

Number of Shares 
Held (Thousands)

Japan Trustee Services Bank, Ltd.
Toyota Industries Corporation
The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd.
State Street Bank and Trust Company 
(Standing proxy: Settlement & Clearing Service 
Division, Mizuho Bank, Ltd.)
Nippon Life Insurance Company
The Bank of New York Mellon as Depositary 
Bank for Depositary Receipt Holders
Trust & Custody Services Bank, Ltd.
DENSO CORPORATION
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited
State Street Bank and Trust Company 
(Standing proxy: The Hong Kong and Shanghai 
Banking Corporation Limited, Tokyo Branch)

331,408
223,515
181,754

128,118

122,323

83,412

70,824
69,533
66,063

55,260

Other 
corporate 
entities
17.86%

Financial 
institutions, 
Brokerages
31.11%

Individuals, 
etc.
20.67%

Foreign corporate 
entities and others
30.36%

Note: Individuals, etc, include shares of 278 million treasury stock.

Toyota’s Stock Price and Trading Volume on the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Stock price (¥)

7,000

6,000

5,000

4,000

3,000

2,000

1,000

0

Trading volume
 (Million shares)

400

300

200

100

0

FY2010
4,235
3,140

3,745

High (¥)

Low (¥)

At  
Year-End 
(¥)

FY2011
3,955
2,800

3,350

FY2012
3,635
2,330

3,570

FY2013
5,050
2,795

4,860

FY2014
6,760
4,610

5,826

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