Form 6-K
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No.1-7628

 


SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE MONTH OF April 2006

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 1-07628

HONDA GIKEN KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

(Name of registrant)

HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

1-1, Minami-Aoyama 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8556, Japan

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

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Exhibit 1:

On April 12, 2006, Acura unveiled an unprecedented trio of new vehicles at the New York International Auto Show, including the show stopping world debut of the MD-X Concept SUV. In addition, a production version of the all-new RDX performance luxury SUV made its debut, providing an advance preview of Acura’s all-new light truck lineup. Finally, an Acura powered-race car was unveiled along with the announcement that it would campaign in the 2007 American Le Mans Series (ALMS).

Exhibit 2:

On April 13, 2006, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced that the completely redesigned 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid, the most economical and environmentally responsible gasoline-powered Civic ever, won the World Car of the Year Award for greenest car. A jury of 46 international automotive journalists selected the 2006 Civic Hybrid, which achieves an EPA estimated city/highway fuel economy of 49/51 miles per gallon, as the winner of the 2006 World Green Car.

Exhibit 3:

On April 19, 2006, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it has acquired its outstanding company shares of 7,336,871,000 yen at aggregate amount for 961,000 shares during the period from April 3, 2006 to April 14, 2006 pursuant to the provisions of Article 211-3, Paragraph 1, Item 2 of the Commercial Code.

Exhibit 4:

On April 24, 2006 Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced a summary of automobile production, domestic sales, and export results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, (Fiscal Year 2006) as well as for the month of March. Honda set new all-time fiscal year records for production in North America, Europe, Asia, and China, resulting in the 9th consecutive all-time record for overseas and worldwide production. (Ref. #C06-033)

Exhibit 5:

On April 26, 2006, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.


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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

HONDA GIKEN KOGYO
KABUSHIKI KAISHA
(HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.)

/s/ Fumihiko Ike

Fumihiko Ike
Director

Date: May 17, 2006


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Acura Unveils Trio of Vehicles at the New York International Auto Show

All-New Acura Light Truck Lineup Takes Center Stage

NEW YORK, U.S.A., April 12, 2006–Acura unveiled an unprecedented trio of new vehicles at the New York International Auto Show, including the show stopping world debut of the MD-X Concept SUV. In addition, a production version of the all-new RDX performance luxury SUV made its debut, providing an advance preview of Acura’s all-new light truck lineup. Finally, an Acura powered-race car was unveiled along with the announcement that it would campaign in the 2007 American Le Mans Series (ALMS).

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Acura MD-X Concept and Turbocharged Acura RDX Debut

“All three vehicles represent Acura’s passion for providing the best in automotive performance and technology,” said John Mendel, senior vice president, Auto Operations. “From the sporty RDX, to the exciting MD-X Concept, to the world-class Acura ALMS race car, Acura is moving ahead of the competition and into the fast lane.”

Acura’s all-new light truck lineup took center stage with the unveiling of the MD-X Concept and RDX entry premium SUV. With bold styling, the MD-X Concept provides a glimpse of the all-new MDX luxury performance SUV, which will go on sale this fall. The Concept’s aggressive design exudes performance and reflects the SUV’s track-tuned development.

The all-new RDX, which features Acura’s first turbocharged engine and the breakthrough Super Handling All-Wheel Drive(TM) (SH-AWD(TM)), also made its debut. Hitting dealerships this summer, the RDX boasts the exceptional handling of a sports sedan with the utility of a SUV.

Finally, Acura unveiled an Acura-powered race car the company plans to campaign in the 2007 American Le Mans Series. The ALMS draws on the heritage of long-distance “endurance” sports car racing in both Europe and the United States, as exemplified by the historic 24 Hours of Le Mans. The 10-race domestic series includes the 12 Hours of Sebring - a U.S. fixture since 1952 - plus events at the country’s premier road circuits, including Road America, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Laguna Seca, Lime Rock Park and Road Atlanta.

ALMS competition features multi-class racing of high-tech sports car prototypes and production-based Grand Touring machinery, with both factory teams and relentless privateers battling for victory. State-of-the-art technology and engineering, ranging from electronics to aerodynamics to fuel efficiency, are key to success in the ALMS. Manufacturers currently fielding teams include Audi, Porsche, BMW, Ferrari, Lexus, Aston Martin, and Chevrolet.


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2006 Honda Civic Hybrid Wins ‘World Car of the Year Award’ for Greenest Car

NEW YORK, U.S.A., April 13, 2006–The completely redesigned 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid, the most economical and environmentally responsible gasoline-powered Civic ever, has won the World Car of the Year Award for greenest car, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced. A jury of 46 international automotive journalists selected the 2006 Civic Hybrid, which achieves an EPA estimated city/highway fuel economy of 49/51 miles per gallon, as the winner of the 2006 World Green Car.

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2006 Honda Civic Hybrid Named World Green Car

“Honda continues to be a leader in producing environmentally responsible vehicles that set the standard for fuel economy and low emissions,” said John Mendel, Senior Vice President, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “The award-winning 2006 Civic Hybrid is the latest embodiment of Honda’s long-term commitment to the development of environmentally friendly technologies that are also fun to drive.”

Characterized by advanced new styling, Honda’s all-new Civic Hybrid also offers the latest in safety technology, as well an array of standard features, such as multiple audio entertainment choices, that increase content and value.

Equipped with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) as standard equipment for 2006, the Civic Hybrid can now deactivate all four of its cylinders and operate using only the electric motor in certain steady-state cruising situations. Compared to the 2006 Civic Sedan with an automatic transmission, the Civic Hybrid provides a city fuel economy increase of approximately 63 percent and a highway fuel economy increase of 27 percent.

Standard features on all 2006 Civic Hybrids include:

 

    Advanced Compatibility Engineering(TM) (ACE(TM)) Body Structure

 

    1.3-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine with 20 horsepower electric motor (combined 110-horsepower @ 6000 rpm and 123 lb-ft. torque @1000-2500 rpm)

 

    New lighter, more powerful and efficient Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system with greatly enhanced energy regeneration capability and electric-only operation

 

    Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) as standard equipment

 

    49/51 mpg city/highway*

 

    AT-PZEV emission technology in all 50 states

 

    Exclusive interior styling includes IMA instrument panel meters, two-tone seating surfaces and new blue interior option

Honda first introduced U.S. consumers to hybrid technology with the Insight in December 1999. It launched its second hybrid vehicle, the Civic Hybrid, in March 2002, followed by the first-ever V6-powered hybrid, the Accord Hybrid, in December 2004.


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April 19, 2006

Notice Regarding the Results of Purchase of Company Shares

Tokyo, April 19, 2006 — Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that it has acquired its outstanding company shares pursuant to the provisions of Article 211-3, Paragraph 1, Item 2 of the Commercial Code as follows.

As a result of this acquisition, all the acquisition of the company shares that was authorized under the resolution adopted at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 31, 2006 have been completed.

(1) Type of shares acquired

Common stock of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

(2) Period of acquisition

From April 3 to April 14, 2006

(3) Aggregate number of shares acquired

961,000 shares

(4) Aggregate amount of acquisition

7,336,871,000 yen

(5) Method of acquisition

Purchase on the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Reference:

Resolution at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 31, 2006.

(1) Type of shares to be acquired

Common stock of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

(2) Maximum number of shares to be acquired

5,800,000 shares

(3) Maximum amount of acquisition

32 billion yen

(4) Period of acquisition

From February 6, 2006 to April 14, 2006

Aggregate number and amount of company shares acquired as of April 14, 2006, since the date of the resolution at the meeting of the Board of Directors (January 31, 2006).

(1) Aggregate number of shares acquired

4,507,800 shares

(2) Aggregate amount of acquisition

31,999,535,000 yen


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Honda Sets 9th Straight All-Time Fiscal Year Record for Worldwide Production

April 24, 2006 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of automobile production, domestic sales, and export results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, (Fiscal Year 2006) as well as for the month of March. Honda set new all-time fiscal year records for production in North America, Europe, Asia, and China, resulting in the 9th consecutive all-time record for overseas and worldwide production.

<Production>

Fiscal Year 2006 (fiscal year ended March 31, 2006)

Total domestic production for Fiscal Year 2006 decreased 2.1% compared to the previous fiscal year, due largely to a decrease in production of domestic models. This is the first time in two years, since fiscal year 2004, that domestic production declined compared to the previous fiscal year.

Overseas production for Fiscal Year 2006 increased 10.7% compared to the previous fiscal year, due mainly to production increases in North America and Asia. This is the ninth consecutive year, since Fiscal Year 1998, that overseas production exceeded the total from the previous year.

Worldwide production for Fiscal Year 2006 increased 5.7% compared to the previous fiscal year, due to an increase in overseas production. This is the ninth consecutive year, since Fiscal Year 1998, that overseas production exceeded the total from the previous year.

Honda set all-time fiscal year records for overseas and worldwide production, as well as production in North America, the U.S., Europe, Asia, and China.

March 2006

Domestic production for the month of March declined 4.1% compared to the same month a year ago due to a decrease in production of domestic models. It is the fourth consecutive month, since December 2005, that domestic production declined compared to the same month a year ago.

Overseas production in March increased 11.0%, due largely to production increases in North America and Asia. It is the eighth consecutive month, since August 2005, for an increase over the same month a year ago.

Worldwide production in March increased 5.0% due to increased overseas production. It is the eighth consecutive month, since August 2005, for an increase over the same month a year ago.

Overseas and worldwide production as well as production in North America, the U.S., Asia and China achieved a new all-time monthly record for sales in any month.


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<Japan Domestic Sales>

Fiscal Year 2006 (fiscal year ended March 31, 2006)

Total domestic auto sales for Fiscal Year 2006 declined 1.0% compared to the previous fiscal year. It is the fourth consecutive year, since Fiscal Year 2003, for total domestic sales to decline compared to the previous year.

Despite a drop in sales for models such as Fit and Odyssey due to stabilizing demand, overall new vehicle registrations (passenger car and light truck sales, not including mini vehicles) for Fiscal Year 2006 increased 0.5% compared to the previous fiscal year, due to increased sales of the all-new Airwave and StepWGN, which were introduced earlier in the year. It is the second consecutive year, since Fiscal Year 2005, for new vehicle registrations to exceed the total from previous year.

Sales of mini vehicles for Fiscal Year 2006 declined 3.9% compared to the previous year due to stabilizing demand for the Life and That’s models. It is the fifth consecutive year, since Fiscal Year 2002, that total mini vehicle sales declined compared to the previous year.

March 2006

Total domestic auto sales of 99,001 units for the month of March represents a 6.8% increase compared to the same month a year ago, due to increased sales in both the mini vehicle category and new vehicle registrations (passenger car and light truck sales). This is the first time in five months, since October 2005, that domestic auto sales exceeded the total from the same month a year ago.

New vehicle registrations (passenger car and light truck sales, not including mini vehicles) for the month of March increased 6.1% compared to the same month a year ago due mainly to increased sales of models such as StepWGN and Airwave. This is the first time in four months, since November 2005, that new vehicle registration exceeded the total from the same month a year ago. Sales of mini vehicles also increased 7.9% in March compared to the same month a year ago due to increased sales of the Zest. This is the first time in five months, since October 2005, that mini vehicle sales exceeded the total from the same month a year ago.

The Life was Honda’s best selling vehicle in March on sales of 15,959 units, to rank as the industry’s fourth best selling mini vehicle. Fit and StepWGN ranked as Honda’s second and third best selling vehicles for the month. Fit had sales of 15,541 units, the third best selling car among new vehicle registrations (not including mini vehicles), while StepWGN had sales of 13,075 units, the fifth best selling car among new vehicle registrations in the industry. The Zest was Honda’s fourth best selling vehicle for the month of March on sales of 8,684 units, to rank as the 10th best selling mini vehicle in the industry.

<Exports>

Fiscal Year 2006 (fiscal year ended March 31, 2006)

Total exports for Fiscal Year 2006 of 538,844 units, were up 1.5% compared to the previous year, due mainly to strong sales in North America of the Civic and the Acura TSX (known as Accord in Japan). It is the second consecutive year, since Fiscal Year 2005, for exports to increase slightly from the total from the previous year.

March 2006

Auto exports for the month of March totaled 52,790 units, a 22.3% increase compared to the same month a year ago, due mainly to increased export of models such as Fit and CR-V to North America. This is the first time in two months, since January 2006, that exports exceeded the total from the same month a year ago.


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PRODUCTION, SALES, EXPORTS (March 2006)

Production

 

     *Fiscal Year 2006     March 2006    

Year-to-date Total

Jan—Mar 2006

 
     Units    vs.FY05     Units    vs.3/’05     Units    vs.2005  

Domestic (CBU+CKD)

   1,243,368    -2.1 %   122,418    -4.1 %   329,583    -5.3 %

Overseas (CBU only)

   2,199,501    +10.7 %   214,466    +11.0 %   575,975    +9.8 %
                                 

Worldwide Total

   3,442,869    +5.7 %   336,884    +5.0 %   905,558    +3.8 %
                                 

*(April/01/2005~March/31/2006)

Production by region

 

     *Fiscal Year 2006     March 2006    

Year-to-date total

Jan—Mar 2006

 
     Units    vs.FY05     Units    vs.3/’05     Units    vs.2005  

North America

   1,369,619    +10.3 %   131,107    +6.3 %   363,009    +6.1 %

(USA only)

   962,815    +16.2 %   93,523    +9.4 %   258,321    +9.7 %

Europe

   189,794    +0.1 %   18,819    +11.9 %   51,869    +6.0 %

Asia

   559,940    +16.4 %   56,373    +23.7 %   139,534    +21.2 %

(China only)

   288,177    +21.6 %   30,957    +35.4 %   73,436    +40.3 %

Others

   80,148    +7.9 %   8,167    +8.4 %   21,563    +19.0 %
                                 

Overseas Total

   2,199,501    +10.7 %   214,466    +11.0 %   575,975    +9.8 %
                                 

*(April/01/2005~March/31/2006)

Japan Domestic Sales

 

Vehicle type

   *Fiscal Year 2006     March 2006    

Year-to-date total

Jan—Mar 2006

 
   Units    vs.FY05     Units    vs.3/’05     Units    vs.2005  

Registrations

   467,083    +0.5 %   62,958    +6.1 %   121,089    -0.1 %

Mini Vehicles

   242,633    -3.9 %   36,043    +7.9 %   63,157    -6.3 %
                                 

Honda Brand Total

   709,716    -1.0 %   99,001    +6.8 %   184,246    -2.3 %
                                 

*(April/01/2005~March/31/2006)

Export from Japan

 

     *Fiscal Year 2006     March 2006    

Year-to-date Total

Jan—March 2006

 
     Units    vs.FY05     Units    vs.3/’05     Units    vs.2005  

North America

   263,233    +3.8 %   32,782    +30.6 %   85,186    +15.6 %

(USA only)

   235,840    +3.1 %   29,666    +34.7 %   76,491    +16.9 %

Europe

   145,301    -3.4 %   8,779    -8.6 %   40,181    +10.4 %

Asia

   17,047    -13.5 %   2,151    +106.2 %   4,896    +5.0 %

Others

   113,263    +5.9 %   9,078    +22.5 %   25,381    +1.9 %
                                 

Total

   538,844    +1.5 %   52,790    +22.3 %   155,644    +11.4 %
                                 

*(April/01/2005~March/31/2006)


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April 26, 2006

HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. REPORTS

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS

FOR THE FISCAL FOURTH QUARTER AND

THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2006

Tokyo, April 26, 2006—Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.

Fourth Quarter Results

Honda’s consolidated net income for the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2006 totaled JPY 219.5 billion (USD 1,869 million), an increase of 133.4% from the same period in 2005. Basic net income per Common Share for the quarter amounted to JPY 239.78 (USD 2.04), compared to JPY 101.43 for the same period in 2005. Two of Honda’s American Depository Shares represent one Common Share.

Consolidated net sales and other operating revenue (herein referred to as “revenue”) for the quarter amounted to JPY 2,833.7 billion (USD 24,123 million), an increase of 20.6% over the same period in 2005. Revenue was positively affected by currency translations, which were translations of foreign-currency-denominated revenue from Honda’s overseas subsidiaries into Japanese yen. Honda estimates that if the exchange rate of yen had remained unchanged from the same period in 2005, revenue for the quarter would have increased by approximately 10.5%.

Consolidated operating income for the fiscal fourth quarter totaled JPY 340.8 billion (USD 2,901 million), an increase of 142.8% compared to the same period in 2005. This increase in operating income was primarily due to the positive impact of currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, increased profit attributable to higher revenue and gain on return of the substitutional portion of the Employees’ Pension Funds to the Japanese government (herein referred to as “return”), which offset the negative impact of increased selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses and research and development (R&D) expenses.

 

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Consolidated income before income taxes for the quarter totaled JPY 334.8 billion (USD 2,850 million), an increase of 159.3% from the same period in 2005.

Equity in income of affiliates, which is mainly attributable to Asian affiliates accounted for under the equity method, amounted to JPY 22.7 billion (USD 194 million) for the quarter, an increase of 16.3% from the same period in 2005.

The gain on “return” of JPY 138.0 billion (USD 1,175 million) which was recorded in the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2006, was included in the result of consolidated operating income and consolidated income before income taxes. Accordingly, the result of amount of the relevant income after tax that was recorded by the “return” was included in the consolidated net income for the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2006.

Business Segment

With respect to Honda’s sales in the fiscal fourth quarter by business category, motorcycle unit sales totaled 2,413 thousand units, a decrease of 11.2% from the same period in 2005. Motorcycle unit sales in Japan was 93 thousand units, approximately the same level as the corresponding period in 2005. Overseas unit sales was 2,320 thousand units, a decrease of 11.6% from the same period in 2005, due mainly to a decrease in unit sales of parts for local production at affiliates accounted for under the equity method in Asia*. Revenue from sales to unaffiliated customers increased 20.2%, to JPY 391.4 billion (USD 3,332 million), due mainly to positive currency translation effects and the positive impact of the change in model mix, offsetting the negative impact of decreased unit sales. Operating income increased by 124.5 % to JPY 60.5 billion (USD 516 million), due mainly to the positive currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, increased profits attributable to higher revenue, an decrease in unrealized profit in inventories and gain on “return”, offsetting negative impact of the increased SG&A expenses.

*Of the net sales of Honda-brand motorcycle products that are manufactured and sold by overseas affiliates accounted for under the equity method, those with respect to which parts for manufacturing were not supplied from Honda or such subsidiaries are not included in net sales and other operating revenue, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Accordingly, these unit sales are not included in the financial results and forecasts. Such products amounted 1,070 thousand units for the fiscal fourth quarter.

 

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Honda’s unit sales of automobiles was 901 thousand units, increased by 4.9% from the same period in 2005. In Japan, unit sales of automobiles decreased 2.6% to 190 thousand units. Overseas unit sales increased 7.1% to 711 thousand units, due mainly to continued strong sales in North America. Revenue from sales to unaffiliated customers increased 20.3% to JPY 2,250.1 billion (USD 19,155 million) during the quarter, due to the positive currency translation impact and increased unit sales, mainly in North America. Operating income increased 168.3% to JPY 243.0 billion (USD 2,069 million), due mainly to the positive impact of currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, increased profit attributable to higher revenue, change in sales price in North America and gain on “return”, which offset the negative impact of the increased SG&A expenses such as increase in logistic costs caused by higher oil prices and increased R&D expenses.

Revenue from sales to unaffiliated customers in financial services business increased 28.1% to JPY 82.8 billion (USD 705 million), due mainly to positive currency translation effects and the increased revenue due to the growth of the automobile business in North America. Operating income increased 32.3% to JPY 23.9 billion (USD 204 million), due mainly to the positive impact of the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, higher revenue due to an increased finance-subsidiaries receivable from growth of business and the decreased SG&A due to the reversal of the allowance for losses on lease residual values that was attributable to the increase in used-car prices, which offset negative impact of increased funding costs.

Unit sales of power products in Japan totaled 138 thousand units, an increase of 17.9% and overseas unit sales was 1,981 thousand units, increased by 18.8%. Total unit sales of power products was 2,119 thousand units, up by 18.8 % from the same period in 2005. Increased unit sales of general-purpose engines in North America and Europe, and general-purpose engines and cogeneration units in Japan, were the major contributing factors to this increase. Revenue from sales to unaffiliated customers in power products and other businesses increased by 22.6% to JPY 109.3 billion (USD 930 million), due mainly to an increase in unit sales of power products. Operating income was JPY 13.2 billion (USD 112 million), an increase of 183.2% from the same period in 2005, due mainly to the positive impact of the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, an increased profit attributable to higher revenue and gain on “return”, which offset increased SG&A expenses.

 

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Geographical Segment

With respect to Honda’s sales for the fiscal fourth quarter by geographical segment, in Japan, revenue for exports and domestic sales was JPY 1,179.6 billion (USD 10,042 million), up by 7.9% compared to the same period in 2005, due primarily to increased unit sales for exports in the automobile business. Operating income in Japan was JPY 184.8 billion (USD 1,573 million), up by 265.1%, due primarily to the positive impact of the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, increased profit attributable to higher revenue and gain on “return” of JPY 138.0 billion (USD 1,175 million), which offset the negative impact of the increase in SG&A expenses, such as an increase in logistic costs caused by higher oil prices and R&D expenses.

In North America, revenue increased by 26.6% from the same period in 2005 to JPY 1,625.3 billion (USD 13,836 million), due mainly to the positive currency translation effects and increased unit sales in all of Honda’s business segments, particularly the motorcycle, automobile, financial services and power product businesses. Operating income increased by 43.8% to JPY 105.8 billion (USD 901 million) from the same period in 2005, due primarily to the positive impact of the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, increased profit attributable to higher revenue and change in sales price in North America, which offset the negative impact of the increased sales incentives and the negative impact of increased funding.

In Europe, revenue for the quarter increased by 24.2% to JPY 353.5 billion (USD 3,010 million) compared to the same period of the previous year, due primarily to the positive currency translation effects and increased unit sales in all of Honda’s business segments. Operating income in Europe decreased by 15.3% to JPY 9.8 billion (USD 84 million), due mainly to the negative impact of the increase in SG&A expenses, offsetting the positive impact of increased profit attributable to higher revenue.

In Asia, revenue increased by 19.3% to JPY 285.8 billion (USD 2,433 million) from the same period of the previous year, due primarily to the positive currency translation effects and increased unit sales in all of Honda’s business segments. Operating income increased by 82.3% to JPY 12.7 billion (USD 109 million) from the same period of the previous year, due mainly to the positive impact of currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen and increased profit attributable to higher revenue.

In Asia, in addition to subsidiaries, many affiliates accounted for under the equity method manufacture and sell Honda-brand products. Operating income does not include income from these affiliates. Income from these affiliates is recorded as equity in income of affiliates and reflected in net income.

 

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In other regions, revenue for the fourth quarter increased by 21.6% to JPY 161.3 billion (USD 1,373 million) compared to the same period of the previous year, due mainly to the positive currency translation effects and the increased revenue in motorcycle business, mainly in South America. Operating income increased by 153.8% from the same period of the previous year to JPY 11.6 billion (USD 100 million), due mainly to the positive impact of currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen and increased profit attributable to higher revenue, offsetting the negative impact of the increase in SG&A expenses.

 

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Fiscal Year Results

Honda’s consolidated net income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, totaled JPY 597.0 billion (USD 5,082 million), an increase of 22.8% from the same period in 2005. Basic net income per Common Share for the fiscal year amounted to JPY 648.67 (USD 5.52), compared to JPY 520.68 for the same period in 2005. Two of Honda’s American Depositary Shares represent one Common Share.

Consolidated revenue for the period amounted to JPY 9,907.9 billion (USD 84,345 million), an increase of 14.5% over the same period in 2005. Revenue was positively affected by currency translations, which were translations of foreign-currency-denominated revenue from Honda’s overseas subsidiaries into yen. Honda estimates that if the exchange rate of yen had remained unchanged from that in the same period in 2005, revenue for the fiscal year would have increased by approximately 9.3%.

Consolidated operating income for the fiscal year totaled JPY 868.9 billion (USD 7,397 million), an increase of 37.7% over the same period in 2005. This was primarily due to positive currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, increased profit attributable to higher revenue, continuing cost reduction effects and gain on “return”, which offset the negative impact of increased SG&A and R&D expenses.

Consolidated income before income taxes for the fiscal year totaled JPY 814.6 billion (USD 6,935 million), an increase of 24.0% from the same period in 2005.

Equity in income of affiliates, which is mainly attributable to Asian affiliates accounted for under the equity method for the fiscal year amounted to JPY 99.6 billion (USD 848 million), which was up 3.7%.

The gain on “return” of JPY 138.0 billion (USD 1,175 million) which was recorded in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, was included in the result of consolidated operating income and consolidated income before income taxes. Accordingly, the result of amount of the relevant income after tax that was recorded by the “return” was included in the consolidated net income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.

 

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Business Segment

With respect to Honda’s sales in the fiscal year by business category, motorcycle unit sales totaled 10,271 thousand units, down 2.0% from the same period in 2005. Motorcycle unit sales in Japan decreased 2.6% to 368 thousand units, and overseas unit sales was 9,903 thousand units, which was down 2.0% from the same period in 2005, mainly due to a decrease in unit sales of parts for local production at affiliates accounted for under the equity method in Asia*. Revenue from sales to unaffiliated customers increased 11.7%, to JPY 1,225.8 billion (USD 10,435 million), due mainly to the positive impact of the currency translation effects and the change in model mix, offsetting negative impact of decreased unit sales. Operating income increased by 64.4% to JPY 113.9 billion (USD 970 million), due mainly to the positive impact of currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, increased profit attributable to higher revenue, continuing cost reduction effects and gain on “return”, offsetting the negative impact of the increase in SG&A and R&D expenses.

*Of the net sales of Honda-brand motorcycle products that are manufactured and sold by overseas affiliates accounted for under the equity method, those with respect to which parts for manufacturing were not supplied from Honda or such subsidiaries are not included in net sales and other operating revenue, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Accordingly, these unit sales are not included in the financial results and forecasts. Such products amounted 2,600 thousand units for the fiscal year.

Honda’s unit sales of automobiles increased by 4.6% from the same period in 2005 to 3,391 thousand units. In Japan, unit sales of automobiles decreased 2.2% to 696 thousand units. Overseas unit sales increased 6.5% to 2,695 thousand units, due mainly to increased unit sales in North America. Revenue from sales to unaffiliated customers increased 14.9%, to JPY 8,004.6 billion (USD 68,142 million) during the period, due to the positive currency translation effects and increased unit sales mainly in North America and Europe. Operating income increased by 38.9% to JPY 628.3 billion (USD 5,349 million), due mainly to the positive impact of currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, an increase in profit attributable to higher revenue, continuing cost reduction effects and gain on “return”, which offset the negative impact of increase in SG&A and R&D expenses.

Revenue from sales to unaffiliated customers in the financial services business increased 20.0% to JPY 306.8 billion (USD 2,612 million), due to the growth of the automobile business in North America. Operating income increased 0.8% to JPY 90.5 billion (USD 771 million), due primarily to the positive impact of currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, higher revenue due to an increased finance-subsidiaries receivable from growth of business and decreased SG&A expenses which offset increased funding costs.

 

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Unit sales of power products in Japan totaled 487 thousand units, an increase of 12.7%. Overseas unit sales were 5,389 thousand units, an increase of 10.7%, and total unit sales of power products was 5,876 thousand units, up by 10.9 % from the same period in 2005. Increased unit sales, mainly in North America and Europe, was major contributing factor to this increase. Revenue from sales to unaffiliated customers in power product and other businesses increased by 11.3% to JPY 370.6 billion (USD 3,155 million), due mainly to increased unit sales. Operating income increased 86.3% to JPY 35.9 billion (USD 306 million), due mainly to positive currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, the increased profit attributable to higher revenue and gain on “return”, which offset the negative impact of the increase in SG&A expenses.

Geographical Segment

With respect to Honda’s sales for the year by geographical segment, in Japan, revenue for exports and domestic sales was JPY 4,437.8 billion (USD 37,779 million), up by 7.2% compared to the same period in 2005, due primarily to the increased revenue for exports in the automobile business and increased revenue in the motorcycle, power product and other businesses, which offset the negative impact of decreased unit sales in domestic automobile business. Operating income in Japan was JPY 370.9 billion (USD 3,158 million), up by 100.6%, due primarily to the positive impact of the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the yen, increased profit attributable to higher revenue and continuing cost reduction effects and gain on “return” of JPY 138.0 billion (USD 1,175 million), which offset the negative impact of the increase in SG&A and R&D expenses.

In North America, revenue increased by 19.4% from the same period of the previous year to JPY 5,616.3 billion (USD 47,811 million), due mainly to positive currency translation impact and the increased revenue in all of Honda’s business segments. Operating income in North America increased by 10.2% to JPY 353.9 billion (USD 3,013 million), due primarily to the positive impact of currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen and the increased profit attributable to higher revenue, which offset the negative impact of the increase in SG&A expenses.

In Europe, revenue for the period increased by 14.0% to JPY 1,189.5 billion (USD 10,126 million) compared to the same period of the previous year, due mainly to the positive currency translation impact and the increased revenue in all of Honda’s business segments. Operating income in Europe decreased by 36.2% to JPY 26.3 billion (USD 224 million), due mainly to the negative impact of the changes in model mix and increased SG&A expenses, offsetting the positive impact of the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen and the increased profit attributable to higher revenue.

 

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In Asia, revenue increased by 15.9% to JPY 997.3 billion (USD 8,491 million) from the same period of the previous year, due mainly to positive currency translation impact and the increased revenue in all of Honda’s business segments. Operating income increased by 7.1% to JPY 64.9 billion (USD 553 million) from the same period of the previous year, due mainly to the positive impact of the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, increased profit attributable to higher revenue and continuing cost reduction, which offset the negative impact of the increase in SG&A expenses. In Asia, in addition to subsidiaries, many affiliates accounted for under the equity method manufacture and sell Honda-brand products. Operating income does not include income from these affiliates. Income from these affiliates is recorded as equity in income of affiliates and reflected in net income.

In other regions, revenue for the year increased by 22.7% to JPY 571.6 billion (USD 4,867 million) compared to the same period of the previous year, due mainly to positive impact of the currency translation effects and the increased revenue in all of Honda’s business segments mainly in South America. Operating income increased by 72.2% from the same period of the previous year to JPY 57.1 billion (USD 487 million), due mainly to the positive currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, the increased profit attributable to higher revenue and continuing cost reduction effects, offsetting the negative impact of the increase in SG&A expenses.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Fiscal Year

Cash and cash equivalents on a consolidated basis at the end of the period from April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006 decreased by JPY 26.2 billion (USD 223 million) from March 31, 2005, to JPY 747.3 billion (USD 6,362 million). The reasons for the increases or decreases for each cash flow activity are as follows.

Cash flows from operating activities

Net cash provided by operating activities amounted to JPY 512.5 billion (USD 4,363 million), for the year ended March 31, 2006, due mainly to net income and depreciation, which offset a increase in trade accounts and notes receivable and an increase in inventories. Cash inflows from operating activities decreased by JPY 234.1 billion (USD 1,993 million) compared with the corresponding period of the previous year.

Cash flows from investing activities

Net cash used in investing activities amounted to JPY 608.6 billion (USD 5,181 million), which was due mainly to the capital expenditures and an increase in and the collection of finance subsidiaries-receivables. Cash outflows from investing activities decreased by JPY 199.2 billion (USD 1,696 million) compared with the corresponding period of the previous year.

Cash flows from financing activities

Net cash provided by financing activities amounted to JPY 24.0 billion (USD 204 million), which arose due to proceeds from issuance and payment of long-term debt, cash dividends paid and Payment for purchase of treasury stock. Cash inflows from financing activities decreased by JPY 73.4 billion (USD 626 million) compared with the corresponding period of the previous year.

 

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Supplemental information for cash flows

 

    

FY05

Year-end

  

FY06

Year-end

Shareholders’ equity ratio (%)

   35.3    39.0

Shareholders’ equity market price ratio (%)

   53.5    63.3

Repayment period (years)

   3.8    6.3

Non-financial services businesses (years)

   0.4    0.4

Interest coverage ratio

   9.9    6.1

Non-financial services businesses

   53.8    42.5

    Shareholders’ equity ratio: shareholders’ equity / total assets
    Shareholders’ equity market price ratio: issued common stock stated at market price / total assets
    Repayment period: interest bearing debt / cash flows from operating activities
    Interest coverage ratio: (cash flows from operating activities + interest paid) / interest paid

 

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Forecasts for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2007

As for the global economy, the U.S. and Asian economies are expected to grow steadily, and Japan and Europe are also expected to maintain their moderate economic recovery. However, the global environment in which surrounding Honda’s management is working still lacks transparency because of global political and economic uncertainty, fluctuations in oil prices, and currency movements. As a result, we expect to see continued severe situations. Under such circumstances, in regard to the forecasts of the financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007, Honda projects consolidated results to be as shown below:

FY2007 Forecasts for Consolidated Results

First half ending September 30, 2006

 

     Yen (billions)    Changes from FY 2006  

Net sales and other operating revenue

   5,250    +14.1 %

Operating income

   375    +12.6 %

Income before income taxes

   365    +16.4 %

Net income

   275    +12.5 %

Fiscal year ending March 31, 2007

 

     Yen (billions)    Changes from FY 2006  

Net sales and other operating revenue

   10,600    +7.0 %

Operating income

   750    -13.7 %

Income before income taxes

   735    -9.8 %

Net income

   550    -7.9 %

Basic net income per common share

   301.18    —    

Explanatory notes:

At the board of directors meeting held on April 26, 2006, the Company resolved a matter of stock split.

A 1:2 stock split will be made for shareholders listed or recorded in the final register of shareholders and register of beneficial shareholders as at June 30, 2006. As of July 1, 2006, one share of the Company’s common stock will be split into two.

The above estimated basic net income per common share was calculated based on the number of shares issued after stock split. In case of using the number of shares issued as of March 31, 2006, estimated basic net income per common share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007 will be JPY 602.36.

 

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FY2007 Forecasts for Unconsolidated Results

First half ending September 30, 2006

 

     Yen (billions)    Changes from FY 2006  

Net sales

   1,910    +5.9 %

Operating profit

   82    -32.3 %

Income before income taxes

   143    -9.0 %

Net income

   114    -34.3 %

Fiscal year ending March 31, 2007

 

     Yen (billions)    Changes from FY 2006  

Net sales

   3,940    +4.9 %

Operating profit

   160    -33.3 %

Income before income taxes

   280    -13.0 %

Net income

   220    -27.1 %

These forecasts are based on the assumption that the average exchange rates for the yen to the U.S. dollar and the Euro for the first half of the year ending September 30, 2006 will be JPY 113 and JPY 135 and for the full year ending March 31, 2007, JPY 112 and JPY 132. The exchange rates for the second half of the year ending March 31, 2007 will be JPY 110 and JPY 130, respectively.

 

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Dividend per Share of Common Stock for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007

At the board of directors meeting held on April 26, 2006, the Company resolved a matter of stock split. A 1:2 stock split will be made for shareholders listed or recorded in the final register of shareholders and register of beneficial shareholders as at June 30, 2006. As of July 1, 2006, one share of the Company’s common stock will be split into two.

After the stock split, for the year ending March 31, 2007, the Company plans that the interim cash dividend of JPY 30 per share. It also projects that the year-end cash dividend will be JPY 30 per share. As a result, total cash dividends for the year ending March 31, 2007 are expected to be JPY 60 per share. Had the stock split not been carried out, the dividends would have been equal to JPY 60 per share for both interim and year-end dividends, which would have been an increase of JPY 20 per share for the interim dividend, as a result, an increase of JPY 20 per share for the year, to JPY 120.

This announcement contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are based on management’s assumptions and beliefs taking into account information currently available to it.

Therefore, please be advised that Honda’s actual results could materially differ from those described in these forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, including general economic conditions in Honda’s principal markets and foreign exchange rates between the Japanese yen and the U.S. dollar, the Euro and other major currencies, as well as other factors detailed from time to time. The various factors for increases and decreases in income have been classified in accordance with a method that Honda considers reasonable.

 

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Risk Factors

You should carefully consider the risks described below before making an investment decision. If any of the risks described below actually occurs, Honda’s business, financial condition or results of operations could be adversely affected. In that event, the trading prices of Honda’s common stock and American Depositary Shares could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment. Additional risks not currently known to Honda or that Honda now deems immaterial may also harm Honda and affect your investment.

Relating to Honda’s Industry

Honda may be adversely affected by market conditions

Honda conducts its operation in Japan and throughout the world, including North America, Europe and Asia.

A continued economic slowdown, recession or sustained loss of consumer confidence in these markets, which may be caused by rising fuel prices or other factors, could trigger a decline in demand for automobiles, motorcycles and power products that may adversely affect Honda’s results of operations.

Prices for automobiles, motorcycles and power products can be volatile

Prices for automobiles, motorcycles and power products in certain markets may experience sharp changes over short periods of time.

This volatility is caused by many factors, including fierce competition, which is increasing, short-term fluctuations in demand from underlying economic conditions, changes in import regulations, shortages of certain supplies and sales incentives by Honda or other manufacturers or dealers. There can be no assurance that such price volatility will not continue or intensify or that price volatility will not occur in markets that to date have not experienced such volatility. Overcapacity within the industry has increased and will likely continue to increase if the economic downturn continues in Honda’s major markets or worldwide, leading, potentially, to further increased price pressure. Price volatility in any or all of Honda’s markets could adversely affect Honda’s results of operations in a particular period.

Risks Relating to Honda’s Business Generally

Currency and Interest Risks

Honda’s operations are subject to currency fluctuations

Honda has manufacturing operations throughout the world including Japan and exports products and components to various countries.

Honda purchases materials and sells its products in foreign currencies. Therefore, currency fluctuations may affect Honda’s pricing of products sold and materials purchased. Accordingly, currency fluctuations have an effect on Honda’s results of operations and, financial condition, as well as Honda’s competitiveness, which will over time affect its results.

Since Honda exports many products and components from Japan and generates a substantial portion of its revenues in currencies other than the Yen, Honda’s results of operations would be adversely affected by an appreciation of the Yen against other currencies, in particular the U.S. dollar.

 

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Honda’s hedging of currency and interest rate risk exposes Honda to other risks

Although it is impossible to hedge against all currency or interest risk, Honda uses derivative financial instruments in order to reduce the substantial effects of currency fluctuations and interest rate exposure on our cash flow and financial condition.

These instruments include foreign currency forward contracts, currency swap agreements and currency option contracts, as well as interest rate swap agreements. Honda has entered into, and expects to continue to enter into, such hedging arrangements. As with all hedging instruments, there are risks associated with the use of such instruments.

While limiting to some degree our risk fluctuations in currency exchange and interest rates by utilizing such hedging instruments, Honda potentially forgoes benefits that might result from other fluctuations in currency exchange and interest rates. Honda also is exposed to the risk that its counterparties to hedging contracts will default on their obligations.

Honda manages exposure to counterparty credit risk by limiting the counterparties to major international banks and financial institutions meeting established credit guidelines.

However, any default by such counterparties might have an adverse effect on Honda.

Legal and Regulatory Risks

The automobile, motorcycle and power product industries are subject to extensive environmental and other governmental regulation

Regulations regarding vehicle emission levels, fuel economy, noise, and safety and noxious substances, as well as levels of pollutants from production plants, are extensive within the automobile, motorcycle and power product industries. These regulations are subject to change, and are often made more restrictive. The costs to comply with these regulations can be significant to Honda’s operations.

Honda is reliant on the protection and preservation of its intellectual property

Honda owns or otherwise has rights in a number of patents and trademarks relating to the products it manufactures, which have been obtained over a period of years. These patents and trademarks have been of value in the growth of Honda’s business and may continue to be of value in the future. Honda does not regard any of its businesses as being dependent upon any single patent or related group of patents. However, an inability to protect this intellectual property generally, or the illegal breach of some or a large group of Honda’s intellectual property rights, would have an adverse effect on Honda’s operations.

 

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Risks Relating to Honda’s Operations

Honda’s financial services business conducts business under highly competitive conditions in an industry with inherent risks

Honda’s financial services business offers customers various financing plans designed to increase the opportunity for sales of its products. However, customers can also obtain financing for the lease or purchase of Honda’s products through a variety of other sources that compete with our financing services, including commercial banks and finance and leasing companies. The financial services offered by us also involve risks relating to residual value, credit risk and cost of capital. Competition for customers and/or these risks may affect Honda’s results of operations in the future.

Honda relies on various suppliers for the provision of certain raw materials and component

Honda purchases raw materials, and certain components and parts, from numerous external suppliers, and relies on some key suppliers for some items and the raw materials it uses in the manufacture of its products. Honda’s ability to continue to obtain these supplies in an efficient and cost-effective manner is subject to a number of factors, some of which are not within Honda’s control. These factors include the ability of its suppliers to provide a continued source of supply and Honda’s ability to compete with other users in obtaining the supplies. Loss of a key supplier in particular may affect our production and increase our costs.

Honda conducts its operations in various regions of the world

Honda conducts its businesses worldwide, and in several countries, Honda conducts businesses through joint ventures with local entities, in part due to the legal and other requirements of those countries. These businesses are subject to various regulations, including the legal and other requirements of each country. If these regulations or the business conditions or policies of these local entities change, it may have an adverse affect on Honda’s business, financial condition or results of operations.

Honda may be adversely affected by wars, use of force by foreign countries, terrorism, multinational conflicts, natural disasters, epidemics and labor strikes

Honda conducts its businesses worldwide, and its operations may variously be subject to wars, use of force by foreign countries, terrorism, multinational conflicts, natural disasters, epidemics, labor strikes and other events beyond our control which may delay or disrupt Honda’s local operations in the affected regions, including the purchase of raw materials and parts, the manufacture, sales and distribution of products and the provision of services. Delays or disruptions in one region may in turn affect our global operations. If such delay or disruption occurs and continues for a long period of time, Honda’s business, financial condition or results of operations may be adversely affected.

 

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Cautionary statement with respect to forward looking statements in this Annual Report

This Annual Report includes “forward looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The forward-looking statements included in this Annual Report are based on the current assumptions and beliefs of Honda in light of the information currently available to it, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause Honda’s actual results, performance, achievements or financial position to be materially different from any future results, performance, achievements or financial position expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors are generally set forth in Item 3.D “Risk Factors” and include, without limitation:

 

    the political, economic and social conditions in Japan, the United States and elsewhere, including the relevant governments’ specific policies with respect to economic growth, inflation, taxation, currency conversion, imports and sources of supplies and the availability of credit, particularly to the extent such current or future conditions and policies affect the automobile, motorcycle and power product industries and markets in Japan and the United States, and the demand, sales volume and sales prices for Honda’s automobiles, motorcycles and power products;

 

    the effects of competition in the automobile, motorcycle and power product markets on the demand, sales volume and sales prices for Honda’s automobiles, motorcycles and power products;

 

    Honda’s ability to finance its working capital and capital expenditure requirements, including obtaining any required external debt or other financing; and

 

    the effects of economic stagnation or recession in Honda’s principal markets and exchange rate fluctuations on the Honda’s results of operations.

Honda undertakes no obligation and has no intention to publicly update any forward-looking statement after the date of this Annual Report. Investors are advised to consult any further disclosures by Honda in its subsequent filings pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.

 

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[1] Unit Sales Breakdown

 

      Unit (thousands)  
     

Three months
ended

Mar. 31, 2005

   

Three months
ended

Mar. 31, 2006

   

Year

ended

Mar. 31, 2005

   

Year

ended

Mar. 31, 2006

 

MOTORCYCLES

        

Japan

   93     93     378     368  
   (93 )   (93 )   (378 )   (368 )

North America

   230     211     643     615  
   (134 )   (121 )   (346 )   (332 )

Europe

   91     98     338     353  
   (88 )   (94 )   (325 )   (340 )

Asia

   2,065     1,750     8,192     7,907  
   (2,065 )   (1,749 )   (8,192 )   (7,906 )

Other Regions

   237     261     931     1,028  
   (233 )   (258 )   (918 )   (1,014 )
                        

Total

   2,716     2,413     10,482     10,271  
   (2,613 )   (2,315 )   (10,159 )   (9,960 )

AUTOMOBILES

        

Japan

   195     190     712     696  

North America

   415     434     1,575     1,682  

Europe

   79     87     267     291  

Asia

   120     137     512     521  

Other Regions

   50     53     176     201  
                        

Total

   859     901     3,242     3,391  

POWER PRODUCTS

        

Japan

   117     138     432     487  

North America

   839     1,128     2,514     2,827  

Europe

   543     596     1,309     1,477  

Asia

   202     154     712     717  

Other Regions

   83     103     333     368  
                        

Total

   1,784     2,119     5,300     5,876  

Explanatory notes:

 

1. The geographical breakdown of unit sales is based on the location of unaffiliated customers.
2. Figures in brackets represent unit sales of motorcycles only.

 

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[2] Net Sales Breakdown

(A) For the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2006

 

     Yen (millions)  
    

Three months ended

Mar. 31, 2005

   

Three months ended

Mar. 31, 2006

 

MOTORCYCLE BUSINESS

          

Japan

   23,150    (7.1 )%   23,889    (6.1 )%

North America

   112,947    (34.7 )%   135,456    (34.6 )%

Europe

   56,513    (17.3 )%   66,802    (17.1 )%

Asia

   81,317    (25.0 )%   95,119    (24.3 )%

Other Regions

   51,799    (15.9 )%   70,142    (17.9 )%
                      

Total

   325,726    (100.0 )%   391,408    (100.0 )%
                      

AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS

          

Japan

   384,611    (20.6 )%   386,978    (17.2 )%

North America

   1,046,515    (56.0 )%   1,336,864    (59.4 )%

Europe

   171,601    (9.2 )%   220,342    (9.8 )%

Asia

   174,684    (9.3 )%   198,992    (8.8 )%

Other Regions

   92,604    (4.9 )%   106,997    (4.8 )%
                      

Total

   1,870,015    (100.0 )%   2,250,173    (100.0 )%
                      

FINANCIAL SERVICES BUSINESS

          

Japan

   4,711    (7.3 )%   5,029    (6.1 )%

North America

   56,335    (87.1 )%   71,985    (86.9 )%

Europe

   2,315    (3.6 )%   3,261    (3.9 )%

Asia

   398    (0.6 )%   574    (0.7 )%

Other Regions

   931    (1.4 )%   2,008    (2.4 )%
                      

Total

   64,690    (100.0 )%   82,857    (100.0 )%
                      
POWER PRODUCT & OTHER BUSINESSES           

Japan

   27,839    (31.2 )%   29,851    (27.3 )%

North America

   29,553    (33.2 )%   38,471    (35.2 )%

Europe

   21,602    (24.2 )%   27,713    (25.4 )%

Asia

   5,789    (6.5 )%   7,815    (7.1 )%

Other Regions

   4,340    (4.9 )%   5,453    (5.0 )%
                      

Total

   89,123    (100.0 )%   109,303    (100.0 )%
                      

TOTAL

          

Japan

   440,311    (18.7 )%   445,747    (15.7 )%

North America

   1,245,350    (53.0 )%   1,582,776    (55.9 )%

Europe

   252,031    (10.7 )%   318,118    (11.2 )%

Asia

   262,188    (11.2 )%   302,500    (10.7 )%

Other Regions

   149,674    (6.4 )%   184,600    (6.5 )%
                      

Total

   2,349,554    (100.0 )%   2,833,741    (100.0 )%
                      

 

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[2] Net Sales Breakdown - continued

(B) For the years ended March 31, 2005 and 2006

 

     Yen (millions)  
    

Year ended

Mar. 31, 2005

   

Year ended

Mar. 31, 2006

 

MOTORCYCLE BUSINESS

          

Japan

   97,405    (8.9 )%   99,009    (8.1 )%

North America

   321,828    (29.3 )%   349,741    (28.5 )%

Europe

   198,471    (18.1 )%   208,092    (17.0 )%

Asia

   289,169    (26.3 )%   324,026    (26.4 )%

Other Regions

   190,881    (17.4 )%   244,944    (20.0 )%
                      

Total

   1,097,754    (100.0 )%   1,225,812    (100.0 )%
                      

AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS

          

Japan

   1,463,531    (21.0 )%   1,447,388    (18.1 )%

North America

   3,923,930    (56.3 )%   4,722,354    (59.0 )%

Europe

   597,467    (8.6 )%   717,360    (9.0 )%

Asia

   661,471    (9.5 )%   731,833    (9.1 )%

Other Regions

   317,236    (4.6 )%   385,759    (4.8 )%
                      

Total

   6,963,635    (100.0 )%   8,004,694    (100.0 )%
                      

FINANCIAL SERVICES BUSINESS

          

Japan

   20,017    (7.8 )%   21,140    (6.9 )%

North America

   222,494    (87.0 )%   267,485    (87.2 )%

Europe

   8,827    (3.4 )%   10,108    (3.3 )%

Asia

   1,441    (0.6 )%   1,966    (0.6 )%

Other Regions

   2,962    (1.2 )%   6,170    (2.0 )%
                      

Total

   255,741    (100.0 )%   306,869    (100.0 )%
                      
POWER PRODUCT & OTHER BUSINESSES           

Japan

   118,252    (35.5 )%   126,507    (34.1 )%

North America

   106,824    (32.1 )%   123,779    (33.4 )%

Europe

   66,030    (19.8 )%   73,861    (19.9 )%

Asia

   24,930    (7.5 )%   27,626    (7.5 )%

Other Regions

   16,939    (5.1 )%   18,848    (5.1 )%
                      

Total

   332,975    (100.0 )%   370,621    (100.0 )%
                      

TOTAL

          

Japan

   1,699,205    (19.6 )%   1,694,044    (17.1 )%

North America

   4,575,076    (52.9 )%   5,463,359    (55.1 )%

Europe

   870,795    (10.1 )%   1,009,421    (10.2 )%

Asia

   977,011    (11.3 )%   1,085,451    (11.0 )%

Other Regions

   528,018    (6.1 )%   655,721    (6.6 )%
                      

Total

   8,650,105    (100.0 )%   9,907,996    (100.0 )%
                      

Explanatory notes:

 

1. The geographical breakdown of net sales is based on the location of unaffiliated customers.
2. Net sales of power product & other businesses include revenue from sales of power products and relevant parts, leisure businesses and trading.

 

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[3] Consolidated Financial Summary

For the three months and Years ended March 31, 2005 and 2006

Financial Highlights

 

     Yen (millions)
    

Three months
ended

Mar. 31, 2005

   %
Change
   

Three months
ended

Mar. 31, 2006

  

Year

ended

Mar. 31, 2005

   %
Change
   

Year

ended

Mar. 31, 2006

Net sales and other operating revenue

   2,349,554    20.6 %   2,833,741    8,650,105    14.5 %   9,907,996

Operating income

   140,359    142.8 %   340,832    630,920    37.7 %   868,905

Income before income taxes

   129,142    159.3 %   334,820    656,805    24.0 %   814,617

Net income

   94,053    133.4 %   219,513    486,197    22.8 %   597,033
     Yen

Basic net income per Common share

   101.43      239.78    520.68      648.67

American depositary share

   50.71      119.89    260.34      324.33
     U.S. Dollar (millions)
               

Three months
ended

Mar. 31, 2006

             

Year

ended

Mar. 31, 2006

Net sales and other operating revenue

        24,123         84,345

Operating income

        2,901         7,397

Income before income taxes

        2,850         6,935

Net income

        1,869         5,082
     U.S. Dollar

Basic net income per Common share

        2.04         5.52

American depositary share

        1.02         2.76

 

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[4] Consolidated Statements of Income and Retained Earnings

(A) For the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2006

 

     Yen (millions)  
    

Three months

ended

Mar. 31, 2005

   

Three months

ended

Mar. 31, 2006

 

Net sales and other operating revenue

   2,349,554     2,833,741  

Operating costs and expenses:

    

Cost of sales

   1,668,769     2,042,981  

Selling, general and administrative

   412,874     449,356  

Research and development

   127,552     138,588  

Gain on transfer of the substitutional portion of the Employees’ Pension Funds to the government

   —       138,016  
            

Operating income

   140,359     340,832  

Other income:

    

Interest

   2,955     10,201  

Other

   1,859     475  

Other expenses:

    

Interest

   3,652     3,446  

Other

   12,379     13,242  
            

Income before income taxes

   129,142     334,820  

Income taxes:

    

Current

   51,087     102,427  

Deferred

   3,548     35,612  
            

Income before equity in income of affiliates

   74,507     196,781  

Equity in income of affiliates

   19,546     22,732  
            

Net income

   94,053     219,513  

Retained earnings:

    

Balance at beginning of period

   3,772,941     4,114,719  

Reissuance of treasury stock

   —       (125 )

Retirement of treasury stocks

   (57,611 )   (66,221 )

Cash dividends paid

   —       —    

Transfer to legal reserves

   —       —    
            

Balance at end of period

   3,809,383     4,267,886  
            
     Yen  

Basic net income per

  

Common share

   101.43     239.78  

American depositary share

   50.71     119.89  

 

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[4] Consolidated Statements of Income and Retained Earnings - continued

(B) For the years ended March 31, 2005 and 2006

 

     Yen (millions)  
    

Year ended

Mar. 31, 2005

   

Year ended

Mar. 31, 2006

 

Net sales and other operating revenue

   8,650,105     9,907,996  

Operating costs and expenses:

    

Cost of sales

   6,038,172     7,010,357  

Selling, general and administrative

   1,513,259     1,656,365  

Research and development

   467,754     510,385  

Gain on transfer of the substitutional portion of the Employees’ Pension Funds to the government

   —       138,016  
            

Operating income

   630,920     868,905  

Other income:

    

Interest

   10,696     27,363  

Other

   60,541     2,214  

Other expenses:

    

Interest

   11,655     11,902  

Other

   33,697     71,963  
            

Income before income taxes

   656,805     814,617  

Income taxes:

    

Current

   151,146     319,945  

Deferred

   115,519     (2,756 )
            

Income before equity in income of affiliates

   390,140     497,428  

Equity in income of affiliates

   96,057     99,605  
            

Net income

   486,197     597,033  

Retained earnings:

    

Balance at beginning of year

   3,589,434     3,809,383  

Reissuance of treasury stock

   —       (125 )

Retirement of treasury stocks

   (216,181 )   (66,221 )

Cash dividends paid

   (47,797 )   (71,061 )

Transfer to legal reserves

   (2,270 )   (1,123 )
            

Balance at end of year

   3,809,383     4,267,886  
            
     Yen  

Basic net income per

    

Common share

   520.68     648.67  

American depositary share

   260.34     324.33  

 

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[5] Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

      Yen (millions)  

Assets

   Mar. 31, 2005    Mar. 31, 2006    Change  

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   773,538    747,327    (26,211 )

Trade accounts and notes receivable

   791,195    963,320    172,125  

Finance subsidiaries-receivables, net

   1,021,116    1,230,912    209,796  

Inventories

   862,370    1,036,304    173,934  

Deferred income taxes

   214,059    198,033    (16,026 )

Other current assets

   346,464    450,002    103,538  
                

Total current assets

   4,008,742    4,625,898    617,156  
                

Finance subsidiaries-receivables, net

   2,623,909    2,982,425    358,516  

Investments and advances:

        

Investments in and advances to affiliates

   349,664    408,993    59,329  

Other

   264,926    286,092    21,166  
                

Total investments and advances

   614,590    695,085    80,495  
                

Property, plant and equipment, at cost:

        

Land

   365,217    384,447    19,230  

Buildings

   1,030,998    1,149,517    118,519  

Machinery and equipment

   2,260,826    2,562,507    301,681  

Construction in progress

   96,047    115,818    19,771  
                
   3,753,088    4,212,289    459,201  

Less accumulated depreciation

   2,168,836    2,397,022    228,186  
                

Net property, plant and equipment

   1,584,252    1,815,267    231,015  

Other assets

   485,477    453,006    (32,471 )
                

Total assets

   9,316,970    10,571,681    1,254,711  
                

 

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[5] Consolidated Balance Sheets - continued

 

     Yen (millions)  

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   Mar. 31, 2005     Mar. 31, 2006     Change  

Current liabilities:

      

Short-term debt

   769,314     693,557     (75,757 )

Current portion of long-term debt

   535,105     657,645     122,540  

Trade payables:

      

Notes

   26,727     31,698     4,971  

Accounts

   987,045     1,099,902     112,857  

Accrued expenses

   913,721     930,115     16,394  

Income taxes payable

   65,029     110,160     45,131  

Other current liabilities

   451,623     466,332     14,709  
                  

Total current liabilities

   3,748,564     3,989,409     240,845  
                  

Long-term debt

   1,559,500     1,879,000     319,500  

Other liabilities

   719,612     577,522     (142,090 )
                  

Total liabilities

   6,027,676     6,445,931     418,255  
                  

Stockholders’ equity:

      

Common stock

   86,067     86,067     —    

Capital surplus

   172,531     172,529     (2 )

Legal reserves

   34,688     35,811     1,123  

Retained earnings

   3,809,383     4,267,886     458,503  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

      

Adjustments from foreign currency translation

   (624,937 )   (375,777 )   249,160  

Net unrealized gains on marketable equity securities

   33,744     62,710     28,966  

Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments

   —       (64 )   (64 )

Minimum pension liabilities adjustments

   (202,741 )   (94,056 )   108,685  
                  

Total Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

   (793,934 )   (407,187 )   386,747  

Treasury Stock

   (19,441 )   (29,356 )   (9,915 )
                  

Total stockholders’ equity

   3,289,294     4,125,750     836,456  
                  

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   9,316,970     10,571,681     1,254,711  
                  

 

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[6] Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

     Yen (millions)  
    

Year ended

Mar. 31, 2005

   

Year ended

Mar. 31, 2006

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   486,197     597,033  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation

   225,752     262,225  

Deferred income taxes

   115,519     (2,756 )

Equity in income of affiliates

   (96,057 )   (99,605 )

Provision for credit and lease residual losses on finance

   50,638     36,153  

Loss (gain) on derivative instruments, net

   (60,432 )   10,351  

Gain on transfer of the substitutional portion of the Employees’ Pension Funds to the government

   —       (138,016 )

Decrease (increase) in assets:

    

Trade accounts and notes receivable

   (70,145 )   (113,259 )

Inventories

   (79,483 )   (109,661 )

Other current assets

   (11,797 )   (75,771 )

Other assets

   (52,198 )   (61,482 )

Increase (decrease) in liabilities:

    

Trade accounts and notes payable

   76,338     41,360  

Accrued expenses

   71,469     98,273  

Income taxes payable

   33,704     39,900  

Other current liabilities

   19,973     6,126  

Other liabilities

   19,826     5,740  

Other, net

   17,320     15,891  
            

Net cash provided by operating activities

   746,624     512,502  
            

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Decrease (increase) in investments and advances

   26,148     50,452  

Payment for purchase of available-for-sale securities

   (1,608 )   (6,915 )

Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities

   13,140     5,666  

Payment for purchase of held-to-maturity securities

   (20,856 )   (63,395 )

Proceeds from redemption of held-to-maturity securities

   —       55,990  

Capital Expenditures

   (373,980 )   (460,021 )

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

   14,216     39,951  

Acquisition of finance subsidiaries-receivables

   (2,710,520 )   (3,031,644 )

Collection of finance subsidiaries-receivables

   1,561,299     1,870,675  

Proceeds from sales of finance subsidiaries-receivables

   684,308     930,595  
            

Net cash used in investing activities

   (807,853 )   (608,646 )
            

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Increase (decrease) in short-term debt

   20,244     (124,941 )

Proceeds from long-term debt

   704,433     865,677  

Repayment of long-term debt

   (495,107 )   (568,371 )

Cash dividends paid

   (47,797 )   (71,061 )

Increase (decrease) in commercial paper classified as long-term debt

   (131 )   (234 )

Payment for purchase of treasury stock, net

   (84,147 )   (77,064 )
            

Net cash provided by financing activities

   97,495     24,006  
            

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

   12,851     45,927  
            

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

   49,117     (26,211 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

   724,421     773,538  
            

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   773,538     747,327  
            

 

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[7] Segment Information

1. Business Segment Information

(A) For the three months ended March 31, 2005

 

     Yen (millions)
     Motorcycle
Business
  

Automobile

Business

  

Financial

Services

Business

  

Power Product

& Other

Businesses

   Total    Eliminations     Consolidated

Net sales and other operating revenue:

                   

Sales to unaffiliated customers

   325,726    1,870,015    64,690    89,123    2,349,554    —       2,349,554

Intersegment sales

   0    0    972    1,709    2,681    (2,681 )   —  
                                   

Total

   325,726    1,870,015    65,662    90,832    2,352,235    (2,681 )   2,349,554

Cost of sales, SG&A and R&D expenses

   298,738    1,779,426    47,541    86,171    2,211,876    (2,681 )   2,209,195
                                   

Gain on transfer of the substitutional portion of the Employees’ Pension Funds to the government

   —      —      —      —      —      —       —  
                                   

Operating income

   26,988    90,589    18,121    4,661    140,359    0     140,359
                                   

For the three months ended March 31, 2006

 

     Yen (millions)
    

Motorcycle

Business

  

Automobile

Business

   Financial
Services
Business
  

Power Product

& Other

Businesses

   Total    Eliminations     Consolidated

Net sales and other operating revenue:

                   

Sales to unaffiliated customers

   391,408    2,250,173    82,857    109,303    2,833,741    —       2,833,741

Intersegment sales

   0    0    1,210    2,234    3,444    (3,444 )   —  
                                   

Total

   391,408    2,250,173    84,067    111,537    2,837,185    (3,444 )   2,833,741

Cost of sales, SG&A and R&D expenses

   346,132    2,123,044    60,094    105,099    2,634,369    (3,444 )   2,630,925
                                   

Gain on transfer of the substitutional portion of the Employees’ Pension Funds to the government

   15,319    115,935    —      6,762    138,016    —       138,016
                                   

Operating income

   60,595    243,064    23,973    13,200    340,832    0     340,832
                                   

 

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(B) For the Year ended March 31, 2005

 

     Yen (millions)
     Motorcycle
Business
  

Automobile

Business

  

Financial

Services

Business

  

Power Product

& Other

Businesses

   Total    Eliminations     Consolidated

Net sales and other operating revenue:

                   

Sales to unaffiliated customers

   1,097,754    6,963,635    255,741    332,975    8,650,105    —       8,650,105

Intersegment sales

   0    0    3,447    9,869    13,316    (13,316 )   —  
                                   

Total

   1,097,754    6,963,635    259,188    342,844    8,663,421    (13,316 )   8,650,105

Cost of sales, SG&A and R&D expenses

   1,028,422    6,511,253    169,287    323,539    8,032,501    (13,316 )   8,019,185
                                   

Gain on transfer of the substitutional portion of the Employees’ Pension Funds to the government

   —      —      —      —      —      —       —  
                                   

Operating income

   69,332    452,382    89,901    19,305    630,920    0     630,920
                                   

Assets

   848,671    4,160,818    4,362,096    261,843    9,633,428    (316,458 )   9,316,970

Depreciation and amortization

   28,606    189,150    419    7,577    225,752    —       225,752

Capital expenditures

   41,845    317,271    1,941    12,923    373,980    —       373,980

For the Year ended March 31, 2006

 

     Yen (millions)
    

Motorcycle

Business

  

Automobile

Business

   Financial
Services
Business
  

Power Product

& Other

Businesses

   Total    Eliminations     Consolidated

Net sales and other operating revenue:

                   

Sales to unaffiliated customers

   1,225,812    8,004,694    306,869    370,621    9,907,996    —       9,907,996

Intersegment sales

   0    0    4,068    11,941    16,009    (16,009 )   —  
                                   

Total

   1,225,812    8,004,694    310,937    382,562    9,924,005    (16,009 )   9,907,996

Cost of sales, SG&A and R&D expenses

   1,127,157    7,492,257    220,352    353,350    9,193,116    (16,009 )   9,177,107
                                   

Gain on transfer of the substitutional portion of the Employees’ Pension Funds to the government

   15,319    115,935    —      6,762    138,016    —       138,016
                                   

Operating income

   113,974    628,372    90,585    35,974    868,905    0     868,905
                                   

Assets

   1,006,308    4,752,405    5,008,058    294,170    11,060,941    (489,260 )   10,571,681

Depreciation and amortization

   30,232    222,165    771    9,057    262,225    —       262,225

Capital expenditures

   52,246    392,934    1,316    11,345    457,841    —       457,841

 

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Explanatory notes:

 

1. Business segment is based on Honda’s business organization and the similarity of the principal products included within each segment as well as the relevant markets for such products:

 

2. Principal products of each segment.

 

Business

  

Principal products

Motorcycle business    Motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), personal watercrafts and relevant parts
Automobile business    Automobiles and relevant parts
Financial services business    Financial and insurance services
Power product & other businesses    Power products and relevant parts, and others

 

3. Corporate assets, which are accounted for under assets, are included in Eliminations and amounted to JPY 464,504 million for the year ended March 31, 2005 and JPY 354,903 million for the year ended March 31, 2006, which consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities held by parent company.

 

4. Gain on transfer of the substitutional portion of the Employees’ Pension Funds to the government is stated separately in business segment information, same as consolidated statements of income and retained earnings.

 

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2. Geographical Segment Information

(A) For the three months ended March 31, 2005

 

     Yen (millions)
     Japan    North
America
   Europe    Asia    Other
Regions
   Total    Eliminations     Consolidated

Net sales and other operating revenue:

                      

Sales to unaffiliated customers

   508,506    1,248,713    249,893    214,113    128,329    2,349,554    —       2,349,554

Transfers between geographical segments

   584,865    35,586    34,765    25,454    4,347    685,017    (685,017 )   —  
                                        

Total

   1,093,371    1,284,299    284,658    239,567    132,676    3,034,571    (685,017 )   2,349,554

Cost of sales, SG&A and R&D expenses

   1,042,757    1,210,677    273,023    232,555    128,070    2,887,082    (677,887 )   2,209,195
                                        

Gain on transfer of the substitutional portion of the Employees’ Pension Funds to the government

   —      —      —      —      —      —      —       —  
                                        

Operating income

   50,614    73,622    11,635    7,012    4,606    147,489    (7,130 )   140,359
                                        

For the three months ended March 31, 2006

 

     Yen (millions)
     Japan   

North

America

   Europe    Asia   

Other

Regions

   Total    Eliminations     Consolidated

Net sales and other operating revenue:

                      

Sales to unaffiliated customers

   534,011    1,586,058    315,486    241,251    156,935    2,833,741    —       2,833,741

Transfers between geographical segments

   645,650    39,298    38,105    44,594    4,390    772,037    (772,037 )   —  
                                        

Total

   1,179,661    1,625,356    353,591    285,845    161,325    3,605,778    (772,037 )   2,833,741

Cost of sales, SG&A and R&D expenses

   1,132,868    1,519,459    343,731    273,064    149,634    3,418,756    (787,831 )   2,630,925
                                        

Gain on transfer of the substitutional portion of the Employees’ Pension Funds to the government

   138,016    —      —      —      —      138,016    —       138,016
                                        

Operating income

   184,809    105,897    9,860    12,781    11,691    325,038    15,794     340,832
                                        

 

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(B) For the Year ended March 31, 2005

 

     Yen (millions)
     Japan   

North

America

   Europe    Asia   

Other

Regions

   Total    Eliminations     Consolidated

Net sales and other operating revenue:

                      

Sales to unaffiliated customers

   1,983,182    4,585,650    858,936    773,753    448,584    8,650,105    —       8,650,105

Transfers between geographical segments

   2,155,756    119,904    184,136    86,810    17,373    2,563,979    (2,563,979 )   —  
                                        

Total

   4,138,938    4,705,554    1,043,072    860,563    465,957    11,214,084    (2,563,979 )   8,650,105

Cost of sales, SG&A and R&D expenses

   3,954,039    4,384,400    1,001,829    799,871    432,764    10,572,903    (2,553,718 )   8,019,185
                                        

Gain on transfer of the substitutional portion of the Employees’ Pension Funds to the government

   —      —      —      —      —      —      —       —  
                                        

Operating income

   184,899    321,154    41,243    60,692    33,193    641,181    (10,261 )   630,920
                                        

Assets

   2,480,052    5,202,980    649,547    541,331    203,605    9,077,515    239,455     9,316,970

For the Year ended March 31, 2006

 

     Yen (millions)
     Japan   

North

America

   Europe    Asia   

Other

Regions

   Total    Eliminations     Consolidated

Net sales and other operating revenue:

                      

Sales to unaffiliated customers

   2,021,999    5,475,261    1,001,177    856,892    552,667    9,907,996    —       9,907,996

Transfers between geographical segments

   2,415,874    141,064    188,341    140,501    19,023    2,904,803    (2,904,803 )   —  
                                        

Total

   4,437,873    5,616,325    1,189,518    997,393    571,690    12,812,799    (2,904,803 )   9,907,996

Cost of sales, SG&A and R&D expenses

   4,204,939    5,262,382    1,163,213    932,394    514,527    12,077,455    (2,900,348 )   9,177,107
                                        

Gain on transfer of the substitutional portion of the Employees’ Pension Funds to the government

   138,016    —      —      —      —      138,016    —       138,016
                                        

Operating income

   370,950    353,943    26,305    64,999    57,163    873,360    (4,455 )   868,905
                                        

Assets

   2,737,454    6,026,342    800,786    717,933    309,209    10,591,724    (20,043 )   10,571,681

 

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Explanatory notes:

 

1. The geographical segments are based on the location where sales are originated.

 

2. Major countries or regions in each geographic segment:

 

North America    United States, Canada, Mexico
Europe    United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Belgium
Asia    Thailand, Indonesia, China, India
Other Regions    Brazil, Australia

 

3. Gain on transfer of the substitutional portion of the Employees’ Pension Funds to the government is stated separately in geographical segment information, same as consolidated statements of income and retained earnings

 

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3. Overseas Sales

(A) For the three months ended March 31, 2005

 

     Yen (millions)  
    

North

America

    Europe     Asia    

Other

Regions

    Total  

Overseas sales

   1,245,350     252,031     262,188     149,674     1,909,243  

Consolidated sales

           2,349,554  

Overseas sales ratio to consolidated sales

   53.0 %   10.7 %   11.2 %   6.4 %   81.3 %

For the three months ended March 31, 2006

 

     Yen (millions)  
    

North

America

    Europe     Asia    

Other

Regions

    Total  

Overseas sales

   1,582,776     318,118     302,500     184,600     2,387,994  

Consolidated sales

           2,833,741  

Overseas sales ratio to consolidated sales

   55.9 %   11.2 %   10.7 %   6.5 %   84.3 %

(B) For the Year ended March 31, 2005

 

     Yen (millions)  
    

North

America

    Europe     Asia    

Other

Regions

    Total  

Overseas sales

   4,575,076     870,795     977,011     528,018     6,950,900  

Consolidated sales

           8,650,105  

Overseas sales ratio to consolidated sales

   52.9 %   10.1 %   11.3 %   6.1 %   80.4 %

For the Year ended March 31, 2006

 

     Yen (millions)  
    

North

America

    Europe     Asia    

Other

Regions

    Total  

Overseas sales

   5,463,359     1,009,421     1,085,451     655,721     8,213,952  

Consolidated sales

           9,907,996  

Overseas sales ratio to consolidated sales

   55.1 %   10.2 %   11.0 %   6.6 %   82.9 %

Explanatory notes:

 

1. The geographical segments are based on the location where sales are originated.

 

2. Major countries or regions in each geographic segment:

 

North America    United States, Canada, Mexico
Europe    United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Belgium
Asia    Thailand, Indonesia, China, India
Other Regions    Brazil, Australia

 

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[8] (A) Consolidated Balance Sheets

    Divided into non-financial services businesses and finance subsidiaries

 

     Yen (millions)  
    

Mar. 31,

2005

   

Mar 31,

2006

    Change  

Assets

      

<Non-financial services business>

      

Current Assets:

   3,376,411     3,788,184     411,773  

Cash and cash equivalents

   757,894     727,735     (30,159 )

Trade accounts and notes receivable

   422,673     504,101     81,428  

Inventories

   862,370     1,036,304     173,934  

Other current assets

   1,333,474     1,520,044     186,570  

Investments and advances

   830,698     942,970     112,272  

Property, plant and equipment, net

   1,564,762     1,795,173     230,411  

Other assets

   274,958     237,943     (37,015 )
                  

Total assets

   6,046,829     6,764,270     717,441  

<Finance subsidiaries>

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   15,644     19,592     3,948  

Finance subsidiaries-short-term receivables, net

   1,028,488     1,240,581     212,093  

Finance subsidiaries-long-term receivables, net

   2,625,078     2,982,832     357,754  

Other assets

   692,886     765,053     72,167  
                  

Total assets

   4,362,096     5,008,058     645,962  

Eliminations among subsidiaries

   (1,091,955 )   (1,200,647 )   (108,692 )
                  

Total assets

   9,316,970     10,571,681     1,254,711  
                  

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

      

<Non-financial services businesses>

      

Current liabilities:

   2,281,768     2,355,999     74,231  

Short-term debt

   228,558     171,122     (57,436 )

Current portion of long-term debt

   6,385     9,138     2,753  

Trade payables

   1,022,394     1,144,159     121,765  

Accrued expenses

   770,887     763,879     (7,008 )

Other current liabilities

   253,544     267,701     14,157  

Long-term debt

   19,570     34,396     14,826  

Other liabilities

   717,636     575,034     (142,602 )
                  

Total liabilities

   3,018,974     2,965,429     (53,545 )

<Finance subsidiaries>

      

Short-term debt

   1,310,678     1,369,177     58,499  

Current portion of long-term debt

   535,825     653,276     117,451  

Accrued expenses

   151,867     181,140     29,273  

Long-term debt

   1,546,953     1,858,362     311,409  

Other liabilities

   352,317     392,316     39,999  
                  

Total liabilities

   3,897,640     4,454,271     556,631  

Eliminations among subsidiaries

   (888,938 )   (973,769 )   (84,831 )
                  

Total liabilities

   6,027,676     6,445,931     418,255  

Common stock

   86,067     86,067     —    

Capital surplus

   172,531     172,529     (2 )

Legal reserves

   34,688     35,811     1,123  

Retained earnings

   3,809,383     4,267,886     458,503  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

   (793,934 )   (407,187 )   386,747  

Treasury stock

   (19,441 )   (29,356 )   (9,915 )
                  

Total stockholders’ equity

   3,289,294     4,125,750     836,456  
                  

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   9,316,970     10,571,681     1,254,711  
                  

 

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[8] (B) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

    Divided into non-financial services businesses and finance subsidiaries

    For the Years ended March 31, 2005 and 2006

For the Year ended March 31, 2005

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Non-financial
services
businesses
    Finance
subsidiaries
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net Income

   408,251     77,955  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation

   225,333     419  

Deferred income taxes

   38,737     76,782  

Equity in income of affiliates

   (97,821 )   —    

Loss (gain) on derivative instruments, net

   (4,000 )   (56,432 )

Decrease (increase) in trade accounts and notes receivable

   (29,754 )   (43,224 )

Decrease (increase) in inventories

   (79,483 )   —    

Increase (decrease) in trade payables

   82,548     —    

Other, net

   89,703     59,382  
            

Net cash provided by operating activities

   633,514     114,882  
            

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

*   Decrease (increase) in investments and advances

   (119,182 )   —    

Capital expenditures

   (372,039 )   (1,941 )

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

   13,990     226  

Decrease (increase) in finance subsidiaries-receivables

   —       (465,841 )
            

Net cash used in investing activities

   (477,231 )   (467,556 )
            

Free cash flow (Cash flows from operating and investing activities)

   156,283     (352,674 )
            

Free cash flow of Non-financial services businesses excluding the decrease in loans to Finance subsidiaries (Note)

   288,600     —    

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

*   Increase (decrease) in short-term debt

   14,604     138,511  

*   Proceeds from long-term debt

   7,752     697,703  

*   Repayment of long-term debt

   (9,172 )   (486,568 )

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

   —       1,911  

Cash dividends paid

   (47,806 )   —    

Increase (decrease) in commercial paper classified as long-term debt

   —       (131 )

Acquisition of treasury stock

   (84,147 )   —    
            

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   (118,769 )   351,426  
            

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

   12,463     388  
            

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

   49,977     (860 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

   707,917     16,504  
            

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   757,894     15,644  
            

 

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[8] (B) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – continued

    Divided into non-financial services businesses and finance subsidiaries

    For the Years ended March 31, 2005 and 2006

For the Year ended March 31, 2006

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Non-financial
services
businesses
    Finance
subsidiaries
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net Income

   543,200     53,847  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation

   261,454     771  

Deferred income taxes

   22,037     (24,793 )

Equity in income of affiliates

   (99,605 )   —    

Loss (gain) on derivative instruments, net

   11,683     (1,332 )

Gain on transfer of the substitutional portion of the Employees’ Pension Funds to the government

   (138,016 )   —    

Decrease (increase) in trade accounts and notes receivable

   (44,881 )   (72,695 )

Decrease (increase) in inventories

   (109,661 )   —    

Increase (decrease) in trade payables

   45,297     —    

Other, net

   25,146     47,674  
            

Net cash provided by operating activities

   516,654     3,472  
            

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

*   Decrease (increase) in investments and advances

   27,101     —    

Capital expenditures

   (458,705 )   (1,316 )

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

   39,645     306  

Decrease (increase) in finance subsidiaries-receivables

   —       (231,909 )
            

Net cash used in investing activities

   (391,959 )   (232,919 )
            

Free cash flow(Cash flows from operating and investing activities)

   124,695     (229,447 )
            

Free cash flow of Non-financial services businesses excluding the decrease in loans to Finance subsidiaries (Note)

   137,937     —    

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

*   Increase (decrease) in short-term debt

   (66,144 )   (54,391 )

*   Proceeds from long-term debt

   25,995     851,710  

*   Repayment of long-term debt

   (11,485 )   (566,188 )

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

   —       1,490  

Cash dividends paid

   (71,075 )   —    

Increase (decrease) in commercial paper classified as long-term debt

   —       (234 )

Acquisition of treasury stock

   (77,064 )   —    
            

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   (199,773 )   232,387  
            

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

   44,919     1,008  
            

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

   (30,159 )   3,948  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

   757,894     15,644  
            

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   727,735     19,592  
            

Explanatory notes:

 

1. The cash flows derived from non-financial services businesses loans to finance subsidiaries were included in the items of “Decrease(increase) in investments and advances” of Non financial services businesses, and “Increase (decrease) in short-term debt”, “Proceeds from long-term debt” and “Repayment of long-term debt” of Finance subsidiaries (marked by *). Free cash flow of Non financial services businesses excluding the decrease in loans to finance subsidiaries are stated for the readers’ information.

Loans from non-financial services businesses to finance subsidiaries increased by 132,317 million yen for fiscal 2005, and increased by 13,242 million yen for fiscal 2006.

 

2. Decrease (increase) in trade accounts and notes receivable for finance subsidiaries is due to the reclassification of finance subsidiaries-receivables which relate to sales of inventory in the unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows presented above.

 

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Explanatory notes:

 

1. Consolidated subsidiaries

Number of consolidated subsidiaries: 339

Principal subsidiaries:

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Honda of America Mfg., Inc., Honda Canada Inc., Honda R&D Co., Ltd., American Honda Finance Corp.

 

2. Affiliated companies

Number of affiliated companies: 115

Principal affiliated companies:

Guangzhou Honda Automobile Co., Ltd., Yachiyo Industry Co., Ltd., P.T. Astra Honda Motor

 

3. Changes of consolidated subsidiaries and affiliated companies

Consolidated subsidiaries:

Newly formed consolidated subsidiaries: 24 (i.e. Dongfeng Honda Auto Parts Co., Ltd)

Reduced through reorganization: 4

Affiliated companies:

Newly formed affiliated companies: 6 (i.e. NIHON PLAST CO., LTD.)

Reduced through reorganization: 9

 

4. The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, since the Company has listed its shares as American Depositary Receipts on the New York Stock Exchange and files reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All segment information, however, is prepared in accordance with the Ministerial Ordinance under the Securities and Exchange Law of Japan.

 

5. The average exchange rates for the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2006 were ¥116.94=U.S.$1 and ¥140.70=euro 1. The average exchange rates for the same period last year were ¥104.51=U.S.$1 and ¥136.94=euro 1. The average exchange rates for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 were ¥113.31=U.S.$1 and ¥137.86=euro1, as compared with ¥107.27=U.S.$1 and ¥134.07=euro 1 for the same period last year.

 

6. United States dollar amounts have been translated from yen solely for the convenience of the reader at the rate of ¥117.47=U.S.$1, the mean of the telegraphic transfer selling exchange rate and the telegraphic transfer buying exchange rate prevailing on the Tokyo foreign exchange market on March 31, 2006.

 

7. The Company’s Common Stock-to-ADR exchange rate was changed from two shares of Common Stock to one ADR to one share of Common Stock to two ADRs, effective January 10, 2002.

Also, the Company decided to change of ratio of its ADR to Honda’s underlying Shares.

As a result, one American Share which currently represents one-half of one Share will represent one Share and the change of ratio of ADR will be handled by Honda’s depositary, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and the first trading date with the new ratio will be Monday, July 3, 2006.

 

8. Minority interests in net assets and income are not significant and, accordingly, are not presented separately in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and statements of income. The amount of minority interest recognized in earnings, included in “Other expenses: Other,” for each of the years in the two-year period ended March 31, 2006 were ¥11,559 million and ¥15,287 million, respectively.

 

9. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, determined principally by the first-in, first-out method, or market.

 

10. Honda classifies its debt and equity securities in one of three categories: available-for-sale, trading, or held-to-maturity. Debt securities that are classified as “held-to-maturity” securities are reported at amortized cost. Debt and equity securities classified as “trading” securities are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings. Other debt and equity securities are classified as “available-for-sale” securities and are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains or losses, net of deferred taxes included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the stockholders’ equity section of the consolidated balance sheets.

 

11. Honda does not amortize goodwill but instead is tested for impairment at least annually.

 

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12. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is calculated principally by the declining-balance method based on estimated useful lives and salvage values of the respective assets.

 

13. Honda applies hedge accounting for some of fits forward foreign currency exchange contracts between the Company and its subsidiaries.

 

14. The allowance for credit losses for finance-subsidiaries receivables is maintained at an amount management deems adequate to cover estimated losses on finance receivables. The allowance is based on management’s evaluation of many factors, including current economic trends, industry experience, inherent risks in the portfolio and the borrower’s ability to pay.

 

15. The allowance for losses on lease residual values is maintained at an amount management deems adequate to cover estimated losses on the uninsured portion of the vehicles’ lease residual values. The allowance is also based on management’s evaluation of many factors, including current economic conditions, industry experience and the finance subsidiaries’ historical experience with residual value losses.

 

16. Provisions for retirement benefits are provided based on the fair value of both projected benefit obligations and plan assets at the end of the fiscal year to cover for employees’ retirement benefits. If the provisions for retirement benefits are less than the unfunded accumulated benefit obligations, accrued pension cost is adjusted as an additional minimum pension liability that is at least equal to the unfunded accumulated benefit obligation.

Unrecognized net transition obligation has been amortized over approximately 19 years since the fiscal year ended March 31, 1990. Unrecognized prior service cost (benefit) is amortized by using the straight-line method and the estimated average remaining service years of employees.

Unrecognized actuarial loss is amortized if unrecognized net gain or loss exceeds ten percent of the greater of the projected benefit obligation or the market-related value of plan assets by using the straight-line method and the estimated average remaining service years of employees.

 

17. Our warranty expense accruals are costs for general warranties on product we sell, products recalls and service actions outside the general warranties. Estimated warranty expenses are provided based on historical warranty claim experience with consideration given to the expected level of future warranty costs as well as current information on repair costs.

Additional Information

 

1. As stipulated in the Japanese Welfare Pension Insurance Law, the “Honda Employees’ Pension Fund (a confederated welfare pension fund, the “Fund”), of which the Company and a part of its domestic subsidiaries and affiliates accounted for under the equity method were members, has obtained approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for exemption from benefits obligations related to past employee services with respect to the substitutional portion of the Fund on July 1, 2005 and completed its transfer on March 9, 2006. Previously on April 1, 2004, the Company received approval of exemption from the obligation for benefits related to future employee services with respect to the Fund.

As a result, the company recognized a gain of ¥228,688 million, which is the difference between the settled accumulated benefit obligation and the assets transferred to the government; a gain of ¥56,498 million for the derecognition of previous accrued salary progression; and settlement loss of ¥147,113 million for the related unrecognized loss. Collectively, the company recognized a net gain of ¥138,116 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.

 

2. Honda adopted hedge accounting in fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, based on the assessment of the corporate risk management policies and procedures.

 

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Notes to Consolidated balance sheets

 

1. The allowance for doubtful trade accounts and notes receivable, and the allowance for credit losses for finance-subsidiaries receivable are as follows: Yen (millions)

 

     Mar.31, 2005    Mar. 31, 2006

The allowance for doubtful trade accounts and notes receivables

   9,710    10,689

The allowance for credit losses for financial-subsidiaries receivables

   30,926    32,950

 

2. Net book value of property, plant and equipment which were subject to specific mortgages securing indebtedness are as follows; Yen (millions)

 

     Mar.31, 2005    Mar. 31, 2006

Property, plant and equipment

   12,881    22,592

A finance subsidiary pledged as collateral finance subsidiaries-receivables

   22,597    8,993

 

3. Honda has entered into various guarantee and indemnification agreements which are primarily for employee bank/loans to costs for their housing costs are as follows: Yen (millions)

 

      Mar.31, 2005    Mar. 31,2006

Bank loan of employees for their housing costs

   69,574    46,737

If an employee defaults on his/her loan payments, Honda is required to perform its obligation under the guarantee. The undiscounted maximum amount of Honda’s obligation to make future payments in the event of defaults were shown as above. As of March 31, 2006, no amount has been accrued for any possible estimated losses under the guarantee obligations, as it is probable that the employees will be able to make all scheduled payments.

Subsequent Event

Aiming at further liquidity of the Company’s shares on the stock market and encouraging more investors to hold such shares, the Company discussed and resolved a matter of a stock split, and resolving that a one to two stock split will be made for shareholders listed or recorded in the final register of shareholders and register of beneficial shareholders as at Friday, June 30, 2006, at the board of directors meeting held on April 26, 2006.

 

(1) Number of additional Shares to be issued in connection with the stock split:   

            Number of Shares issued before the stock split:

   917,414,215 shares   

            Number of additional Shares to be issued with the stock split:

   917,414,215 shares   

            Number of Shares issued after the stock split:

   1,834,828,430 shares   
(2) Dividend calculation commencement date:    Saturday, April 1, 2006   

If the stock split were taken as from the previous fiscal year, ended March 31, 2005, information on per Share is as follows;

 

     FY05    FY06
     (reference)     

Total assets of Honda

   1,778.25    2,259.27

Net income of Honda

   260.34    324.34
 

  There are no shares that have the potential to dilute these values

Also, the Company decided the change of ratio of its American Depositary Receipt (“ADR”) to Honda’s underlying Shares at the board of directors meeting held on April 26, 2006. As a result, one American Share which currently represents one-half of one Share will represent one Share. The effective date of the new ratio will be July 1, 2006(EST), and the first trading date with new ratio will be July 3, 2006(EST).

 

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Unconsolidated Financial Summary

For the years ended March 31, 2005 and 2006

Financial Highlights (Parent company only)

 

     Yen (millions)  
    

Year ended

Mar. 31, 2005

    %
Change
   

Year ended

Mar. 31, 2006

 

Net sales

   3,489,106     7.7 %   3,757,087  

Operating profit

   147,554     62.6 %   239,891  

Ordinary profit

   211,249     52.4 %   321,925  

Net income

   144,489     108.8 %   301,735  
     Yen  

Net income per share

   154.74       327.83  

Dividend per share for the term

   65       100  

Year-end dividend per share

   37       60  

Interim dividend per share

   28       40  
     (As a percentage)  

Payout ratio

   41.8 %     30.4 %
Estimated Financial Figures for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2007 (Parent company only)  
     Yen (millions)  
    

First half
ending

Sep. 30, 2006

         

Year ending

Mar. 31, 2007

 

Net sales

   1,910,000       3,940,000  

Operating income

   82,000       160,000  

Ordinary profit

   143,000       280,000  

Net income

   114,000       220,000  
     Yen  

Dividend per share for the term

   30       30  

 

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[1] Unit Sales Breakdown (Parent company only)

 

     Unit (thousands)  
    

Year ended

Mar. 31, 2005

   

Year ended

Mar. 31, 2006

 

MOTORCYCLES

    

Japan

   378     369  

(motorcycles included above)

   (378 )   (369 )

Export

   736     740  

(motorcycles included above)

   (393 )   (435 )
            

Total

   1,115     1,109  

(motorcycles included above)

   (772 )   (804 )

AUTOMOBILES

    

Japan

   725     716  

(Mini vehicles included above)

   (259 )   (248 )

Export

   538     561  
            

Total

   1,264     1,278  

POWER PRODUCTS

    

Japan

   432     484  

Export

   4,986     5,767  
            

Total

   5,418     6,251  

 

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[2] Net Sales Breakdown (Parent company only)

 

     Yen (millions)
     Year ended
Mar. 31, 2005
   Year ended
Mar. 31, 2006

MOTORCYCLES

     

Japan

   74,599    74,862

Export

   372,023    416,515
         

Total

   446,622    491,378

AUTOMOBILES

     

Japan

   1,106,203    1,102,857

Export

   1,812,547    2,025,777
         

Total

   2,918,750    3,128,634

POWER PRODUCTS

     

Japan

   24,197    27,395

Export

   99,535    109,678
         

Total

   123,733    137,074

Total

     

Japan

   1,205,000    1,205,115

Export

   2,284,106    2,551,971
         

Total

   3,489,106    3,757,087

Explanatory notes:

 

1. The summary unconsolidated financial information set forth above is derived from the complete unconsolidated financial information of the Company to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the Company’s Form 6-K for the month of June 2005

 

2. Unconsolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles in Japan in accordance with the Japanese Commercial Code.

 

3. The unit sales and yen amounts described above are rounded down to the nearest one thousand units and one million yen, respectively.

 

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[3] Unconsolidated Statements of Income (Parent company only)

 

     Yen (millions)
     Year ended
Mar. 31, 2005
    Year ended
Mar. 31, 2006

Net sales

   3,489,106     3,757,087

Cost of sales

   2,385,073     2,507,847

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   956,478     1,009,348
          

Operating profit

   147,554     239,891

Non-operating profit

   105,323     145,429

Non-operating expenses

   41,629     63,394

Ordinary Profit

   211,249     321,925

Extraordinary profit

   1,528     92,187

Extraordinary loss

   8,304     8,587
          

Income before income taxes

   204,473     405,525

Income taxes

    

Current

   62,026     94,409

Prior year

   11,786     —  

Deferred

   (13,829 )   9,381
          

Net income

   144,489     301,735
          

Explanatory note:

Research and development expenses for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 amounted JPY 480,013 millions, and JPY 466,866 millions for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.

 

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[4] Unconsolidated Balance Sheets (Parent company only)

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Mar. 31, 2005     Mar. 31, 2006  

Current assets

   1,011,979     1,119,392  

Fixed assets

   1,343,114     1,405,931  
            

Total assets

   2,355,093     2,525,323  
            

Current liabilities

   634,227     684,523  

Fixed liabilities

   169,327     105,962  
            

Total liabilities

   803,554     790,486  

Common stock

   86,067     86,067  

Capital surplus

   170,316     170,313  

Retained surplus

   1,274,318     1,438,645  

Unrealized gains on securities available for sale

   40,278     69,163  

Treasury stock

   (19,441 )   (29,352 )
            

Stockholders’ equity

   1,551,538     1,734,837  
            

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   2,355,093     2,525,323  
            

Additional Information

 

1. As stipulated in the Japanese Welfare Pension Insurance Law, the “Honda Employees’ Pension Fund” (a confederated welfare pension fund, the “Fund”), of which the Company is a member, has obtained an approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare for exemption from benefits obligations related to past employee services with respect to the substitutional portion of the Fund on July 1, 2005, and completed its transfer on March 9, 2006.

Previously on April 1, 2004, the Fund received an approval of exemption from the obligation for benefits related to future employee services with respect to the Fund.

Accordingly, the “Honda Employees’ Pension Fund” was newly changed to the “Honda Corporate Pension Fund” as of July 1, 2005.

Having returned the benefits obligations related to past employee services, the Company assessed pension costs, pension liabilities and related gains or losses based on “Implementation guidance on accounting standards for post-employment benefits” issued by Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountant”. The Company recognized a JPY 91.5 billion gain on the transfer of the benefit obligation of the substitutional portion of the Fund to the Japanese government as an “extraordinary gain” in the unconsolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 in accordance with the Japanese accounting standards.

 

2. Honda adopted hedge accounting in fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, based on the assessment of the corporate risk management policies and procedures.

 

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Subsequent Event

Aiming at further liquidity of the Company’s shares on the stock market and encouraging more investors to hold such shares, the Company discussed and resolved a matter of a stock split, and resolving that a one to two stock split will be made for shareholders listed or recorded in the final register of shareholders and register of beneficial shareholders as at Friday, June 300, 2006, at the board of directors meeting held on April 26, 2006.

 

(1) Number of additional Shares to be issued in connection with the stock split:   

            Number of Shares issued before the stock split:

   917,414,215 shares   

            Number of additional Shares to be issued with the stock split:

   917,414,215 shares   

            Number of Shares issued after the stock split:

   1,834,828,430 shares   
(2) Dividend calculation commencement date:    Saturday, April 1, 2006   

If the stock split were taken as from the previous fiscal year, ended March 31, 2005, information on per Share is as follows;

 

     FY05    FY06
     (reference)     

Total assets of the Company

   838.79    950.00

Net income of the Company

   77.37    163.92

Also, the Company decided the change of ratio of its American Depositary Receipt (“ADR”) to Honda’s underlying Shares at the board of directors meeting held on April 26, 2006. As a result, one American Share which currently represents one-half of one Share will represent one Share. The effective date of the new ratio will be July 1, 2006(EST), and the first trading date with new ratio will be July 3, 2006(EST).

 

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Management Policy

Honda’s business activities are based on fundamental corporate philosophies known as “Respect for the Individual” and “The Three Joys.” “Respect for the Individual” defines Honda’s relationship with its associates, business partners and society. It is based on sharing a commitment to initiative, equality and mutual trust among people. It is Honda’s belief that everyone who comes into contact with Honda’s activities will gain a sense of satisfaction through the experience of buying, selling or creating Honda’s products and services. This philosophy is expressed as “The Three Joys.” With these corporate philosophies as the foundation, Honda’s business is guided by the following Company Principle:

“Maintaining a global viewpoint, we are dedicated to supplying products of the highest quality at a reasonable price for worldwide customer satisfaction.” Honda actively works to share a sense of satisfaction with all of its customers as well as its shareholders, and to continue improving its corporate value.

Profit Redistribution Policy

The Company strives to carry out its operations from a global perspective and increase its corporate value. With respect to redistribution, the Company considers redistribution of profits to its shareholders to be one of the most important management issues, and its basic policy for dividends is to make distributions after taking into account its long-term consolidated earnings performance. The Company will also acquire its own shares at the optimal timing with the aim of improving efficiency in capital structure. The present goal, however, is to increase the shareholders return ratio (i.e. the ratio of the total of the dividend payment and the repurchase of company shares to consolidated net income) to approximately 30%. Retained earnings will be applied toward financing R&D activities that are essential for the future growth of the Company and capital expenditures and investment programs that will expand its operations for the purpose of improving business results and strengthening the Company’s financial condition.

Once the new Company Law comes into effect, there will be no limit on the number of times a company can distribute its dividends. The Company is currently looking into reviewing its articles of incorporation, aiming at a more efficient and flexible profit redistribution to our shareholders. The Company will continuously study the possibility of extra dividends in addition to the current interim and year-end dividends, while also considering the timing of the stock split, which will take effect on July 1, 2006, the following date of the record date of June 30, 2006.

The Company will continue to work hard to earn and keep the support of its shareholders.

 

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Future Policies for Reduction of the Number of Shares Constituting One Investment Unit

On August 1, 2001, the Company changed the number of shares that constitute one investment unit from 1,000 shares to 100 shares, aiming at further liquidity of the Company’s shares on the stock market and encouraging more investors to hold such shares.

Based on the trend of its stock price after that change, the Company discussed and resolved, at its board of directors meeting held on April 26, 2006, a matter of a stock split, resolving that a one to two stock split will be made for shareholders listed or recorded in the final register of shareholders and register of beneficial shareholders as at Friday, June 30, 2006.

Preparing for the Future

As for the global economy, the U.S. and Asian economies are expected to grow steadily, and Japan and Europe are also expected to maintain their moderate economic recovery. However, the global environment in which Honda’s management operates still lacks transparency because of global political and economic uncertainty, fluctuations in oil prices, and currency movements. As a result, we expect to see continued severe situations.

It is under these circumstances that Honda will strengthen its corporate structure quickly and flexibly to meet the requirements of our customers and society and the changes in its business environment. Also, in order to improve the competitiveness of its products, Honda will endeavor to enhance its R&D structure and its production and sales ability. Furthermore, Honda will continue striving to earn even more trust and understanding from society through Company-wide activities. Honda recognizes that further enhancing the following specific areas is essential to its success:

R&D

Production efficiency

Sales efficiency Product quality

Safety technologies

The environment

Continuing to Increase Society’s Trust in and Understanding toward Honda

R&D

Along with efforts to develop even more effective safety and environmental technologies, Honda will enhance the creativity in its advanced technology and products, and it will create and swiftly introduce new value-added products that meet specific needs in various markets around the world.

Honda will also continue efforts in the research of future technologies, including the advancement of advanced humanoid robots and compact business jets and their engines.

 

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Production Efficiency

Honda will establish efficient and flexible production systems and expand production capacity at its global production bases, with the aim of increasing its capability of supplying high quality products.

Sales Efficiency

Honda will continue to make efforts to expand its product lines through the innovative use of IT and to upgrade its sales and service structure, in order to further satisfy our customers.

Product Quality

Responding to increasing consumer demand, Honda will upgrade its quality control through enhancing the functions of and coordination among the development, purchasing, production, sales and service departments.

Safety Technologies

Honda will develop safety technologies for accident prediction and prevention, technologies to reduce injuries to passengers and pedestrians from car accidents, and technologies for reducing aggressivity, as well as expand its line-up of products incorporating such technologies. Honda intends to enhance its contribution to traffic safety in motorized societies, including Asian countries. Honda also intends to remain active in a variety of traffic safety programs, including advanced driving and motorcycling training schemes provided by local dealerships.

The Environment

Honda will step up its efforts to create better clean, fuel-efficient engine technologies and to improve further the recyclability throughout its product lines. Honda will also advance alternative fuel technologies, including fuel cells. In addition, Honda will continue its efforts to minimize environmental impact, as measured by the *Life Cycle Assessment, in all of its business fields, including production, logistics and sales.

 

* Life Cycle Assessment: A comprehensive system for quantifying the impact Honda’s products have on the environment at the different stages in their life cycles, from material procurement and energy consumption to waste disposal.

 

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Continuing to Increase Society’s Trust in and Understanding toward Honda

In addition to continuing to provide products incorporating Honda’s advanced safety and environmental technologies, Honda will continue striving to earn even more trust and understanding from society by, among other things, undertaking activities for corporate governance, compliance, and risk management and contributing to society.

Through these Company-wide activities, we will strive to materialize Honda’s visions of “value creation,” “globalization,” and “commitment to the future,” with the aim of sharing the joy with Honda’s customers, thus becoming a company that society wants to exist.

 

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  Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL SUMMARY

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2006

 

     Yen (billions)  
    

Results for the

fiscal year ended

Mar. 31, 2005

 

   

Results for the

fiscal year ended

Mar. 31, 2006

[change/%]

   

Forecasts for the

fiscal year ending

Mar. 31, 2007

[change/%]

 

Net sales and other operating revenue

Japan

Overseas

   8,650.1
1,699.2
6,950.9
 
 
 
  9,907.9
1,694.0
8,213.9
 
 
 
  [1,257.8 /
[-5.1 /
[1,263.0 /
   14.5%]
-0.3%]
18.2%]
 
 
 
  10,600.0
1,750.0
8,850.0
 
 
 
  [692.0 /
[55.9 /
[636.0 /
   7.0%]
3.3%]
7.7%]
 
 
 

Operating income

<as a percentage of net sales>

   630.9
<7.3%>
 
 
  868.9
<8.8%>
 
 
  [237.9 /    37.7%]     750.0
<7.1%>
 
 
  [-118.9 /    -13.7%]  

Income before income taxes

<as a percentage of net sales>

   656.8
<7.6%>
 
 
  814.6
<8.2%>
 
 
  [157.8 /    24.0%]     735.0
<6.9%>
 
 
  [-79.6 /    -9.8%]  

Equity in income of affiliates

<as a percentage of net sales>

   96.0
<1.1%>
 
 
  99.6
<1.0%>
 
 
  [3.5 /    3.7%]     103.0
<1.0%>
 
 
  [3.3 /    3.4%]  

Net income

<as a percentage of net sales>

   486.1
<5.6%>
 
 
  597.0
<6.0%>
 
 
  [110.8 /    22.8%]     550.0
<5.2%>
 
 
  [-47.0 /    -7.9%]  

Factors of change in Income before income taxes

     (Increase Factors in
Operating income)
     (Increase Factors in
Operating income)
  
     -Currency effects    144.4     -Change in revenue,
model mix, etc.
   184.1  
     Change in average
rates
   (86.4 )   -Cost reduction    3.3  
     Translation effects    (58.0 )   (Decrease Factors in
Operating income)
  
     -Change in revenue,
model mix, etc.
   68.5     -Currency effects    -55.0  
     -Cost reduction    18.1         Change in average rates    (-49.6 )
     -Gain on return of
Daiko-Henjyo*
   138.0         Translation effects    (-5.4 )
     (Decrease Factors in
Operating income)
     -Change in SG&A
expenses
   -78.6  
     -Change in SG&A
expenses
   -88.5     -Change in R&D expenses    -34.7  
     -Change in R&D
expenses
   -42.6     -Previour year’s
gain on return of

    Daiko-Henjyo*
   -138.0  
     (Change Factors in
Other income/expenses)
     (Change Factors in
Other income/expenses)
  
     -Change in derivative
instruments
   -66.0     -Change in derivative
instruments
   -1.8  
     -Others    -14.1     -Others    41.1  

Honda’s average rates USD=

   JPY 108     JPY 113      JPY 112 (1H: 113, 2H: 110)  

Honda’s average rates EUR=

   JPY 135     JPY 138      JPY 132 (1H: 135, 2H: 130)  

Capital expenditures

   373.9           457.8      570.0  

Depreciation

   225.7           262.2      290.0  

Research and development expenses

   467.7           510.3      545.0  

Interest bearing debt

   2,863.9       3,230.2          

Non-financial services

   246.8           206.1          

Finance subsidiaries

   2,617.1       3,024.0          
                
Remarks      ·    Net sales, operating income,
income before income taxes,
equity in income of affiliates
and net income set record
high for all fiscal years.
      
 
 
 
 
  .    Net sales to set record high.       
                                  Unit (thousands)  

Unit sales in motorcycle business

   10,482     10,271     [-211 /    -2.0%]     10,840     [569 /    5.5%]  

(motorcycles only)

   (10,159 )   (9,960 )   [-199 /    -2.0%]     (10,516 )   [556 /    5.6%]  

Japan

   378     368     [-10 /    -2.6%]     370     [2 /    0.5%]  

(motorcycles only)

   (378 )   (368 )   [-10 /    -2.6%]     (370 )   [2 /    0.5%]  

Overseas

   10,104     9,903     [-201 /    -2.0%]     10,470     [567 /    5.7%]  

(motorcycles only)

   (9,781)     (9,592 )   [-189 /    -1.9%]     (10,146 )   [554 /    5.8%]  

North America

(motorcycles only)

   643
(346
 
)
  615
(332
 
)
  [-28 /
[-14 /
   -4.4%]
-4.0%]
 
 
  650
(350
 
)
  [35 /
[18 /
   5.7%]
5.4%]
 
 

Europe

(motorcycles only)

   338
(325
 
)
  353
(340
 
)
  [15 /
[15 /
   4.4%]
4.6%]
 
 
  340
(329
 
)
  [-13 /
[-11 /
   -3.7%]
-3.2%]
 
 

Asia

(motorcycles only)

   8,192
(8,192
 
)
  7,907
(7,906
 
)
  [-285 /
[-286 /
   -3.5%]
-3.5%]
 
 
  8,300
(8,300
 
)
  [393 /
[394 /
   5.0%]
5.0%]
 
 

Others

(motorcycles only)

   931
(918
 
)
  1,028
(1,014
 
)
  [97 /
[96 /
   10.4%]
10.5%]
 
 
  1,180
(1,167
 
)
  [152 /
[153 /
   14.8%]
15.1%]
 
 

Unit sales in automobile business

   3,242     3,391     [149 /    4.6%]     3,720     [329 /    9.7%]  

Japan

   712     696     [-16 /    -2.2%]     720     [24 /    3.4%]  

Overseas

   2,530     2,695     [165 /    6.5%]     3,000     [305 /    11.3%]  

North America

   1,575     1,682     [107 /    6.8%]     1,760     [78 /    4.6%]  

Europe

   267     291     [24 /    9.0%]     320     [29 /    10.0%]  

Asia

   512     521     [9 /    1.8%]     695     [174 /    33.4%]  

Others

   176     201     [25 /    14.2%]     225     [24 /    11.9%]  

Unit sales in power product business

   5,300     5,876     [576 /    10.9%]     5,880     [4 /    0.1%]  

Japan

   432     487     [55 /    12.7%]     505     [18 /    3.7%]  

Overseas

   4,868     5,389     [521 /    10.7%]     5,375     [-14 /    -0.3%]  

North America

   2,514     2,827     [313 /    12.5%]     2,770     [-57 /    -2.0%]  

Europe

   1,309     1,477     [168 /    12.8%]     1,365     [-112 /    7.6%]  

Asia

   712     717     [5 /    0.7%]     940     [223 /    31.1%]  

Others

   333     368     [35 /    10.5%]     300     [-68 /    -18.5%]  

* Gain on the return of the substitutional portion of the Employees’ Pension Fund to the Japanese government (Daiko-Henjyo)

 

Notes :   1.   Unit sales are the total of sales of completed products of Honda and its consolidated subsidiaries, and sales of parts for local production at Honda’s affiliates accounted for under the equity method.
  2.   Of the net sales of Honda-brand motorcycle products that are manufactured and sold by overseas affiliates accounted for under the equity method, those with respect to which parts for manufacturing were not supplied from Honda or such subsidiaries are not included in net sales and other operating revenue, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
    Accordingly, these unit sales are not included in the financial results and forecasts.
  3.   “Capital expenditures” and “Depreciation” are the figures of “Property, plant and equipment (including company cars)”.

 


This announcement contains “forward-looking statements” of Honda. Such statements are based on management’s assumptions and beliefs taking into account information currently available to it. Therefore, please be advised that Honda’s actual results could materially differ from those described in these forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, including general economic conditions in Honda’s principal markets and foreign exchange rates between the Japanese yen and the U.S. dollar, the Euro and other major currencies, as well as other factors detailed from time to time. The various factors for increases and decreases in income have been classified in accordance with a method that Honda considers reasonable.



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LOGO  

April 26, 2006

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

UNCONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL SUMMARY

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2006

(Parent company only)

 

     Yen (billions)
    

Results for the
fiscal year ended

March 31, 2005

 

   

Results for the

fiscal year ended

March 31, 2006

[change /%]

  

Forecasts for the fiscal year ending
March 31, 2007

[change /%]

Net sales

        Domestic

        Export

   3,489.1
1,205.0
2,284.1
 
 
 
  3,757.0
1,205.1
2,551.9
 
 
 
 

[267.9 /

[0.1 /

[267.8 /

  

7.7%]

—  ]

11.7%]

  

3,940.0

1,240.0

2,700.0

  

[182.9 /

[34.8 /

[148.0 /

  

4.9%]

2.9%]

5.8%]

Operating income

<as a percentage of net sales>

   147.5
<4.2%>
 
 
  239.8
<6.4%>
 
 
  [92.3 /   

62.6%]

  

160.0

<4.1%>

   [-79.8 /    -33.3%]

Ordinary income

<as a percentage of net sales>

   211.2
<6.1%>
 
 
  321.9
<8.6%>
 
 
  [110.6 /   

52.4%]

  

280.0

<7.1%>

   [-41.9 /    -13.0%]

Net income

<as a percentage of net sales>

   144.4
<4.1%>
 
 
  301.7
<8.0%>
 
 
  [157.2 /    108.8%]   

220.0

<5.6%>

   [-81.7 /    -27.1%]

Factors of change in Ordinary income

     (Increase
    Factors in
    Operating
    income)
     

(Increase

    Factors in

    Operating

    income)

  
         Currency
    effects
   76.3      
         Change in
    revenue,
    model mix,
    etc
   52.5   

    Change in

    revenue,

    model mix,

    etc

   6.2
         Cost
    reduction
   16.3   

    Cost

    reduction

   15.0
     (Decrease
    Factors in
    Operating
    income)
     

(Decrease

    Factors in

    Operating

    income)

  
          

    Currency effects

   -40.2
         Change in
    SG&A
    expenses
    (excluding
    R&D)
   -39.7   

    Change in

    SG&A

    expenses

    (excluding

    R&D)

   -3.9
         Change
    in
    R&D
    expenses
   -13.1   

    Change

    in

    R&D

    expenses

   -57.0
     (Change Factors
    in Other
    income/expenses)
  

(Change Factors

    in Other

    income/expenses)

         Change in
    derivative
    instruments
   22.3   

    Change in derivative instruments

   0.9
         Others    -3.9   

    Others

   37.1

Honda’s average rates USD=

   JPY 108     JPY 113    JPY 112 (1H: 113, 2H: 110)

Honda’s average rates EUR=

   JPY 135     JPY 138    JPY 132 (1H: 135, 2H: 130)

Capital expenditures

   88.2           88.3    180.0

Motorcycle production-related

   2.4              4.1        8.0

Automobile production-related

   34.6           35.0      76.0

Power product production-related

   2.2              1.1        2.0

Others

   48.9            47.9      94.0

Depreciation

   58.0            59.9      64.0

Research and development expenses

   466.8         480.0    537.0

Interest bearing debt

   22.5           21.0         

Remarks

     •     Net sales, operating
income, ordinary
income and net income
set record high.
  

•   Net sales to set record high

                                Unit (thousands)

Unit sales in motorcycle business

   1,115     1,109     [-6 /    -0.6%]    1,110    [—  /    0.1%]

(motorcycles only)

   (772 )   (804 )   [32 /    4.2%]    (800)    [-4 /    -0.6%]

Domestic sales

   378     369     [-9 /    -2.6%]    370    [—  /    0.3%]

(motorcycles only)

   (378 )   (369 )   [-9 /    -2.6%]    (370)    [—  /    0.3%]

Export sales

   736     740     [3 /    0.4%]    740    [—  /    —  ]

(motorcycles only)

   (393 )   (435 )   [42 /    10.8%]    (430)    [-5  /    -1.3%]

Unit sales in automobile business

   1,264     1,278     [13 /    1.1%]    1,360    [81 /    6.4%]

Domestic sales

   725     716     [-9 /    -1.3%]    730    [13 /    1.9%]

Registration vehicles

   465     467     [1 /    0.4%]    450    [-17 /    -3.8%]

Mini vehicles

   259     248     [-10 /    -4.1%]    280    [31 /    12.5%]

Export sales

   538     561     [22 /    4.2%]    630    [68 /    12.1%]

Unit sales in power product business

   5,418     6,251     [832 /    15.4%]    5,730    [-521 /    -8.3%]

Domestic sales

   432     484     [51 /    11.9%]    505    [20 /    4.3%]

Export sales

   4,986     5,767     [781 /    15.7%]    5,225    [-542 /    -9.4%]

Automobile production

   3,257     3,442     [185 /    5.7%]    3,690    [247 /    7.2%]

Domestic

   1,270     1,243     [-27 /    -2.1%]    1,320    [76 /    6.2%]

Overseas

   1,987     2,199     [212 /    10.7%]    2,370    [170 /    7.8%]

Notes:

   1. “Capital expenditures” and “Depreciation” are the figures of “Property, plant and equipment (including company cars)”.
   2. Interest bearing debt primarily comprises of funds received from subsidiaries by means of the Cash Management System.

 


This announcement contains “forward-looking statements” of Honda. Such statements are based on management’s assumptions and beliefs taking into account information currently available to it. Therefore, please be advised that Honda’s actual results could materially differ from those described in these forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, including general economic conditions in Honda’s principal markets and foreign exchange rates between the Japanese yen and the U.S. dollar, the Euro and other major currencies, as well as other factors detailed from time to time. The various factors for increases and decreases in profit have been classified in accordance with a method that Honda considers reasonable.



Table of Contents
LOGO  

April 26, 2006

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

SUPPLEMENTAL VERSION

FOR CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL SUMMARY

 

     Unit (thousands), Yen (billions)  
     Forth Quarter Results    

Fiscal Year Results

    Forecasts  
    

3M ended

Mar. 2005

   

3M ended

Mar. 2006

   

%

change

   

Year ended

Mar. 2005

   

Year ended

Mar. 2006

   

%

change

   

FY ending

Mar. 2007

   

%

change

 

Unit sales in motorcycle business

                

Japan

   93     93     —       378     368     -2.6 %   370     0.5 %

(motorcycles only)

   (93 )   (93 )   —       (378 )   (368 )   -2.6 %   (370 )   0.5 %

North America

   230     211     -8.3 %   643     615     -4.4 %   650     5.7 %

(motorcycles only)

   (134 )   (121 )   -9.7 %   (346 )   (332 )   -4.0 %   (350 )   5.4 %

Europe

   91     98     7.7 %   338     353     4.4 %   340     -3.7 %

(motorcycles only)

   (88 )   (94 )   6.8 %   (325 )   (340 )   4.6 %   (329 )   -3.2 %

Asia

   2,065     1,750     -15.3 %   8,192     7,907     -3.5 %   8,300     5.0 %

(motorcycles only)

   (2,065 )   (1,749 )   -15.3 %   (8,192 )   (7,906 )   -3.5 %   (8,300 )   5.0 %

Others

   237     261     10.1 %   931     1,028     10.4 %   1,180     14.8 %

(motorcycles only)

   (233 )   (258 )   10.7 %   (918 )   (1,014 )   10.5 %   (1,167 )   15.1 %
                                                

Total

   2,716     2,413     -11.2 %   10,482     10,271     -2.0 %   10,840     5.5 %

(motorcycles only)

   (2,613 )   (2,315 )   -11.4 %   (10,159 )   (9,960 )   -2.0 %   (10,516 )   5.6 %

Unit sales in automobile business

                

Japan

   195     190     -2.6 %   712     696     -2.2 %   720     3.4 %

North America

   415     434     4.6 %   1,575     1,682     6.8 %   1,760     4.6 %

Europe

   79     87     10.1 %   267     291     9.0 %   320     10.0 %

Asia

   120     137     14.2 %   512     521     1.8 %   695     33.4  %

Others

   50     53     6.0 %   176     201     14.2 %   225     11.9 %
                                                

Total

   859     901     4.9 %   3,242     3,391     4.6 %   3,720     9.7 %

Unit sales in power product business

                

Japan

   117     138     17.9 %   432     487     12.7 %   505     3.7 %

North America

   839     1,128     34.4 %   2,514     2,827     12.5 %   2,770     -2.0 %

Europe

   543     596     9.8 %   1,309     1,477     12.8 %   1,365     -7.6 %

Asia

   202     154     -23.8 %   712     717     0.7 %   940     31.1 %

Others

   83     103     24.1 %   333     368     10.5 %   300     -18.5 %
                                                

Total

   1,784     2,119     18.8 %   5,300     5,876     10.9 %   5,880     0.1 %
                                                

Exchange rate to USD (Yen)

                

Honda’s transaction rates

   104     116     10.3 %   107     110     2.7 %    

Market average rates for the period

   104.51     116.94     10.6 %   107.55     113.31     5.1 %   112.00     -1.2 %

Rates for the period-end

         107.39     117.47     8.6 %    

Exchange rate to EUR

                

Honda’s transaction rates

   135     135     —       133     135     1.5 %    

Market average rates for the period

   136.94     140.70     2.7 %   135.19     137.86     1.9 %   132.00     -4.4 %

Rates for the period-end

         138.87     142.81     2.8 %    

Key items

                

Net sales and other operating revenue

   2,349.5     2,833.7     20.6 %   8,650.1     9,907.9     14.5 %   10,600.0     7.0 %

Japan

   440.3     445.7     1.2 %   1,699.2     1,694.0     -0.3 %   1,750.0     3.3 %

Overseas

   1,909.2     2,387.9     25.1 %   6,950.9     8,213.9     18.2 %   8,850.0     7.7 %

Operating income

   140.3     340.8     142.8 %   630.9     868.9     37.7 %   750.0     -13.7  

Income before income taxes

   129.1     334.8     159.3 %   656.8     814.6     24.0 %   735.0     -9.8 %

Equity in income of affiliates

   19.5     22.7     16.3 %   96.0     99.6     3.7 %   103.0     3.4 %

Net income

   94.0     219.5     133.4 %   486.1     597.0     22.8 %   550.0     -7.9 %

Capital expenditures

   141.5     155.2     9.6 %   373.9     457.8     22.4 %   570.0     24.5 %

Depreciation

   63.3     85.4     34.9 %   225.7     262.2     16.2 %   290.0     10.6 %

Research and development expenses

   127.5     138.5     8.7 %   467.7     510.3     9.1 %   545.0     6.8 %

Stockholders’ equity

         3,289.2     4,125.7     25.4 %    

Total assets

         9,316.9     10,571.6     13.5 %    

Interest bearing debt

         2,863.9     3,230.2     12.8 %    

Non-financial services

         246.8     206.1     -16.5 %    

Finance subsidiaries

         2,617.1     3,024.0     15.5 %    

Remarks

   •   Net sales, operating
income, income before
income taxes and net
income set record high
for all quarters.

•   Equity in income of
affiliates set record high
for the fourth quarter.
     
 
 
 
 

     
 
 
  •   Net sales, operating
income, income before
income taxes, equity in
income of affiliates and
net income set record high
for all fiscal years.
     
 
 
 
 
 
  •   Net sales to
set record
high.
     
 
 

Factors of change in

income before income taxes

        

Fourth

Quarter

               

Fiscal Year

Results

         

Forecasts

FY2007

       

Change in revenue, model mix, etc.

     +11.6         +68.5       +184.1    
                            

Currency effects

     +68.9         +144.4       -55.0    

Change in average rates

     +41.8         +86.4       -49.6    

U.S. dollar / Yen

     (+34.6 )       (+72.0 )     (-30.2 )  

Euro / Yen

     (+2.0 )       (+5.1 )     (-8.8 )  

Others / Yen

     (+2.2 )       (+8.1 )     (-8.8 )  

Between other currencies

     (+2.9 )       (+1.0 )     (-1.8 )  

Translation effects

     +27.0         +58.0       -5.4    

Gross profit

     (+54.4 )       (+112.5 )     (-15.2 )  

SG&A

     (-27.3 )       (-54.5 )     (+9.8 )  
                            

Cost reduction

     +2.0         +18.1       +3.3    

Materials and others

     +9.2         +37.8       +24.1    

Labor expenses

     -7.1         -19.6       -20.8    
                            

Change in SG&A expenses

     -9.1         -88.5       -78.6    
                            

Change in R&D expenses

     -11.0         -42.6       -34.7    
                            

Gain on return of Daiko-Henjyo*

     +138.0         +138.0       -138.0    
                            

Change in derivative instruments

     +0.1         -66.0       -1.8    
                            

Others

     +5.0         -14.1       +41.1    
                            

Changes in income before income taxes

     +205.6         +157.8       -79.6    
                            

Notes

 

* Gain on the return of the substitutional portion of the Employees’ Pension Fund to the Japanese government (Daiko-Henjyo)

 

1)   Honda’s transaction rates   : rates to be used mainly for exchanging the Company’s foreign currency-denominated trade amount into yen.
  Market average rates for the period   : rates to be used for translating the Company’s subsidiaries’ foreign currency-denominated statements of income into yen.
  Rates for the period-end   : rates to be used for translating the Company’s subsidiaries’ foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities into yen.
2)   Unit sales is the total of sales of completed products of Honda and its consolidated subsidiaries and sales of parts for affiliates of Honda.
3)   Of the net sales of Honda-brand motorcycle products that are manufactured and sold by overseas affiliates accounted for under the equity method, those with respect to which parts for manufacturing were not supplied from Honda or such subsidiaries are not included in net sales and other operating revenue, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
 

Accordingly, these unit sales are not included in the financial results and forecasts.

4)   “Capital expenditures” and “Depreciation” are the figures of “property, plant and equipment (including company cars)”.

 


This announcement contains “forward-looking statements” of Honda. Such statements are based on management’s assumptions and beliefs taking into account information currently available to it. Therefore, please be advised that Honda’s actual results could materially differ from those described in these forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, including general economic conditions in Honda’s principal markets and foreign exchange rates between the Japanese yen and the U.S. dollar, the Euro and other major currencies, as well as other factors detailed from time to time. The various factors for increases and decreases in income have been classified in accordance with a a method that Honda considers reasonable.