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 AUGUST 2018

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:

Form 20-F  ☒    Form 40-F  ☐    

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Exhibit 1:

On August 6, 2018, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. filed its consolidated financial statements for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2018 with Financial Services Agency in Japan.


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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/ Eiji Fujimura

Eiji Fujimura

General Manager

Finance Division

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Date: August 28, 2018


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HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

June 30, 2018


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HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Financial Results

Overview of Operating Performance

Honda’s consolidated sales revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2018 increased by 8.4%, to ¥4,024.1 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to increased sales revenue in all business operations. Operating profit increased by 11.2%, to ¥299.3 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to an increase in profit attributable to increased sales revenue and model mix as well as decreased selling, general and administrative expenses. Profit before income taxes increased by 6.9%, to ¥358.2 billion from the same period last year. Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent increased by 17.8%, to ¥244.3 billion from the same period last year.

Business Segments

Motorcycle Business

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2018

 

     Units (thousands)  
     Honda Group Unit Sales*     Consolidated Unit Sales*  
   Three months
ended
Jun. 30, 2017
     Three months
ended
Jun. 30, 2018
                 Three months
ended
Jun. 30, 2017
     Three months
ended
Jun. 30, 2018
              
   Change     %      Change     %  

Motorcycle Business

     4,699        5,352        653       13.9       3,245        3,615        370       11.4  

Japan

     42        49        7       16.7       42        49        7       16.7  

North America

     80        72        (8     (10.0     80        72        (8     (10.0

Europe

     81        80        (1     (1.2     81        80        (1     (1.2

Asia

     4,219        4,840        621       14.7       2,765        3,103        338       12.2  

Other Regions

     277        311        34       12.3       277        311        34       12.3  

 

*

Honda Group Unit Sales is the total unit sales of completed motorcycle, ATV and side-by-side products of Honda, its consolidated subsidiaries and its affiliates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method. Consolidated Unit Sales is the total unit sales of completed products corresponding to consolidated sales revenue to external customers, which consists of unit sales of completed products of Honda and its consolidated subsidiaries.

Sales revenue from external customers increased by 9.1%, to ¥554.9 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to increased consolidated unit sales. Operating profit increased by 16.9%, to ¥92.1 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to an increase in profit attributable to increased sales volume and model mix.


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Automobile Business

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2018

 

     Units (thousands)  
     Honda Group Unit Sales*     Consolidated Unit Sales*  
   Three months
ended
Jun. 30, 2017
     Three months
ended
Jun. 30, 2018
                 Three months
ended
Jun. 30, 2017
     Three months
ended
Jun. 30, 2018
              
   Change     %      Change     %  

Automobile Business

     1,267        1,305          38          3.0          900           952        52       5.8  

Japan

     157        162        5       3.2       144        145        1       0.7  

North America

     481        518        37       7.7       481        518          37          7.7  

Europe

     42        42        0       0.0       42        42        0       0.0  

Asia

     523        520        (3     (0.6     169        184        15       8.9  

Other Regions

     64        63        (1     (1.6     64        63        (1     (1.6

 

*

Honda Group Unit Sales is the total unit sales of completed products of Honda, its consolidated subsidiaries and its affiliates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method. Consolidated Unit Sales is the total unit sales of completed products corresponding to consolidated sales revenue to external customers, which consists of unit sales of completed products of Honda and its consolidated subsidiaries. Certain sales of automobiles that are financed with residual value type auto loans by our Japanese finance subsidiaries and sold through our consolidated subsidiaries are accounted for as operating leases in conformity with IFRS and are not included in consolidated sales revenue to the external customers in our Automobile business. Accordingly, they are not included in Consolidated Unit Sales, but are included in Honda Group Unit Sales of our Automobile business.

Sales revenue from external customers increased by 8.0%, to ¥2,797.3 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to increased consolidated unit sales. Operating profit increased by 8.1%, to ¥151.6 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to decreased selling, general and administrative expenses as well as an increase in profit attributable to increased sales volume and model mix.

Financial Services Business

Sales revenue from external customers increased by 9.9%, to ¥589.8 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to an increase in revenues on disposition of lease vehicles and operating lease revenues. Operating profit increased by 14.7%, to ¥57.1 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to an increase in profit attributable to increased sales revenue.

Power Product and Other Businesses

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2018

 

     Units (thousands)  
     Honda Group Unit Sales/ Consolidated Unit Sales*  
   Three months
ended
Jun. 30, 2017
     Three months
ended
Jun. 30, 2018
              
   Change     %  

Power Product Business

     1,331        1,341        10       0.8  

Japan

     59        72        13       22.0  

North America

     596        575        (21     (3.5

Europe

     240        229        (11     (4.6

Asia

     362        395        33       9.1  

Other Regions

     74        70        (4     (5.4

 

*

Honda Group Unit Sales is the total unit sales of completed power products of Honda, its consolidated subsidiaries and its affiliates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method. Consolidated Unit Sales is the total unit sales of completed power products corresponding to consolidated sales revenue to external customers, which consists of unit sales of completed power products of Honda and its consolidated subsidiaries. In Power Product business, there is no discrepancy between Honda Group Unit Sales and Consolidated Unit Sales since no affiliate and joint venture accounted for using the equity method were involved in the sale of Honda power products.

Sales revenue from external customers increased by 5.6%, to ¥81.9 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to increased consolidated unit sales in Power Product business. Operating loss was ¥1.6 billion, an increase of ¥ 1.7 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to increased operating costs in Other businesses. In addition, operating loss of aircraft and aircraft engines included in the Power Product and other businesses was ¥10.0 billion, an increase of ¥1.4 billion from the same period last year.


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Cash Flows

Consolidated cash and cash equivalents on June 30, 2018 decreased by ¥89.3 billion from March 31, 2018, to ¥2,167.1 billion. The reasons for the increases or decreases for each cash flow activity, when compared with the same period last year, are as follows:

Net cash provided by operating activities amounted to ¥214.4 billion of cash inflows. Cash inflows from operating activities increased by ¥37.8 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to increased cash received from customers, which was partially offset by increased payments for parts and raw materials.

Net cash used in investing activities amounted to ¥243.9 billion of cash outflows. Cash outflows from investing activities increased by ¥65.1 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to increased payments for acquisitions of other financial assets.

Net cash used in financing activities amounted to ¥60.3 billion of cash outflows. Cash outflows from financing activities decreased by ¥28.1 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to increased proceeds from financing liabilities, which was partially offset by purchases of treasury stock.


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HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

March 31, 2018 and June 30, 2018

 

          Yen (millions)  
Assets    Note    March 31,
2018
    June 30,
2018
 
          unaudited     unaudited  

Current assets:

       

Cash and cash equivalents

      ¥   2,256,488      ¥   2,167,105   

Trade receivables

        800,463       737,184  

Receivables from financial services

        1,840,699       1,881,179  

Other financial assets

        213,177       258,643  

Inventories

        1,523,455       1,521,811  

Other current assets

        291,006       350,579  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

        6,925,288       6,916,501  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-current assets:

       

Investments accounted for using the equity method

        679,517       714,085  

Receivables from financial services

        3,117,364       3,262,905  

Other financial assets

        436,555       439,004  

Equipment on operating leases

   5      4,088,133       4,262,870  

Property, plant and equipment

   6      3,062,433       3,038,773  

Intangible assets

        741,514       730,301  

Deferred tax assets

        129,338       120,901  

Other non-current assets

        169,022       166,464  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

        12,423,876       12,735,303  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

      ¥ 19,349,164     ¥ 19,651,804  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
          Yen (millions)  
Liabilities and Equity    Note    March 31,
2018
    June 30,
2018
 
          unaudited     unaudited  

Current liabilities:

       

Trade payables

      ¥ 1,224,627     ¥ 1,097,867  

Financing liabilities

        2,917,261       3,000,321  

Accrued expenses

        404,719       426,923  

Other financial liabilities

        115,405       162,241  

Income taxes payable

        53,595       62,973  

Provisions

   7      305,994       281,498  

Other current liabilities

        602,498       580,034  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

        5,624,099       5,611,857  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities:

       

Financing liabilities

        3,881,749       4,013,858  

Other financial liabilities

        60,005       58,231  

Retirement benefit liabilities

        404,401       420,749  

Provisions

   7      220,625       208,525  

Deferred tax liabilities

        629,722       665,594  

Other non-current liabilities

        294,468       305,991  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

        5,490,970       5,672,948  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

        11,115,069       11,284,805  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity:

       

Common stock

        86,067       86,067  

Capital surplus

        171,118       171,118  

Treasury stock

        (113,271     (156,712

Retained earnings

        7,611,332       7,760,896  

Other components of equity

        178,292       236,262  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity attributable to owners of the parent

        7,933,538       8,097,631  

Non-controlling interests

        300,557       269,368  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

        8,234,095       8,366,999  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

      ¥ 19,349,164     ¥ 19,651,804  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.


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HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2018

 

          Yen (millions)  
     Note    June 30,
2017
    June 30,
2018
 
          unaudited     unaudited  

Sales revenue

   8    ¥   3,713,096     ¥   4,024,133  

Operating costs and expenses:

       

Cost of sales

        (2,874,789     (3,162,696

Selling, general and administrative

        (394,823     (371,656

Research and development

        (174,273     (190,398
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

        (3,443,885     (3,724,750
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating profit

        269,211       299,383  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share of profit of investments accounted for using the equity method

        52,948       54,302  

Finance income and finance costs:

       

Interest income

        8,997       11,913  

Interest expense

        (2,854     (2,963

Other, net

        6,723       (4,353
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total finance income and finance costs

        12,866       4,597  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit before income taxes

        335,025       358,282  

Income tax expense

        (109,517     (91,560
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the period

      ¥ 225,508     ¥ 266,722  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the period attributable to:

       

Owners of the parent

        207,335       244,330  

Non-controlling interests

        18,173       22,392  
          Yen  
          June 30,
2017
    June 30,
2018
 

Earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent

       

Basic and diluted

   11    ¥ 115.04     ¥ 137.75  

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.


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HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2018

 

          Yen (millions)  
     Note    June 30,
2017
    June 30,
2018
 
          unaudited     unaudited  

Profit for the period

      ¥      225,508     ¥      266,722  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

       

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss

       

Remeasurements of defined benefit plans

        —         —    

Net changes in revaluation of financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

        5,817       124  

Share of other comprehensive income of investments accounted for using the equity method

        (1,182     (1,284

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss

       

Net changes in revaluation of financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

        —         (1

Exchange differences on translating foreign operations

        6,492       71,534  

Share of other comprehensive income of investments accounted for using the equity method

        3,349       (13,841
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income, net of tax

        14,476       56,532  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income for the period

      ¥ 239,984     ¥      323,254  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income for the period attributable to:

       

Owners of the parent

        219,855       302,588  

Non-controlling interests

        20,129       20,666  

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.


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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2018

 

          Yen (millions)  
          Equity attributable to owners of the parent              
    Note     Common
stock
    Capital
surplus
    Treasury
stock
    Retained
earnings
    Other
components of
equity
    Total     Non-controlling
interests
    Total
equity
 

Balance as of April 1, 2017 (unaudited)

    ¥ 86,067     ¥ 171,118     ¥ (26,189   ¥ 6,712,894     ¥ 351,406     ¥ 7,295,296     ¥ 274,330     ¥ 7,569,626  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income for the period

                 

Profit for the period

            207,335         207,335       18,173       225,508  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

              12,520       12,520       1,956       14,476  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the period

            207,335       12,520       219,855       20,129       239,984  

Reclassification to retained earnings

            412       (412     —           —    

Transactions with owners and other

                 

Dividends paid

    12              (43,254       (43,254     (35,919     (79,173

Purchases of treasury stock

          (3         (3       (3
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total transactions with owners and other

          (3     (43,254       (43,257     (35,919     (79,176
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2017 (unaudited)

    ¥ 86,067     ¥ 171,118     ¥ (26,192   ¥ 6,877,387     ¥ 363,514     ¥ 7,471,894     ¥ 258,540     ¥ 7,730,434  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
          Yen (millions)  
          Equity attributable to owners of the parent              
    Note     Common
stock
    Capital
surplus
    Treasury
stock
    Retained
earnings
    Other
components of
equity
    Total     Non-controlling
interests
    Total
equity
 

Balance as of April 1, 2018 (unaudited)

    ¥ 86,067     ¥ 171,118     ¥ (113,271   ¥ 7,611,332     ¥ 178,292     ¥ 7,933,538     ¥ 300,557     ¥ 8,234,095  

Effect of changes in accounting policy

                (46,833     (208     (47,041     6       (47,035
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted balance as of April 1, 2018

      86,067       171,118       (113,271     7,564,499       178,084       7,886,497       300,563       8,187,060  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income for the period

                 

Profit for the period

            244,330         244,330       22,392       266,722  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

              58,258       58,258       (1,726     56,532  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the period

            244,330       58,258       302,588       20,666       323,254  

Reclassification to retained earnings

            80       (80     —           —    

Transactions with owners and other

                 

Dividends paid

    12              (48,013       (48,013     (51,861     (99,874

Purchases of treasury stock

          (43,441         (43,441       (43,441
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total transactions with owners and other

          (43,441     (48,013       (91,454     (51,861     (143,315
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2018 (unaudited)

    ¥ 86,067     ¥ 171,118     ¥ (156,712   ¥ 7,760,896     ¥ 236,262     ¥ 8,097,631     ¥ 269,368     ¥ 8,366,999  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.


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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2018

 

            Yen (millions)  
     Note      June 30,
2017
    June 30,
2018
 
            unaudited     unaudited  

Cash flows from operating activities:

       

Profit before income taxes

      ¥ 335,025     ¥ 358,282  

Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses excluding equipment on operating leases

        177,979       186,819  

Share of profit of investments accounted for using the equity method

        (52,948     (54,302

Finance income and finance costs, net

        14,519       (39,201

Interest income and interest costs from financial services, net

        (30,983     (29,870

Changes in assets and liabilities

       

Trade receivables

        43,116       25,256  

Inventories

        (75,532     12,510  

Trade payables

        (48,379     (55,189

Accrued expenses

        (55,386     (42,209

Provisions and retirement benefit liabilities

        (26,299     (26,241

Receivables from financial services

        (5,461     (48,179

Equipment on operating leases

        (51,744     (48,399

Other assets and liabilities

        (71,802     (21,513

Other, net

        4,225       158  

Dividends received

        20,726       23,344  

Interest received

        57,816       65,751  

Interest paid

        (22,018     (25,757

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

        (36,217     (66,818
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

        176,637       214,442  

Cash flows from investing activities:

       

Payments for additions to property, plant and equipment

        (124,693     (144,899

Payments for additions to and internally developed intangible assets

        (35,828     (37,608

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

        4,529       7,022  

Payments for acquisitions of investments accounted for using the equity method

        (2,450     (2,401

Payments for acquisitions of other financial assets

        (52,603     (150,294

Proceeds from sales and redemptions of other financial assets

        31,536       84,214  

Other, net

        719       —    
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

        (178,790     (243,966

Cash flows from financing activities:

       

Proceeds from short-term financing liabilities

        1,878,152       1,882,899  

Repayments of short-term financing liabilities

        (1,766,270     (1,824,528

Proceeds from long-term financing liabilities

        212,833       267,458  

Repayments of long-term financing liabilities

        (335,354     (253,164

Dividends paid to owners of the parent

        (43,254     (48,013

Dividends paid to non-controlling interests

        (23,748     (29,227

Purchases and sales of treasury stock, net

        (3     (43,441

Other, net

        (10,904     (12,340
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

        (88,548     (60,356

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

        4,143       497  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

        (86,558     (89,383

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

        2,105,976       2,256,488  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

      ¥ 2,019,418     ¥ 2,167,105  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.


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HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(1) Reporting Entity

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (the “Company”) is a public company domiciled in Japan. The Company and its subsidiaries (collectively “Honda”) develop, manufacture and distribute motorcycles, automobiles, power products and others throughout the world, and also provide financial services to customers and dealers for the sale of those products. Principal manufacturing facilities are located in Japan, the United States of America, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Turkey, Italy, France, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Argentina and Brazil.

(2) Basis of Preparation

 (a) Compliance with Interim Financial Reporting Standards

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting”. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, since the condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not include all the information required in the annual consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

 (b) Functional Currency and Presentation Currency

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are presented in Japanese yen, which is the functional currency of the Company. All financial information presented in Japanese yen has been rounded to the nearest million Japanese yen, except when otherwise indicated.

 (c) Use of Estimates and Judgments

The preparation of condensed consolidated interim financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies, the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates. These estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on a continuous basis. Changes in these accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are prepared based on the same judgments and estimations as those applied and described in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018.


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(3) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are prepared based on the same accounting policies as those applied and described in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018, except for the changes below.

(a) IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments”

Honda was an early adopter of IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” issued in November 2009, amended in October 2010 and November 2013 (“IFRS 9 (2013)”) prior to the year ended March 31, 2018 and has adopted the final version of IFRS 9 issued in July 2014 (“IFRS 9 (2014)”) with a date of initial application of April 1, 2018. The adoption of IFRS 9 (2014) resulted in changes in accounting policies primarily for classification and impairment. IFRS 9 (2014) has an exemption allowing comparative information for prior periods not to be restated with respect to classification and measurement (including impairment) changes. Therefore, the comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under IFRS 9 (2013). Instead, the cumulative effect of adopting IFRS 9 (2014) was recognized in the opening balance of equity as of the date of initial application on April 1, 2018. The following are primary changes and corresponding impacts of adopting IFRS 9 (2014).

Classification of financial assets

Debt securities other than those classified into financial assets measured at amortized cost were classified into financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss under IFRS 9 (2013). IFRS 9 (2014) newly established a classification in which financial assets are measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. Under IFRS 9 (2014), a financial asset shall be measured at fair value through other comprehensive income if both of the following conditions are met: 1) the financial asset is held within a business model whose objective is achieved by both collecting contractual cash flows and selling financial assets and 2) the contractual terms of the financial asset give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.

Honda has evaluated the business models within which financial assets are held and contractual terms of financial assets. As a result, Honda has reclassified debt securities such as government bonds and municipal bonds held by certain subsidiaries from the financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss to financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income as of April 1, 2018.

The impact of this reclassification is as follows:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Carrying amounts
as of March 31,
2018 under
IFRS 9 (2013)
     Reclassification     Carrying amounts
as of April 1,
2018 under
IFRS 9 (2014)
 

Other financial assets:

       

Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss:

       

Debt securities

   ¥ 69,829      ¥ (14,376   ¥ 55,453  

Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income:

       

Debt securities

     —          14,376       14,376  


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

Impairment of financial assets

IFRS 9 (2014) replaced the incurred loss model under IAS 39 with the expected credit loss (ECL) model. The ECL model requires the allowance for credit losses to be measured at amounts equal to either lifetime ECL for those financial assets which have experienced a significant increase in credit risk (SICR) since initial recognition or 12-month ECL for financial assets which have not experienced a SICR. Lifetime ECL represents ECL that results from all possible default events over the expected life of a financial asset. 12-month ECL is the portion of lifetime ECL that results from default events that are possible within 12 months after the reporting date. ECL is a probability-weighted estimate of the difference between the contractual cash flows and the cash flows that the entity expects to receive, discounted at the original effective interest rates.

When determining whether credit risk has increased significantly, Honda assesses financial assets either individually based primarily on delinquencies or collectively for groups of financial assets with shared risk characteristics such as the period of initial recognition, collateral type, original term and credit score considering relative changes in expected default rates since initial recognition.

The application of the ECL model resulted in an increase in the allowance for credit losses of ¥4,599 million as of April 1, 2018, which is on receivables from financial services.

(b) IFRS 15 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”

Honda has adopted IFRS 15 ”Revenue from Contracts with Customers” with a date of initial application of April 1, 2018 by recognizing the cumulative effect of initially applying this standard as an adjustment to the opening balance of equity at the date of initial application. Therefore, the comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the previous accounting policy.

Honda’s contracts with customers include promises to transfer goods or services without charges such as free inspections. Such promised goods or services are generally considered performance obligations and related sales revenue is deferred under IFRS 15, if it is deemed material, while such sales was recognized at contract inception under the previous accounting policy.

Further, under IFRS 15, dealer incentives are considered variable consideration when determining the transaction price and sales revenue is recognized only to the extent that it is highly probable that a significant reversal will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved, which results in higher deductions from sales revenue recognized when products are sold to dealers.


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The impacts of adopting IFRS 15 on Honda’s condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three months ended June 30, 2018 are as follows:

(Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position)

As of June 30, 2018

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Balances without
adoption of
IFRS 15
    Adjustments     As reported  
Assets                   

Current assets:

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   ¥   2,167,105        —       ¥   2,167,105   

Trade receivables

     739,075       (1,891     737,184  

Receivables from financial services

     1,881,179       —         1,881,179  

Other financial assets

     258,643       —         258,643  

Inventories

     1,521,811       —         1,521,811  

Other current assets

     349,773       806       350,579  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     6,917,586       (1,085     6,916,501  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-current assets:

      

Investments accounted for using the equity method

     714,076       9       714,085  

Receivables from financial services

     3,262,905       —         3,262,905  

Other financial assets

     439,004       —         439,004  

Equipment on operating leases

     4,262,870       —         4,262,870  

Property, plant and equipment

     3,038,773       —         3,038,773  

Intangible assets

     730,301       —         730,301  

Deferred tax assets

     120,646       255       120,901  

Other non-current assets

     165,658       806        166,464  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

     12,734,233          1,070        12,735,303  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

     19,651,819       (15     19,651,804  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


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     Yen (millions)  
     Balances without
adoption of
IFRS 15
    Adjustments     As reported  
Liabilities and Equity                   

Current liabilities:

      

Trade payables

   ¥ 1,097,867     ¥ —       ¥ 1,097,867  

Financing liabilities

     3,000,321       —         3,000,321  

Accrued expenses

     395,295       31,628       426,923  

Other financial liabilities

     162,241       —         162,241  

Income taxes payable

     62,973       —         62,973  

Provisions

     285,040       (3,542     281,498  

Other current liabilities

     565,831       14,203       580,034  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     5,569,568       42,289       5,611,857  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities:

      

Financing liabilities

     4,013,858       —         4,013,858  

Other financial liabilities

     58,231       —         58,231  

Retirement benefit liabilities

     420,749       —         420,749  

Provisions

     209,522       (997     208,525  

Deferred tax liabilities

     676,068       (10,474     665,594  

Other non-current liabilities

     304,110       1,881       305,991  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

     5,682,538       (9,590     5,672,948  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     11,252,106       32,699       11,284,805  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity:

      

Common stock

     86,067       —         86,067  

Capital surplus

     171,118       —         171,118  

Treasury stock

     (156,712     —         (156,712

Retained earnings

     7,792,650       (31,754     7,760,896  

Other components of equity

     237,606       (1,344     236,262  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity attributable to owners of the parent

     8,130,729       (33,098     8,097,631  

Non-controlling interests

     268,984       384       269,368  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     8,399,713       (32,714     8,366,999  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

     19,651,819       (15     19,651,804  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

(Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income)

For the three months ended June 30, 2018

 

                                                        
     Yen (millions)  
     Balances without
adoption of
IFRS 15
    Adjustments     As reported  

Sales revenue

   ¥ 4,005,681     ¥ 18,452     ¥ 4,024,133  

Operating costs and expenses:

      

Cost of sales

     (3,163,464     768       (3,162,696

Selling, general and administrative

     (372,114     458       (371,656

Research and development

     (190,398     —         (190,398
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

     (3,725,976     1,226       (3,724,750
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating profit

     279,705        19,678       299,383  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share of profit of investments accounted for using the equity method

     54,302       (0     54,302  

Finance income and finance costs:

      

Interest income

     11,913       —         11,913  

Interest expense

     (2,963     —         (2,963

Other, net

     (4,353     —         (4,353
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total finance income and finance costs

     4,597       —         4,597  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit before income taxes

     338,604       19,678       358,282  

Income tax expense

     (86,745     (4,815     (91,560
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the period

          251,859       14,863            266,722  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the period attributable to:

      

Owners of the parent

     229,442       14,888       244,330  

Non-controlling interests

     22,417       (25     22,392  


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

(4) Segment Information

Honda has four reportable segments: Motorcycle business, Automobile business, Financial services business and Power Product and other businesses, which are based on Honda’s organizational structure and characteristics of products and services. Operating segments are defined as the components of Honda for which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The accounting policies used for these reportable segments are consistent with the accounting policies used in the Company’s condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

Principal products and services, and functions of each segment are as follows:

 

Segment

  

Principal products and services

  

Functions

Motorcycle Business

   Motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides (SxS) and relevant parts    Research and development
Manufacturing
Sales and related services

Automobile Business

   Automobiles and relevant parts    Research and development
Manufacturing
Sales and related services

Financial Services Business

   Financial services    Retail loan and lease related to
Honda products
Others

Power Product and Other Businesses

   Power products and relevant parts, and others    Research and development
Manufacturing
Sales and related services
Others

   (a) Segment Information

Segment information as of and for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2018 is as follows:

As of and for the three months ended June 30, 2017

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Motorcycle
Business
     Automobile
Business
     Financial
Services
Business
     Power
Product
and Other
Businesses
    Segment
Total
     Reconciling
Items
    Consolidated  

Sales revenue:

                  

External customers

   ¥ 508,540      ¥ 2,589,935      ¥ 536,957      ¥ 77,664     ¥ 3,713,096      ¥ —       ¥ 3,713,096  

Intersegment

     —          34,635        2,732        5,449       42,816        (42,816     —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     508,540        2,624,570        539,689        83,113       3,755,912        (42,816     3,713,096  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment profit (loss)

   ¥ 78,842      ¥ 140,344      ¥ 49,864      ¥     161      ¥ 269,211      ¥ —       ¥ 269,211  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment assets

   ¥ 1,440,194      ¥ 7,781,275      ¥ 9,494,404      ¥ 318,045     ¥ 19,033,918      ¥   10,393     ¥ 19,044,311  

Depreciation and amortization

     18,210        155,103        182,232        3,733       359,278        —         359,278  

Capital expenditures

     9,914        102,638        465,785        1,688       580,025        —         580,025  


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As of and for the three months ended June 30, 2018

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Motorcycle
Business
     Automobile
Business
     Financial
Services
Business
     Power
Product
and Other
Businesses
    Segment
Total
     Reconciling
Items
    Consolidated  

Sales revenue:

                  

External customers

   ¥ 554,907      ¥ 2,797,336      ¥ 589,895      ¥ 81,995     ¥ 4,024,133      ¥ —       ¥ 4,024,133  

Intersegment

     —          47,855        3,290        5,847       56,992        (56,992     —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     554,907        2,845,191        593,185        87,842       4,081,125        (56,992     4,024,133  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment profit (loss)

   ¥ 92,130      ¥ 151,681      ¥ 57,179      ¥ (1,607   ¥ 299,383      ¥ —       ¥ 299,383  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment assets

   ¥ 1,501,577      ¥ 7,930,533      ¥ 9,783,246      ¥ 306,719     ¥ 19,522,075      ¥ 129,729     ¥ 19,651,804  

Depreciation and amortization

     17,703        164,631        190,329        3,410       376,073        —         376,073  

Capital expenditures

     9,750        122,615        504,192        2,442       638,999        —         638,999  

 

Explanatory notes:

 

1.

Segment profit (loss) of each segment is measured in a consistent manner with consolidated operating profit, which is profit before income taxes before share of profit of investments accounted for using the equity method and finance income and finance costs. Expenses not directly associated with specific segments are allocated based on the most reasonable measures applicable.

 

2.

Segment assets of each segment are defined as total assets including investments accounted for using the equity method, derivatives, and deferred tax assets. Segment assets are based on those directly associated with each segment and those not directly associated with specific segments are allocated based on the most reasonable measures applicable except for the corporate assets described below.

 

3.

Intersegment sales revenues are generally made at values that approximate arm’s-length prices.

 

4.

Reconciling items include elimination of intersegment transactions and balances as well as unallocated corporate assets. Unallocated corporate assets, included in reconciling items as of June 30, 2017 and 2018 amounted to ¥394,601 million and ¥417,739 million, respectively, which consist primarily of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents and financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income.

   (b) Supplemental Geographical Information

In addition to the disclosure required by IFRS, Honda provides the following supplemental information for the financial statements users:

Supplemental geographical information based on the location of the Company and its subsidiaries

As of and for the three months ended June 30, 2017

 

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

Sales revenue:

               

External customers

  ¥ 507,944     ¥ 2,008,877     ¥ 166,748     ¥ 827,096     ¥ 202,431     ¥ 3,713,096     ¥ —       ¥ 3,713,096  

Inter-geographic areas

    517,080       121,248       46,519       154,606       1,431       840,884       (840,884     —    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

    1,025,024       2,130,125       213,267       981,702       203,862       4,553,980       (840,884     3,713,096  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating profit (loss)

  ¥ 21,536     ¥ 101,589     ¥ 6,653     ¥ 97,833     ¥ 14,730     ¥ 242,341     ¥ 26,870     ¥ 269,211  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Assets

  ¥ 4,202,768     ¥ 10,838,441     ¥ 663,091     ¥ 2,794,158     ¥ 643,550     ¥ 19,142,008     ¥ (97,697   ¥ 19,044,311  

Non-current assets other than financial instruments and deferred tax assets

  ¥ 2,475,066     ¥ 4,797,297     ¥ 109,051     ¥ 703,479     ¥ 174,345     ¥ 8,259,238     ¥ —       ¥ 8,259,238  


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As of and for the three months ended June 30, 2018

 

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

Sales revenue:

               

External customers

  ¥ 554,143     ¥ 2,177,299     ¥ 172,979     ¥ 918,723     ¥ 200,989     ¥ 4,024,133     ¥ —       ¥ 4,024,133  

Inter-geographic areas

    586,072       136,051       64,262       176,989       2,346       965,720       (965,720     —    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

    1,140,215       2,313,350       237,241       1,095,712       203,335       4,989,853       (965,720     4,024,133  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating profit (loss)

  ¥ 14,712     ¥ 110,360     ¥ 7,035     ¥ 122,514     ¥ 22,635     ¥ 277,256     ¥ 22,127     ¥ 299,383  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Assets

  ¥ 4,373,497     ¥ 11,140,457     ¥ 666,118     ¥ 2,981,065     ¥ 610,157     ¥ 19,771,294     ¥ (119,490   ¥ 19,651,804  

Non-current assets other than financial instruments and deferred tax assets

  ¥ 2,581,488     ¥ 4,707,715     ¥ 97,930     ¥ 666,829     ¥ 144,446     ¥ 8,198,408     ¥ —       ¥ 8,198,408  

 

Explanatory notes:

 

1.

Major countries or regions in each geographic area:

 

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

 

2.

Operating profit (loss) of each geographical region is measured in a consistent manner with consolidated operating profit, which is profit before income taxes before share of profit of investments accounted for using the equity method and finance income and finance costs.

 

3.

Assets of each geographical region are defined as total assets including investments accounted for using the equity method, derivatives, and deferred tax assets.

 

4.

Sales revenues between geographic areas are generally made at values that approximate arm’s-length prices.

 

5.

Reconciling items include elimination of inter-geographic transactions and balances as well as unallocated corporate assets. Unallocated corporate assets, included in reconciling items as of June 30, 2017 and 2018 amounted to ¥394,601 million and ¥417,739 million, respectively, which consist primarily of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents and financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income.

(5) Equipment on Operating Leases

The additions to equipment on operating leases for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2018 are ¥465,141 million and ¥503,699 million, respectively.

The sales or disposals of equipment on operating leases for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2018 are ¥230,001 million and ¥264,856 million, respectively.

(6) Property, Plant and Equipment

The additions to property, plant and equipment for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2018 are ¥87,469 million and ¥113,309 million, respectively.

The sales or disposals of property, plant and equipment for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2018 are ¥10,140 million and ¥12,063 million, respectively.


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(7) Provisions

The components of and changes in provisions for the three months ended June 30, 2018 are as follows:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Product
warranties*
    Other     Total  

Balance as of March 31, 2018

   ¥ 457,596     ¥ 69,023     ¥ 526,619  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of changes in accounting policy

     (4,536     —         (4,536
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of April 1, 2018

     453,060       69,023       522,083  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Provision

   ¥ 28,739     ¥ 5,526     ¥ 34,265  

Charge-offs

     (54,029     (9,751     (63,780

Reversal

     (1,502     (7,318     (8,820

Exchange differences on translating foreign operations

     5,895       380       6,275  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2018

   ¥ 432,163     ¥ 57,860     ¥ 490,023  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current liabilities and non-current liabilities of provisions as of March 31, 2018 and June 30, 2018 are as follows:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     As of March 31,
2018
     As of June 30,
2018
 

Current liabilities

   ¥ 305,994      ¥ 281,498  

Non-current liabilities

     220,625        208,525  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   ¥ 526,619      ¥ 490,023  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Explanatory notes:

 

*

Honda recognizes provisions for product warranties to cover future product warranty expenses. Honda recognizes costs for general warranties on products Honda sells and for specific warranty programs, including product recalls. Honda recognizes general estimated warranty costs at the time products are sold to customers. Honda also recognizes specific estimated warranty program costs when it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. These provisions are estimated 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. Provision for product warranties are utilized for expenditures based on the demand from customers and dealers.


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(8) Sales Revenue

As stated in Note 4, Honda has four reportable segments: Motorcycle business, Automobile business, Financial services business and Power Product and other businesses.

The sales revenue disaggregated by geographical markets based on the location of the customer and the reconciliation of the disaggregated revenue with the four reportable segments are as follows:

For the three months ended June 30, 2018

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Motorcycle
Business
     Automobile
Business
     Financial
Services
Business
     Power
Product
and Other
Businesses
     Total  

Revenue arising from Contracts with Customers

              

Japan

   ¥ 19,626      ¥ 364,777      ¥ 23,906      ¥ 17,595      ¥ 425,904  

North America

     44,553        1,591,977        264,861        32,436        1,933,827  

Europe

     51,731        104,736        —          15,481        171,948  

Asia

     360,516        593,999        26        12,056        966,597  

Other Regions

     78,481        136,183        —          4,427        219,091  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   ¥ 554,907      ¥ 2,791,672      ¥ 288,793      ¥ 81,995      ¥ 3,717,367  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Revenue arising from the other sources*

     —          5,664        301,102        —          306,766  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   ¥ 554,907      ¥ 2,797,336      ¥ 589,895      ¥ 81,995      ¥ 4,024,133  

 

Explanatory notes:

 

*

Revenue arising from the other sources primarily includes lease revenues recognized under IAS 17 and interest recognized under IFRS 9.


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(9) Fair Value

(a) Definition of Fair Value Hierarchy

Honda uses a three-level hierarchy when measuring fair value. The following is a description of the three hierarchy levels:

 

Level 1    Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access as of the measurement date
Level 2    Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly
Level 3    Unobservable inputs for the assets or liabilities

The level in the fair value hierarchy within which a fair value measurement in its entirety falls is based on the lowest input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Honda recognizes the transfers between the levels of the fair value hierarchy at the end of the reporting period during which the change has occurred.

(b) Method of Fair Value Measurement

The fair values of assets and liabilities are determined based on relevant market information and through the use of an appropriate valuation method.

The measurement methods and assumptions used in the measurement of assets and liabilities are as follows:

(Cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and trade payables)

The fair values approximate their carrying amounts due to their short-term maturities.

(Receivables from financial services)

The fair value of receivables from financial services is measured primarily by discounting future cash flows using the current interest rates applicable for these receivables of similar remaining maturities. Fair value measurement for receivables from financial services is classified as Level 3.

(Debt securities)

Debt securities consist mainly of mutual funds, corporate bonds, local bonds and auction rate securities.

The fair value of mutual funds with an active market is measured by using quoted market prices. Fair value measurement for mutual funds with an active market is classified as Level 1.

The fair values of corporate bonds and local bonds are measured based on proprietary pricing models provided by specialists and/or market makers and the models obtain a wide array of market observable inputs such as credit ratings and discount rates. Fair value measurements for corporate bonds and local bonds are classified as Level 2.


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The subsidiary’s auction rate securities are A to AAA rated and are insured by qualified guarantee agencies, and reinsured by the Secretary of Education and the United States government, and guaranteed at approximately 95% by the United States government. To measure fair value of auction rate securities, Honda uses a third-party-developed valuation model which obtains a wide array of market observable inputs, as well as unobservable inputs including probability of passing or failing auction at each auction. Fair value measurement for auction rate securities is classified as Level 3.

(Equity securities)

The fair value of equity securities with an active market is measured by using quoted market prices. Fair value measurement for equity securities with an active market is classified as Level 1.

The fair value of equity securities with no active market is measured mainly by using the comparable company valuation method and other appropriate valuation methods. Fair value measurement for equity securities with no active market is classified as Level 3.

Price book-value ratio (PBR) of a comparable company are used as a significant unobservable input in the fair value measurement of equity securities classified as Level 3. The fair value increases (decreases) as PBR of a comparable company rise (decline). Such fair value measurements are conducted in accordance with the group accounting policy approved by the appropriate person of authority and based upon valuation methods determined by a valuator such as personnel in accounting divisions of Honda.

(Derivatives)

Derivatives consist mainly of foreign currency forward exchange contracts, foreign currency option contracts, currency swap agreements and interest rate swap agreements.

The fair values of foreign currency forward exchange contracts and foreign currency option contracts are measured by using market observable inputs such as spot exchange rates, discount rates and implied volatility. The fair values of currency swap agreements and interest rate swap agreements are measured by discounting future cash flows using market observable inputs such as LIBOR rates, swap rates, and foreign exchange rates. Fair value measurements for these derivatives are classified as Level 2.

The credit risk of the counterparties is considered in the valuation of derivatives.

(Financing liabilities)

The fair value of financing liabilities is measured by discounting future cash flows using interest rates currently available for liabilities of similar terms and remaining maturities. Fair value measurement of financing liabilities is mainly classified as Level 2.


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(c) Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a recurring basis

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2018 and June 30, 2018 consist of the following:

 

     Yen (millions)  

As of March 31, 2018

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Other financial assets:

           

Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss:

           

Derivatives

           

Foreign exchange instruments

   ¥ —        ¥ 38,926      ¥ —        ¥ 38,926  

Interest rate instruments

     —          49,419        —          49,419  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     —          88,345        —          88,345  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Debt securities

     26,763        37,860        5,206        69,829  

Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income:

           

Debt securities

     —          —          —          —    

Equity securities

     198,011        —          12,671        210,682  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   ¥    224,774      ¥      126,205      ¥      17,877      ¥    368,856  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other financial liabilities:

           

Financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss:

           

Derivatives

           

Foreign exchange instruments

   ¥ —        ¥ 16,417      ¥ —        ¥ 16,417  

Interest rate instruments

     —          36,369        —          36,369  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     —          52,786        —          52,786  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   ¥ —        ¥ 52,786      ¥ —        ¥ 52,786  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the year ended March 31, 2018.

 

     Yen (millions)  

As of June 30, 2018

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Other financial assets:

           

Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss:

           

Derivatives

           

Foreign exchange instruments

   ¥ —        ¥ 23,883      ¥ —        ¥ 23,883  

Interest rate instruments

     —          52,173        —          52,173  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     —          76,056        —          76,056  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Debt securities

     27,140        26,399        5,416        58,955  

Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income:

           

Debt securities

     —          14,012        —          14,012  

Equity securities

     201,186        —          11,106        212,292  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   ¥    228,326      ¥      116,467      ¥      16,522      ¥    361,315  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other financial liabilities:

           

Financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss:

           

Derivatives

           

Foreign exchange instruments

   ¥ —        ¥ 29,573      ¥ —        ¥ 29,573  

Interest rate instruments

     —          36,030        —          36,030  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     —          65,603        —          65,603  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   ¥ —        ¥ 65,603      ¥ —        ¥ 65,603  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the three months ended June 30, 2018.


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There were no significant changes in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three months ended June 30, 2018.

(d) Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities measured at amortized cost

The carrying amounts and fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities measured at amortized cost as of March 31, 2018 and June 30, 2018 are as follows:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     As of March 31,
2018
     As of June 30,
2018
 
     Carrying
amount
     Fair value      Carrying
amount
     Fair value  

Receivables from financial services

   ¥ 4,958,063      ¥ 4,935,772      ¥ 5,144,084      ¥ 5,114,665  

Debt securities

     104,286        104,284        166,984        166,983  

Financing liabilities

     6,799,010        6,795,675        7,014,179        7,002,336  

The table does not include financial assets and financial liabilities measured at amortized cost whose fair values approximate their carrying amounts.


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(10) Contingent Liabilities

Claims and Lawsuits

Honda is subject to potential liability under various lawsuits and claims. Honda recognizes a provision for loss contingencies when it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Honda reviews these pending lawsuits and claims periodically and adjusts the amounts recognized for these contingent liabilities, if necessary, by considering the nature of lawsuits and claims, the progress of the case and the opinions of legal counsel.

With respect to product liability, personal injury claims or lawsuits, Honda believes that any judgment that may be recovered by any plaintiff for general and special damages and court costs will be adequately covered by Honda’s insurance and provision. Punitive damages are claimed in certain of these lawsuits.

After consultation with legal counsel, and taking into account all known factors pertaining to existing lawsuits and claims, Honda believes that the ultimate outcome of such lawsuits and pending claims should not result in liability to Honda that would be likely to have an adverse material effect on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Loss related to airbag inflators

Honda has been conducting market-based measures in relation to airbag inflators. Honda recognizes a provision for specific warranty costs when it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. There is a possibility that Honda will need to recognize additional provisions when new evidence related to the product recalls arise, however, it is not possible for Honda to reasonably estimate the amount and timing of potential future losses as of the date of this report.

In the United States and Canada, various class action lawsuits and civil lawsuits related to the above mentioned market-based measures was filed against Honda. The plaintiffs claimed for properly functioning airbag inflators, compensation of economic losses including incurred costs and the decline in the value of vehicles, as well as punitive damages.

Most of the class action lawsuits in the United States were transferred to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and consolidated into a multidistrict class action litigation. For the three months ended September 30, 2017, Honda has reached a settlement with the plaintiffs of the multidistrict class action litigation in the United States. Honda recognized the settlement of ¥53,739 million as selling, general and administrative expenses, which includes funds contributed to enhance airbag inflator recall activities. The final approval of the settlement from court was completed as July 31, 2018(U.S. local time).

For the class action lawsuits and civil lawsuits other than the above, Honda did not recognize a provision for loss contingencies because the conditions for a provision have not been met as of the date of this report. Therefore, it is not possible for Honda to reasonably estimate the amount and timing of potential future losses as of the date of this report because there are some uncertainties, such as the period when these lawsuits will be concluded.


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(11) Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2018 are calculated based on the following information. There were no dilutive potential common shares outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2018.

 

     2017      2018  

Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent (millions of yen)

   ¥ 207,335      ¥ 244,330  

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic (shares)

     1,802,279,930        1,773,751,970  

Basic earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent (yen)

   ¥ 115.04      ¥ 137.75  

(12) Dividend

(a) Dividend payout

For the three months ended June 30, 2017

 

Resolution

   The Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on June 15, 2017

Type of shares

   Common shares

Total amount of dividends (millions of yen)

   43,254

Dividend per share (yen)

   24.00

Record date

   March 31, 2017

Effective date

   June 16, 2017

For the three months ended June 30, 2018

 

Resolution

   The Board of Directors Meeting on April 27, 2018

Type of shares

   Common shares

Total amount of dividends (millions of yen)

   48,013

Dividend per share (yen)

   27.00

Record date

   March 31, 2018

Effective date

   May 30, 2018

(b) Dividends payable of which record date was in the three months ended June 30, 2018, effective after the period

 

Resolution

   The Board of Directors Meeting on July 31, 2018

Type of shares

   Common shares

Resource for dividend

   Retained earnings

Total amount of dividends (millions of yen)

   47,682

Dividend per share (yen)

   27.00

Record date

   June 30, 2018

Effective date

   August 28, 2018

(13) Approval of Release of Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

The release of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements was approved by Takahiro Hachigo, President and Representative Director, Chief Executive Officer and Kohei Takeuchi, Senior Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer on August 6, 2018.