FORM 6-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of October 2012
Commission File Number: 1-07952
KYOCERA CORPORATION
6 Takeda Tobadono-cho, Fushimi-ku,
Kyoto 612-8501, Japan
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 x Form 40-F ¨
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SIGNATURE
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, thereto duly authorized.
KYOCERA CORPORATION |
/s/ SHOICHI AOKI |
Shoichi Aoki |
Director, |
Managing Executive Officer and |
General Manager of |
Corporate Financial and Business Systems |
Administration Group |
Date: October 31, 2012
Information furnished on this form:
Consolidated Financial Results of Kyocera Corporation and its Subsidiaries
for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2012
The consolidated financial information is prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
1. Consolidated Financial Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2012
(1) Consolidated results of operations |
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Net sales | Profit from operations | Income before income taxes | Net income attributable to shareholders of Kyocera Corporation |
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Six Months ended September 30, 2012 |
608,431 | 0.7 | 25,891 | (61.8 | ) | 35,732 | (52.7 | ) | 25,371 | (45.8 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months ended September 30, 2011 |
604,268 | (5.2 | ) | 67,763 | (17.1 | ) | 75,565 | (15.6 | ) | 46,768 | (24.5 | ) |
(Note) Comprehensive income:
27,114 million yen for the six months ended September 30, 2012, 17.0% of change from previous year
23,174 million yen for the six months ended September 30, 2011
Net income attributable to shareholders of Kyocera Corporation per share -Basic |
Net income attributable to shareholders of Kyocera Corporation per share -Diluted |
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Six Months ended September 30, 2012 |
138.31 | 138.31 | ||||||
Six Months ended September 30, 2011 |
254.93 | 254.93 |
(2) Consolidated financial condition
Total assets | Total equity | Kyocera Corporation shareholders equity |
Kyocera
Corporation shareholders equity to total assets |
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September 30, 2012 |
2,034,859 | 1,548,862 | 1,489,827 | 73.2 | ||||||||||||
March 31, 2012 |
1,994,103 | 1,534,241 | 1,469,505 | 73.7 |
2. Dividends
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End of second quarter |
End of third quarter |
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Year ended March 31, 2012 |
| 60.00 | | 60.00 | 120.00 | |||||||||||||||
Year ending March 31, 2013 |
| 60.00 | | 60.00 | 120.00 |
(Note)
Year-end dividend per share for the year ending March 31, 2013 is the forecast at date of disclosure of this report.
3. Consolidated Financial Forecasts for the Year Ending March 31, 2013
(% of change from previous year)
Net sales | Profit
from operations |
Income before income taxes |
Net income attributable to shareholders of Kyocera Corporation |
Net income attributable to shareholders of Kyocera Corporation per share |
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Year ending March 31, 2013 |
1,320,000 | 10.8 | 100,000 | 2.4 | 115,000 | 0.1 | 75,000 | (5.5 | ) | 408.85 |
Forecast of earnings per share attributable to shareholders of Kyocera Corporation is computed based on the diluted average number of shares outstanding during the six months ended September 30, 2012.
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(Notes)
(1) Increase or decrease in significant subsidiaries during the six months ended September 30, 2012: None.
(2) Adoption of concise quarterly accounting method or procedure: None.
(3) Changes in accounting policies:
(i) Changes due to adoption of new accounting standards: Please refer to the accompanying 2. OTHER INFORMATION on page 12.
(ii) Changes due to other than adoption of new accounting standards: None.
(4) Number of shares (common stock):
(i) Number of shares issued:
191,309,290 shares at September 30, 2012 | 191,309,290 shares at March 31, 2012 |
(ii) Number of treasury stock:
7,867,238 shares at September 30, 2012 | 7,865,370 shares at March 31, 2012 |
(iii) Average number of shares outstanding:
183,442,930 shares for the six months ended September 30, 2012 | 183,456,999 shares for the six months ended September 30, 2011 |
Presentation of Situation of Review Procedure
The consolidated financial information included in this report is out of scope of review procedure under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law of Japan. Review procedure under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law of Japan has not been completed at the date of disclosure of this report.
Instruction for Forecasts and Other Notes
Cautionary Statement for Forecasts:
With regard to forecasts set forth above, please refer to the accompanying Forward-Looking Statements on page 11.
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Accompanying Information
1. BUSINESS RESULTS, FINANCIAL CONDITION AND PROSPECTS
(1) Business Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2012
Economic Situation and Business Environment
During the six months ended September 30, 2012 (the first half), although the Japanese economy expanded due primarily to growth in personal consumption and an increase in public investment aimed at driving recovery following the Great East Japan Earthquake, sluggish growth in exports caused by a slowdown in overseas economies heightened future economic uncertainty. The U.S. economy expanded moderately on the back of steady housing investment and personal consumption, while the European economy is in a recessionary phase caused by a prolonged financial crisis. Despite tones of expansion, the Chinese economy continued to register a decelerating growth trend due mainly to weakening exports.
The digital consumer equipment market, which is the principal market for Kyocera Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries (Kyocera Group or Kyocera), was slow overall, due primarily to a decline in the production volume of conventional mobile phone handsets, PCs, and flat-screen TVs compared with the six months ended September 30, 2011 (the previous first half).
Consolidated Financial Results
Average exchange rates for the first half were ¥79 to the U.S. dollar, marking appreciation of ¥1 (approximately 1%) from ¥80 in the previous first half, and ¥101 to the Euro, marking appreciation of ¥13 (approximately 11%) from ¥114 in the previous first half. As a result, net sales and income before income taxes for the first half were adversely affected by approximately ¥12.5 billion and ¥5.5 billion, respectively, compared with the previous first half.
In addition to the impact of the yens appreciation and sluggish growth in component demand for industrial use and digital consumer equipment, overseas sales in the solar energy business and sales by the Telecommunications Equipment Group decreased compared with the previous first half. Nonetheless, a contribution from Optrex Corporation (currently Kyocera Display Corporation), an LCD manufacturer, which became a consolidated subsidiary of Kyocera in February 2012, resulted in consolidated net sales for the first half of ¥608,431 million, up ¥4,163 million, or 0.7%, compared with ¥604,268 million in the previous first half.
Profit decreased compared with the previous first half due primarily to the recording at AVX Corporation, a U.S.-based subsidiary, of a charge of ¥21.3 billion for environmental remediation in New Bedford Harbor, Massachusetts in the U.S. and also to the impact of the yens appreciation. As a result, profit from operations decreased by ¥41,872 million, or 61.8%, to ¥25,891 million, compared with ¥67,763 million in the previous first half. Income before income taxes decreased by ¥39,833 million, or 52.7%, to ¥35,732 million, compared with ¥75,565 million in the previous first half, and net income attributable to shareholders of Kyocera Corporation decreased by ¥21,397 million, or 45.8%, to ¥25,371 million, compared with ¥46,768 million in the previous first half.
For details concerning the environmental remediation matter at AVX Corporation, please refer to page 8.
Six months ended September 30, | Increase (Decrease) |
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Net sales |
¥ | 604,268 | 100.0 | ¥ | 608,431 | 100.0 | ¥ | 4,163 | 0.7 | |||||||||||||||
Profit from operations |
67,763 | 11.2 | 25,891 | 4.3 | (41,872 | ) | (61.8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Income before income taxes |
75,565 | 12.5 | 35,732 | 5.9 | (39,833 | ) | (52.7 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to shareholders of Kyocera Corporation |
46,768 | 7.7 | 25,371 | 4.2 | (21,397 | ) | (45.8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share attributable to shareholders of Kyocera Corporation |
254.93 | | 138.31 | | | | ||||||||||||||||||
Average US$ exchange rate |
80 | | 79 | | | | ||||||||||||||||||
Average Euro exchange rate |
114 | | 101 | | | |
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Consolidated Results by Reporting Segment
1) Fine Ceramic Parts Group
Component demand in the industrial machinery market, particularly for semiconductor fabrication equipment, and in the digital consumer equipment market, was sluggish compared with the previous first half. As a result, sales and operating profit in this reporting segment decreased compared with the previous first half.
2) Semiconductor Parts Group
Sales in this reporting segment increased compared with the previous first half due to growth in demand for ceramic packages for smartphones. Operating profit decreased compared with the previous first half, however, due mainly to stagnant demand for organic packages for server-related markets.
3) Applied Ceramic Products Group
Sales in the cutting tool business increased. Sales in the solar energy business decreased, however, due to a decline in demand in Europe combined with the impact of a decline in product prices worldwide and the yens appreciation. As a result, sales and operating profit in this reporting segment decreased compared with the previous first half.
4) Electronic Device Group
Sales in this reporting segment increased compared with the previous first half due primarily to the contribution of Kyocera Display Corporation. An operating loss was recorded, however, due to the recording of the environmental remediation charge at AVX Corporation.
5) Telecommunications Equipment Group
Despite strong sales of smartphones, sales in this reporting segment decreased compared with the previous first half due to a decline in sales volume of conventional mobile phone handsets compared with the previous first half. Operating profit increased compared with the previous first half, however, due to an improvement in product mix reflecting shrinkage in sales of low-priced models for overseas markets.
6) Information Equipment Group
Sales in key overseas markets increased on a local currency basis as a result of new product introductions and efforts to expand sales. Sales and operating profit in this reporting segment decreased compared with the previous first half, however, due to the considerable impact of the yens appreciation against the Euro.
7) Others
Sales in this reporting segment decreased compared with the previous first half due mainly to a decline in sales at Kyocera Chemical Corporation. Operating profit increased compared with the previous first half, however, due to cost reduction efforts.
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Net Sales by Reporting Segment
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Fine Ceramic Parts Group |
¥ | 41,981 | 7.0 | ¥ | 38,399 | 6.3 | ¥ | (3,582 | ) | (8.5 | ) | |||||||||||||
Semiconductor Parts Group |
81,754 | 13.5 | 82,483 | 13.6 | 729 | 0.9 | ||||||||||||||||||
Applied Ceramic Products Group |
90,712 | 15.0 | 85,424 | 14.0 | (5,288 | ) | (5.8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Electronic Device Group |
115,830 | 19.2 | 140,815 | 23.1 | 24,985 | 21.6 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total Components Business |
330,277 | 54.7 | 347,121 | 57.0 | 16,844 | 5.1 | ||||||||||||||||||
Telecommunications Equipment Group |
90,024 | 14.9 | 84,333 | 13.9 | (5,691 | ) | (6.3 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Information Equipment Group |
121,190 | 20.0 | 116,787 | 19.2 | (4,403 | ) | (3.6 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Total Equipment Business |
211,214 | 34.9 | 201,120 | 33.1 | (10,094 | ) | (4.8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Others |
76,186 | 12.6 | 74,861 | 12.3 | (1,325 | ) | (1.7 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Adjustments and eliminations |
(13,409 | ) | (2.2 | ) | (14,671 | ) | (2.4 | ) | (1,262 | ) | | |||||||||||||
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Net sales |
¥ | 604,268 | 100.0 | ¥ | 608,431 | 100.0 | ¥ | 4,163 | 0.7 | |||||||||||||||
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Fine Ceramic Parts Group |
¥ | 7,268 | 17.3 | ¥ | 4,535 | 11.8 | ¥ | (2,733 | ) | (37.6 | ) | |||||||||||||
Semiconductor Parts Group |
17,873 | 21.9 | 13,862 | 16.8 | (4,011 | ) | (22.4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Applied Ceramic Products Group |
6,356 | 7.0 | 5,288 | 6.2 | (1,068 | ) | (16.8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Electronic Device Group |
17,623 | 15.2 | (11,879 | ) | | (29,502 | ) | | ||||||||||||||||
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Total Components Business |
49,120 | 14.9 | 11,806 | 3.4 | (37,314 | ) | (76.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Telecommunications Equipment Group |
326 | 0.4 | 801 | 0.9 | 475 | 145.7 | ||||||||||||||||||
Information Equipment Group |
15,828 | 13.1 | 11,106 | 9.5 | (4,722 | ) | (29.8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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16,154 | 7.6 | 11,907 | 5.9 | (4,247 | ) | (26.3 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Others |
3,495 | 4.6 | 4,345 | 5.8 | 850 | 24.3 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Operating profit |
68,769 | 11.4 | 28,058 | 4.6 | (40,711 | ) | (59.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Corporate gains and Equity in earnings of affiliates |
7,359 | | 8,136 | | 777 | 10.6 | ||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments and eliminations |
(563 | ) | | (462 | ) | | 101 | | ||||||||||||||||
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Income before income taxes |
¥ | 75,565 | 12.5 | ¥ | 35,732 | 5.9 | ¥ | (39,833 | ) | (52.7 | ) | |||||||||||||
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Net Sales by Geographic Area
1) Japan
Sales in Japan for the first half decreased slightly compared with the previous first half due primarily to a decline in sales volume of mobile phone handsets, despite the contribution of Kyocera Display Corporation and an increase in sales in the solar energy business.
2) Asia
Although demand for components for digital consumer equipment stagnated, sales in Asia for the first half increased compared with the previous first half due to the contribution of Kyocera Display Corporation.
3) United States of America
Sales in the United States of America for the first half increased compared with the previous first half due to the contribution of Kyocera Display Corporation, despite generally sluggish component demand.
4) Europe
Sales in Europe for the first half decreased compared with the previous first half due to a decline in demand in the solar energy business, and to a decline in sales by the Information Equipment Group as a result of the yens appreciation against the Euro.
5) Others
Sales in Others for the first half decreased compared with the previous first half due mainly to sluggish component demand.
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¥ | 275,957 | 45.7 | ¥ | 274,848 | 45.2 | ¥ | (1,109 | ) | (0.4 | ) | |||||||||||||
Asia |
109,461 | 18.1 | 112,735 | 18.5 | 3,274 | 3.0 | ||||||||||||||||||
United States of America |
85,876 | 14.2 | 100,724 | 16.6 | 14,848 | 17.3 | ||||||||||||||||||
Europe |
103,604 | 17.1 | 93,226 | 15.3 | (10,378 | ) | (10.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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29,370 | 4.9 | 26,898 | 4.4 | (2,472 | ) | (8.4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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(2) Consolidated Financial Condition
Consolidated Cash Flows
Cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2012 decreased by ¥11,771 million to ¥261,517 million from ¥273,288 million at March 31, 2012.
1) Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities in the first half increased by ¥8,117 million to ¥60,026 million from ¥51,909 million for the previous first half. This was due mainly to cash flow adjustments related to inventories and other non-current liabilities which exceeded a significant decrease in net income.
2) Cash flows from investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities in the first half increased by ¥11,590 million to ¥52,829 million from ¥41,239 million for the previous first half. This was due mainly to a decrease in withdrawal of time deposits and certificate of deposits as well as a decrease in proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities which exceeded a decrease in acquisitions of businesses.
3) Cash flows from financing activities
Net cash used in financing activities in the first half decreased by ¥7,057 million to ¥12,279 million from ¥19,336 million for the previous first half. This was due mainly to decreases in payments of short-term borrowings and long-term debts as well as a decrease in dividends paid.
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Cash flows from operating activities |
¥ | 51,909 | ¥ | 60,026 | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities |
(41,239 | ) | (52,829 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities |
(19,336 | ) | (12,279 | ) | ||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
(9,842 | ) | (6,689 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
(18,508 | ) | (11,771 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
273,471 | 273,288 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
¥ | 254,963 | ¥ | 261,517 |
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(3) AVX Corporation Reached Settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency and Commonwealth of Massachusetts regarding the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site
On October 10, 2012, AVX Corporation (AVX), a consolidated subsidiary of Kyocera Corporation in the United States, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that they had reached a financial settlement with respect to the EPAs ongoing clean up of the New Bedford Harbor Superfund site in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
AVXs involvement in this site arose from the operations of an alleged legal predecessor, Aerovox Corporation, which produced liquid filled capacitors adjacent to the harbor from the late 1930s through the early 1970s. Subsequent owners of the facility are dissolved or in bankruptcy. AVX itself never produced this type of capacitor, nor does it do so today.
Following legal action brought in 1983, AVX reached a settlement agreement with the United States and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with respect to their claims relating to harbor clean up and alleged natural resource damages in 1992. That agreement was contained in a Consent Decree whereby AVX paid $72 million, including interest, toward the harbor clean up and natural resource damages. That agreement included reopener provisions allowing the EPA to institute new proceedings against AVX, including the right to seek to have AVX perform or pay for additional clean up under certain circumstances.
On April 18, 2012, the EPA issued to AVX a Unilateral Administrative Order directing AVX to perform the remainder of the harbor clean up, invoking the clean up reopeners described above.
After settlement negotiations, including mediation, between the parties, the current agreement with the EPA and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts was reached whereby AVX will pay $366 million, plus interest computed from August 1, 2012, in three installments over a two-year period for use by the EPA and the Commonwealth to complete the clean up of the harbor, and the EPA will withdraw the Unilateral Administrative Order.
The recent agreement is contained in a Supplemental Consent Decree that modifies certain provisions of the 1992 Consent Decree, including elimination of the governments right to invoke the clean up reopener provisions in the future. The EPA filed the Supplemental Consent Decree in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts on October 10, 2012. A 30-day public comment period is planned. The settlement requires approval by the United States District Court before becoming final.
AVX recorded a charge of ¥21,300 million ($266 million) with respect to this matter for the six months ended September 30, 2012 in addition to a charge of ¥7,900 million ($100 million) recorded in the year ended March 31, 2012. Kyocera included this charge in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income for the six months ended September 30, 2012.
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(4) Consolidated Financial Forecasts for the Year Ending March 31, 2013
From the third quarter (October 1 to December 31, 2012) onward, Kyocera expects an expansion of solar energy business in the Japanese market. Kyocera, however, also anticipates heightened future uncertainty in the Chinese market and prolonged stagnation in the European economy.
Based on these expectations, Kyocera has revised its consolidated financial forecasts for the year ending March 31, 2013 (fiscal 2013) announced in August 2012, as shown below. Financial forecasts for each reporting segment have also been revised, as shown on page 10.
Kyocera has also revised its forecasts of average exchange rates for the six months ending March 31, 2013 from the projections announced in August, from ¥78 to ¥79 against the U.S. dollar and from ¥95 to ¥101 against the Euro. As a result, full-year forecasts of average exchange rates for fiscal 2013 have been revised to ¥79 to the U.S. dollar and ¥101 to the Euro.
Kyocera will strive to improve performance by increasing sales, and will do so by taking advantage of business opportunities in the growing solar energy market in Japan and by aggressively introducing new products, primarily including smartphones. In addition, Kyocera aims to achieve its consolidated financial forecasts by reducing manufacturing costs and boosting productivity in each business.
Results for the year ended March 31, 2012 |
Forecasts for the year ending March 31, 2013 announced on |
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Net sales |
¥ | 1,190,870 | 100.0 | ¥ | 1,370,000 | 100.0 | ¥ | 1,320,000 | 100.0 | 10.8 | ||||||||||||||||||
Profit from operations |
97,675 | 8.2 | 118,700 | 8.7 | 100,000 | 7.6 | 2.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income before income taxes |
114,893 | 9.6 | 129,900 | 9.5 | 115,000 | 8.7 | 0.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to shareholders of Kyocera Corporation |
79,357 | 6.7 | 86,400 | 6.3 | 75,000 | 5.7 | (5.5 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Average US$ exchange rate |
79 | | 79 | | 79 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Average Euro exchange rate |
109 | | 97 | | 101 | | |
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Net Sales by Reporting Segment
Results for the year ended March 31, 2012 |
Forecasts for the year
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Fine Ceramic Parts Group |
¥ | 80,372 | 6.7 | ¥ | 90,000 | 6.6 | ¥ | 77,000 | 5.8 | (4.2 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Semiconductor Parts Group |
153,420 | 12.9 | 180,000 | 13.1 | 170,000 | 12.9 | 10.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Applied Ceramic Products Group |
179,784 | 15.1 | 220,000 | 16.1 | 210,000 | 15.9 | 16.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Electronic Device Group |
228,721 | 19.2 | 310,000 | 22.6 | 284,000 | 21.5 | 24.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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642,297 | 53.9 | 800,000 | 58.4 | 741,000 | 56.1 | 15.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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178,669 | 15.0 | 180,000 | 13.1 | 201,000 | 15.2 | 12.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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243,457 | 20.4 | 259,000 | 18.9 | 241,000 | 18.3 | (1.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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422,126 | 35.4 | 439,000 | 32.0 | 442,000 | 33.5 | 4.7 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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151,987 | 12.8 | 160,000 | 11.7 | 164,000 | 12.4 | 7.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Adjustments and eliminations |
(25,540 | ) | (2.1 | ) | (29,000 | ) | (2.1 | ) | (27,000 | ) | (2.0 | ) | | |||||||||||||||
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Net sales |
¥ | 1,190,870 | 100.0 | ¥ | 1,370,000 | 100.0 | ¥ | 1,320,000 | 100.0 | 10.8 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Operating Profit by Reporting Segment
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Results
for the year ended March 31, 2012 |
Forecasts for the year
ending March 31, 2013 announced on |
Increase (Decrease) to Results |
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August 1, 2012 (Previous) |
October 31, 2012 (Revised) |
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Fine Ceramic Parts Group |
¥ | 12,622 | 15.7 | ¥ | 14,100 | 15.7 | ¥ | 10,300 | 13.4 | (18.4 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Semiconductor Parts Group |
27,754 | 18.1 | 32,600 | 18.1 | 30,000 | 17.6 | 8.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Applied Ceramic Products Group |
6,459 | 3.6 | 17,000 | 7.7 | 17,600 | 8.4 | 172.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Electronic Device Group |
16,036 | 7.0 | 5,700 | 1.8 | 2,500 | 0.9 | (84.4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total Components Business |
62,871 | 9.8 | 69,400 | 8.7 | 60,400 | 8.2 | (3.9 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Telecommunications Equipment Group |
1,469 | 0.8 | 9,000 | 5.0 | 6,200 | 3.1 | 322.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Information Equipment Group |
29,451 | 12.1 | 29,500 | 11.4 | 21,000 | 8.7 | (28.7 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total Equipment Business |
30,920 | 7.3 | 38,500 | 8.8 | 27,200 | 6.2 | (12.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Others |
8,054 | 5.3 | 10,000 | 6.3 | 11,500 | 7.0 | 42.8 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Operating profit |
101,845 | 8.6 | 117,900 | 8.6 | 99,100 | 7.5 | (2.7 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate and others |
13,048 | | 12,000 | | 15,900 | | 21.9 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Income before income taxes |
¥ | 114,893 | 9.6 | ¥ | 129,900 | 9.5 | ¥ | 115,000 | 8.7 | 0.1 | ||||||||||||||||||
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* % to net sales of each corresponding segment
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Note: Forward-Looking Statements
Certain of the statements made in this document are forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 21E of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Act of 1934), which are based on our current assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to us. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the following:
(1) | General economic conditions in our markets, which are primarily Japan, North America, Europe and Asia; |
(2) | Economic, political and legal conditions and unexpected changes therein in countries or areas where we operate; |
(3) | Factors that may affect our exports, including a strong yen, political and economic instability, customs, and inadequate protection of our intellectual property; |
(4) | Fluctuation in exchange rates that may affect the value of our foreign assets or the prices of our products; |
(5) | Intensified competition in product pricing, technological innovation, R&D activities, product quality and speed of delivery; |
(6) | Manufacturing delays or defects resulting from outsourcing or internal manufacturing processes; |
(7) | Shortages and rising costs of electricity affecting our production and sales activities; |
(8) | The possibility that expansion of production capacity and in-process R&D activities may not produce the desired results; |
(9) | The possibility that companies or assets acquired by us may not produce the returns or benefits, or bring in business opportunities, which we expect; |
(10) | Inability to secure skilled employees, particularly engineering and technical personnel; |
(11) | The possibility of divulgence of our trade secrets and infringement of our intellectual property rights; |
(12) | The possibility that we may receive notice of claims of infringement of other parties intellectual property rights and claims for royalty payments; |
(13) | Increases in our environmental liability and in costs and expenses required to observe obligations imposed by environmental laws and regulations in Japan and other countries; |
(14) | Unintentional conflict with laws and regulations or newly enacted laws and regulations may limit our business operations; |
(15) | Events that may negatively impact our markets or supply chain, including terrorist acts, plague, war and similar events; |
(16) | Earthquakes and other related natural disasters affecting our operational facilities and our markets or supply chain, as well as social and economic infrastructure; |
(17) | Exposure to difficulties in collection of trade receivables due to customers worsening financial condition; |
(18) | The possibility of recognition of impairment losses on investment securities held by us due to declines in their value; |
(19) | The possibility that we may record impairment losses on long-lived assets, goodwill and intangible assets; |
(20) | The possibility that deferred tax assets may not be realized or additional liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits may be incurred; and |
(21) | Changes in accounting principles. |
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause our actual results, performance, achievements or financial condition to be materially different from any future results, performance, achievements or financial condition expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements included in this document.
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2. OTHER INFORMATION
Changes in accounting policies
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
On April 1, 2012, Kyocera adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)s Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income and ASU No. 2011-12, Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05. ASU No. 2011-05 requires entities to present net income and other comprehensive income in either a single continuous statement or in two separate, but consecutive, statements of net income and other comprehensive income. It eliminates the current option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of equity. ASU No. 2011-05 also requires reclassification adjustments and the effect of those adjustments on net income and other comprehensive income to be disclosed on the face of financial statements, however, the effective date of this requirement is deferred indefinitely by ASU No. 2011-12. As these accounting standards are a provision for presentation, the adoption of these accounting standards did not have an impact on Kyoceras consolidated results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
On April 1, 2012, Kyocera adopted the FASBs ASU No. 2011-08, Testing Goodwill for Impairment. This accounting standard permits an entity to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. An entity is not required to calculate the fair value of a reporting unit unless the entity determines that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount. As this accounting standard does not actually change how the impairment would be calculated, the adoption of this accounting standard did not have an impact on Kyoceras consolidated results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
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3. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(1) Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
March 31, 2012 | September 30, 2012 | Increase (Decrease) |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
¥ | 273,288 | ¥ | 261,517 | ¥ | (11,771 | ) | |||||||||||||
Short-term investments in debt and equity securities |
47,175 | 51,491 | 4,316 | |||||||||||||||||
Other short-term investments |
158,765 | 173,565 | 14,800 | |||||||||||||||||
Trade notes receivables |
19,349 | 20,623 | 1,274 | |||||||||||||||||
Trade accounts receivables |
225,578 | 225,379 | (199 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Less allowances for doubtful accounts and sales returns |
(4,583 | ) | (4,334 | ) | 249 | |||||||||||||||
Inventories |
270,336 | 275,728 | 5,392 | |||||||||||||||||
Advance payments |
68,685 | 67,075 | (1,610 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes |
45,049 | 40,501 | (4,548 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other current assets |
40,961 | 42,132 | 1,171 | |||||||||||||||||
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Total current assets |
1,144,603 | 57.4 | 1,153,677 | 56.7 | 9,074 | |||||||||||||||
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Non-current assets: |
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Investments and advances: |
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Long-term investments in debt and equity securities |
372,779 | 416,063 | 43,284 | |||||||||||||||||
Other long-term investments |
19,098 | 13,827 | (5,271 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Total investments and advances |
391,877 | 19.6 | 429,890 | 21.1 | 38,013 | |||||||||||||||
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Property, plant and equipment: |
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Land |
60,600 | 60,067 | (533 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Buildings |
301,911 | 299,459 | (2,452 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Machinery and equipment |
719,146 | 726,944 | 7,798 | |||||||||||||||||
Construction in progress |
17,035 | 13,849 | (3,186 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Less accumulated depreciation |
(838,155 | ) | (844,253 | ) | (6,098 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Total property, plant and equipment |
260,537 | 13.1 | 256,066 | 12.6 | (4,471 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Goodwill |
89,039 | 4.5 | 86,495 | 4.2 | (2,544 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Intangible assets |
49,653 | 2.5 | 45,888 | 2.3 | (3,765 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Other assets |
58,394 | 2.9 | 62,843 | 3.1 | 4,449 | |||||||||||||||
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Total non-current assets |
849,500 | 42.6 | 881,182 | 43.3 | 31,682 | |||||||||||||||
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Total assets |
¥ | 1,994,103 | 100.0 | ¥ | 2,034,859 | 100.0 | ¥ | 40,756 | ||||||||||||
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March 31, 2012 | September 30, 2012 | Increase (Decrease) |
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Current liabilities: |
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Short-term borrowings |
¥ | 4,062 | ¥ | 5,986 | ¥ | 1,924 | ||||||||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt |
10,610 | 8,930 | (1,680 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Trade notes and accounts payable |
102,699 | 107,477 | 4,778 | |||||||||||||||||
Other notes and accounts payable |
60,993 | 50,790 | (10,203 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Accrued payroll and bonus |
49,880 | 50,537 | 657 | |||||||||||||||||
Accrued income taxes |
13,496 | 16,225 | 2,729 | |||||||||||||||||
Other accrued liabilities |
29,940 | 34,405 | 4,465 | |||||||||||||||||
Other current liabilities |
29,368 | 23,557 | (5,811 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Total current liabilities |
301,048 | 15.1 | 297,907 | 14.6 | (3,141 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Non-current liabilities: |
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Long-term debt |
21,197 | 19,009 | (2,188 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Accrued pension and severance liabilities |
32,441 | 30,177 | (2,264 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes |
90,179 | 103,830 | 13,651 | |||||||||||||||||
Other non-current liabilities |
14,997 | 35,074 | 20,077 | |||||||||||||||||
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Total non-current liabilities |
158,814 | 8.0 | 188,090 | 9.3 | 29,276 | |||||||||||||||
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Total liabilities |
459,862 | 23.1 | 485,997 | 23.9 | 26,135 | |||||||||||||||
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Kyocera Corporation shareholders equity: |
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Common stock |
115,703 | 115,703 | | |||||||||||||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
162,617 | 162,894 | 277 | |||||||||||||||||
Retained earnings |
1,324,052 | 1,338,416 | 14,364 | |||||||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
(81,639 | ) | (75,946 | ) | 5,693 | |||||||||||||||
Treasury stock, at cost |
(51,228 | ) | (51,240 | ) | (12 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Total Kyocera Corporation shareholders equity |
1,469,505 | 73.7 | 1,489,827 | 73.2 | 20,322 | |||||||||||||||
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Noncontrolling interests |
64,736 | 3.2 | 59,035 | 2.9 | (5,701 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Total equity |
1,534,241 | 76.9 | 1,548,862 | 76.1 | 14,621 | |||||||||||||||
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Total liabilities and equity |
¥ | 1,994,103 | 100.0 | ¥ | 2,034,859 | 100.0 | ¥ | 40,756 | ||||||||||||
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Note: Accumulated other comprehensive income is as follows: |
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March 31, 2012 | September 30, 2012 | Increase (Decrease) |
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Net unrealized gains on securities |
¥ | 40,735 | ¥ | 65,756 | ¥ | 25,021 | ||||||||||||||
Net unrealized losses on derivative financial instruments |
(70 | ) | (3 | ) | 67 | |||||||||||||||
Pension adjustments |
(12,290 | ) | (12,720 | ) | (430 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments |
(110,014 | ) | (128,979 | ) | (18,965 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Total |
¥ | (81,639 | ) | ¥ | (75,946 | ) | ¥ | 5,693 |
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(2) Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Income
Six months ended September 30, | Increase (Decrease) |
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Amount | % | Amount | % | Amount | % | |||||||||||||||||||
(Yen in millions and shares in thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net sales |
¥ | 604,268 | 100.0 | ¥ | 608,431 | 100.0 | ¥ | 4,163 | 0.7 | |||||||||||||||
Cost of sales |
427,322 | 70.7 | 451,798 | 74.3 | 24,476 | 5.7 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Gross profit |
176,946 | 29.3 | 156,633 | 25.7 | (20,313 | ) | (11.5 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
109,183 | 18.1 | 130,742 | 21.4 | 21,559 | 19.7 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Profit from operations |
67,763 | 11.2 | 25,891 | 4.3 | (41,872 | ) | (61.8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other income (expenses): |
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Interest and dividend income |
7,011 | 1.2 | 7,305 | 1.2 | 294 | 4.2 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
(1,016 | ) | (0.2 | ) | (861 | ) | (0.2 | ) | 155 | | ||||||||||||||
Foreign currency transaction gains, net |
1,885 | 0.3 | 2,350 | 0.4 | 465 | 24.7 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other, net |
(78 | ) | (0.0 | ) | 1,047 | 0.2 | 1,125 | | ||||||||||||||||
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Total other income (expenses) |
7,802 | 1.3 | 9,841 | 1.6 | 2,039 | 26.1 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Income before income taxes |
75,565 | 12.5 | 35,732 | 5.9 | (39,833 | ) | (52.7 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Income taxes |
24,838 | 4.1 | 11,877 | 2.0 | (12,961 | ) | (52.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net income |
50,727 | 8.4 | 23,855 | 3.9 | (26,872 | ) | (53.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
(3,959 | ) | (0.7 | ) | 1,516 | 0.3 | 5,475 | | ||||||||||||||||
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Net income attributable to shareholders of Kyocera Corporation |
¥ | 46,768 | 7.7 | ¥ | 25,371 | 4.2 | ¥ | (21,397 | ) | (45.8 | ) | |||||||||||||
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Earnings per share: |
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Net income attributable to shareholders of Kyocera Corporation: |
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Basic |
¥ | 254.93 | ¥ | 138.31 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted |
254.93 | 138.31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Average number of shares of common stock outstanding: |
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Basic |
183,457 | 183,443 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted |
183,457 | 183,443 |
Note:
Basic earnings per share attributable to shareholders of Kyocera Corporation was computed based on the average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each period, and diluted earnings per share attributable to shareholders of Kyocera Corporation was computed based on the diluted average number of shares of stock outstanding during each period.
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Six months ended September 30, | Increase (Decrease) |
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2011 | 2012 | |||||||||||
Amount | Amount | Amount | ||||||||||
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Net income |
¥ | 50,727 | ¥ | 23,855 | ¥ | (26,872 | ) | |||||
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Other comprehensive income (loss)net of taxes |
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Net unrealized gains on securities |
3,807 | 25,009 | 21,202 | |||||||||
Net unrealized gains on derivative financial instruments |
54 | 100 | 46 | |||||||||
Pension adjustments |
(488 | ) | (404 | ) | 84 | |||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments |
(30,926 | ) | (21,446 | ) | 9,480 | |||||||
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Total other comprehensive income (loss) |
(27,553 | ) | 3,259 | 30,812 | ||||||||
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Comprehensive income |
23,174 | 27,114 | 3,940 | |||||||||
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
106 | 4,123 | 4,017 | |||||||||
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Comprehensive income attributable to shareholders of Kyocera Corporation |
¥ | 23,280 | ¥ | 31,237 | ¥ | 7,957 | ||||||
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(3) Cautionary Statement for Premise of a Going Concern
None.
(4) Cautionary Statement for Significant Changes in Equity
None.
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October 31, 2012
To All Persons Concerned
Name of Company Listed: |
Kyocera Corporation | |
Name of Representative: |
Tetsuo Kuba, President and Director | |
(Code number: 6971, The First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, The First Section of the Osaka Securities Exchange) | ||
Person for inquiry: |
Shoichi Aoki Director, Managing Executive Officer and General Manager of Corporate Financial and Business Systems Administration Group (Tel: +81-75-604-3500) |
Revision of Consolidated Financial Forecasts for the Year Ending March 31, 2013
This is to advise you that the consolidated financial forecasts for the year ending March 31, 2013 (fiscal 2013), which was announced on August 1, 2012, is revised as set forth below, taking into consideration of the first six months performance of the Company ended September 30, 2012 and the business environment for the second half of fiscal 2013 (October 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013) :
1. Revision of consolidated financial forecasts for fiscal 2013
(Yen in millions, except per share amounts)
Net sales | Profit from operations |
Income before income taxes |
Net income attributable to shareholders of Kyocera Corporation |
Earnings per share attributable to shareholders of Kyocera Corporation |
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Forecast previously published (A) |
1,370,000 | 118,700 | 129,900 | 86,400 | 470.99 | |||||||||||||||
Revision made (B) |
1,320,000 | 100,000 | 115,000 | 75,000 | 408.85 | |||||||||||||||
Amount of decrease (B - A) |
-50,000 | -18,700 | -14,900 | -11,400 | | |||||||||||||||
Ratio of decrease (%) |
-3.6 | -15.8 | -11.5 | -13.2 | | |||||||||||||||
(c.f.) Results for previous fiscal year (Annual Period ended March 31, 2012) |
1,190,870 | 97,675 | 114,893 | 79,357 | 432.58 |
2. Reason for revision
From the third quarter (October 1 to December 31, 2012) onward, Kyocera expects an expansion of solar energy business in the Japanese market. Kyocera, however, also anticipates heightened future uncertainty in the Chinese market and prolonged stagnation in the European economy.
Based on these expectations, Kyocera has revised its consolidated financial forecasts for fiscal 2013 announced in August 2012.
1
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain of the statements made in this document are forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 21E of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Act of 1934), which are based on our current assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to us. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to the following:
(1) | General economic conditions in our markets, which are primarily Japan, North America, Europe and Asia; |
(2) | Economic, political and legal conditions and unexpected changes therein in countries or areas where we operate; |
(3) | Factors that may affect our exports, including a strong yen, political and economic instability, customs, and inadequate protection of our intellectual property; |
(4) | Fluctuation in exchange rates that may affect the value of our foreign assets or the prices of our products; |
(5) | Intensified competition in product pricing, technological innovation, R&D activities, product quality and speed of delivery; |
(6) | Manufacturing delays or defects resulting from outsourcing or internal manufacturing processes; |
(7) | Shortages and rising costs of electricity affecting our production and sales activities; |
(8) | The possibility that expansion of production capacity and in-process R&D activities may not produce the desired results; |
(9) | The possibility that companies or assets acquired by us may not produce the returns or benefits, or bring in business opportunities, which we expect; |
(10) | Inability to secure skilled employees, particularly engineering and technical personnel; |
(11) | The possibility of divulgence of our trade secrets and infringement of our intellectual property rights; |
(12) | The possibility that we may receive notice of claims of infringement of other parties intellectual property rights and claims for royalty payments; |
(13) | Increases in our environmental liability and in costs and expenses required to observe obligations imposed by environmental laws and regulations in Japan and other countries; |
(14) | Unintentional conflict with laws and regulations or newly enacted laws and regulations may limit our business operations; |
(15) | Events that may negatively impact our markets or supply chain, including terrorist acts, plague, war and similar events; |
(16) | Earthquakes and other related natural disasters affecting our operational facilities and our markets or supply chain, as well as social and economic infrastructure; |
(17) | Exposure to difficulties in collection of trade receivables due to customers worsening financial condition; |
(18) | The possibility of recognition of impairment losses on investment securities held by us due to declines in their value; |
(19) | The possibility that we may record impairment losses on long-lived assets, goodwill and intangible assets; |
(20) | The possibility that deferred tax assets may not be realized or additional liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits may be incurred; and |
(21) | Changes in accounting principles. |
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause our actual results, performance, achievements or financial condition to be materially different from any future results, performance, achievements or financial condition expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements included in this document.
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