Form 6-K
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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 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of April, 2007

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 1-7239

 


KOMATSU LTD.

Translation of registrant’s name into English

3-6 Akasaka 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Address of principal executive offices

 


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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT

 

1. Two company announcements made on April 26, 2007.


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SIGNATURES

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.

 

  KOMATSU LTD.
  (Registrant)
Date: April 27, 2007   By:  

/s/ Kenji Kinoshita

    Kenji Kinoshita
    Senior Executive Officer


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     LOGO
     Komatsu Ltd.
     Corporate Communications Dept.
     Tel: +81-(0)3-5561-2616
     Date: April 26th, 2007
     URL: http://www.komatsu.com/

Consolidated Business Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007 (U.S. GAAP)

1. Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007

(1) Consolidated Financial Highlights

(For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007 and 2006)

Millions of yen & US dollars

except per share amounts

 

    

2007

(A)

  

2006

(B)

   

Changes

Increase

(A)-(B)

 
     Yen     Dollar    Yen     Yen     (%)  

Net sales

     1,893,343       16,045      1,612,140       281,203     17.4 %
                                     

Operating income

     244,741       2,074      163,428       81,313     49.8 %
                                     

Income from continuing operations before income taxes, minority interests and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

     236,491       2,004      155,779       80,712     51.8 %
                                     

Net income

     164,638       1,395      114,290       50,348     44.1 %
                                     

Net income per share (Yen & US dollars)

           
           

Basic

   ¥ 165.70     $ 1.40    ¥ 115.13     ¥ 50.57    
                                 

Diluted

   ¥ 165.40     $ 1.40    ¥ 114.93     ¥ 50.47    
                                 

Return on equity

     23.5 %        20.8 %     2.7 %  
                             

Return on total assets

     13.5 %        10.0 %     3.5 %  
                             

Return on sales

     12.9 %        10.1 %     2.8 %  
                             

Notes:   1)   The translation of Japanese yen amounts into US dollar amounts hereafter is included solely for convenience and has been made for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 at the rate of ¥118 to $1, the approximate rate of exchange at March 31, 2007.
  2)   Equity in earnings of affiliated companies:
    2007: 3,098 millions of yen
    2006: 2,667 millions of yen
  3)   Net income per share above is based on the provisions of the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.128, “Earnings per share.”
  4)   Starting from the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, Komatsu changed its form of consolidated financial statement of income from single- to multiple-step.
  5)   In accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” the consolidated statements of income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 have been retrospectively reclassified as for the discontinued operations.
  6)   Return on total assets is calculated by using Income from continuing operations before income taxes, minority interests and equity in earnings of affiliated companies.
  7)   Return on sales is calculated by using operating income.

 

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(2) Consolidated Financial Position

(As of March 31, 2007 and 2006)

 

     2007    2006

Total assets (Millions of yen)

   1,843,982    1,652,125

Shareholders’ equity (Millions of yen)

   776,717    622,997

Shareholders’ equity ratio (%)

   42.1    37.7

Shareholders’ equity per share (Yen)

   781.57    626.98

(3) Cash Flow

(For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007 and 2006)

 

     Millions of yen  
     2007     2006  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   162,124     136,107  

Net cash used in investing activities

   (99,620 )   (81,792 )

Net cash used in financing activities

   (41,389 )   (83,460 )

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

   92,199     69,997  

2. Dividends

(For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007 and 2006)

 

     2007    2006    2008
Projections

Cash dividends per share (Yen)

        

Interim

   13.00    8.00    18.0

Year-end

   18.00    10.00    18.0

Total

   31.00    18.00    36.0
              

Annual dividends (Millions of yen)

   30,821    17,877    —  
              

Payout ratio (Consolidated basis) (%)

   18.7    15.6    19.6
              

Dividends as percentage of equity (Consolidated basis) (%)

   4.4    3.2    —  
              

Note:   Payout ratios (consolidated), based on income from continuing operations, for both fiscal years, ended March 31, 2007 and
ending March 31, 2008, are 20.1%.

 

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3. Projections for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2008

(From April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008)

Millions of yen

except per share amounts

 

     The first half of the year    The entire fiscal year

Net sales

   1,024,000 (up 15.3)%    2,100,000 (up 10.9)%

Operating income

   134,000 (up 19.1)%    287,000 (up 17.3)%

Income from continuing operations before income taxes, minority interests and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

   130,000 (up 20.3)%    277,000 (up 17.1)%

Net income

   89,000 (up 32.4)%    183,000 (up 11.2)%

Net income per share (basic)

   ¥ 89.56    ¥ 184.14

Notes:  

1) Percentages shown above represent the rates of change compared with the corresponding periods a year ago.

 

2) Refer to “Management Performance and Financial Conditions” for preconditions of the projections above and other related issues.

4. Others

(1) Changes in Group of Entities

Consolidated subsidiaries

Added:      3 companies
Removed:    15 companies
  

Komatsu Electric Metals Co., Ltd., Formosa Komatsu Silicon Corporation, Komatsu Silicon Europe N.V., Komatsu Rental Tokyo Ltd., Komatsu Rental Chugoku Ltd. and other 10 companies

Affiliated companies accounted for by the equity-method

Added:    2 companies
      NIPPEI TOYAMA CORPORATION and 1 other company
Removed:    1 company

 

Note: See “Basis of Financial Statements (Consolidated)” on page 19 for more details.

 

(2) Changes in Accounting Principles, Procedures and Presentations

1) Changes resulting from revisions in accounting principles, etc.: Applicable

2) Change in other matters except for 1) above: Applicable

 

Note: See “Basis of Financial Statements (Consolidated)” on page 19 for more details.

 

(3) Number of Common Shares Outstanding

1) The numbers of common shares outstanding including treasury stock as of March 31 were as follows:

2007:     998,744,060 shares

2006:     998,744,060 shares

2) The numbers of treasury stock as of March 31 were as follows:

2007:     4,957,301 shares

2006:     5,098,568 shares

3) The numbers of average common shares outstanding were as follows:

2007:     993,597,436 shares

2006:     992,733,616 shares

 

Note:   See “Net Income per Share” on page 24 for the number of shares of common stock, which was used as the basis for calculating the amount of net income per share.

 

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Financial Highlights of the Parent Company

The following financial information is prepared based on the non-consolidated financial results of the parent company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices in Japan.

1. Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007

(For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007 and 2006)

(1) Non-Consolidated Financial Highlights

Millions of yen & US dollars

except per share amounts

 

    

2007

(A)

   

2006

(B)

  

Changes

Increase

(A)-(B)

     Yen    Dollar     Yen    Yen    (%)

Net sales

     758,529    6,428       627,319      131,210    20.9
                               

Operating profit

     90,475    767       56,837      33,638    59.2
                               

Ordinary profit

     98,149    832       60,662      37,487    61.8
                               

Net income

     82,843    702       32,635      50,208    153.8
                               

Net income per share (Yen & US cents)

             

Basic

   ¥ 83.34    70.6 ¢   ¥ 32.53    ¥ 50.81   

Diluted

   ¥ 83.07    70.4 ¢   ¥ 32.36    ¥ 50.71   
                             

Note:   The translation of Japanese yen amounts into US dollar amounts is included solely for convenience and has been made for the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, at the rate of ¥118 to $1, the approximate rate of exchange at March 31, 2007.

(2) Non-Consolidated Financial Position

(As of March 31, 2007 and 2006)

 

     2007    2006

Total assets (Millions of yen)

   974,858    859,957

Net assets (Millions of yen)

   576,139    511,222

Equity ratio (%)

   59.0    59.4

Net assets per share (Yen)

   578.74    514.14

Notes:    Shareholders’ equity:    2007:    575,475 Million yen
      2006:    511,222 Million yen

2. Projections for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2008

(From April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008)

Millions of yen

except per share amount

 

     Net sales    Operating
profit
   Ordinary profit    Net income   

Net income

per share

The first half of fiscal year

   400,000
(up 12.4%)
   41,000
(up 5.1%)
   52,000
(up 14.2%)
   41,000
(up 33.4%)
   ¥ 41.23

The entire fiscal year

   850,000
(up 12.1%)
   91,000
(up 0.6%)
   100,000
(up 1.9%)
   72,000
(down 13.1%)
   ¥ 72.41

Notes:   Percentages shown above represent the rates of change compared with the corresponding periods a year ago.

 

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Management Performance and Financial Conditions

1. Outline of Operations and Business Results

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, the Komatsu Group renewed record-high sales and profits, marking the fifth consecutive fiscal year of growth in both sales and profits.

[Consolidated Results for the Year]

 

     2007    Changes
(2007/2006)
    2007

Net sales

   ¥ 1,893.3 billion    +17.4 %   US$ 16,045 million

Operating income

   ¥ 244.7 billion    +49.8 %   US$ 2,074 million

Income from continuing operations before income taxes, minority interests and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

   ¥ 236.4 billion    +51.8 %   US$ 2,004 million

Income from discontinued operations

   ¥ 11.3 billion    +120.9 %   US$ 96 million

Net income

   ¥ 164.6 billion    +44.1 %   US$ 1,395 million

Notes:   1)   Starting from the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, Komatsu changed its form of consolidated financial statement of income from single- to multiple-step. To ensure accurate comparison of the change from the pervious amounts for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, the percentage was obtained after reclassifying the previously reported amounts.
  2)   On October 18, 2006, Komatsu sold 51.0% of the shares of Komatsu Electronic Metals Co., Ltd. (KEM, currently SUMCO TECHXIV CORPORATION) to SUMCO CORPORATION. The Company held a 61.9% equity interest. Accordingly, KEM and its subsidiaries were no longer consolidated in Komatsu’s results. On January 30, 2007, the Company signed a definitive agreement to sell the outdoor power equipment (OPE) business of Komatsu Zenoah Co. to a Japanese subsidiary of Husqvarna AB of Sweden. Accordingly, the OPE business of Komatsu Zenoah and its subsidiary engaging in the OPE business will no longer be consolidated in Komatsu’s results. The concerned sale was completed on April 2, 2007. In accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” operating results related to Komatsu Electronic Metals and its subsidiaries as well as the OPE business of Komatsu Zenoah are presented as one line, “income from discontinued operations” in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Consolidated net sales reached ¥1,893.3 billion (US$16,045 million). In the construction and mining equipment segment, the Komatsu Group continued to increase sales for the year under review by effectively capitalizing on expanded market demand resulting from buoyant developments of commodities and infrastructure around the world. In the industrial machinery, vehicles and others segment, all related Komatsu Group companies recorded good performance and advanced sales. Sales of the electronics segment declined from the previous year, as primarily affected by the sale of the polycrystalline silicon business which was executed last fiscal year.

 

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Operating income for the year advanced to ¥244.7 billion (US$2,074 million), and operating income ratio improved by 2.8 percentage points to 12.9%. Profits further improved due not only to expanded sales, centering on construction and mining equipment, but also to the realization of prices for construction equipment both in Japan and abroad. Income from continuing operations before income taxes, minority interests and equity in earnings of affiliated companies reached ¥236.4 billion (US$2,004 million), reflecting a substantial increase in operating profit. Net income for the year, the sum of income from continuing and discontinued operations, totaled ¥164.6 billion (US$1,395 million).

Results by operation are summarized below.

[Sales by Operation]

 

     2007    Changes
(2007/2006)
    2007

Construction and Mining Equipment

   ¥ 1,567.7 billion    +21.4 %   US$ 13,286 million

Industrial Machinery, Vehicles and Others

   ¥ 298.0 billion    +6.6 %   US$ 2,526 million

Electronics

   ¥ 27.5 billion    -33.4 %   US$ 234 million

Total

   ¥ 1,893.3 billion    +17.4 %   US$ 16,045 million

Note:   In accordance with the Statement of Financial accounting Standards No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of
Long-Lived Assets,” the amounts of sales related to the OPE business of Komatsu Zenoah as well as KEM and its subsidiaries
are excluded from sales of the Industrial Machinery, Vehicles and Others and sales of the Electronics segments. Accordingly,
the changes in percentage are stated after retrospectively reclassifying related figures for the previous year.

Construction and Mining Equipment

Consolidated net sales of construction and mining equipment for the fiscal year under review advanced 21.4% over the previous year, to ¥1,567.7 billion (US$13,286 million). As the markets for our equipment continued to grow worldwide, we expanded our production capacity in cooperation with suppliers, worked jointly with our distributors to launch renewed models, which are compliant with new emission gas regulations in Japan, North America and Europe, and reinforced our sales and service operations in Greater Asia in particular.

With respect to production, we proactively expanded our capacity for key components, such as engines and hydraulic equipment. In January this year, we opened the Ibaraki Plant in Hitachinaka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, where we started the production of large dump trucks and wheel loaders. In India where the economy has been growing rapidly, we established Komatsu India Private Limited and also embarked on the production of large dump trucks for which we project demand will accelerate into the future.

[Sales of Construction and Mining Equipment by Region]

Billions of yen

 

    

2007 (A)

1USD=¥117

1EUR=¥151

  

2006 (B)

1USD=¥114

1EUR=¥138

  

Changes
Increase

(A)-(B)

 

Japan

   282.5    274.7    7.8    2.8 %

The Americas

   480.1    421.1    59.0    14.0 %

Europe & CIS

   311.8    224.2    87.5    39.0 %

China

   108.3    68.1    40.2    59.1 %

Asia & Oceania

   229.8    195.7    34.1    17.4 %

The Middle East & Africa

   154.8    107.1    47.7    44.5 %

Total

   1,567.7    1,291.2    276.5    21.4 %

 

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Japan

While public-sector investments remained slack, private-sector capital outlays increased. Exports of used equipment facilitated market stock adjustment, expanding demand for new equipment, especially in the rental industry.

Sales in Japan improved from the previous year, supported by not only expanded sales of new equipment, which is compliant with the new emission gas regulations, and price realization, but also increased sales of used equipment. We also worked to further improve management efficiency, including the merger of 10 affiliated rental companies in October 2006.

The Americas

In North America, while demand declined for small equipment in particular, as affected by the slowing housing starts in the United States, demand for other equipment remained brisk in non-residential construction works, highway-related works and resource development. In Latin America, demand, primarily for mining equipment, increased. Under such an environment, we promoted our efforts to expand sales of Tier 3-compliant models and to realize our prices in North America. We also worked to reinforce sales and product support capabilities for the mining industry in both regions. As a result, sales in both North and Latin Americas increased from the previous year.

Europe & CIS

In Europe, market demand improved in Germany, the largest European market, and in eastern Europe, continuing to expand the markets. In addition, we worked to step up sales of Tier 3-compliant models, including a large wheel loader with reinforced capabilities, streamline production, and strengthen distribution networks in eastern Europe. As a result, sales in Europe improved from the previous year.

In the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS: former Soviet republics), sales expanded driven by strong demand in resource development-related sectors and infrastructure development in metropolitan areas.

China

The Chinese market continued to generate a high rate of growth in demand for our equipment during the year, as the number of civil engineering projects increased in line with rural area development measures of the 11th Five-Year Guidelines and ongoing urbanization. The mining industry worked to streamline operational efficiency and develop new mines. We also focused efforts to streamline our production and sales operations based on business negotiation and machine operation information obtained through IT deployment. We also expanded sales of mining equipment centering on large dump trucks. As a result, sales in China accelerated from the previous year.

 

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Asia & Oceania

While strong sales of mining equipment continued especially in Oceania, demand recovered in civil engineering, agriculture and forestry sectors in Indonesia, the largest Southeast Asian market. As a result, sales in Asia and Oceania improved from the previous year.

The Middle East & Africa

Demand continued to expand, primarily driven by an increase in the number of infrastructure development projects in Saudi Arabia and other oil producing countries as well as in Turkey, and by buoyant mine developments in African countries. Under these market conditions, we carried out aggressive sales activities and worked to reinforce our product support capabilities. As a result, sales in the Middle East and Africa accelerated from the previous year.

Industrial Machinery, Vehicles and Others

Consolidated net sales of industrial machinery, vehicles and other operations reached ¥298.0 billion (US$2,526 million), up 6.6% over the previous year, reflecting strong sales recorded by main subsidiaries, such as Komatsu Forklift Co., Ltd. and Komatsu Industries Corporation.

Komatsu Forklift stepped up sales by not only expanding sales in the Middle East, Asia and other overseas markets but also launching fully renewed, battery-powered models. In August 2006, Komatsu Ltd. bought the 35.0% of Komatsu Forklift’s equity held by Linde AG of Germany, making Komatsu Forklift a wholly owned subsidiary.

In the industrial machinery business, sales of Komatsu Industries’ sheet metal and press machines were brisk. With respect to large presses, Komatsu Ltd. launched production at the new plant in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture in January this year, expanding its production capacity to meet growing orders for AC Servo technology-incorporated presses. The Company also acquired 29.3% of the equity of NIPPEI TOYAMA CORPORATION, which enjoys a large market share of transfer machines and lathes for use in machining automobile engines, building a collaborative relationship in the areas of sheet metal and press machines as well as machine tools.

Concerning the outdoor power equipment business of Komatsu Zenoah Co., Komatsu Ltd. signed a definitive agreement to sell it to a Japanese subsidiary of Husqvarna AB of Sweden. The sale was completed in April 2007.

Electronics

Komatsu Electronics Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary engaging in the production and sale of temperature-control equipment for semiconductor manufacturing, expanded sales for the year. However, sales from the electronics operation declined 33.4% from the previous year, to ¥27.5 billion (US$234 million), as affected mainly by declined sales resulting from the sale of the polycrystalline silicon business executed last fiscal year.

In October 2006, Komatsu Ltd. accepted SUMCO’s tender offer for Komatsu Electronic Metals Co., Ltd. (KEM) and sold 51.0% of the shares of KEM. The Company had held a total of 61.9%.

 

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2. Conditions of Consolidated Cash Flows

Net cash provided by operating activities increased by ¥26.0 billion over the previous year, to ¥162.1 billion (US$1,374 million), due to further improvements of business results resulting from successful operating activities, which covered an increase in working capital against the backdrop of expanded demand. Net cash used in investing activities totaled ¥99.6 billion (US$844 million), an increase of ¥17.8 billion from the previous year, reflecting growth in investments made to proactively expand production capacities and improve productivity in Japan and abroad. Net cash used in financing activities amounted to ¥41.3 billion (US$351 million), a decrease of ¥42.0 billion from the previous year.

As a result, cash and cash equivalents totaled ¥92.1 billion (US$781 million) at March 31, 2007, an increase of ¥22.2 billion compared to a year ago.

[Trends of Cash Flow Indicators]

 

      Fiscal years ended March 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005
     2007    2006    2005

Shareholders’ equity ratio (%)

   42.1    37.7    32.9

Shareholders’ equity ratio at aggregate market value (%)

   133.7    135.0    55.1

Years of debt redemption

   2.2    2.8    3.6

Interest coverage ratio

   10.5    11.1    11.4

Shareholders’ equity ratio: Shareholders’ equity/Total assets

Shareholders’ equity ratio at aggregate market value: Aggregate market value of outstanding shares of common stock/Total assets

Years of debt redemption term: Interest-bearing debt/Net cash provided by operating activities

Interest coverage ratio: Net cash provided by operating activities/Interest expense

3. Projections for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2008

(From April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008)

While there are some factors of concern in the construction and mining equipment business, such as the slowing U.S. housing starts, the Komatsu Group anticipates that investments in energy-related and infrastructure developments will continue to expand. Thus, sales of equipment should increase in tandem with growth in demand. In response to such a market environment, the Komatsu Group will expand its production capacity and work to improve profits by launching new products and realizing prices. In the industrial machinery business as well, the Komatsu Group expects to boost sales against the backdrop of strong capital outlays.

Concerning the consolidated business results following the previous fiscal year, the Komatsu Group is working to renew record-high sales, operating income, income from continuing operations before income taxes, minority interests and equity in earnings of affiliated companies, and net income for the year.

 

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Consolidated and non-consolidated business results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2008 are projected today as follows.

1) Consolidated

 

Net sales

   2,100 billion yen    (up 10.9)%

Operating income

   287 billion yen    (up 17.3)%

Income from continuing operations before income taxes, minority interests and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

   277 billion yen    (up 17.1)%

Income from continuing operations

   178 billion yen    (up 16.1)%

Income from discontinued operations

   5 billion yen    (down 56.0)%

Net income

   183 billion yen    (up 11.2)%

2) Non-consolidated

 

Net sales

   850 billion yen    (up 12.1)%

Operating profit

   91 billion yen    (up 0.6)%

Ordinary profit

   100 billion yen    (up 1.9)%

Net income

   72 billion yen    (down 13.1)%

Foreign exchange rates are premised at ¥115 to US$1 and ¥150 to EUR1 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2008.

 

4. Basic Policy for Redistribution of Profits and Projections for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2007 and the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2008

Komatsu is building a sound financial position and flexible and agile corporate strength to increase its corporate value. Concerning cash dividends to shareholders, the Company maintains the policy of redistributing profits by first striving to continue stable dividends and then considering consolidated business results, while working for the goal of a consolidated payout ratio of 20% or higher.

The Company plans to set the year-end dividends per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, at ¥18, based on its basic policy. It has already paid ¥13 per share for the interim dividends. Therefore, it plans to increase the annual dividends per share by ¥13 to ¥31 compared to ¥18 for the previous year.

Regarding the fiscal year ending March 31, 2008, the Company plans to set the annual dividends per share at ¥36, up ¥5, compared to ¥31 for fiscal year ended March 31, 2007.

 


Cautionary Statement

The announcement set forth herein contains forward-looking statements which reflect management’s current views with respect to certain future events, including expected financial position, operating results, and business strategies. These statements can be identified by the use of terms such as “will,” “believes,” “should,” “projects” and similar terms and expressions that identify future events or expectations. Actual results may differ materially from those projected, and the events and results of such forward-looking assumptions cannot be assured.

Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, unanticipated changes in demand for the Company’s principal products, owing to changes in the economic conditions in the Company’s principal markets; changes in exchange rates or the impact of increased competition; unanticipated cost or delays encountered in achieving the Company’s objectives with respect to globalized product sourcing and new Information Technology tools; uncertainties as to the results of the Company’s research and development efforts and its ability to access and protect certain intellectual property rights; and, the impact of regulatory changes and accounting principles and practices.


 

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The Komatsu Group

(As of March 31, 2007)

 

Business Categories and Principal Products & Services
Construction and Mining Equipment
Excavating Equipment    Hydraulic excavators, mini excavators, and backhoe loaders
Loading Equipment    Wheel loaders, mini wheel loaders, and skid steer loaders
Grading and Roadbed Preparation Equipment    Bulldozers, motor graders, and vibratory rollers
Hauling Equipment    Off-highway dump trucks, articulated dump trucks, and crawler carriers
Forestry Equipment    Harvesters, forwarders, and feller-bunchers
Tunneling Machines    Shield machines, tunnel-boring machines, and small-diameter pipe jacking machines
Recycling Equipment    Mobile debris crushers, mobile soil recyclers, and mobile tub grinders
Other Equipment    Railroad maintenance equipment
Engines and Components    Diesel engines, diesel generator sets, and hydraulic equipment
Casting Products    Steel castings and iron castings
Industrial Machinery, Vehicles and Others   
Metal Forging and Stamping Presses    Large presses, AC-Servo presses, small and medium-sized presses, and forging presses
Sheet-Metal Machines and Machine Tools    Press brakes, shears, laser cutting machines, fine plasma cutting machines, and crank shaft millers
Industrial Vehicles and Logistics    Forklift trucks, packing and transport
Defense Systems    Ammunition and armored personnel carriers
Others    Commercial-use prefabricated structures
Electronics   
Temperature Control Equipment    Thermoelectric modules and temperature-control equipment for semiconductor manufacturing

 

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Management Policy

1. Basic Management Policy

The cornerstone of Komatsu’s management is commitment to Quality and Reliability for maximization of its corporate value. This commitment is not limited to delivering safe and innovative products and services which incorporate the viewpoints of customers. Komatsu is continuing its efforts to enhance the Quality and Reliability of all organizations, businesses, employees and management of the entire Komatsu Group. It is the top management task of Komatsu to continue improving the Quality and Reliability of all these year after year.

2. Mid to Long-Range Management Plan, Target and Issues Ahead

Komatsu has started a new three-year mid-range management plan “Global Teamwork for 15” with the goal of completing by the target year ending March 31, 2010.

We at Komatsu define our corporate value as the total sum of trust given to us by society and all stakeholders. To increase this corporate value, we have consistently worked on management tasks by upholding the following two management goals.

 

1) To maintain top-level profitability and financial position in the industry and enhance our position in the global marketplace, especially in the Greater Asia region.

 

2) To continue management while keeping market value in mind, which reflects the amount of trust given to us by society and shareholders/investors.

In addition to the management goals above, we have set the new goal of putting the KOMATSU Way in place on a global, group-wide basis, which describes Komatsu’s strengths, as well as the beliefs, attitudes, patterns of behavior and the like which support those strengths.

Numerical Targets

Items

  

Targets for Fiscal Year ending

March 31, 2010

  

Results for Fiscal Year

ended March 31, 2007

Operating income ratio

   15% or above    12.9%

ROE (Return on equity)

   Keeping 20% level    23.5%

Net debt-to-equity ratio

   0.2 or below    0.33

ROE = Net income for the year/[(shareholders’ equity at the beginning + shareholders’ equity at the end of the fiscal year)/2]

Net debt-to-equity ratio = (interest-bearing debt – cash and cash equivalents – time deposits)/shareholders’ equity

[Premises]

Items

  

Targets for Fiscal Year ending

March 31, 2010

  

Results for Fiscal Year

ended March 31, 2007

Guideline on sales

   ¥2,400 billion ± ¥100 billion    ¥1,893.3 billion

Guidelines on exchange rate

  

¥110/1USD

¥145/1EUR

  

¥117/1USD

¥151/1EUR

 

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Komatsu had placed its efforts on the selective focus of its businesses until the previous fiscal year, including the sale of the silicon wafer and outdoor power equipment businesses, an equity alliance in the industrial machinery business, and establishment of new plants in Japan and overseas.

Under the Global Teamwork for 15 management plan, Komatsu will continue to constantly emphasize the market introduction of DANTOTSU (unrivaled) products, the further enhancement of its market position in Greater Asia, and the improvement in fixed costs of the first-stage Reform of Business Structure project (since 2001) by positioning the construction and mining equipment as well as industrial machinery and vehicles as its core operations. Komatsu will also place efforts on value-chain reform activities and human resource development on a global, group-wide basis through those reform activities which were launched last year as the major initiatives of the second-stage Reform project. Furthermore, Komatsu will work on the expansion of the utility equipment business and other new tasks of focus, and will produce specific results.

The Komatsu Group is strengthening its corporate governance to ensure sound and transparent management, while working to improve management efficiency. In addition to promoting thorough compliance, Komatsu will also ensure that all employees of the Komatsu Group share the KOMATSU Way. In addition to improving its business performance, Komatsu will promote the development of both corporate strength and social responsibility in a well balanced manner.

Major Tasks of the Global Teamwork for 15 management plan

 

1) Market Introduction of DANTOTSU Products

 

2) Further Enhancement of Market Position in Greater Asia

 

3) Establishment of Flexible Manufacturing Operations

 

4) Expansion of the Utility Equipment Business

 

5) Expansion of the Parts Business

 

6) Reinforcement of the Industrial Machinery Business

 

7) Continuous Improvements of Fixed Costs

 

8) Human Resource Development on a Global Basis

 


Cautionary Statement

The announcement set forth herein contains forward-looking statements which reflect management’s current views with respect to certain future events, including expected financial position, operating results, and business strategies. These statements can be identified by the use of terms such as “will,” “believes,” “should,” “projects” and similar terms and expressions that identify future events or expectations. Actual results may differ materially from those projected, and the events and results of such forward-looking assumptions cannot be assured.

Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, unanticipated changes in demand for the Company’s principal products, owing to changes in the economic conditions in the Company’s principal markets; changes in exchange rates or the impact of increased competition; unanticipated cost or delays encountered in achieving the Company’s objectives with respect to globalized product sourcing and new Information Technology tools; uncertainties as to the results of the Company’s research and development efforts and its ability to access and protect certain intellectual property rights; and, the impact of regulatory changes and accounting principles and practices.


 

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(As of March 31, 2007 and 2006)

Millions of yen

 

     2007     2006     Changes
Increase (Decrease)
 
     (A)     (B)     (A)-(B)  

Assets

      

Current assets:

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   ¥ 92,199     ¥ 69,997     ¥ 22,202  

Time deposits

     54       54       0  

Trade notes and accounts receivable

     478,063       397,998       80,065  

Inventories

     437,894       370,074       67,820  

Assets held for sale

     16,321       —         16,321  

Other current assets

     119,214       109,778       9,436  
                        

Total current assets

     1,143,745       947,901       195,844  
                        

Long-term trade receivables

     73,669       72,844       825  
                        

Investments

     155,146       125,517       29,629  
                        

Property, plant and equipment—Less accumulated depreciation

     388,393       400,667       (12,274 )
                        

Other assets

     83,029       105,196       (22,167 )
                        

Total

     1,843,982       1,652,125       191,857  
                        

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

      

Current liabilities:

      

Short-term debt (including current maturities of long-term debt)

     174,734       182,710       (7,976 )

Trade notes and accounts payable

     365,065       304,776       60,289  

Income taxes payable

     54,933       37,004       17,929  

Liabilities held for sale

     7,919       —         7,919  

Other current liabilities

     182,529       164,353       18,176  
                        

Total current liabilities

     785,180       688,843       96,337  
                        

Long-term liabilities

     262,311       292,416       (30,105 )
                        

Minority interests

     19,774       47,869       (28,095 )
                        

Shareholders’ equity:

      

Common stock

     67,870       67,870       —    

Capital surplus

     137,155       136,137       1,018  

Retained earnings

     541,717       399,938       141,779  

Accumulated other comprehensive income *

     33,501       23,095       10,406  

Treasury stock

     (3,526 )     (4,043 )     517  
                        

Total shareholders’ equity

     776,717       622,997       153,720  
                        

Total

   ¥ 1,843,982     ¥ 1,652,125     ¥ 191,857  
                        
     2007     2006     Changes
Increase(Decrease)
 

*Accumulated other comprehensive income:

      

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   ¥ 9,204     ¥ (2,240 )   ¥ 11,444  
                        

Net unrealized holding gains on securities available for sale

     39,807       36,910       2,897  
                        

Pension liability adjustments

     —         (11,299 )     11,299  
                        

Pension liability adjustments-After application of SFAS No. 158

     (15,300 )     —         (15,300 )
                        

Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivative instruments

     (210 )     (276 )     66  
                        

Short & long-term debt

   ¥ 349,074     ¥ 377,913     ¥ (28,839 )
                        

Note: In accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”, assets and liabilities held for sale in connection with the discontinued operations were classified as held for sale.

 

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007 and 2006)

Millions of yen

 

     2007     2006    

Changes

Increase (Decrease)

     (A)     (B)     (A)-(B)     %

Net sales

   ¥  1,893,343     ¥  1,612,140     ¥  281,203     17.4

Cost of sales

     1,356,511       1,185,240       171,271    

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     287,086       262,399       24,687    

Other operating income (expenses)

     (5,005 )     (1,073 )     (3,932 )  
                            

Operating income

     244,741       163,428       81,313     49.8
                            

Other income (expenses)

        

Interest and dividend income

     8,532       6,824       1,708    

Interest expense

     (15,485 )     (12,208 )     (3,277 )  

Other-net

     (1,297 )     (2,265 )     968    
                            

Other income (expenses)

     (8,250 )     (7,649 )     (601 )  
                            

Income from continuing operations before income taxes, minority interests and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

     236,491       155,779       80,712     51.8
                            

Income taxes

     79,745       43,970       35,775    
                            

Minority interests in income of consolidated subsidiaries

     (6,580 )     (5,335 )     (1,245 )  
                            

Equity in earnings of affiliated companies

     3,098       2,667       431    
                            

Income from continuing operations

     153,264       109,141       44,123     40.4
                            

Income from discontinued operations

     11,374       5,149       6,225     120.9
                            

Net income

   ¥ 164,638     ¥ 114,290     ¥ 50,348     44.1
                            

Notes:   1)   Starting from the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, Komatsu changed its form of consolidated financial statement of income from single- to multiple-step.
  2)   In accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” the result of discontinued operations, less applicable income taxes, is presented as income from discontinued operations. Previously reported amounts have been reclassified accordingly.

 

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Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity

(For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007 and 2006)

Millions of yen

 

     2007     2006  

Common stock

    

Balance, beginning of period

   ¥ 67,870     ¥ 67,870  
                

Balance, end of period

   ¥ 67,870     ¥ 67,870  
                

Capital surplus

    

Balance, beginning of period

   ¥ 136,137     ¥ 135,792  

Sales of treasury stock

     394       345  

Issuance of stock acquisition rights

     663       —    

Stock issue cost

     (39 )     —    
                

Balance, end of period

   ¥ 137,155     ¥ 136,137  
                

Retained earnings, appropriated for legal reserve

    

Balance, beginning of period

   ¥ 23,416     ¥ 22,341  

Transfer from unappropriated retained earnings

     851       1,075  
                

Balance, end of period

   ¥ 24,267     ¥ 23,416  
                

Unappropriated retained earnings

    

Balance, beginning of period

   ¥ 376,522     ¥ 277,196  

Net income

     164,638       114,290  

Cash dividends paid

     (22,859 )     (13,889 )

Transfer to retained earnings appropriated for legal reserve

     (851 )     (1,075 )
                

Balance, end of period

   ¥ 517,450     ¥ 376,522  
                

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

    

Balance, beginning of period

   ¥ 23,095     ¥ (21,485 )

Aggregate adjustment for the period resulting from translation of foreign currency financial statements

     11,444       19,921  

Increase in net unrealized holding gains on securities available for sale

     2,897       18,305  

Adjustment for the period of pension liability

     11,299       6,041  

Adjustment for the period of pension liability- After application of SFAS No. 158

     (15,300 )     —    

Increase in net unrealized holding losses on derivative instruments

     66       313  
                

Balance, end of period

   ¥ 33,501     ¥ 23,095  
                

Treasury stock

    

Balance, beginning of period

   ¥ (4,043 )   ¥ (4,570 )

Purchase of treasury stock

     (632 )     (2,027 )

Sales of treasury stock

     1,149       2,554  
                

Balance, end of period

     (3,526 )     (4,043 )
                

Total shareholders’ equity

   ¥ 776,717     ¥ 622,997  
                

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007 and 2006)

Millions of yen

 

     2007     2006     Changes
Increase
(Decrease)
 
     (A)     (B)     (A)-(B)  

Operating activities

      

Net income

   ¥ 164,638     ¥ 114,290     ¥ 50,348  

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

      

Depreciation and amortization

     72,709       72,640       69  

Deferred income taxes

     4,334       (747 )     5,081  

Net gain from sale of investment securities and subsidiaries

     (19,101 )     (20,989 )     1,888  

Net gains on sale of property

     (13 )     (132 )     119  

Loss on disposal of fixed assets

     2,121       8,284       (6,163 )

Impairment loss on long-lived assets held for use

     81       4,899       (4,818 )

Pension and retirement benefits, net

     1,078       5,123       (4,045 )

Changes in assets and liabilities:

      

Increase in trade receivables

     (93,141 )     (58,821 )     (34,320 )

Increase in inventories

     (73,448 )     (52,228 )     (21,220 )

Increase in trade payables

     70,693       32,360       38,333  

Increase in income taxes payable

     19,680       24,532       (4,852 )

Other, net

     12,493       6,896       5,597  
                        

Net cash provided by operating activities

     162,124       136,107       26,017  
                        

Investing activities

      

Capital expenditures

     (122,860 )     (112,915 )     (9,945 )

Proceeds from sales of property

     17,626       12,915       4,711  

Proceeds from sales of available for sale investment securities

     1,844       4,112       (2,268 )

Purchases of available for sale investment securities

     (20,025 )     (5,681 )     (14,344 )

Proceeds from sale of subsidiaries, net of cash disposed

     35,368       26,610       8,758  

Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired

     (11,333 )     (10,464 )     (869 )

Collection of loan receivables

     5,736       12,874       (7,138 )

Disbursement of loan receivables

     (5,974 )     (9,244 )     3,270  

Decrease (increase) in time deposits

     (2 )     1       (3 )
                        

Net cash used in investing activities

     (99,620 )     (81,792 )     (17,828 )
                        

Financing activities

      

Proceeds from long-term debt

     44,781       51,432       (6,651 )

Repayments on long-term debt

     (74,943 )     (118,165 )     43,222  

Increase in short-term debt, net

     22,526       7,108       15,418  

Repayments of capital lease obligations

     (11,411 )     (10,473 )     (938 )

Sale of treasury stock, net

     517       527       (10 )

Dividends paid

     (22,859 )     (13,889 )     (8,970 )
                        

Net cash used in financing activities

     (41,389 )     (83,460 )     42,071  
                        

Effect of exchange rate change on cash and cash equivalents

     1,087       1,632       (545 )
                        

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     22,202       (27,513 )     49,715  
                        

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

     69,997       97,510       (27,513 )
                        

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

   ¥ 92,199     ¥ 69,997     ¥ 22,202  
                        

 

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Basis of Financial Statements (Consolidated)

1) The Number of Consolidated Subsidiaries and Affiliated Companies Accounted for by the Equity Method

 

Number of consolidated subsidiaries:

  145 companies

Number of companies accounted for by the equity method:

    42 companies

2) Changes in group of entities

Consolidated subsidiaries

 

Added:

 

3 companies

Removed: (Exclusion)

 

15 companies

 

Komatsu Electric Metals Co., Ltd., Formosa Komatsu Silicon Corporation, Komatsu Silicon Europe N.V., Komatsu Rental Tokyo Ltd., Komatsu Rental Chugoku Ltd. and other 10 companies

Affiliated companies accounted for by the equity-method

 

Added:

 

2 companies

 

NIPPEI TOYAMA CORPORATION and other 1 company

Removed: (Exclusion)

 

1 company

3) Adoption of new accounting standards

Starting from the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, the Company adopted the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment” and No. 158, “Employer’s Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Plans”.

4) Reclassification

Starting from the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, Komatsu changed its form of consolidated financial statement of income from single- to multiple-step.

5) Discontinued operations

In accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” assets and liabilities held for sale in connection with the discontinued operations were classified as held for sale on the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2007. The result of discontinued operations, less applicable income taxes, is presented as income from discontinued operations in the consolidated statement of income. Previously reported amounts have been reclassified accordingly.

 

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Business Segment Information

1. Information by Business Segment

(1) Sales and Segment Profit

(For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007 and 2006)

Millions of yen

 

      2007    2006
      Sales     Segment
Profit
    Segment Profit
Ratio (%)
   Sales     Segment
Profit
    Segment Profit
Ratio (%)

Construction and Mining Equipment

   1,587,976     220,606     13.9    1,312,426     142,904     10.9

Industrial Machinery, Vehicles and Others

   397,251     29,555     7.4    361,693     22,470     6.2

Electronics

   27,611     2,137     7.7    41,435     3,045     7.3

Subtotal

   2,012,838     252,298     12.5    1,715,554     168,419     9.8

Corporate & Elimination

   (119,495 )   (2,552 )   —      (103,414 )   (3,918 )   —  

Total

   1,893,343     249,746     13.2    1,612,140     164,501     10.2

Other operating income (expenses)

     (5,005 )        (1,073 )  

Operating income

     244,741          163,428    

Interest and dividend income

     8,532          6,824    

Interest expense

     (15,485 )        (12,208 )  

Other-net

     (1,297 )        (2,265 )  

Income from continuing operations before income taxes, minority interests and equity in earnings of affiliated companies

     236,491          155,779    

Note: Sales amount of every business segment includes inter-segment transactions as below:

 

     2007    2006

Construction and Mining Equipment

   20,253    21,203

Industrial Machinery, Vehicles and Others

   99,229    82,196

Electronics

   13    15

Total

   119,495    103,414

Note:   In accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” the operating results from the discontinued operations have been reclassified.

 

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(2) Assets, Depreciation and Capital Expenditures

Millions of yen

 

     2007    2006
     As of Mar.
31, 2007
  

For the fiscal year ended

Mar. 31, 2007

   As of Mar.
31, 2006
  

For the fiscal year ended

Mar. 31, 2006

     Assets    Depreciation and
Amortization
   Capital
Expenditures
   Assets    Depreciation and
Amortization
   Capital
Expenditures

Construction and Mining Equipment

   1,423,744    57,444    111,003    1,167,336    50,399    99,622

Industrial Machinery, Vehicles and Others

   302,314    7,751    18,541    259,951    6,742    14,155

Electronics

   15,266    226    136    120,984    261    157

Subtotal

   1,741,324    65,421    129,680    1,548,271    57,402    113,934

Corporate & Elimination

   102,658    —      —      103,854    —      —  

Total

   1,843,982    65,421    129,680    1,652,125    57,402    113,934

2. Information by Region

(1) Sales and Segment Profit

(For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007 and 2006)

Millions of yen

 

     2007    2006
     Sales     Segment Profit     Segment Profit
Ratio (%)
   Sales     Segment Profit     Segment Profit
Ratio (%)

Japan

   1,135,567     140,193     12.3    980,044     89,913     9.2

The Americas

   566,013     51,842     9.2    488,645     38,966     8.0

Europe

   332,959     32,104     9.6    242,604     20,315     8.4

Others

   348,514     38,033     10.9    270,237     22,539     8.3

Subtotal

   2,383,053     262,172     11.0    1,981,530     171,733     8.7

Corporate & Elimination

   (489,710 )   (12,426 )   —      (369,390 )   (7,232 )   —  

Total

   1,893,343     249,746     13.2    1,612,140     164,501     10.2

Notes:   1)   Sales amount of each region segment includes inter-segment transactions.
  2)   In accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” the operating results from the discontinued operations have been reclassified.

(2) Assets

(As of March 31, 2007 and 2006)

Millions of yen

 

     2007     2006  
     Assets     Ratio (%)     Assets     Ratio (%)  

Japan

   1,065,487     57.8     1,046,024     63.3  

The Americas

   481,144     26.1     411,091     24.9  

Europe

   221,012     12.0     151,664     9.2  

Others

   237,839     12.9     201,168     12.2  

Subtotal

   2,005,482     108.8     1,809,947     109.6  

Corporate & Elimination

   (161,500 )   (8.8 )   (157,822 )   (9.6 )

Total

   1,843,982     100.0     1,652,125     100.0  

 

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3. Overseas Sales

(1) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007

Millions of yen

 

     The Americas    Europe    Others    Total

Overseas sales

   537,836    324,071    544,333    1,406,240

Consolidated net sales

   —      —      —      1,893,343

Ratio of overseas sales to consolidated net sales (%)

   28.4    17.1    28.8    74.3

(2) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006

Millions of yen

 

     The Americas    Europe    Others    Total

Overseas sales

   477,718    232,329    419,268    1,129,315

Consolidated net sales

   —      —      —      1,612,140

Ratio of overseas sales to consolidated net sales (%)

   29.6    14.4    26.1    70.1

Notes:   1)   Overseas sales represent the sales of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries to customers in countries or regions other than Japan.
  2)   Area segments are separated by the geographic proximity. Main countries or areas of each segment above are as follows:
      a) The Americas: North America and Latin America
      b) Europe: Germany, U.K. and CIS
      c) Others: China, Australia, and Southeast Asia
  3)   In accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” the operating results from the discontinued operations have been reclassified.

 

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Consolidated Sales by Operation

(For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2007 and 2006)

Millions of yen

 

         

2007

(A)

  

2006

(B)

  

Changes

Increase (Decrease)
(A)-(B)

 
          Sales    Ratio (%)    Sales    Ratio (%)    Sales     (%)  

Construction and Mining Equipment

   Japan    282,596    14.9    274,792    17.0    7,804     2.8  
   Overseas    1,285,127    67.9    1,016,431    63.1    268,696     26.4  
      1,567,723    82.8    1,291,223    80.1    276,500     21.4  

Industrial Machinery, Vehicles and Others

   Japan    195,545    10.3    189,208    11.7    6,337     3.3  
   Overseas    102,477    5.4    90,289    5.6    12,188     13.5  
      298,022    15.7    279,497    17.3    18,525     6.6  

Electronics

   Japan    8,962    0.5    18,825    1.2    (9,863 )   (52.4 )
   Overseas    18,636    1.0    22,595    1.4    (3,959 )   (17.5 )
      27,598    1.5    41,420    2.6    (13,822 )   (33.4 )

Total

   Japan    487,103    25.7    482,825    29.9    4,278     0.9  
   Overseas    1,406,240    74.3    1,129,315    70.1    276,925     24.5  
      1,893,343    100.0    1,612,140    100.0    281,203     17.4  

Note:   In accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of
Long-Lived Assets,” the operating results from the discontinued operations have been reclassified.

 

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Net Income per Share

(For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 and 2006)

 

     Millions of yen
     2007    2006

Net Income

   164,638    114,290

 

     Number of shares
     2007    2006

Weighted average common shares outstanding, less treasury stock

   993,597,436    992,733,616

Diluted effect of: Stock options

   1,788,951    1,697,534

Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding

   995,386,387    994,431,150

 

          Yen
     2007    2006

Net income per share:

     

Basic

   165.70    115.13

Diluted

   165.40    114.93

Subsequent Event

Komatsu Zenoah Co., a subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd., split off its outdoor power equipment (OPE) business, and Zenoah Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Komatsu Zenoah, took over the OPE business. All shares of Zenoah Co., Ltd. were sold to a Japanese subsidiary of Husqvarna AB of Sweden on April 2, 2007. After the sale of the OPE business which has few synergy effects with the construction and mining equipment business, Komatsu Ltd. is better positioned to further improve management efficiency.

[Name and Line of Business of the Sub-Subsidiary Sold]

Name: Zenoah Co., Ltd.

Line of Business: Manufacture and sale of outdoor power equipment

[Name of the Acquisition Company]

Name: Husqvarna Japan Ltd.

[Sale Price]

Sale Price: ¥18,250 million

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Press Release    LOGO

 

   Date:    April 26, 2007
   Company Name:    Komatsu Ltd. (Code No. 6301)
   Representative:    Masahiro Sakane
      Representative Director, President and CEO
   Listing:    First sections of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Osaka Securities Exchange
   Name and Title of Contact Person:
      Tadashi Okada, Executive Officer
      General Manager, Corporate Communications Dept.
   Telephone Number:    +81-(0)3-5561-2616

Revising projected cash dividends for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007

 


Komatsu Ltd. (President & CEO: Masahiro Sakane) announced today, the Board of Directors, in its meeting held on April 26, 2007, passed a resolution to revise the projection of cash dividends per share as follows.

1. Reason for the revision

Komatsu is building a sound financial position and flexible and agile corporate strength to increase its corporate value. Concerning cash dividends to shareholders, the Company maintains the basic policy of redistributing profits by first striving to continue stable dividends and then considering consolidated business results, while working for the goal of a consolidated payout ratio of 20% or higher.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007, centering on the construction and mining equipment business, the Komatsu Group recorded good business results and larger-than-projected net income from continuing operations. Accordingly, Komatsu plans to increase the year-end dividends to ¥18, up ¥4 from the previous forecast. This increase requires approval of the 138th general shareholders’ meeting scheduled for June 22, 2007.

Together with interim dividends of ¥13 per share which were already paid, annual dividends will total ¥31 per share, an increase of ¥13 from the previous fiscal year. Payout ratio based on net income from continuing operations will amount to 20.1%.

2. Contents of the revision

 

     Cash Dividends per share (Yen)
     Interim    Year-end    Total

Previous forecast announced on October 31, 2006

   13    14    27

Revised forecast

   —      18    31

Results of fiscal year ended March 31, 2007

   13      

Results of fiscal year ended March 31, 2006

   8    10    18

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