Form 6-K
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FORM 6-K

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 August 2008

Commission File Number: 1-6784

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Kadoma, Osaka, Japan

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

Form 20-F  x     Form 40-F  ¨

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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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This Form 6-K consists of:

 

  1. News release issued on August 6, 2008, by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., announcing the repurchase of a portion of its own shares.

 

  2. Quarterly report for the three months ended June 30, 2008, filed on August  8, 2008 with the Japanese government pursuant to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law of Japan. (English translation)


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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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
By:  

/s/ YUKITOSHI ONDA

  Yukitoshi Onda, Attorney-in-Fact
  General Manager of Investor Relations
  Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Dated: August 29, 2008


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August 6, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

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Matsushita Electric Executes Own Share Repurchase

Osaka, Japan, August 6, 2008 — Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (MEI [NYSE symbol: MC]), best known for its Panasonic brand, announced that it has repurchased a portion of its own shares from the market in conformity with provisions of Article 459, Paragraph 1, Item 1 of the Company Law of Japan.

Details of the share repurchase are as follows:

1. Class of shares: Common stock

2. Period of repurchase: Between July 30, 2008 and August 6, 2008

3. Aggregate number of shares repurchased: 6,470,000 shares

4. Aggregate repurchase amount: 14,999,155,000 yen

5. Method of repurchase: Shares were repurchased on the Tokyo Stock Exchange

(Reference 1)

 

1) The following details were resolved at the Board of Directors meeting held on April 28, 2008:

 

   

Class of shares: Common stock

 

   

Aggregate number of repurchasable shares: Up to 50 million shares

 

   

Aggregate repurchase amount: Up to 100 billion yen

 

   

Period of repurchase: From April 30, 2008 to late March 2009

 

2) Cumulative total of shares repurchased since the April 28, 2008 Board of Directors resolution through today:

 

   

Aggregate number of shares repurchased: 29,634,000 shares

 

   

Aggregate repurchase amount: 69,996,935,000 yen

(Reference 2)

The number of shares issued and treasury stock as of June 30, 2008:

 

   

Total number of shares issued (excluding treasury stock): 2,084,173,536 shares

 

   

Treasury stock: 368,879,961 shares

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[English summary with full translation of consolidated financial information]

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quarterly Report filed with the Japanese government

pursuant to the Financial Instruments and Exchange

Law of Japan

 

 

 

 

For the three months ended

 

June 30, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Osaka, Japan


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CONTENTS

 

          Page

Disclaimer Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

   1

I

   Corporate Information    2
   (1)     Consolidated Financial Summary    2
   (2)     Principal Businesses    3
   (3)     Changes in Subsidiaries and Associated Companies    5
   (4)     Number of Employees    5

II

   The Business    6
   (1)     Operating Results    6
   (2)     Operating Results by Business Field and by Business Segment    7
   (3)     Consolidated Assets, Liabilities, Minority Interests and Stockholders’ Equity    9
   (4)     Cash Flows    10
   (5)     Research and Development    10

III

   Property, Plant and Equipment    11
   (1)     Capital Investment    11
   (2)     Plan of the purchase and retirement of major property, plant and equipment    11

IV

   Shares and Shareholders    12
   (1)     Shares of Common Stock Issued    12
   (2)     Amount of Common Stock (Stated Capital)    12
   (3)     Stock Price    12

V

   Financial Statements    13


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Disclaimer Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This quarterly report includes forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934) about Matsushita and its Group companies (the Matsushita Group). To the extent that statements in this quarterly report do not relate to historical or current facts, they constitute forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the current assumptions and beliefs of the Matsushita Group in light of the information currently available to it, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause the Matsushita Group’s actual results, performance, achievements or financial position to be materially different from any future results, performance, achievements or financial position expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Matsushita undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements after the date of this quarterly report. Investors are advised to consult any further disclosures by Matsushita in its subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and its other filings.

 

The risks, uncertainties and other factors referred to above include, but are not limited to, economic conditions, particularly consumer spending and corporate capital expenditures in the United States, Europe, Japan, China and other Asian countries; volatility in demand for electronic equipment and components from business and industrial customers, as well as consumers in many product and geographical markets; currency rate fluctuations, notably between the yen, the U.S. dollar, the euro, the Chinese yuan, Asian currencies and other currencies in which the Matsushita Group operates businesses, or in which assets and liabilities of the Matsushita Group are denominated; the ability of the Matsushita Group to respond to rapid technological changes and changing consumer preferences with timely and cost-effective introductions of new products in markets that are highly competitive in terms of both price and technology; the ability of the Matsushita Group to achieve its business objectives through joint ventures and other collaborative agreements with other companies; the ability of the Matsushita Group to maintain competitive strength in many product and geographical areas; the possibility of incurring expenses resulting from any defects in products or services of the Matsushita Group; the possibility that the Matsushita Group may face intellectual property infringement claims by third parties; current and potential, direct and indirect restrictions imposed by other countries over trade, manufacturing, labor and operations; fluctuations in market prices of securities and other assets in which the Matsushita Group has holdings or changes in valuation of long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and goodwill, and deferred tax assets and uncertain tax positions; future changes or revisions to accounting policies or accounting rules; as well as natural disasters including earthquakes and other events that may negatively impact business activities of the Matsushita Group. The factors listed above are not all-inclusive and further information is contained in Matsushita’s latest annual report on Form 20-F, which is on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Certain information previously filed with the SEC in other reports, is not included in this English translation.


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I Corporate Information

 

(1) Consolidated Financial Summary

 

    Yen (millions), except per share amounts  
    Three months ended
June 30, 2008
    Year ended
March 31, 2008
 

Net sales

  2,151,997     9,068,928  

Income before income taxes

  119,255     434,993  

Net income

  73,031     281,877  

Total stockholders’ equity

  3,767,720     3,742,329  

Total assets

  7,615,179     7,443,614  

Stockholders’ equity per share of common stock (yen)

  1,807.78     1,781.11  

Net income per share of common stock, basic (yen)

  34.83     132.90  

Net income per share of common stock, diluted (yen)

  34.83     132.90  

Stockholders’ equity / total assets (%)

  49.5     50.3  

Net cash provided by operating activities

  122,757     466,058  

Net cash used in investing activities

  (184,891 )   (61,371 )

Net cash used in financing activities

  (35,769 )   (203,548 )

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  1,156,636     1,214,816  

Total employees (persons)

  310,581     305,828  

 

Notes:    1.    The Company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP).
   2.    Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. (JVC) and its subsidiaries became associated companies under the equity method from Matsushita’s consolidated subsidiaries from August 2007.


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(2) Principal Businesses

 

The Matsushita Group is comprised primarily of the parent Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and 544 consolidated subsidiaries in and outside of Japan, operating in close cooperation with each other. As a comprehensive electronics manufacturer, Matsushita is engaged in production, sales and service activities in a broad array of business areas.

 

The Company’s business segment classifications consist of five segments, namely, “Digital AVC Networks,”* “Home Appliances,” “MEW and PanaHome,” “Components and Devices,” and “Other.”

 

Matsushita will accelerate a phase change for further growth toward global excellence. From fiscal 2009 onward, with the aim at further clarifying its business fields for investors, Matsushita will newly disclose three business fields of the group which consist of five business segments as follows:

 

  “Digital AVC Networks Solution”:

  “Digital AVC Networks” segment

  “Solutions for the Environment and Comfortable Living”:

  “Home Appliances” and “MEW and PanaHome” segments

  “Devices and Industry Solution”:

  “Components and Devices” and “Other” segments

 

For production, Matsushita adopts a management system that takes charge of each product in the Company or its affiliates. In recent years, the Company has been enhancing production capacity at its overseas affiliates, to further develop global business. Meanwhile, in Japan, Matsushita’s products are sold through sales channels at its domestic locations, each established according to products or customers. The Company also sells directly to large-scale consumers, such as the Government and corporations.

 

For export, sales are handled mainly through sales subsidiaries and agents located in respective countries.

 

Certain products produced at domestic affiliates are purchased by the Company and sold through the same sales channels as products produced by the Company itself. Additionally, products produced at overseas affiliates are sold mainly through sales subsidiaries in respective countries.

 

Meanwhile, most import operations are carried out internally, with the aim of expanding international economic cooperation.

 

Certain MEW and PanaHome products are sold on a proprietary basis at home and abroad.

 

  * The name of “AVC Networks” was changed to “Digital AVC Networks” from fiscal 2009.


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The main products and main group companies for each business segment are as follows:

 

Digital AVC Networks

 

Video and Audio Equipment

Plasma and LCD TVs, DVD recorders/players, camcorders, digital cameras, compact disc (CD), Mini Disc (MD) and Secure Digital (SD) players, other personal and home audio equipment, SD Memory Cards and other recordable media, optical pickup and other electro-optic devices, etc.

 

Information and Communications Equipment

PCs, optical disc drives, copiers, printers, telephones, mobile phones, facsimile equipment, broadcast- and business-use AV equipment, communications network-related equipment, traffic-related systems, car AVC equipment, healthcare equipment, etc.

 

The main group companies for Digital AVC Networks are:

 

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Panasonic Mobile Communications Co., Ltd.

Panasonic Communications Co., Ltd.

Panasonic Shikoku Electronics Co., Ltd.

Panasonic Corporation of North America

Panasonic AVC Networks Czech, s.r.o.

 

Home Appliances

 

Refrigerators, room air conditioners, washing machines, clothes dryers, vacuum cleaners, electric irons, microwave ovens, rice cookers, other cooking appliances, dish washer/dryers, electric fans, air purifiers, electric heating equipment, electric hot water supply equipment, sanitary equipment, electric lamps, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment, car air conditioners, compressors, vending machines, etc.

 

The main group companies for Home Appliances are:

 

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Matsushita Ecology Systems Co., Ltd.

Panasonic Home Appliances Air-Conditioning (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd.

Panasonic Refrigeration Devices Singapore Pte. Ltd.

 

MEW and PanaHome

 

Lighting fixtures, wiring devices, personal-care products, health enhancing products, water-related products, modular kitchen systems, interior furnishing materials, exterior finishing materials, electronic and plastic materials, automation controls, detached housing, rental apartment housing, medical and nursing care facilities, home remodeling, residential real estate, etc.

 

The main group companies for MEW and PanaHome are:

 

Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.

PanaHome Corporation


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Components and Devices

 

Semiconductors, general components (capacitors, tuners, circuit boards, power supplies, circuit components, electromechanical components, speakers, etc.), electric motors, batteries, etc.

 

The main group companies for Components and Devices are:

 

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Panasonic Electronic Devices Co., Ltd.

Matsushita Battery Industrial Co., Ltd.

Panasonic Electronic Devices Corporation of America

Panasonic Electronic Devices Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

 

Other

 

Electronic-components-mounting machines, industrial robots, welding equipment, bicycles, imported materials and components, etc.

 

The main group companies for Other are:

 

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Panasonic Factory Solutions Co., Ltd.

Matsushita Welding Systems Co., Ltd.

Panasonic Factory Solutions Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Panasonic Welding Systems (Tangshan) Co., Ltd.

 

(3) Changes in Subsidiaries and Associated Companies

 

1. Matsushita absorbed Matsushita Refrigeration Company on April 1, 2008.

2. On July 29, 2008, Matsushita’s Board of Directors decided to absorb Matsushita Battery Industrial Co., Ltd. on October 1, 2008.

 

(4) Number of Employees (as of June 30, 2008)

 

1. Consolidated:

   310,581           

2. Parent-alone:

   44,814           


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II The Business

 

(1) Operating Results

 

In the electronics industry during the first quarter under review, while there was a growing demand before the Beijing Olympics, severe business conditions continued both in Japan and overseas, due mainly to price declines centered on digital products, a stronger yen against the U.S. dollar and rising prices for raw materials and energy. Under these circumstances, in fiscal 2009 as the middle year of the three-year mid-term management plan GP3, Matsushita is striving to produce successful results and create a new trend for achieving goals. Aiming at getting growth back on track and strengthening profitability, Matsushita is implementing initiatives focused on four major themes: double-digit growth in overseas sales, expansion of four strategic businesses, manufacturing innovation and the “eco ideas” strategy.

 

Consolidated group sales for the first quarter amounted to 2,152.0 billion yen. Explaining the first quarter results, sales gains were recorded in digital AV products.

 

Regarding earnings, operating profit* for the first quarter amounted to 109.6 billion yen. Despite the negative effects of intensified global price competition and a stronger yen against the U.S. dollar, as well as rising prices for crude oil and other raw materials, this result was due primarily to sales gains in real terms excluding the effects of JVC**, and comprehensive cost reduction activities including materials costs and fixed costs.

 

In other income (deductions), the Company recorded 7.2 billion yen as interest income and 5.3 billion yen as dividends received. These and other factors resulted in income before income taxes of 119.3 billion yen.

 

Provision for income taxes amounted to 42.4 billion yen and the effective tax rate to income before income taxes resulted in 35.6%, due mainly to increased tax advantage in overseas subsidiaries in lower tax countries.

 

Minority interests and equity in earnings of associated companies were 4.1 billion yen and 0.3 billion yen, respectively.

 

As a result of all the factors stated, the Company recorded a net income of 73.0 billion yen.

 

*  

In order to be consistent with financial reporting practices generally accepted in Japan, operating profit (loss) is presented as net sales less cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses. Under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, expenses associated with the implementation of early retirement programs at certain domestic and overseas companies are included as part of operating profit in the consolidated statements of income.

 

**   Victor Company of Japan, Ltd. and its subsidiaries became associated companies under the equity method from Matsushita’s consolidated subsidiaries from August 2007. Accordingly, sales of JVC from August 2007 to September 2007 are excluded from the consolidated group sales.


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(2) Operating Results by Business Field and by Business Segment

 

The Company’s business segment classifications consist of five segments, namely, “Digital AVC Networks,” “Home Appliances,” “MEW and PanaHome,” “Components and Devices,” and “Other.”

 

Matsushita will accelerate a phase change for further growth toward global excellence. From fiscal 2009 onward, with the aim at further clarifying its business fields for investors, Matsushita will newly disclose three business fields of the group which consist of five business segments as follows:

 

  “Digital AVC Networks Solution”:

  “Digital AVC Networks” segment

  “Solutions for the Environment and Comfortable Living”:

  “Home Appliances” and “MEW and PanaHome” segments

  “Devices and Industry Solution”:

  “Components and Devices” and “Other” segments

 

1. Digital AVC Networks Solution

 

Sales of Digital AVC Networks Solution amounted 1,046.4 billion yen and segment profit was 55.0 billion yen. The breakdown is as follows:

 

a. Digital AVC Networks

 

Digital AVC Networks sales amounted to 1,046.4 billion yen. A significant sales increase of flat-panel TVs in video and audio equipment, as well as favorable sales of digital cameras and DVD recorders, contributed to an overall sales increase. Sales of information and communications equipment decreased due mainly to sluggish sales in automotive electronics equipment. Despite the price declines mainly in digital AV products, segment profit amounted to 55.0 billion yen. This was due primarily to sales increases of flat-panel TVs, digital cameras, DVD recorders and mobile phones, in addition to the rationalization effects.

 

2. Solutions for the Environment and Comfortable Living

 

Sales of Solutions for the Environment and Comfortable Living amounted to 784.8 billion yen and segment profit was 42.0 billion yen. The breakdown is as follows:

 

b. Home Appliances

 

Sales of Home Appliances amounted to 352.1 billion yen. Despite sluggish sales in compressors and other products, favorable sales in refrigerators and electric lamps contributed to an overall sales increase. Despite the negative effects of rising raw materials prices, segment profit amounted to 31.5 billion yen, due primarily to the rationalization effects and sales gains in high value-added products such as refrigerators.


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c. MEW and PanaHome

 

Sales of MEW and PanaHome amounted to 432.8 billion yen. At MEW and its subsidiaries, sales gains were recorded with favorable sales in electrical construction materials and automation controls. At PanaHome Corporation and its subsidiaries, sluggish housing market conditions led to a decrease in sales. Segment profit amounted to 10.5 billion yen, mainly as a result of rationalization effects.

 

3. Devices and Industry Solution

 

Sales of Devices and Industry Solution amounted to 624.0 billion yen and segment profit was 33.4 billion yen. The breakdown is as follows:

 

d. Components and Devices

 

Sales of Components and Devices amounted to 334.6 billion yen. Sluggish sales of general electronic components and batteries resulted in a decrease in sales. Segment profit amounted to 19.5 billion yen, mainly as a result of rationalization efforts.

 

e. Other

 

Sales for Other amounted to 289.4 billion yen, due mainly to sales gains in factory automation equipment. Segment profit amounted to 13.9 billion yen, mainly as a result of an increase in sales.

 

 

First-quarter Results by Domestic and Overseas Company Location*

 

  * The following information shows the geographical sales and profit by region for the three months ended June 30, 2008.

 

Japan

 

Although sales gains were recorded in flat-panel TVs, DVD recorders, mobile phones and refrigerators, sales of companies in Japan amounted to 1,638.5 billion yen. This was due mainly to a decrease in sales as a result of deconsolidation of JVC. Profit in this region amounted to 100.7 billion yen, as a result of sales gains in real terms excluding the effects of JVC and the rationalization effects.

 

Americas

 

Although sales gains were recorded in flat-panel TVs, digital cameras and DVD recorders, sales of companies in the Americas amounted to 275.0 billion yen. This was due mainly to a decrease in sales as a result of deconsolidation of JVC and the effects of a stronger yen against the U.S. dollar. Profit in this region amounted to 4.3 billion yen mainly as a result of rationalization efforts.


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Europe

 

Although favorable sales were recorded in flat-panel TVs and digital cameras, sales of companies in Europe amounted to 294.3 billion yen. This was due mainly to a decrease in sales as a result of deconsolidation of JVC. Profit in this region resulted in a loss of 0.3 billion yen. Despite the rationalization efforts, the effect of price declines led to this result.

 

Asia and Others

 

Despite a decrease in sales as a result of deconsolidation of JVC, sales of companies in Asia and Others amounted to 733.9 billion yen. This was due mainly to favorable sales in flat-panel TVs, digital cameras and other digital AV products, as well as white goods such as air-conditioners and refrigerators. Geographical profit amounted to 33.9 billion yen, due mainly to favorable sales and rationalization effects.

 

(3) Consolidated Assets, Liabilities, Minority Interests and Stockholders’ Equity

 

The Company’s consolidated total assets as of June 30, 2008 increased 171.6 billion yen to 7,615.2 billion yen, compared with 7,443.6 billion yen at the end of fiscal 2008. With regard to assets, inventories increased to 138.5 billion yen for seasonal factors, compared with the end of fiscal 2008.

 

With regard to liabilities, current liabilities were up by 79.4 billion yen and fixed liabilities were up by 65.2 billion yen from the end of fiscal 2008, due mainly to an increase in short-term borrowings and an issuance of bonds in its subsidiary. Accordingly, total liabilities resulted in 3,331.2 billion yen.

 

Minority interests increased 1.7 billion yen to 516.2 billion yen.

 

Stockholders’ equity increased 25.4 billion yen, compared with the end of the last fiscal year’s 3,742.3 billion yen, to 3,767.7 billion yen. Treasury stock increased 40.7 billion yen, as a result of the repurchase of the Company’s own shares as part of Matsushita’s financial strategy to enhance shareholder value. Pension liability adjustments decreased 72.7 billion yen, due mainly to a change in the measurement date to March 31 for those postretirement benefit plans with a December 31 measurement date in conformity with the provisions regarding the change in the measurement date of postretirement benefit plan of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 158. Meanwhile, other retained earnings increased 30.4 billion yen and cumulative translation adjustments increased 86.2 billion yen as a result of the correction of the yen appreciation against the U.S. dollar.


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(4) Cash Flows

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

Net cash provided by operating activities in the fiscal 2009 first quarter amounted to 122.8 billion yen. Despite increased inventories, this was attributable mainly to net income and depreciation.

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

Net cash used in investing activities amounted to 184.9 billion yen. Capital expenditures for tangible fixed assets were 163.5 billion yen, mainly consisting of manufacturing facilities for priority business areas such as plasma display panels (PDP), liquid crystal display (LCD) panels and semiconductors.

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

Net cash used in financing activities amounted to 35.8 billion yen. Although long-term liabilities increased associated with the issuance of bonds in its subsidiary, an increase in repurchase of the Company’s common stock and dividends payments led to overall increase in cash outflows.

 

With all these activities, cash and cash equivalents for the first quarter of fiscal 2009, with a positive effect of 39.7 billion yen for exchange rate changes, resulted in 1,156.6 billion yen.

 

(5) Research and Development

 

Matsushita’s R&D expenditures for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 totaled 131.1 billion yen.


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III Property, Plant and Equipment

 

(1) Capital Investment*

 

During the first quarter ended June 30, 2008, the Company invested a total of 102,682 million yen in property, plant and equipment, with emphasis on production facilities in such strategically important areas as PDP and LCD panels, and semiconductors. The breakdown of capital investment by business segment is as follows:

 

                  Business Segment             

   Yen
(millions
)
    

Digital AVC Networks

   49,309   

Home Appliances

   13,856   

MEW and PanaHome

   9,578   

Components and Devices

   24,119   

Other

   596   
          

Subtotal

   97,458   

Corporate

   5,224   
       

Total

   102,682   
       

 

  * The above figures are calculated on an accrual basis.

 

(2) Plan of the purchase and retirement of major property, plant and equipment

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2008, there was no material change in the purchase and retirement of major property, plant and equipment from the plan at the end of March 31, 2008. Meanwhile, on July 29, 2008, Matsushita’s Board of Directors decided to construct a new lithium-ion battery plant in Osaka City. Total capital expenditures for the plant are estimated to be approximately 100 billion yen.

 

  * The above figures are calculated on an accrual basis.


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IV Shares and Shareholders

 

(1) Shares of Common Stock Issued as of June 30, 2008:     2,453,053,497 shares

 

The common stock of the Company is listed on the Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya stock exchanges in Japan. In the United States, the Company’s American Depositary Shares (ADSs) have been listed on the New York stock exchange.

 

(2) Amount of Common Stock (Stated Capital) as of June 30, 2008:     258,740 million yen

 

(3) Stock Price

 

The following table sets forth the monthly reported high and low market prices per share of the Company’s common stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange for the first quarter of fiscal 2009:

 

     Yen     
     April    May    June     

High

   2,445    2,510    2,515   

Low

   2,000    2,260    2,270   


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V Financial Statements

 

Index of Consolidated Financial Statements of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries:

 

     Page

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30 and March 31, 2008

   14

Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended June 30, 2008

   16

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended June 30, 2008

   17

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   19


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MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

June 30 and March 31, 2008

 

     Yen (millions)  

Assets

   June 30, 2008     March 31, 2008  

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   1,156,636     1,214,816  

Time deposits

   129,926     70,108  

Short-term investments (Note 3)

   31,727     47,414  

Trade receivables:

    

Notes

   69,331     59,060  

Accounts

   1,061,826     1,046,991  

Allowance for doubtful receivables

   (22,241 )   (20,868 )
            

Net trade receivables

   1,108,916     1,085,183  
            

Inventories (Note 2)

   1,002,813     864,264  

Other current assets

   514,531     517,409  
            

Total current assets

   3,944,549     3,799,194  
            

Investments and advances (Note 3)

   860,624     842,156  

Property, plant and equipment (Note 5):

    

Land

   308,853     308,365  

Buildings

   1,577,399     1,559,357  

Machinery and equipment

   2,726,325     2,592,229  

Construction in progress

   111,483     120,026  
            
   4,724,060     4,579,977  

Less accumulated depreciation

   2,896,004     2,822,604  
            

Net property, plant and equipment

   1,828,056     1,757,373  
            

Other assets:

    

Goodwill

   425,146     429,902  

Intangible assets

   133,339     128,917  

Other assets

   423,465     486,072  
            

Total other assets

   981,950     1,044,891  
            
   7,615,179     7,443,614  
            

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

June 30 and March 31, 2008

 

     Yen (millions)  

Liabilities, Minority Interests and Stockholders’ Equity

   June 30, 2008     March 31, 2008  

Current liabilities:

    

Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt

   198,488     156,260  

Trade payables:

    

Notes

   53,439     37,175  

Accounts

   887,713     903,379  
            

Total trade payables

   941,152     940,554  
            

Accrued income taxes

   26,545     58,943  

Accrued payroll

   184,693     134,255  

Other accrued expenses

   789,244     784,538  

Deposits and advances from customers

   87,581     78,494  

Employees’ deposits

   313     355  

Other current liabilities

   412,321     407,560  
            

Total current liabilities

   2,640,337     2,560,959  
            

Noncurrent liabilities:

    

Long-term debt

   271,423     232,346  

Retirement and severance benefits

   262,250     238,396  

Other liabilities

   157,222     154,964  
            

Total noncurrent liabilities

   690,895     625,706  
            

Minority interests

   516,227     514,620  

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Common stock (Note 6)

   258,740     258,740  

Capital surplus

   1,217,878     1,217,865  

Legal reserve

   92,246     90,129  

Retained earnings

   2,978,483     2,948,065  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):

    

Cumulative translation adjustments

   (142,588 )   (228,792 )

Unrealized holding gains of available-for-sale securities (Note 3)

   72,550     45,442  

Unrealized gains of derivative instruments (Note 11)

   (2,666 )   4,326  

Pension liability adjustments

   (67,602 )   5,127  
            

Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

   (140,306 )   (173,897 )
            

Treasury stock, at cost (Note 6)

   (639,321 )   (598,573 )
            

Total stockholders’ equity

   3,767,720     3,742,329  

Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 12)

    
            
   7,615,179     7,443,614  
            

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Consolidated Statements of Income

 

Three months ended June 30, 2008

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Three months ended
June 30, 2008
 

Revenues, costs and expenses:

  

Net sales

   2,151,997  

Cost of sales

   (1,525,850 )

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   (516,574 )

Interest income

   7,198  

Dividends received

   5,343  

Other income (Note 11)

   16,218  

Interest expense

   (5,756 )

Other deductions (Notes 5, 10 and 11)

   (13,321 )
      

Income before income taxes

   119,255  

Provision for income taxes

   42,412  
      

Income before minority interests and equity in gains of associated companies

   76,843  

Minority interests

   4,149  

Equity in gains of associated companies

   337  
      

Net income (Note 10)

   73,031  
      
     Yen  

Net income per share of common stock (Note 8):

  

Basic

   34.83  

Diluted

   34.83  

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

Three months ended June 30, 2008

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Three months ended
June 30, 2008
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

  

Net income

   73,031  

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

  

Depreciation and amortization

   90,706  

Net gain on sale of investments

   (5,802 )

Provision for doubtful receivables

   1,605  

Deferred income taxes

   3,899  

Write-down of investment securities

   2,783  

Impairment loss on long-lived assets (Note 5)

   2,112  

Minority interests

   4,149  

(Increase) decrease in trade receivables

   8,605  

(Increase) decrease in inventories

   (102,132 )

(Increase) decrease in other current assets

   4,643  

Increase (decrease) in trade payables

   47,915  

Increase (decrease) in accrued income taxes

   (33,325 )

Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other current liabilities

   31,453  

Increase (decrease) in retirement and severance benefits

   (24,894 )

Increase (decrease) in deposits and advances from customers

   6,901  

Other

   11,108  
      

Net cash provided by operating activities

   122,757  
      

Cash flows from investing activities:

  

Proceeds from disposition of investments and advances

   40,384  

Increase in investments and advances

   (3,888 )

Capital expenditures

   (163,490 )

Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment

   8,793  

(Increase) decrease in time deposits

   (56,314 )

Other

   (10,376 )
      

Net cash used in investing activities

   (184,891 )
      

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

Three months ended June 30, 2008

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Three months ended
June 30, 2008
 

Cash flows from financing activities:

  

Increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings

   24,162  

Increase (decrease) in employees’ deposits

   (44 )

Proceeds from long-term debt

   40,100  

Repayments of long-term debt

   (11,539 )

Dividends paid

   (36,769 )

Dividends paid to minority interests

   (10,944 )

Repurchase of common stock

   (40,788 )

Sale of treasury stock

   53  
      

Net cash used in financing activities

   (35,769 )
      

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

   39,723  
      

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   (58,180 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   1,214,816  
      

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   1,156,636  
      

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

  (a) Description of Business

 

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (hereinafter, the “Company,” including consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires) is one of the world’s leading producers of electronic and electric products. The Company currently offers a comprehensive range of products, systems and components for consumer, business and industrial use based on sophisticated electronics and precision technology, expanding to building materials and equipment, and housing business. Most of the Company’s products are marketed under “Panasonic” and several other trade names, including “National,” “Technics,” and “PanaHome.”

 

Sales by product category for the three months ended June 30, 2008 were as follows: Digital AVC Networks—45%, (Video and audio equipment 22%, Information and communications equipment 23%), Home Appliances—16%, MEW and PanaHome*—18%, Components and Devices—13% and Other—8%. A sales breakdown by geographical market was as follows: Japan—49%, North and South America—13%, Europe—14%, and Asia and Others—24%.

 

The Company is not dependent on a single supplier, and has no significant difficulty in obtaining raw materials from suppliers.

 

  * MEW stands for Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd. and PanaHome stands for PanaHome Corporation.

 

  (b) Basis of Presentation of Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The Company and its domestic subsidiaries maintain their books of account in conformity with financial accounting standards of Japan, and its foreign subsidiaries in conformity with those of the countries of their domicile.

 

The consolidated financial statements presented herein have been prepared in a manner and reflect adjustments which are necessary to conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

  (c) Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority-owned, controlled subsidiaries. The Company also consolidates entities in which controlling interest exists through variable interests in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities.” Investments in companies and joint ventures over which we have the ability to exercise significant influence (generally through an ownership interest of between 20% to 50%) are included in “Investments and advances” in the consolidated balance sheets. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

  (d) Use of Estimates

 

Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

  (e) Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In September 2006, FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements.” SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The Company applied SFAS No. 157 on April 1, 2008. In February 2008, FASB issued Staff Position No. 157-2, “Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157,” which partially delays the effective date of SFAS No. 157 by one year for certain nonfinancial assets and liabilities. The adoption of SFAS No. 157 is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and the Company has omitted the disclosures required by SFAS No. 157.

 

In September 2006, FASB issued SFAS No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans—an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R).” SFAS No. 158’s provisions regarding the change in the measurement date of postretirement benefit plans require the fair value of plan assets and benefit obligations to be measured as of the date of the fiscal year-end consolidated balance sheet and the Company applied SFAS No. 158’s provisions on April 1, 2008. In conformity with the provisions, the Company and certain subsidiaries changed the measurement date to March 31 for those postretirement benefit plans with a December 31 measurement date. With the change in the measurement date, beginning balances of “Retained earnings” and “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)—Pension liability adjustments” at April 1, 2008 has been reduced by 3,727 million yen and 73,571 million yen, respectively.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(2) Inventories

 

Inventories at June 30 and March 31, 2008 are summarized as follows:

 

     Yen (millions)
     June 30, 2008    March 31, 2008

Finished goods

   594,353    499,316

Work in process

   153,721    132,894

Raw materials

   254,739    232,054
         
   1,002,813    864,264
         

 

(3) Investments in Securities

 

In accordance with SFAS No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,” the Company classifies its existing marketable equity securities other than investments in associated companies and all debt securities as available-for-sale.

 

The cost, fair value, net unrealized holding gains (losses) of available-for-sale securities included in short-term investments, and investments and advances at June 30 and March 31, 2008 are as follows:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     June 30, 2008  
     Cost    Fair value    Net unrealized
holding gains
(losses)
 

Current:

        

Bonds

   31,379    31,476    97  

Other

   251    251    —    
                
   31,630    31,727    97  
                

Noncurrent:

        

Equity securities

   330,832    487,285    156,453  

Bonds

   25,590    25,866    276  

Other

   5,618    5,551    (67 )
                
   362,040    518,702    156,662  
                


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

     Yen (millions)  
     March 31, 2008  
     Cost    Fair value    Net unrealized
holding gains
(losses)
 

Current:

        

Bonds

   47,012    47,164    152  

Other

   250    250    —    
                
   47,262    47,414    152  
                

Noncurrent:

        

Equity securities

   333,057    441,839    108,782  

Bonds

   31,588    32,143    555  

Other

   5,603    5,510    (93 )
                
   370,248    479,492    109,244  
                

 

The carrying amounts of the Company’s cost method investments totaled 33,398 million yen and 29,837 million yen at June 30 and March 31, 2008, respectively.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(4) Leases

 

The Company has operating leases for certain land, buildings, and machinery and equipment. Future minimum lease payments under operating leases at June 30, 2008 are as follows:

 

     Yen (millions)

Due within 1 year

   47,825

Due after 1 year within 2 years

   44,244

Due after 2 years within 3 years

   57,570

Due after 3 years within 4 years

   32,959

Due after 4 years within 5 years

   11,838

Thereafter

   2,176
    

Total minimum lease payments

   196,612
    

 

(5) Long-Lived Assets

 

The Company periodically reviews the recorded value of its long-lived assets to determine if the future cash flows to be derived from these assets will be sufficient to recover the remaining recorded asset values. Impairment losses are included in other deductions in the consolidated statements of income, and are not charged to segment profit.

 

The Company recognized impairment losses in the aggregate of 2,112 million yen of property, plant and equipment for the three months ended June 30, 2008.

 

The Company recorded the impairment losses due to the closing of domestic manufacturing facilities. As a result of the closing, certain buildings and land became unused and the Company recorded the impairment losses. The fair value of land was determined through an appraisal. The fair value of buildings was determined based on the discounted future cash flows expected to result from their eventual disposition.

 

Impairment losses of 1,702 million yen and 410 million yen related to “Corporate and eliminations” and the remaining segments, respectively.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(6) Number of common shares

 

Number of common shares authorized and issued and number of treasury common shares as of June 30 and March 31, 2008 are as follows:

 

     Number of shares
     June 30, 2008    March 31, 2008

Common stock

     

Authorized

   4,950,000,000    4,950,000,000

Issued

   2,453,053,497    2,453,053,497

Treasury stock

   368,879,961    351,936,341

 

 

(7) Net Assets per Share

 

Net assets per share as of June 30 and March 31, 2008 are as follows:

 

     Yen
     June 30, 2008    March 31, 2008

Net assets per share

   1,807.78    1,781.11

 

 

(8) Net Income per Share

 

A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net income per share computation for the three months ended June 30, 2008 are as follows:

 

     Yen (millions)
     Three months ended
June 30, 2008

Net income

   73,031


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

     Number of shares
     Three months ended
June 30, 2008

Average common shares outstanding

   2,096,837,708

Dilutive effect:

  

Stock options

   2,167
    

Diluted common shares outstanding

   2,096,839,875
    
     Yen
     Three months ended
June 30, 2008

Net income per share:

  

Basic

   34.83

Diluted

   34.83

 

 

(9) Cash Dividends Paid per Share

 

Cash dividends per share paid during the three months ended June 30, 2008 are as follows:

 

     Yen
     June 30, 2008

Cash dividends paid per share

   17.50


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(10) Supplementary Information to the Statements of Income

 

Included in other deductions for the three months ended June 30, 2008 are expenses of 225 million yen, associated with the implementation of the early retirement programs in the domestic and overseas subsidiaries.

 

A write-down of 2,783 million yen on investment securities is included in other deductions for the three months ended June 30, 2008.

 

Foreign exchange gains and losses included in other deductions for the three months ended June 30, 2008 are losses of 2,086 million yen.

 

Comprehensive income for the three months ended June 30, 2008 is a gain of 180,193 million yen. Comprehensive income includes “Net income” in the amount of 73,031 million yen and increase (decrease) in “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” excluding the beginning adjustment in the amount of 107,162 million yen.


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MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(11) Derivatives and Hedging Activities

 

The Company operates internationally, giving rise to significant exposure to market risks arising from changes in foreign exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices. The Company assesses these risks by continually monitoring changes in these exposures and by evaluating hedging opportunities. Derivative financial instruments utilized by the Company to hedge these risks are comprised principally of foreign exchange contracts, interest rate swaps, cross currency swaps and commodity derivatives. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for any purposes other than hedging.

 

Gains and losses related to derivative instruments are classified in other income (deductions) in the consolidated statements of income. The amount of the hedging ineffectiveness and net gain or loss excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness is not material for the three months ended June 30, 2008. Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at June 30, 2008 are expected to be recognized in earnings principally over the next twelve months. The maximum term over which the Company is hedging exposures to the variability of cash flows for foreign currency exchange risk is approximately five months.

 

The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of non-performance by counterparties to the derivative contracts, but such risk is considered mitigated by the high credit rating of the counterparties.

 

 

(12) Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

 

The Company provides guarantees to third parties mainly on bank loans provided to associated companies and customers. The guarantees are made to enhance their credit. For each guarantee provided, the Company is required to perform under the guarantee if the guaranteed party defaults on a payment. At June 30, 2008, the maximum amount of undiscounted payments the Company would have to make in the event of default is 16,220 million yen. The carrying amount of the liabilities recognized for the Company’s obligations as a guarantor under those guarantees at June 30 and March 31, 2008 was insignificant.

 

In connection with the sale and lease back of certain machinery and equipment, the Company guarantees a specific value of the leased assets. For each guarantee provided, the Company is required to perform under the guarantee if certain conditions are met during or at the end of the lease term. At June 30, 2008, the maximum amount of undiscounted payments the Company would have to make in the event that these conditions are met is 35,228 million yen. The carrying amount of the liabilities recognized for the Company’s obligations as guarantors under those guarantees at June 30 and March 31 was insignificant.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Contingent liabilities at June 30, 2008 for discounted export bills of exchange amounted to 18 million yen.

 

There are a number of legal actions against the Company. Management is of the opinion that damages, if any, resulting from these actions will not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

 

(13) Segment Information

 

In accordance with SFAS No. 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information,” the segments reported below are the components of the Company for which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker of the Company in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.

 

Business segments correspond to categories of activity classified primarily by markets, products and brand names. “Digital AVC Networks” includes video and audio equipment, and information and communications equipment. “Home Appliances” includes household equipment. “MEW and PanaHome” includes electrical supplies, electric products, building materials and equipment, and housing business. “Components and Devices” includes electronic components, semiconductors, electric motors and batteries. “Other” includes electronic-parts-mounting machines, industrial robots and industrial equipment. From April 1, 2008, the name of “AVC Networks” was changed to “Digital AVC Networks.”


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Information by segment for the three months ended June 30, 2008 is shown in the tables below:

 

By Business Segment:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Three months ended
June 30, 2008
 

Sales:

  

Digital AVC Networks:

  

Customers

   1,034,931  

Intersegment

   11,431  
      

Total

   1,046,362  

Home Appliances:

  

Customers

   303,039  

Intersegment

   49,021  
      

Total

   352,060  

MEW and PanaHome:

  

Customers

   420,435  

Intersegment

   12,351  
      

Total

   432,786  

Components and Devices:

  

Customers

   232,094  

Intersegment

   102,460  
      

Total

   334,554  

Other:

  

Customers

   161,498  

Intersegment

   127,934  
      

Total

   289,432  

Eliminations

   (303,197 )
      

Consolidated total

   2,151,997  
      


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Three months ended
June 30, 2008
 

Segment profit:

  

Digital AVC Networks

   54,974  

Home Appliances

   31,502  

MEW and PanaHome

   10,511  

Components and Devices

   19,499  

Other

   13,905  

Corporate and eliminations

   (20,818 )
      

Consolidated total

   109,573  
      

Interest income

   7,198  

Dividends received

   5,343  

Other income

   16,218  

Interest expense

   (5,756 )

Other deductions

   (13,321 )
      

Income before income taxes

   119,255  
      

 

Corporate expenses include certain corporate R&D expenditures and general corporate expenses.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

By Geographical Area:

 

Sales attributed to countries based upon the customer’s location are as follows:

 

      Yen (millions)
     Three months ended
June 30, 2008

Sales:

  

Japan

   1,045,244

North and South America

   286,461

Europe

   293,643

Asia and Others

   526,649
    

Consolidated total

   2,151,997
    

United States of America included in North and South America

   243,214

 

There are no individually material countries of which sales should be separately disclosed in North and South America, Europe, and Asia and Others, except for the United States of America. Transfers between business segments or geographic segments are made at arms-length prices. There are no sales to a single external major customer for the three months ended June 30, 2008.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The following information shows sales and geographical profit which are attributed to geographic areas based on the country location of the Company or its subsidiaries for the three months ended June 30, 2008. In addition to the disclosure requirements under SFAS No. 131, the Company discloses this information as supplemental information in light of the disclosure requirements of the Japanese Financial Instruments and Exchange Law, which a Japanese public company is subject to:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Three months ended
June 30, 2008
 

Sales:

  

Japan:

  

Customers

   1,154,688  

Intersegment

   483,835  
      

Total

   1,638,523  

North and South America:

  

Customers

   270,145  

Intersegment

   4,864  
      

Total

   275,009  

Europe:

  

Customers

   284,119  

Intersegment

   10,160  
      

Total

   294,279  

Asia and Others:

  

Customers

   443,045  

Intersegment

   290,848  
      

Total

   733,893  

Eliminations

   (789,707 )
      

Consolidated total

   2,151,997  
      

Geographical profit:

  

Japan

   100,696  

North and South America

   4,313  

Europe

   (272 )

Asia and Others

   33,931  

Corporate and eliminations

   (29,095 )
      

Consolidated total

   109,573  
      


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

By Business Field (Unreviewed):

 

Matsushita will accelerate a phase change for further growth toward global excellence. From April 1, 2008, in order to further clarify its business fields for investors, the Company discloses three new business fields of the group which consist of five segments as follows:

 

Business fields

  

Business Segments

Digital AVC Networks Solution

   Digital AVC Networks

Solutions for the Environment and Comfortable Living

   Home Appliances, MEW and PanaHome

Devices and Industry Solution

   Components and Devices, Other

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Three months ended
June 30, 2008
 

Sales:

  

Digital AVC Networks Solution:

  

Digital AVC Networks

   1,046,362  
      

Total

   1,046,362  

Solutions for the Environment and Comfortable Living:

  

Home Appliances

   352,060  

MEW and PanaHome

   432,786  
      

Total

   784,846  

Devices and Industry Solution:

  

Components and Devices

   334,554  

Other

   289,432  
      

Total

   623,986  

Eliminations

   (303,197 )
      

Consolidated total

   2,151,997  
      

Profit by business field:

  

Digital AVC Networks Solution:

  

Digital AVC Networks

   54,974  
      

Total

   54,974  

Solutions for the Environment and Comfortable Living:

  

Home Appliances

   31,502  

MEW and PanaHome

   10,511  
      

Total

   42,013  

Devices and Industry Solution:

  

Components and Devices

   19,499  

Other

   13,905  
      

Total

   33,404  

Corporate and eliminations

   (20,818 )
      

Consolidated total

   109,573