Form 6-K
 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of October, 2010
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 office
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT
1.  
Three company announcements made on October 28, 2010.

 

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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: October 29, 2010  By:   /s/ Kenji Kinoshita    
    Kenji Kinoshita   
    Director and Senior Executive Officer   
 

 

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Komatsu Ltd.
Corporate Communications Dept.
Tel: +81-(0)3-5561-2616
Date: October 28, 2010
URL: http://www.komatsu.com/
Consolidated Business Results for Six Months of the Fiscal Year Ending
March 31, 2011 (U.S. GAAP)
1. Results for Six Months Ended September 30, 2010
(Amounts are rounded to the nearest million yen)
(1) Consolidated Financial Highlights
                                 
    Millions of yen except per share amounts
    Six months ended     Six months ended        
    September 30, 2010     September 30, 2009     Changes  
    [A]     [B]     [A-B]     [(A-B)/B]  
Net sales
    859,763       645,963       213,800       33.1 %
Operating income
    103,912       19,785       84,127       425.2 %
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies
    100,111       18,452       81,659       442.5 %
Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd.
    63,764       8,198       55,566       677.8 %
Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd. per share (Yen)
                               
Basic
    65.89       8.47       57.42          
Diluted
    65.85       8.47       57.38          
(2) Consolidated Financial Position
                 
    Millions of yen except per share amounts
    As of September 30, 2010     As of March 31, 2010  
Total assets
    1,922,505       1,959,055  
Total equity
    886,239       876,799  
Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity
    842,977       833,975  
Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity ratio
    43.8 %     42.6 %
Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity per share (Yen)
    871.06       861.51  
2. Dividends
(For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2010 and ending March 31, 2011)
                         
    Yen
    The entire FY ending March 31, 2011     The entire FY ended  
    Results     Projection     March 31, 2010  
First quarter period
                       
Second quarter period
    18.00             8.00  
Third quarter period
                       
Year-end
          18.00       8.00  
Total
            36.00       16.00  
Note: Changes in the projected cash dividend as of October 28, 2010: Applicable

 

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3. Projections for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2011
(From April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011)
                 
    Millions of yen except per share amounts  
    The full fiscal year  
            Changes  
Net sales
    1,760,000       22.9 %
Operating income
    200,000       198.4 %
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies
    192,000       195.5 %
Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd.
    120,000       257.6 %
Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd. per share (basic) (Yen)
    124.00          
Note: Percentages shown above represent the rates of change compared with the corresponding periods a year ago.
4. Others
(1)  
Changes in important subsidiaries during three months ended September 30, 2010: None
 
(2)  
Use of simplified accounting procedures and adaptation of specific accounting procedures for the preparation of consolidated quarterly financial statements: None
 
(3)  
Changes in accounting standards, procedures and presentations for the preparation of consolidated quarterly financial statements
  1)  
Changes resulting from revisions in accounting standards, etc.: None
 
  2)  
Change in other matters except for 1) above: None
(4)  
Number of common shares outstanding
  1)  
The numbers of common shares issued (including treasury stock) were as follows:
         
As of September 30, 2010:
  998,744,060 shares
As of March 31, 2010:
  998,744,060 shares
  2)  
The numbers of shares of treasury were as follows:
         
As of September 30, 2010:
  30,981,787 shares
As of March 31, 2010:
  30,704,084 shares
  3)  
The weighted average numbers of common shares outstanding were as follows:
         
Six months ended September 30, 2010:
  967,794,257 shares
Six months ended September 30, 2009:
  967,972,490 shares
[Reference]
Results for Three Months Ended September 30, 2010
                                 
    Millions of yen except per share amounts
    Three months ended     Three months ended        
    September 30, 2010     September 30, 2009     Changes  
    [A]     [B]     [A-B]     [(A-B)/B]  
Net sales
    412,623       325,535       87,088       26.8 %
Operating income
    49,837       11,512       38,325       332.9 %
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies
    50,007       9,724       40,283       414.3 %
Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd.
    33,067       3,435       29,632       862.6 %
Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd. per share (Yen)
                               
Basic
    34.17       3.55       30.62          
Diluted
    34.15       3.55       30.60          

 

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Appendix
         
Management Performance and Financial Conditions
       
 
       
(1) Outline of Operations and Business Results
  P.4  
 
       
(2) Financial Conditions
  P.7  
 
       
(3) Projections for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2011
  P.8  
 
       
Financial Statements
       
 
       
(1) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
  P.10  
 
       
(2) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
  P.12  
 
       
(3) Consolidated Statements of Equity
  P.14  
 
       
(4) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
  P.15  
 
       
(5) Note to the Going Concern Assumption
  P.16  
 
       
(6) Business Segment Information
  P.16  
 
       
(7) Note in Case of Notable Change(s) in the Amount of Shareholders’ Equity
  P.17  
 
       

 

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Management Performance and Financial Conditions
(1) Outline of Operations and Business Results
Komatsu Ltd. (“Company”) and its consolidated subsidiaries (together “Komatsu”) launched the new three-year management plan, “Global Teamwork for Tomorrow” in April this year. Under this new mid-range management plan, Komatsu began concerting efforts on activities of importance, including 1) promotion of ICT applications to products and parts, 2) development of products for improved environmental friendliness and safety, 3) expansion of sales and service operations in Strategic Markets which include China, Asia and Latin America and 4) promotion of continuous Kaizen (improvement) by strengthening workplace capability.
During the first six-month period (April 1 — September 30, 2010) of the first fiscal year of the new three-year management plan, China and other emerging economies recovered soundly against the backdrop of positive effects from continuous economic stimulus packages of concerned governments. Demand for construction and mining equipment not only advanced in Strategic Markets but also turned for slow recovery in Traditional Markets of Japan, North America and Europe. Demand improved from the corresponding six-month period a year ago in all regions of the world. Demand for industrial machinery also headed for recovery in the first six-month period under review.
By capitalizing on these market growths, Komatsu increased consolidated net sales to JPY859.7 billion (USD10,235 million, at USD1=JPY84) for the first six-month period, up 33.1% over the corresponding period a year ago. While the Japanese currency appreciated sharply against the U.S. dollar and Euro and Renminbi, Komatsu worked to improve productivity in addition to expanding sales. As a result, operating income advanced by 425.2% to JPY103.9 billion (USD1,237 million) for the six-month period. Operating income ratio improved to 12.1%, up 9 percentage points from the corresponding period a year ago. Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies advanced to JPY100.1 billion (USD1,192 million), up 442.5%. Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd. totaled JPY63.7 billion (USD759 million), an increase of 677.8% from the previous first six-month period.
                         
    Millions of yen
    Six months ended     Six months ended        
    September 30, 2010     September 30, 2009        
    USD1=JPY88     USD1=JPY95        
    EUR1=JPY113     EUR1=JPY133        
    RMB1=JPY13.0     RMB1=JPY13.9     Changes  
    [A]     [B]     [(A-B)/B]  
Net sales
    859,763       645,963       33.1 %
Operating income
    103,912       19,785       425.2 %
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies
    100,111       18,452       442.5 %
Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd.
    63,764       8,198       677.8 %

 

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Business results by operation are described below.
Construction, Mining and Utility Equipment
Anticipating the mid- to long-range growth of Strategic Markets, Komatsu continued to expand production capacity and strengthen sales and product support capabilities during the six-month period under review. While demand remained at a high level, particularly in China, Asia and Latin America, demand made moderate recovery in Traditional Markets, namely, Japan, North America and Europe. By zooming in on demand recovery on a global scale, Komatsu expanded its first six-month sales by 34.1% over the previous first six-month period, to JPY763.6 billion (USD9,091 million).
[Sales of Construction, Mining and Utility Equipment by Region]
                                 
    Millions of yen
    Six months ended     Six months ended        
    September 30, 2010     September 30, 2009     Changes  
    [A]     [B]     [A-B]     [(A-B)/B]  
Japan
    117,405       106,509       10,896       10.2 %
Americas
    190,252       143,277       46,975       32.8 %
Europe & CIS
    71,746       58,849       12,897       21.9 %
China
    152,806       104,556       48,250       46.1 %
Asia* & Oceania
    181,869       117,362       64,507       55.0 %
Middle East & Africa
    49,567       39,052       10,515       26.9 %
Total
    763,645       569,605       194,040       34.1 %
     
*  
Excluding Japan and China
Japan
As public-sector investment was firm, resulting from the government’s economic measures, and private-sector investment was steady, demand for construction equipment turned for recovery, although it was moderate. Demand increased, centering on the rental equipment industry, and first six-month sales in Japan improved from the corresponding period a year ago.
Operating rates of Komatsu plants improved in Japan, especially those for key components such as engines and hydraulic equipment, as demand remained strong, particularly in Strategic Markets. Anticipating further growth in demand, Komatsu Castex Ltd., headquartered in Himi City, Toyama Prefecture, expanded its production capacity by opening a new plant for iron castings for engine parts.
Americas
In North America, economies fell short of full-momentum recovery and demand in the housing sector was sluggish. However, demand increased from the corresponding period a year ago, mainly as the utilization rates of construction equipment improved slowly but steadily, and the rental industry was able to normalize the level of its machine assets. In Latin America, demand in the mining industry accelerated in Chile, and demand remained strong in mining, civil engineering and agricultural sectors in Brazil, the largest Latin American market. In addition to these market recoveries, Komatsu strengthened its sales and product support activities. As a result, first six-month sales in the Americas improved from the corresponding period a year ago.

 

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Europe & CIS
Demand stopped declining in Europe in the current fiscal year, and demand in western Europe, centering on Germany and the U.K. made moderate recovery. In addition to this market recovery, Komatsu worked to strengthen its product support capability and expand sales of parts by teaming up with its distributors. First six-month sales in Europe increased from the corresponding period a year ago. In CIS, demand for mining equipment advanced particularly for use in the development of natural resources. First six-month sales in CIS also grew from the previous first six-month period.
Against this backdrop, Komatsu Manufacturing Rus, LLC, which opened in June this year, is going to produce HD785 large dump trucks in the second half period of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012 in order to capitalize on mid- to long-range demand for mining equipment in this resource-rich country. By expanding the product range for Komatsu Manufacturing Rus’ production, Komatsu will be better positioned to reduce logistics costs and inventory and further strengthen its product support operation.
China
Demand continued to increase in China, where urbanization advanced and infrastructure development projects continued under the leadership of the Chinese government. First six-month sales in China increased from the previous first six-month sales. As the development of open-pit mines is in good progress, Komatsu has received steady orders for mining equipment, including recent orders for 44 units of the 930E super large dump truck produced by Komatsu America Corp.
By anticipating stable market expansion into the future, Komatsu worked to reinforce production, sales and service operations. Specific measures included the plant relocation of Komatsu (Changzhou) Construction Machinery Corp., start-up preparations of Komatsu (Shandong) Cast Steel Co., Ltd., the establishment of Komatsu China Mining Limited to engage in sales and product support exclusively for large-scale mining companies, and preparations for the opening of the KC Techno Center.
Asia & Oceania
In Indonesia, the largest market of Southeast Asia, demand for mining equipment continued to expand, while demand remained strong in the civil engineering, agriculture and forestry sectors. Demand was also good in India, Thailand and Malaysia. In Australia, demand for mining equipment continued to grow. Under such market conditions, sales accelerated in Asia, and therefore, the first six-month sales in Asia & Oceania increased from the corresponding period a year ago. In Asia, Komatsu concerted efforts to introduce KOMTRAX-installed equipment to more regions. In Australia, Komatsu continued to reinforce sales and product support operations, including the reorganization of Komatsu Australia Pty Ltd in August 2010 with an eye to further strengthening its capabilities as a distributor.
Middle East & Africa
In addition to economies beginning to recover in both regions, commodities prices increased, although they were moderate, and therefore, demand was strong especially in the mining sector. As a result, first six-month sales in the Middle East & Africa improved from the corresponding period a year ago. Komatsu is expecting market expansion into the future to be accompanied by the development of new mines and the recovery of infrastructure development. Komatsu worked to reinforce its product support capability. For example, Komatsu established a training center jointly with a distributor in Kenya in April this year, following the training center opened in Senegal in the previous fiscal year.

 

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Industrial Machinery and Others
In the industrial machinery and others business, Komatsu expanded sales of wire saws for use in slicing silicon ingots, as capital investment remained brisk in Asia, centering on China, for the solar cell market. As a result, first six-month sales advanced by 25.9% from the corresponding period a year ago, to JPY96.1 billion (USD1,144 million). In Strategic Markets such as China, India and Brazil, capital investment by the automobile manufacturing industry upturned for recovery, and Komatsu received more orders for large presses and other machinery.
Under such market conditions, Komatsu concerted efforts to further enhance the competitive strength of its industrial machinery business. Komatsu NTC Ltd. decided to build a new plant designed to expand its production capacity of wire saws and other machinery. In the press business, Komatsu Industries Corporation was reorganized to engage in the development, sales and service of all presses ranging from large to small capacities.
(2)  
Financial Conditions
As of September 30, total assets had decreased by JPY36.5 billion from the previous fiscal year-end, to JPY1,922.5 billion (USD22,887 million), largely due to the Japanese yen’s appreciation against other major currencies. Interest-bearing debt decreased by JPY60.4 billion from the previous fiscal year-end, to JPY525.9 billion (USD6,261 million). Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity increased by JPY9.0 billion from the previous fiscal year-end, to JPY842.9 billion (USD10,035 million). As a result, Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity ratio increased by 1.2 percentage points from the previous fiscal year-end, to 43.8%. Net debt-to-equity ratio* was 0.52 compared to 0.60 as of the previous fiscal year-end.
     
*  
Net debt-to-equity ratio = (Interest-bearing debt – Cash and cash equivalents – Time deposits) / Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity
For the first six-month period under review, net cash provided by operating activities increased by JPY15.3 billion from the corresponding period a year ago, to JPY102.8 billion (USD1,224 million), largely due to an increase in net income. Net cash used in investing activities decreased by JPY9.5 billion from the corresponding period a year ago, to JPY35.5 billion (USD423 million). Net cash used in financing activities increased by JPY16.0 billion from the corresponding period a year ago, to JPY54.2 billion (USD646 million), mainly due to repayments on short-term debt. As a result, cash and cash equivalents, as of September 30, 2010, totaled JPY90.6 billion (USD1,079 million), an increase of JPY8.2 billion from the previous fiscal year-end.

 

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(3)  
Projections for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2011
(From April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011)
In the construction, mining and utility equipment business, Komatsu can look forward to further improving productivity against the backdrop of expanding sales volume as market demand remains strong in regions. In the industrial machinery and others business, sales of wire saws have been accelerating, particularly since the start of the current fiscal year. So, although we are anticipating the negative factor of the Japanese currency appreciating against the U.S. dollar and Renminbi, we are expecting that both sales and profits will surpass the respective figures we projected in July 2010.
As preconditions for our current projections, we are assuming the foreign exchange rates in the third and fourth quarters to be as follows: USD1 = JPY82, EUR1 = JPY114 and RMB1 = JPY12.3.
                                         
    Millions of yen
    Earlier     Current                     Results for  
    projection     projection     Changes     FY ended  
    [A]     [B]     [B-A]     [(B-A)/A]     March 31, 2010  
Net sales
    1,715,000       1,760,000       45,000       2.6 %     1,431,564  
Operating income
    179,000       200,000       21,000       11.7 %     67,035  
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies
    171,000       192,000       21,000       12.3 %     64,979  
Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd.
    105,000       120,000       15,000       14.3 %     33,559  
[Reference]
Projections of the Company for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2011
Similar to the revised projections for consolidated business results, the Company is projecting that net sales will outperform our projection of July 2010. With respect to profits, we are also estimating that they will surpass our projections. This estimate is supported by our improved productivity against the backdrop of expanding sales volume, which should cancel out the negative factor of the Japanese currency appreciation against the U.S. dollar.
                                         
    Millions of yen
    Earlier     Current                     Results for  
    projection     projection     Changes     FY ended  
    [A]     [B]     [B-A]     [(B-A)/A]     March 31, 2010  
Net sales
    665,000       690,000       25,000       3.8 %     457,676  
Operating profit
    65,000       67,000       2,000       3.1 %     (26,829 )
Ordinary profit
    72,000       74,000       2,000       2.8 %     (1,120 )
Net income
    40,000       42,000       2,000       5.0 %     2,378  

 

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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 Komatsu’s principal products, owing to changes in the economic conditions in Komatsu’s principal markets; changes in exchange rates or the impact of increased competition; unanticipated cost or delays encountered in achieving Komatsu’s objectives with respect to globalized product sourcing and new Information Technology tools; uncertainties as to the results of Komatsu’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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Financial Statements
(1) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Assets
                                 
    Millions of yen  
    As of September 30, 2010     As of March 31, 2010  
            Ratio (%)             Ratio (%)  
Current assets
                               
Cash and cash equivalents
  ¥ 90,647             ¥ 82,429          
Time deposits
    595               1,132          
Trade notes and accounts receivable
    408,752               447,693          
Inventories
    412,891               396,416          
Deferred income taxes and other current assets
    124,412               112,451          
 
                       
Total current assets
    1,037,297       54.0       1,040,121       53.1  
 
                       
Long-term trade receivables
    161,007       8.4       150,972       7.7  
 
                       
Investments
                               
Investments in and advances to affiliated companies
    23,710               24,002          
Investment securities
    55,892               60,467          
Other
    2,678               2,399          
 
                       
Total investments
    82,280       4.3       86,868       4.4  
 
                       
Property, plant and equipment
                               
— Less accumulated depreciation
    499,542       26.0       525,100       26.8  
 
                       
Goodwill
    28,623       1.5       29,570       1.5  
Other intangible assets
    58,824       3.0       61,729       3.2  
Deferred income taxes and other assets
    54,932       2.8       64,695       3.3  
 
                       
Total
  ¥ 1,922,505       100.0     ¥ 1,959,055       100.0  
 
                       

 

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Liabilities and Equity
                                 
    Millions of yen  
    As of September 30, 2010     As of March 31, 2010  
            Ratio (%)             Ratio (%)  
Current liabilities
                               
Short-term debt
  ¥ 84,137             ¥ 123,438          
Current maturities of long-term debt
    116,436               105,956          
Trade notes, bills and accounts payable
    248,449               207,024          
Income taxes payable
    14,910               22,004          
Deferred income taxes and other current liabilities
    170,638               183,324          
 
                       
Total current liabilities
    634,570       33.0       641,746       32.7  
 
                       
Long-term liabilities
                               
Long-term debt
    325,354               356,985          
Liability for pension and retirement benefits
    43,339               46,354          
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
    33,003               37,171          
 
                       
Total long-term liabilities
    401,696       20.9       440,510       22.5  
 
                       
Total liabilities
    1,036,266       53.9       1,082,256       55.2  
 
                       
Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity
                               
Common stock
    67,870               67,870          
Capital surplus
    140,476               140,421          
Retained earnings:
                               
Appropriated for legal reserve
    32,726               31,983          
Unappropriated
    779,362               724,090          
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (142,174 )             (95,634 )        
Treasury stock
    (35,283 )             (34,755 )        
 
                       
Total Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity
    842,977       43.8       833,975       42.6  
 
                       
Noncontrolling interests
    43,262       2.3       42,824       2.2  
 
                       
Total equity
    886,239       46.1       876,799       44.8  
 
                       
Total
  ¥ 1,922,505       100.0     ¥ 1,959,055       100.0  
 
                       

 

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(2) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
Six months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
                                 
    Millions of yen except per share amounts  
    Six months ended     Six months ended  
    September 30, 2010     September 30, 2009  
            Ratio             Ratio  
            (%)             (%)  
Net sales
  ¥ 859,763       100.0     ¥ 645,963       100.0  
Cost of sales
    629,877       73.3       505,082       78.2  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    124,750       14.5       119,483       18.5  
Other operating income (expenses), net
    (1,224 )     (0.1 )     (1,613 )     (0.2 )
 
                       
Operating income
    103,912       12.1       19,785       3.1  
 
                       
Other income (expenses), net
    (3,801 )             (1,333 )        
Interest and dividend income
    2,329       0.3       3,965       0.6  
Interest expense
    (3,289 )     (0.4 )     (5,125 )     (0.8 )
Other, net
    (2,841 )     (0.3 )     (173 )     (0.0 )
 
                       
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated
companies
    100,111       11.6       18,452       2.9  
 
                       
Income taxes
    33,507       3.9       6,643       1.0  
Income before equity in earnings of affiliated companies
    66,604       7.7       11,809       1.8  
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies
    1,198       0.1       41       0.0  
Net income
    67,802       7.9       11,850       1.8  
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
    (4,038 )     (0.5 )     (3,652 )     (0.6 )
 
                       
Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd.
  ¥ 63,764       7.4     ¥ 8,198       1.3  
 
                       
Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd. per share (Yen)
                               
Basic
    65.89               8.47          
Diluted
    65.85               8.47          

 

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Three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
                                 
    Millions of yen except per share amounts  
    Three months ended     Three months ended  
    September 30, 2010     September 30, 2009  
            Ratio             Ratio  
            (%)             (%)  
Net sales
  ¥ 412,623       100.0     ¥ 325,535       100.0  
Cost of sales
    300,021       72.7       252,609       77.6  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    61,803       15.0       59,997       18.4  
Other operating income (expenses), net
    (962 )     (0.2 )     (1,417 )     (0.4 )
 
                       
Operating income
    49,837       12.1       11,512       3.5  
 
                       
Other income (expenses), net
    170               (1,788 )        
Interest and dividend income
    1,308       0.3       2,106       0.6  
Interest expense
    (1,620 )     (0.4 )     (2,394 )     (0.7 )
Other, net
    482       0.1       (1,500 )     (0.5 )
 
                       
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated
companies
    50,007       12.1       9,724       3.0  
 
                       
Income taxes
    16,041       3.9       4,462       1.4  
Income before equity in earnings of affiliated companies
    33,966       8.2       5,262       1.6  
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies
    557       0.1       142       0.0  
Net income
    34,523       8.4       5,404       1.7  
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
    (1,456 )     (0.4 )     (1,969 )     (0.6 )
 
                       
Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd.
  ¥ 33,067       8.0     ¥ 3,435       1.1  
 
                       
Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd. per share (Yen)
                               
Basic
    34.17               3.55          
Diluted
    34.15               3.55          

 

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(3) Consolidated Statements of Equity
Six months ended September 30, 2010
                                                                         
    Millions of yen  
                    Retained earnings     Accumulated             Total              
                    Appropriated             other             Komatsu Ltd.              
    Common     Capital     for legal             comprehensive     Treasury     shareholders’     Noncontrolling        
    stock     surplus     reserve     Unappropriated     income (loss)     stock     equity     interests     Total equity  
Balance at March 31, 2010
  ¥ 67,870     ¥ 140,421     ¥ 31,983     ¥ 724,090     ¥ (95,634 )   ¥ (34,755 )   ¥ 833,975     ¥ 42,824     ¥ 876,799  
 
                                                     
Cash dividends
                            (7,749 )                     (7,749 )     (830 )     (8,579 )
Transfer to retained earnings appropriated for legal reserve
                    743       (743 )                                    
Other changes
                                                          317       317  
Comprehensive income (loss)
                                                                       
Net income
                            63,764                       63,764       4,038       67,802  
Other comprehensive income
(loss), for the period, net of tax
                                                                       
Foreign currency translation adjustments
                                    (44,877 )             (44,877 )     (3,087 )     (47,964 )
Net unrealized holding
gains (losses) on
securities available for sale
                                    (2,398 )             (2,398 )           (2,398 )
Pension liability adjustments
                                    77               77             77  
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivative instruments
                                    658               658             658  
 
                                                                 
Comprehensive income (loss)
                                                    17,224       951       18,175  
 
                                                                 
Issuance and exercise of stock acquisition rights
            55                                       55               55  
Purchase of treasury stock
                                            (551 )     (551 )             (551 )
Sales of treasury stock
                                            23       23               23  
 
                                                     
Balance at September 30, 2010
  ¥ 67,870     ¥ 140,476     ¥ 32,726     ¥ 779,362     ¥ (142,174 )   ¥ (35,283 )   ¥ 842,977     ¥ 43,262     ¥ 886,239  
 
                                                     
Six months ended September 30, 2009
                                                                         
    Millions of yen  
                    Retained earnings     Accumulated             Total              
                    Appropriated             other             Komatsu Ltd.              
    Common     Capital     for legal             comprehensive     Treasury     shareholders’     Noncontrolling        
    stock     surplus     reserve     Unappropriated     income (loss)     stock     equity     interests     Total equity  
Balance at March 31, 2009
  ¥ 67,870     ¥ 140,092     ¥ 28,472     ¥ 719,222     ¥ (105,744 )   ¥ (34,971 )   ¥ 814,941     ¥ 33,393     ¥ 848,334  
 
                                                     
Cash dividends
                            (17,431 )                     (17,431 )     (1,727 )     (19,158 )
Transfer to retained earnings appropriated for legal reserve
                    2,309       (2,309 )                                    
Other changes
                                                          1,514       1,514  
Comprehensive income (loss)
                                                                       
Net income
                            8,198                       8,198       3,652       11,850  
Other comprehensive income (loss), for the period, net of tax
                                                                       
Foreign currency translation adjustments
                                    (10,953 )             (10,953 )     564       (10,389 )
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available for sale
                                    4,274               4,274             4,274  
Pension liability adjustments
                                    1,782               1,782             1,782  
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivative instruments
                                    761               761       623       1,384  
 
                                                                 
Comprehensive income (loss)
                                                    4,062       4,839       8,901  
 
                                                                 
Issuance and exercise of stock acquisition rights
            103                                       103               103  
Purchase of treasury stock
                                            (15 )     (15 )             (15 )
Sales of treasury stock
            (84 )                             256       172               172  
 
                                                     
Balance at September 30, 2009
  ¥ 67,870     ¥ 140,111     ¥ 30,781     ¥ 707,680     ¥ (109,880 )   ¥ (34,730 )   ¥ 801,832     ¥ 38,019     ¥ 839,851  
 
                                                     

 

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(4) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                 
    Millions of yen  
    Six months ended     Six months ended  
    September 30, 2010     September 30, 2009  
Operating activities
               
Net income
  ¥ 67,802     ¥ 11,850  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    43,432       44,427  
Deferred income taxes
    15,621       (8,845 )
Net loss (gain) from sale of investment securities and subsidiaries
    90       (252 )
Net loss (gain) on sale of property
    (1,160 )     (251 )
Loss on disposal of fixed assets
    634       922  
Pension and retirement benefits, net
    (3,176 )     199  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Decrease (increase) in trade receivables
    (11,005 )     21,396  
Decrease (increase) in inventories
    (42,960 )     69,679  
Increase (decrease) in trade payables
    47,870       (56,819 )
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable
    (6,067 )     (4,215 )
Other, net
    (8,253 )     9,363  
 
           
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    102,828       87,454  
 
           
Investing activities
               
Capital expenditures
    (42,482 )     (50,342 )
Proceeds from sale of property
    5,637       7,519  
Proceeds from sale of available for sale investment securities
    22       74  
Purchases of available for sale investment securities
    (520 )     (3,505 )
Proceeds from sale of subsidiaries and equity investees, net of cash disposed
          661  
Acquisition of subsidiaries and equity investees, net of cash acquired
    654       627  
Collection of loan receivables
    1,290       901  
Disbursement of loan receivables
    (576 )     (970 )
Decrease (increase) in time deposits
    443       (52 )
 
           
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    (35,532 )     (45,087 )
 
           
Financing activities
               
Proceeds from long-term debt
    31,266       88,685  
Repayments on long-term debt
    (24,059 )     (26,566 )
Increase (decrease) in short-term debt, net
    (34,023 )     (61,988 )
Repayments of capital lease obligations
    (18,791 )     (17,902 )
Sale (purchase) of treasury stock, net
    10       157  
Dividends paid
    (7,749 )     (17,431 )
Other, net
    (928 )     (3,199 )
 
           
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (54,274 )     (38,244 )
 
           
Effect of exchange rate change on cash and cash equivalents
    (4,804 )     (2,999 )
 
           
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    8,218       1,124  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
    82,429       90,563  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  ¥ 90,647     ¥ 91,687  
 
           

 

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(5) Note to the Going Concern Assumption
None
(6) Business Segment Information
Six months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
1) Operating Segments
(For the six months ended September 30, 2010)
                                         
    Millions of yen  
    Construction,
Mining and
    Industrial                      
    Utility     Machinery             Corporate &        
    Equipment     and Others     Subtotal     elimination     Total  
Net sales:
                                       
Customers
    763,645       96,118       859,763             859,763  
Intersegment
    991       5,431       6,422       (6,422 )      
Total
    764,636       101,549       866,185       (6,422 )     859,763  
Segment profit
    102,302       6,133       108,435       (3,299 )     105,136  
(For the six months ended September 30, 2009)
                                         
    Millions of yen  
    Construction,
Mining and
    Industrial                      
    Utility     Machinery             Corporate &        
    Equipment     and Others     Subtotal     elimination     Total  
Net sales:
                                       
Customers
    569,605       76,358       645,963             645,963  
Intersegment
    1,417       8,331       9,748       (9,748 )      
Total
    571,022       84,689       655,711       (9,748 )     645,963  
Segment profit
    20,787       3,670       24,457       (3,059 )     21,398  
Notes: 1)  
Business categories and principal products & services included in each operating segment are as follows:
  a)  
Construction, Mining and Utility Equipment
 
     
Excavating equipment, loading equipment, grading & roadbed preparation equipment, hauling equipment, forestry equipment, tunneling machines, recycling equipment, industrial vehicles, other equipment, engines & components, casting products and logistics
 
  b)  
Industrial Machinery and Others
 
     
Metal forging & stamping presses, sheet-metal machines, machine tools, defense systems, temperature-control equipment and others
  2)  
Transfers between segments are made at estimated arm’s-length prices.
2) Geographic Information
Net sales to customers recognized by sales destination for the six months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:
(For the six months ended September 30, 2010)
                                                         
    Millions of yen  
                    Europe &             Asia* &     Middle East        
    Japan     Americas     CIS     China     Oceania     & Africa     Total  
Net sales to customers
    163,119       196,587       72,138       186,127       192,186       49,606       859,763  
     
*  
Excluding Japan and China
(For the six months ended September 30, 2009)
                                                         
    Millions of yen  
                    Europe &             Asia* &     Middle East        
    Japan     Americas     CIS     China     Oceania     & Africa     Total  
Net sales to customers
    150,732       152,325       62,222       117,739       123,784       39,161       645,963  
     
*  
Excluding Japan and China

 

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Three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009
1) Operating Segments
(For the three months ended September 30, 2010)
                                         
    Millions of yen  
    Construction,
Mining and
    Industrial                      
    Utility     Machinery             Corporate &        
    Equipment     and Others     Subtotal     elimination     Total  
Net sales:
                                       
Customers
    358,439       54,184       412,623             412,623  
Intersegment
    553       3,128       3,681       (3,681 )      
Total
    358,992       57,312       416,304       (3,681 )     412,623  
Segment profit
    48,037       4,098       52,135       (1,336 )     50,799  
(For the three months ended September 30, 2009)
                                         
    Millions of yen  
    Construction,
Mining and
    Industrial                      
    Utility     Machinery             Corporate &        
    Equipment     and Others     Subtotal     elimination     Total  
Net sales:
                                       
Customers
    284,910       40,625       325,535             325,535  
Intersegment
    631       4,288       4,919       (4,919 )      
Total
    285,541       44,913       330,454       (4,919 )     325,535  
Segment profit
    13,350       793       14,143       (1,214 )     12,929  
Notes: 1)  
Business categories and principal products & services included in each operating segment are as follows:
  a)  
Construction, Mining and Utility Equipment
 
     
Excavating equipment, loading equipment, grading & roadbed preparation equipment, hauling equipment, forestry equipment, tunneling machines, recycling equipment, industrial vehicles, other equipment, engines & components, casting products and logistics
 
  b)  
Industrial Machinery and Others
 
     
Metal forging & stamping presses, sheet-metal machines, machine tools, defense systems, temperature-control equipment and others
  2)  
Transfers between segments are made at estimated arm’s-length prices.
2) Geographic Information
Net sales to customers recognized by sales destination for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:
(For the three months ended September 30, 2010)
                                                         
    Millions of yen  
                    Europe &             Asia* &     Middle East        
    Japan     Americas     CIS     China     Oceania     & Africa     Total  
Net sales to customers
    91,694       95,011       32,386       71,235       94,167       28,130       412,623  
     
*  
Excluding Japan and China
(For the three months ended September 30, 2009)
                                                         
    Millions of yen  
                    Europe &             Asia* &     Middle East        
    Japan     Americas     CIS     China     Oceania     & Africa     Total  
Net sales to customers
    81,973       71,948       26,158       58,325       66,133       20,998       325,535  
     
*  
Excluding Japan and China
 
(7) Note in Case of Notable Change(s) in the Amount of Shareholders’ Equity
None
(end)

 

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For Immediate Release   (KOMATSU LOGO)
Komatsu Ltd.
Corporate Communications Dept.
Tel: +81-(0)3-5561-2616
Date: October 28, 2010
URL: http://www.komatsu.com/
Announcement Concerning the Revision of Projected Business Results
Komatsu Ltd. (hereinafter “Company”) (President and CEO: Kunio Noji) has revised the projections for consolidated and non-consolidated business results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, which the Company announced on July 13, 2010.
1. Projections for Consolidated Business Results for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2011 (U.S. GAAP)
                                         
                    Millions of yen except     per share amounts  
    Earlier     Current                     Results for FY  
    projection     projection     Changes     ended March 31,  
    [A]     [B]     [B-A]     [(B-A)/A]     2010  
Net sales
    1,715,000       1,760,000       45,000       2.6 %     1,431,564  
Operating income
    179,000       200,000       21,000       11.7 %     67,035  
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies
    171,000       192,000       21,000       12.3 %     64,979  
Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd.
    105,000       120,000       15,000       14.3 %     33,559  
Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd. per share (Yen)
    108.47       124.00                   34.67  
2. Projections for Non-consolidated Business Results for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2011
                                         
                    Millions of yen except     per share amounts  
    Earlier     Current                     Results for FY  
    projection     projection     Changes     ended March 31,  
    [A]     [B]     [B-A]     [(B-A)/A]     2010  
Net sales
    665,000       690,000       25,000       3.8 %     457,676  
Operating profit (loss)
    65,000       67,000       2,000       3.1 %     (26,829 )
Ordinary profit (loss)
    72,000       74,000       2,000       2.8 %     (1,120 )
Net income
    40,000       42,000       2,000       5.0 %     2,378  
Net income per share (Yen)
    41.30       43.37                   2.46  

 

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3. Reasons for the Revision
[Projections for Consolidated Business Results]
In the construction, mining and utility equipment business, Komatsu can look forward to further improving productivity against the backdrop of expanding sales volume as market demand remains strong in regions. In the industrial machinery and others business, sales of wire saws have been accelerating, particularly since the start of the current fiscal year. So, although we are anticipating the negative factor of the Japanese currency appreciating against the U.S. dollar and Renminbi, we are expecting that both sales and profits will surpass the respective figures we projected in July 2010.
[Projections for Non-consolidated Business Results]
Similar to the revised projections for consolidated business results, The Company is projecting that net sales will outperform its projection of July 2010. With respect to profits, it is also estimating that they will surpass its projections. This estimate is supported by improved productivity against the backdrop of expanding sales volume, which should cancel out the negative factor of the Japanese currency’s appreciation against the U.S. dollar.
As preconditions for our current projections, Komatsu is assuming the foreign exchange rates in the third and fourth quarters to be as follows: USD1 = JPY82, EUR1 = JPY114 and RMB1 = JPY12.3.
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 Komatsu principal products, owing to changes in the economic conditions in Komatsu principal markets; changes in exchange rates or the impact of increased competition; unanticipated cost or delays encountered in achieving Komatsu objectives with respect to globalized product sourcing and new Information Technology tools; uncertainties as to the results of Komatsu 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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For Immediate Release   (KOMATSU LOGO)
Komatsu Ltd.
Corporate Communications Dept.
Tel: +81-(0)3-5561-2616
Date: October 28, 2010
URL: http://www.komatsu.com/
Payment of Cash Dividends and Revision of Year-End Cash Dividends
In the Board meeting held on October 28, 2010, the Board of Directors of Komatsu Ltd. (hereinafter “Company”) (President and CEO: Kunio Noji) made a resolution concerning the following cash dividends as of September 30, 2010, the date of record. The Company also revised the projection of year-end dividends for fiscal year ending March 31, 2011.
1. Contents of the Interim Dividends
                         
    Detailed dividends     Latest projection     Interim results for  
    resolved to be     (announced on     FY ended  
    distributed     April 27, 2010)     March 31, 2010  
Record date   September 30, 2010     Same as on left     September 30, 2009  
Cash dividends per share (Yen)
    18       14       8  
Total amount of dividends (Yen)
  17,429 million         7,749 million
Effective date
  November 26, 2010         November 27, 2009
Resource for dividend
  Retained earnings         Retained earnings
2. Revision of Year-end Dividends
Yen
                         
    Cash dividends per share  
Record date   Interim     Year-end     Total  
Earlier projection
    14       14       28  
Current projection
            18       36  
Results for FY ending March 31, 2011
    18                  
Results for FY ended March 31, 2010
    8       8       16  
3. Reasons for the Revision
Komatsu is building a sound financial position and flexible and agile corporate strengths to increase its corporate value. Concerning cash dividends to shareholders, the Company maintains the policy of redistributing profits by considering consolidated business results and continuing stable dividends. Specifically, the Company has set the goal of a consolidated payout ratio of 20% or higher. Further, it maintains the policy of not decreasing dividends, as long as the consolidated payout ratio does not surpass 40%.
For the first six-month period (April 1 through September 30, 2010) of the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2011, Komatsu recorded good business results in both the construction, mining and utility equipment business and the industrial machinery and others business. Komatsu is expecting to enjoy continuing good business for the full year as well. Therefore, Komatsu has decided to revise upward its earlier projection of business results.
After considering the interim business results and the future business outlook of Komatsu, the Board of Directors set the interim dividends at JPY18 per share, an increase of JPY4 from the projected amount announced on April 27, 2010. The Company has also revised and set the year-end dividends at JPY18 per share, an increase of JPY4 yen from the earlier projection. As a result of these revisions, cash dividends for the year, ending March 31, 2010, will be JPY36 per share, an increase of JPY20 from the previous fiscal year.
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