Form 6-K
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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 April, 2011
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
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Four company announcements made on April 27, 2011.

 

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
             
    KOMATSU LTD.    
         
    (Registrant)    
 
           
Date: April 28, 2011
  By:   /S/ Mikio Fujitsuka
 
Mikio Fujitsuka
   
 
      Senior Executive Officer    

 

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  Komatsu Ltd.
 
  Corporate Communications Dept.
 
  Tel: +81-(0)3-5561-2616
 
  Date: April 27, 2011
 
  URL: http://www.komatsu.com/
Consolidated Business Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2011 (U.S. GAAP)
1. Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2011
(Amounts are rounded to the nearest million yen)
(1)  
Consolidated Financial Highlights
 
   
(For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2011 and 2010)
Millions of yen & US dollars except per share amounts
                                         
    2011     2010     Changes  
    [A]     [B]     [A-B]     [(A-B)/B]  
    Yen     Dollar     Yen     Yen     (%)  
Net sales
    1,843,127       22,206       1,431,564       411,563       28.7 %
Operating income
    222,929       2,686       67,035       155,894       232.6 %
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies
    219,809       2,648       64,979       154,830       238.3 %
Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd.
    150,752       1,816       33,559       117,193       349.2 %
Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd. per share (Yen & US dollars)
                                       
Basic
  ¥ 155.77     $ 1.88     ¥ 34.67     ¥ 121.10          
Diluted
  ¥ 155.66     $ 1.88     ¥ 34.65     ¥ 121.01          
Return on equity
    17.2 %             4.1 %     13.1 %        
Return on total assets
    10.7 %             3.3 %     7.4 %        
Return on sales
    12.1 %             4.7 %     7.4 %        
     
Notes: 1)  
The translation of Japanese yen amounts into US dollar amounts hereafter is included solely for convenience and has been made for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011 at the rate of ¥83 to US$1, the approximate rate of exchange at March 31, 2011.
 
2)  
Comprehensive income:
 
   
2011: 120,159 millions of yen
2010: 53,937 millions of yen
 
3)  
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies:
 
   
2011: 2,724 millions of yen
2010: 1,588 millions of yen
 
4)  
Return on equity is calculated by using net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd. and total Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity.
 
5)  
Return on total assets is calculated by using income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies.
 
6)  
Return on sales is calculated by using operating income.

 

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(2)  
Consolidated Financial Position
 
   
(As of March 31, 2011 and 2010)
Millions of yen except per share amounts
                 
    2011     2010  
Total assets
    2,149,137       1,959,055  
Total equity
    972,680       876,799  
Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity
    923,843       833,975  
Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity ratio
    43.0 %     42.6 %
Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity per share (Yen)
  ¥ 954.48     ¥ 861.51  
(3)  
Consolidated Cash Flows
 
   
(For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2011 and 2010)
Millions of yen
                 
    2011     2010  
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    150,402       182,161  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    (88,509 )     (72,967 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (56,365 )     (116,363 )
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
    84,224       82,429  
2. Dividends
(For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, and ending March 31, 2012)
                         
                    2012  
    2011     2010     Projections  
Cash dividends per share (Yen)
                       
Interim
    18.00       8.00       21.00  
Year-end
    20.00       8.00       21.00  
Total
    38.00       16.00       42.00  
Annual dividends (Millions of yen)
    36,799       15,497        
Payout ratio (Consolidated basis) (%)
    24.4 %     46.1 %     20.3 %
Dividends as percentage of equity (Consolidated basis) (%)
    4.2 %     1.9 %      

 

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3. Projections for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2012
(From April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012)
Millions of yen except per share amounts
                                 
    The first half of the year     The full fiscal year  
            Changes             Changes  
            Increase             Increase  
Net sales
    1,065,000       23.9 %     2,150,000       16.6 %
Operating income
    143,000       37.6 %     305,000       36.8 %
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies
    141,000       40.8 %     300,000       36.5 %
Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd.
    100,000       56.8 %     200,000       32.7 %
Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd. per share (basic) (Yen)
  ¥ 103.32             ¥ 206.63          
     
Notes: 1)  
Percentages shown above represent the rates of change compared with the corresponding periods a year ago.
 
2)  
Refer to “Management Performance and Financial Conditions” for preconditions of the projections above and other related issues.
4. Others
(1)  
Changes in important subsidiaries during the Year under Review: None
 
(2)  
Changes in accounting standards, procedures and presentations
  1)  
Changes resulting from revisions in accounting standards, etc.: None
 
  2)  
Change in other matters except for 1) above: None
 
  Note:  
See “Basis of Consolidated Financial Statements” on page 23 for more details.
(3)  
Number of common shares outstanding
  1)  
The numbers of common shares issued (including treasury stock) as of March 31 were as follows:
 
     
2011:   998,744,060 shares
2010:   998,744,060 shares
 
  2)  
The numbers of shares of treasury as of March 31 were as follows:
 
     
2011:   30,841,419 shares
2010:   30,704,084 shares
 
  3)  
The weighted average numbers of common shares outstanding were as follows:
 
     
2011:   967,803,446 shares
2010:   968,013,328 shares
 
  Note:  
See “Net Income per Share” on page 25 for the number of common shares, which was used as the basis for calculating the amount of net income per share.

 

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[Reference]
Financial Highlights of the Parent Company
The following financial information is prepared based on the non-consolidated financial results of the parent company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices in Japan.
1. Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2011
(1)  
Non-Consolidated Financial Highlights
 
   
(For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2011 and 2010)
Millions of yen & US dollars except per share amounts
                                         
    2011     2010     Changes  
    [A]     [B]     [A-B]     [(A-B)/B]  
    Yen     Dollar     Yen     Yen     (%)  
Net sales
    742,519       8,946       457,676       284,843       62.2  
Operating profit (loss)
    81,075       977       (26,829 )     107,904        
Ordinary profit (loss)
    86,242       1,039       (1,120 )     87,362        
Net income
    48,273       582       2,378       45,895        
Net income per share (Yen & US cents)
                                       
Basic
  ¥ 49.85       60.1¢     ¥ 2.46     ¥ 47.39          
Diluted
  ¥ 49.82       60.0¢     ¥ 2.45     ¥ 47.37          
     
Note:  
The translation of Japanese yen amounts into US dollar amounts is included solely for convenience and has been made for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, at the rate of ¥83 to US$1, the approximate rate of exchange at March 31, 2011.
(2)  
Non-Consolidated Financial Position
 
   
(As of March 31, 2011 and 2010)
Millions of yen except per share amounts
                 
    2011     2010  
Total assets
    990,829       959,125  
Net assets
    541,600       518,467  
Equity ratio (%)
    54.4 %     53.8 %
Net assets per share (Yen)
  ¥ 557.04     ¥ 533.19  
Note: Shareholders’ equity: 2011: 539,464 million yen 2010: 516,440 million yen
2. Projections for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2012
(From April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012)
Millions of yen except per share amounts
                 
    2012  
            Changes  
            Increase/(Decrease)  
Net sales
    860,000       15.8 %
Operating profit
    70,000       (13.7 )%
Ordinary profit
    98,000       13.6 %
Net income
    93,000       92.7 %
Net income per share (basic) (Yen)
  ¥ 96.03          
     
Note:  
Percentages shown above represent the rates of change compared with the corresponding period a year ago.

 

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Appendix
         
       
 
       
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Management Performance and Financial Conditions
(1) Outline of Operations and Business Results
[Effects of the Great East Japan Earthquake on Komatsu Group’s Business Operations and Responses]
During the fiscal year, ended March 31, 2011, i.e., from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake and the subsequent tsunami brought about very extensive damages, especially in the Tohoku and northern Kanto regions of Japan. Immediately after this tragic disaster, the Komatsu Group checked the safety of its employees and their families, worked to secure their safety, and made all-out efforts in transporting relief items to disaster-stricken employees and their families. The Komatsu Group also focused its efforts to recover operations of affected plants, suppliers and other business bases.
With respect to production, the buildings and facilities of some plants of the Komatsu Group were damaged but we quickly worked to repair them. For our suppliers, many employees from the Production and Procurement divisions went to their facilities and worked together with suppliers’ employees on quick repair of their facilities. As a result of these efforts, all our affected plants resumed production by the end of March, while we are still experiencing uncertain procurement conditions for some electronic parts of construction equipment as well as electric power supply.
Our sales and service operations were seriously affected by the tsunami. At some bases located along the Pacific Ocean side of the Tohoku region, their buildings, facilities and construction equipment were washed away. While it will take some time for us to recover those full-scale operations, soon after the devastation brought by the tsunami we restarted our maintenance and repair service for construction equipment, which is indispensable for the restoration and reconstruction of the affected regions by our other bases nearby.
As an effort within our best capacity to offer equipment and materials needed in the affected regions, we have decided on a JPY800 million worth assistance action plan centering on free-of-charge lending of our own construction equipment, forklift trucks, temporary housing and power generators. We have delivered them per the requests of local governments.
It is projected that reconstruction work will last for a long time. We recognize the importance of producing construction equipment, an indispensable tool of restoration and reconstruction, promptly delivering them to the needed areas, and continuing our maintenance and repair operation to ensure trouble-free use of equipment, while continuing to work to normalize our operations.
[Outline of Operations and Business Results]
Komatsu Ltd. (“Company”) and its consolidated subsidiaries (together “Komatsu”) embarked on the Global Teamwork for Tomorrow mid-range management plan for three years starting in the fiscal year under review, which emphasize (1) promotion of ICT applications to products and parts, (2) further advancement of environmental friendliness and safety in machine performance, (3) expansion of sales and service operations in Strategic Markets, and (4) promotion of continuous Kaizen (improvement) by strengthening workplace capability.
In the first year of the ongoing mid range plan, demand for construction and mining equipment remained at a high level in Strategic Markets, especially in China, Asia and Latin America, while demand recovered and increased from the previous fiscal year in the Traditional Markets of Japan, North America and Europe. Demand for industrial machinery also turned toward recovery, reflecting an increased volume of production of cars in Strategic Markets and growth of the solar cell industry in China and Asia.

 

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[Markets as Positioned by the Komatsu]
     
Traditional Markets
  Japan, North America and Europe
Strategic Markets
  China, Latin America, Asia, Oceania, Africa, Middle East and CIS
During the fiscal year under review, Komatsu recorded consolidated net sales of JPY1,843.1 billion (USD22,206 million, at USD1=JPY83), up 28.7% from the previous fiscal year. While the Japanese currency appreciated sharply against the U.S. dollar, Euro and Renminbi from the previous fiscal year and we incurred a loss resulting from the damages by the Great East Japan Earthquake and the subsequent tsunami, we made sizable gains by expanding the volume of sales and continuing structural reform efforts, such as the realization of selling prices and the improvement of production costs. Specifically, operating income reached JPY222.9 billion (USD2,686 million), registering an increase of 232.6% from the previous fiscal year, and operating income ratio advanced to 12.1%, an improvement of 7.4 percentage points. Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies increased by 238.3% to JPY219.8 billion (USD2,648 million). Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd. totaled JPY150.7 billion (USD1,816 million), recording an improvement of 349.2%.
     
[Consolidated Financial Highlights]   Millions of yen
                         
    2011     2010        
    USD1=JPY85     USD1=JPY93        
    EUR1=JPY113     EUR1=JPY131        
    RMB1=JPY12.7     RMB1=JPY13.6     Changes  
    [A]     [B]   [(A-B)/B]  
Net sales
    1,843,127       1,431,564       28.7 %
Operating income
    222,929       67,035       232.6 %
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies
    219,809       64,979       238.3 %
Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd.
    150,752       33,559       349.2 %
Business results by operations are described below.
     
[Sales by Operation]   Millions of yen
                         
    2011     2010     Changes  
    [A]     [B]   [(A-B)/B]  
Construction, Mining and Utility Equipment
    1,615,689       1,268,575       27.4 %
Industrial Machinery and Others
    227,438       162,989       39.5 %
Total
    1,843,127       1,431,564       28.7 %

 

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Construction, Mining and Utility Equipment
Komatsu expanded consolidated net sales of construction, mining and utility equipment by 27.4% to JPY1,615.6 billion (USD19,466 million) by steadfastly capitalizing on global demand recovery. During the fiscal year under review, Komatsu continued to focus its efforts especially to expand production capacity and reinforce product support operation by anticipating the mid to long-range growth of Strategic Markets. To accelerate sales of hybrid hydraulic excavators, which offer improved fuel consumption and CO2 emissions volume, Komatsu tooled up the production of new HB205 and HB215LC hybrid hydraulic excavators after changing the forerunner model, introduced them on the Japanese market and decided to launch them in major markets around the world. With respect to the utility equipment business, consisting of forklift trucks and mini construction equipment, the Company decided to merge Komatsu Utility Co., Ltd. in order to speed up the pace of strengthening its business in overseas markets, further improve their product competitiveness and product development capability, and reinforce human resource development.
     
[Sales of Construction, Mining and Utility Equipment by Region]   Millions of yen
                                 
    2011     2010     Changes  
    [A]     [B]     [A-B]     [(A-B)/B]  
Japan
    251,597       228,505       23,092       10.1 %
Americas
    386,758       306,135       80,623       26.3 %
Europe & CIS
    164,007       122,018       41,989       34.4 %
China
    334,270       244,509       89,761       36.7 %
Asia* & Oceania
    374,577       281,878       92,699       32.9 %
Middle East & Africa
    104,480       85,530       18,950       22.2 %
Total
    1,615,689       1,268,575       347,114       27.4 %
     
*  
Excluding Japan and China
Japan
While public works began to decline in the second half period of the fiscal year under review, private-sector capital investment remained strong. Against this backdrop, demand for construction equipment headed for recovery centering on the rental equipment segment, and sales improved from the previous fiscal year in Japan. In December 2010, Komatsu launched sales of new HB205 and HB215LC hybrid hydraulic excavators in Japan before overseas markets, received great responses from their customers and enjoyed good sales.
Note: For effects of the Great East Japan Earthquake on Komatsu’s business operations, see on page 6.
Americas
In North America, while the U.S. housing starts remained sluggish, overall demand for equipment turned for recovery, supported by strong demand in the rental equipment and mining industries. In this market environment, Komatsu continued to promote the zero inventory of distributors campaign and worked to improve their financial strength. Komatsu also advanced preparation for the market introduction of products compliant to new emission control regulations. In Latin America, demand for equipment remained strong in mining, civil engineering, agricultural and forestry sectors in Brazil, the largest Latin American market. In Chile where demand for mining equipment grew sharply, Komatsu strengthened its sales and product support capabilities for the mining industry. As a result, sales increased from the previous fiscal year.

 

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Europe & CIS
Demand for construction equipment headed for recovery mainly in major markets such as Germany, the United Kingdom and France. While demand recovered in these markets, Komatsu worked to strengthen its product support capability and expand sales of parts by teaming up with its distributors. As a result, sales improved from the previous fiscal year.
In CIS, demand for large equipment grew, centering on use for coal and gold mining as well as energy development, and sales improved from the previous fiscal year. To seize on the mid to long-range demand for mining equipment, Komatsu strengthened its production and product support capabilities by commencing production at Komatsu Manufacturing Rus, LLC. in June last year and opening the Kuzbass Support Center in Siberia.
China
Demand for construction and mining equipment remained strong, reflecting thriving demand in the mining industry coupled with advancement of infrastructure development and urbanization, especially in inner China. Particularly by steadfastly capitalizing on demand, which followed the Chinese New Year in February this year, Komatsu registered record-high sales in China.
In tandem with this market expansion, Komatsu worked to expand its production, sales and product support capabilities, especially by establishing Komatsu China Mining Limited to engage in sales and product support for major mining companies, constructing the new plant of Komatsu (Changzhou) Construction Machinery Corp., opening the KC Techno Center, and training service engineers in the special training course at Shandong Jiaotong University.
Asia & Oceania
In Indonesia, the largest market of Southeast Asia, demand for mining equipment continued to expand, while demand for construction equipment remained strong in the civil engineering, agriculture and forestry sectors. Demand was also strong in India, Thailand, Malaysia and some other countries. In Australia, some mining companies experienced adverse effects of the flood in shipment of their commodities in the second half period, but overall demand for mining equipment remained firm. Under such market conditions, sales accelerated in Asia, resulting in an increase in sales from the previous fiscal year in Asia & Oceania. In Southeast Asia, Komatsu concerted efforts to introduce KOMTRAX (Komatsu Machine Tracking System)-installed standard construction 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 last year to further strengthen its capabilities as a distributor.
Middle East & Africa
While political and social conditions have continued to be unstable in some countries, demand for equipment remained firm, particularly in the mining sector. As a result, sales improved from the previous fiscal year. Komatsu is expecting market expansion into the future as accompanied by the development of new mines and the recovery of infrastructure development. In Africa, Komatsu continued its efforts to strengthen its product support capability by adding a new training center to foster the growth of service engineers of distributors.

 

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Industrial Machinery and Others
In the industrial machinery and others business, Komatsu boosted 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, sales expanded by 39.5% from the previous fiscal year, to JPY227.4 billion (USD2,740 million). Orders received for large presses and other machinery upturned for growth, as the automobile manufacturing industry began capital investment in China, India, Brazil and some other countries.
To further enhance the competitive strength of its industrial machinery business under such market conditions, following the reorganization of press business in April last year, the Company decided to merge Komatsu NTC Ltd. and Komatsu Machinery Corporation into a single entity and to absorb Komatsu Engineering Corp. Concerning the merger of Komatsu NTC and Komatsu Machinery, as both companies mainly engage in machine tools for the automobile manufacturing industry as well as semiconductor manufacturing equipment, Komatsu is going to focus its efforts to converge their technologies and know-how to develop and produce new products for broader lineups as well as those designed to meet next-generation technological applications. With respect to the absorption of Komatsu Engineering, as it has a leading-expertise in systems engineering, the Company is going to apply that expertise to its manufacturing engineering, development and design operations.
Furthermore, Komatsu NTC Ltd. has built a new plant in order to expand its production capacity of wire saws against the backdrop of expanding its share of the solar cell market.
[Projections for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2012]
(From April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012)
In the construction, mining and utility equipment business, demand is on a recovery track in Traditional Markets of North America and Europe in addition to the strong growth of Strategic Markets. Furthermore, as mining activities are brisk for the production of commodities, we are projecting that demand for mining equipment will continue into the next fiscal year. In the industrial machinery and others business, the press and machine tool markets are recovering, while demand for wire saws should remain strong. Komatsu will unfailingly capitalize on these market expansions and thereby expand not only sales of new equipment but also sales in the entire value chain, including parts sales and service revenues. At the same time, Komatsu will continue to improve selling prices and production costs. As a result, Komatsu is projecting that both consolidated sales and profits will increase for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012 as shown below.
Nevertheless, Komatsu needs to continue to closely monitor a number of problems caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake, such as power supply, recovery of production at suppliers, aftershocks and the crippled nuclear plant in Fukushima Prefecture. With respect to extraordinary demand in restoration and reconstruction of the devastated regions, a large portion of what will be done remains uncertain, and thus it is not incorporated in the projected business results.

 

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As preconditions for our current projections, we are assuming the foreign exchange rates as follows: USD1 = JPY82, EUR1 = JPY116 and RMB1 = JPY12.7.
Millions of yen
                         
    2012     2011     Changes  
    Projection     Results     Increase  
    (A)     (B)     (A)-(B)/(B)  
Net sales
    2,150,000       1,843,127       16.6 %
Operating income
    305,000       222,929       36.8 %
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies
    300,000       219,809       36.5 %
Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd.
    200,000       150,752       32.7 %
(2) Financial Conditions
As of March 31, 2011, total assets increased by JPY190 billion from the previous fiscal year-end, to JPY2,149.1 billion (USD25,893 million), mainly due to increased receivables resulting from expanded sales. Interest-bearing debt declined by JPY42.3 billion from the previous fiscal year-end, to JPY544.0 billion (USD6,555 million). Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity increased by JPY89.8 billion from the previous fiscal year-end, to JPY923.8 billion (USD11,131 million). As a result, Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity ratio increased by 0.4 points from the previous fiscal year-end, to 43.0%. Net debt-to-equity ratio* was 0.50 compared to 0.60 as of the previous fiscal year-end.
     
*  
Net debt-to-equity ratio = (Interest-bearing debt — Cash and cash dividends — Time deposits) / Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity
For the fiscal year under review, net cash provided by operating activities decreased by JPY31.7 billion from the previous fiscal year, to JPY150.4 billion (USD1,812 million), mainly due to expanded working capital. Net cash used in investing activities increased by JPY15.5 billion, to JPY88.5 billion (USD1,066 million), largely due to investments made to expand production capacity in Japan and overseas. Net cash used in financing activities declined by JPY59.9 billion from the previous fiscal year, to JPY56.3 billion (USD679 million), mainly due to decreased repayments on debt. As a result, cash and cash equivalents, as of March 31, 2011, totaled JPY84.2 billion (USD1,015 million), registering an increase of JPY1.7 billion from the previous fiscal year-end.
Cash flow indexes are described below.
[Trends of Financial Conditions Indicators]
(Fiscal years ended March 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009)
                         
    2011     2010     2009  
Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity ratio (%)
    43.0       42.6       41.4  
Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity ratio at aggregate market value (%)
    127.2       96.9       52.6  
Years of debt redemption
    3.6       3.2       7.6  
Interest coverage ratio
    23.2       21.4       5.4  
 
Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity ratio: Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity/Total assets
 
 
Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity ratio at aggregate market value: Aggregate market value of outstanding shares of common stock/Total assets
 
 
Years of debt redemption: Interest-bearing debt/Net cash provided by operating activities
 
 
Interest coverage ratio: Net cash provided by operating activities/Interest expense

 

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(3) Basic Policy for Redistribution of Profits and Dividends for the Fiscal Year under Review and Next Fiscal Year
Komatsu is building a sound financial position as well as 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%.
After reviewing the business results for the fiscal year under review as well as current and future business prospects, the Company is planning to set the fiscal year-end dividend at JPY20 per share. (The Company plans to propose this amount to the 142nd ordinary general meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 22, 2011.) Annual cash dividends for the year under review, including the interim dividend of JPY18 per share, amount to JPY38 per share (an increase of JPY22 from annual cash dividends for the previous fiscal year). This amount translates into a consolidated payout ratio of 24%.
Regarding the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012, the Company plans to set the annual cash dividends per share at JPY42, an increase of JPY4, compared to JPY38 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011.
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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Komatsu Group
(As of March 31, 2011)
Business Categories and Principal Products & Services
Construction, Mining and Utility Equipment
     
Excavating Equipment
  Hydraulic excavators, mini excavators and backhoe loaders
 
   
Loading Equipment
  Wheel loaders, mini wheel loaders and skid steer loaders
 
   
Grading and Roadbed Preparation Equipment
  Bulldozers, motor graders and vibratory rollers
 
   
Hauling Equipment
  Off-highway dump trucks, articulated dump trucks and crawler carriers
 
   
Forestry Equipment
  Harvesters, forwarders and feller-bunchers
 
   
Tunneling Machines
  Shield machines, tunnel-boring machines and small-diameter pipe jacking machines
 
   
Recycling Equipment
  Mobile debris crushers, mobile soil recyclers and mobile tub grinders
 
   
Industrial Vehicles
  Forklift trucks
 
   
Other Equipment
  Railroad maintenance equipment
 
   
Engines and Components
  Diesel engines, diesel generator sets and hydraulic equipment
 
   
Casting Products
  Steel castings and iron castings
 
   
Logistics
  Packing, warehousing and transport
 
   
Industrial Machinery and Others
 
   
Metal Forging and Stamping Presses
  Large presses, servo presses, small and medium-sized presses and forging presses
 
   
Sheet-Metal Machines
  Laser cutting machines, fine-plasma cutting machines, press brakes and shears
 
   
Machine Tools
  Transfer machines, machining centers, crankshaft millers, grinding machines and wire saws
 
   
Defense Systems
  Ammunition and armored personnel carriers
 
   
Temperature-control equipment
  Thermoelectric modules and temperature-control equipment for semiconductor manufacturing
 
   
Others
  Commercial-use prefabricated structures

 

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Komatsu Group (Chart)
(As of March 31, 2011)
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Management Policy
(1) Basic Management Policy
The cornerstone of Komatsu’s management is commitment to Quality and Reliability for maximization of its corporate value. This commitment is not limited to delivering safe and innovative products and services which incorporate the viewpoints of customers. Komatsu is continuing its efforts to enhance the Quality and Reliability of all organizations, businesses, employees and management of the entire Komatsu Group. It is the top management task of Komatsu to continue improving the Quality and Reliability of all these, year after year.
(2) Mid to Long-Range Management Plan and Issues Ahead
Komatsu’s production and procurement remain vulnerable to being affected by such conditions as the electric power supply, suppliers’ recovery of operations, aftershocks and the crippled nuclear plant in Fukushima Prefecture. We will continue our all-out efforts to stabilize production and procurement as we monitor the conditions very carefully.
Concerning the restoration of the regions devastated by the Great East Japan Earthquake, we created the Tohoku Operation Department in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. The Department will ensure dynamic decision-making operations in the affected regions, provide for the smooth transportation of construction equipment, forklift trucks, temporary housing materials, and spare parts for equipment, and reinforce our service operations.
Looking at our global group-wide business environment, Strategic Markets are steadily expanding in the construction and mining equipment business. We are projecting that the economic growth of countries in Strategic Markets will play the role of driving the demand for equipment. In the industrial machinery and others business, we are also anticipating that demand will continue to grow, as the volume of automobile production is increasing, especially in Strategic Markets.
Komatsu draws its strengths especially from ICT applications, in-house development and production capabilities of key components, global sales and service networks, and flexible procurement and manufacturing operations. In the new mid-range management plan, “Global Teamwork for Tomorrow,” with the goals set for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, we are working to further refine our strengths by focusing our efforts on the following activities of importance and will steadfastly generate results. We will also continue our efforts to disseminate and anchor The KOMATSU Way, as all employees of Komatsu engage in Kaizen (improvement) activities in their own work. In addition, we will focus our efforts on our brand management activities designed to further enrich the relationship with our customers for mutual growth with them and foster the growth of employees who are needed for our global business expansion.
Numerical Targets of the “Global Teamwork for Tomorrow”
     
Items   Targets for Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2013
Operating income ratio
  15% or above
ROE: Return on equity
  20%
Net debt-to-equity ratio
  0.4 or below
Excluding debt of finance companies
  0.2 or below
Consolidated payout ratio
  20 - 40% (stably)
     
*  
ROE=Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd. for the year/[(Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity at the beginning + Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity at the end of the fiscal year)/2]
 
*  
Net debt-to-equity ratio = (Interest-bearing debt – Cash and cash equivalents – Time deposits) / Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity

 

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[Premises]
             
Items   Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2013
Guideline on sales   JPY2,000 billion + JPY100 billion
Guidelines on exchange rate
  USD1   EUR1   RMB1
 
  JPY90   JPY125   JPY13.5
Activities of Importance in the “Global Teamwork for Tomorrow”
1) Promotion of ICT Applications to Products and Parts
We have built on our record of ICT applications mainly in the domain of construction and mining equipment with the KOMTRAX for construction equipment, the AHS (Autonomous Haulage System) for dump trucks in large-scale mines and other systems. We will continue to apply leading-edge ICT to machine management, machine control, and construction site management in order to enhance our product competitiveness. We will also proactively promote ICT applications to our industrial machinery and forklift trucks. Furthermore, we are going to advance our utilization of a variety of information obtained from the KOMTRAX to improve customers’ productivity and our sales and production planning.
2) Further Advancement of Environmental Friendliness and Safety in Machine Performance
To help our customers reduce CO2 emission volume from their equipment, we are going to advance our hybrid, HST (hydrostatic transmission) and motor-driven technologies for construction equipment and forklift trucks and our AC Servo technology for presses. With respect to hybrid hydraulic excavators, we are preparing for worldwide launchings of new HB205 and HB215LC models. By combining our in-house development and production of key components, such as engines, hydraulic equipment and control systems with leading-edge technologies, we are continuing our efforts to develop products to meet new emissions control regulations in Japan, North America and Europe and to ensure their smooth market introduction. In the domain of mining equipment, we have already introduced the AHS to mines in Chile and Australia, and we are going to further refine the performance and safety of the AHS. We are also going to generate steady results in the Biodiesel Fuel Project which we started in the previous fiscal year.
3) Expansion of Sales and Service Operations in Strategic Markets
In Strategic Markets and in the domain of mining equipment, which both have high growth potential, we are going to make a difference from competitors by not only supplying products which feature superior QCDS (quality, costs, delivery and safety) but also enhancing the operating rates of customers’ equipment through quick and responsive delivery of parts and service. To this end, we are going to upgrade our sales and service capabilities by developing and strengthening distributorships, expanding service support bases, reinforcing parts and Reman businesses and supporting customers through ICT applications. Also, in the domain of industrial machinery and forklift trucks, we are going to promote more synergy effects with the construction equipment business, and improve sales and service networks in response to an expanding weight on Strategic Markets centering on China.

 

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4) Promotion of Continuous Kaizen (Improvement) by Strengthening Workplace Capability.
While the growth of emerging economies offers us a great chance to expand our business, we need to expect new competition with companies of emerging economies in addition to conventional competition. To win this global mega competition, it is important for us to continuously refine our capability to meet the changes and sharpen our cost competitiveness, as we promote our efforts for growth upheld in the mid-range management plan. To this end, it is absolutely necessary for us to have the power to demonstrate workplace capability and adaptability, i.e., the power to continue our Kaizen (improvement) activities. With this workplace capability and effective ICT utilization, we are going to further heighten our operational flexibility of global manufacturing operations, substantially reduce production costs, and maximize logistics. We are also continuing our efforts to reform and streamline our administrative work. Through these Kaizen (improvement) activities, we are going to further enhance our workplace capability and promote human resource development.
Based on the belief that “our corporate value is the total sum of trust given to us by society and all our stakeholders,” Komatsu are further strengthening our corporate governance to ensure sound and transparent management, while improving management efficiency. Being committed to promoting thorough compliance, we will also ensure that all employees share The KOMATSU Way. In addition to improving our business performance, we will facilitate both the development of corporate strength and the achievement of social responsibility in a well balanced manner.

 

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Consolidated Financial Statements
(1) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Assets
Millions of yen
                                 
    As of March 31, 2011     As of March 31, 2010  
            Ratio (%)             Ratio (%)  
Current assets
                               
Cash and cash equivalents
  ¥ 84,224             ¥ 82,429          
Time deposits
    734               1,132          
Trade notes and accounts receivable
    532,757               447,693          
Inventories
    473,876               396,416          
Deferred income taxes and other current assets
    152,781               112,451          
 
                       
Total current assets
    1,244,372       57.9       1,040,121       53.1  
 
                       
Long-term trade receivables
    183,270       8.5       150,972       7.7  
 
                       
Investments
                               
Investments in and advances to affiliated companies
    25,115               24,002          
Investment securities
    60,855               60,467          
Other
    3,124               2,399          
 
                       
Total investments
    89,094       4.1       86,868       4.4  
 
                       
Property, plant and equipment
                               
— Less accumulated depreciation
    508,387       23.7       525,100       26.8  
 
                       
Goodwill
    29,321       1.4       29,570       1.5  
Other intangible assets
    53,971       2.5       61,729       3.2  
Deferred income taxes and other assets
    40,722       1.9       64,695       3.3  
 
                       
Total
  ¥ 2,149,137       100.0     ¥ 1,959,055       100.0  
 
                       

 

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Liabilities and Equity
Millions of yen
                                 
    As of March 31, 2011     As of March 31, 2010  
            Ratio (%)             Ratio (%)  
Current liabilities
                               
Short-term debt
  ¥ 130,308             ¥ 123,438          
Current maturities of long-term debt
    122,608               105,956          
Trade notes, bills and accounts payable
    308,975               207,024          
Income taxes payable
    38,829               22,004          
Deferred income taxes and other current liabilities
    199,268               183,324          
 
                       
Total current liabilities
    799,988       37.2       641,746       32.7  
 
                       
Long-term liabilities
                               
Long-term debt
    291,152               356,985          
Liability for pension and retirement benefits
    48,027               46,354          
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities
    37,290               37,171          
 
                       
Total long-term liabilities
    376,469       17.5       440,510       22.5  
 
                       
Total liabilities
    1,176,457       54.7       1,082,256       55.2  
 
                       
Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity
                               
Common stock
    67,870               67,870          
Capital surplus
    140,523               140,421          
Retained earnings:
                               
Appropriated for legal reserve
    34,494               31,983          
Unappropriated
    847,153               724,090          
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (131,059 )             (95,634 )        
Treasury stock
    (35,138 )             (34,755 )        
 
                       
Total Komatsu Ltd. shareholders’ equity
    923,843       43.0       833,975       42.6  
 
                       
Noncontrolling interests
    48,837       2.3       42,824       2.2  
 
                       
Total equity
    972,680       45.3       876,799       44.8  
 
                       
Total
  ¥ 2,149,137       100.0     ¥ 1,959,055       100.0  
 
                       

 

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(2) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2011 and 2010)
Millions of yen
                                 
    2011     Ratio (%)     2010     Ratio (%)  
Net sales
  ¥ 1,843,127       100.0     ¥ 1,431,564       100.0  
Cost of sales
    1,343,464       72.9       1,101,559       76.9  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    264,691       14.4       249,286       17.4  
Impairment loss on long-lived assets
    5,142       0.3       3,332       0.2  
Other operating income (expenses)
    (6,901 )     (0.4 )     (10,352 )     (0.7 )
 
                       
Operating income
    222,929       12.1       67,035       4.7  
 
                       
Other income (expenses)
    (3,120 )             (2,056 )        
Interest and dividend income
    4,493       0.2       6,158       0.4  
Interest expense
    (6,475 )     (0.4 )     (8,502 )     (0.6 )
Other-net
    (1,138 )     (0.1 )     288       0.0  
 
                       
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of affiliated companies
    219,809       11.9       64,979       4.5  
 
                       
Income taxes
    64,706       3.5       25,364       1.8  
Income before equity in earnings of affiliated companies
    155,103       8.4       39,615       2.8  
Equity in earnings of affiliated companies
    2,724       0.1       1,588       0.1  
Net income
    157,827       8.6       41,203       2.9  
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
    (7,075 )     (0.4 )     (7,644 )     (0.5 )
 
                       
Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd.
  ¥ 150,752       8.2     ¥ 33,559       2.3  
 
                       

 

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(3) Consolidated Statement of Equity
     
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011   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
                            (25,178 )                     (25,178 )     (994 )     (26,172 )
Transfer to retained earnings appropriated for legal reserve
                    2,511       (2,511 )                                    
Other changes
            (51 )                     7               (44 )     2,168       2,124  
Comprehensive income (loss)
                                                                       
Net income
                            150,752                       150,752       7,075       157,827  
Other comprehensive income (loss), for the period, net of tax
                                                                       
Foreign currency translation adjustments
                                    (37,237 )             (37,237 )     (2,292 )     (39,529 )
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available for sale
                                    1,978               1,978             1,978  
Pension liability adjustments
                                    (91 )             (91 )           (91 )
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivative instruments
                                    (82 )             (82 )     56       (26 )
 
                                                     
Comprehensive income (loss)
                                                    115,320       4,839       120,159  
 
                                                     
Issuance and exercise of stock acquisition rights
            109                                       109               109  
Purchase of treasury stock
                                            (583 )     (583 )             (583 )
Sales of treasury stock
            44                               200       244               244  
 
                                                     
Balance at March 31, 2011
  ¥ 67,870     ¥ 140,523     ¥ 34,494     ¥ 847,153     ¥ (131,059 )   ¥ (35,138 )   ¥ 923,843     ¥ 48,837     ¥ 972,680  
 
                                                     
     
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 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, 2009
  ¥ 67,870     ¥ 140,092     ¥ 28,472     ¥ 719,222     ¥ (105,744 )   ¥ (34,971 )   ¥ 814,941     ¥ 33,393     ¥ 848,334  
Cash dividends
                            (25,180 )                     (25,180 )     (3,368 )     (28,548 )
Transfer to retained earnings appropriated for legal reserve
                    3,511       (3,511 )                                    
Other changes
                                                          2,531       2,531  
Comprehensive income (loss)
                                                                       
Net income
                            33,559                       33,559       7,644       41,203  
Other comprehensive income (loss), for the period, net of tax
                                                                       
Foreign currency translation adjustments
                                    (904 )             (904 )     1,897       993  
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on securities available for sale
                                    5,480               5,480             5,480  
Pension liability adjustments
                                    4,920               4,920       2       4,922  
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivative instruments
                                    614               614       725       1,339  
 
                                                     
Comprehensive income (loss)
                                                    43,669       10,268       53,937  
 
                                                     
Issuance and exercise of stock acquisition rights
            413                                       413               413  
Purchase of treasury stock
                                            (40 )     (40 )             (40 )
Sales of treasury stock
            (84 )                             256       172               172  
 
                                                     
Balance at March 31, 2010
  ¥ 67,870     ¥ 140,421     ¥ 31,983     ¥ 724,090     ¥ (95,634 )   ¥ (34,755 )   ¥ 833,975     ¥ 42,824     ¥ 876,799  
 
                                                     

 

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(4) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2011 and 2010)
Millions of yen
                 
    2011     2010  
Operating activities
               
Net income
  ¥ 157,827     ¥ 41,203  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    89,467       91,319  
Deferred income taxes
    6,783       (7,358 )
Net loss (gain) from sale of investment securities and subsidiaries
    54       (679 )
Net loss (gain) on sale of property
    (2,807 )     (373 )
Loss on disposal of fixed assets
    1,928       2,244  
Impairment loss on long-lived assets
    5,142       3,332  
Pension and retirement benefits, net
    (3,795 )     (55 )
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Decrease (increase) in trade receivables
    (147,477 )     (71,459 )
Decrease (increase) in inventories
    (97,790 )     117,707  
Increase (decrease) in trade payables
    101,595       (8,354 )
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable
    17,876       11,311  
Other, net
    21,599       3,323  
 
           
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    150,402       182,161  
 
           
Investing activities
               
Capital expenditures
    (100,820 )     (92,401 )
Proceeds from sales of property
    9,605       11,212  
Proceeds from sales of available for sale investment securities
    2,132       1,005  
Purchases of available for sale investment securities
    (1,379 )     (4,826 )
Proceeds from sale of subsidiaries and equity investees, net of cash disposed
          661  
Acquisition of subsidiaries and equity investees, net of cash acquired
    976       1,107  
Collection of loan receivables
    1,926       11,559  
Disbursement of loan receivables
    (1,236 )     (667 )
Decrease (increase) in time deposits
    287       (617 )
 
           
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    (88,509 )     (72,967 )
 
           
Financing activities
               
Proceeds from long-term debt
    72,681       155,641  
Repayments on long-term debt
    (89,941 )     (73,052 )
Increase (decrease) in short-term debt, net
    11,592       (139,067 )
Repayments of capital lease obligations
    (28,637 )     (31,240 )
Sale (purchase) of treasury stock, net
    175       132  
Dividends paid
    (25,178 )     (25,180 )
Other, net
    2,943       (3,597 )
 
           
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (56,365 )     (116,363 )
 
           
Effect of exchange rate change on cash and cash equivalents
    (3,733 )     (965 )
 
           
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    1,795       (8,134 )
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
    82,429       90,563  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
  ¥ 84,224     ¥ 82,429  
 
           

 

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(5) Note to the Going Concern Assumption
None
(6) Basis of Consolidated Financial Statements
1)  
The number of consolidated subsidiaries and affiliated companies accounted for by the equity method
         
Number of consolidated subsidiaries:
  144 companies
 
       
Number of companies accounted for by the equity method:
  39 companies
2)  
Changes resulting from revisions in accounting standards, etc.
None

 

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(7) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1) Business Segment Information
< Information by Operating Segment>
     
(For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011)   Millions of yen
                                         
    Construction,                            
    Mining and     Industrial                      
    Utility     Machinery             Corporate &        
    Equipment     and Others     Subtotal     elimination     Total  
Net sales:
                                       
Customers
    1,615,689       227,438       1,843,127             1,843,127  
Intersegment
    2,392       10,916       13,308       (13,308 )      
Total
    1,618,081       238,354       1,856,435       (13,308 )     1,843,127  
Segment profit
    220,830       20,965       241,795       (6,823 )     234,972  
Assets
    1,859,004       270,736       2,129,740       19,397       2,149,137  
Depreciation and Amortization
    80,780       7,662       88,442             88,442  
Capital investment
    92,049       5,689       97,738             97,738  
     
(For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010)   Millions of yen
                                         
    Construction,                            
    Mining and     Industrial                      
    Utility     Machinery             Corporate &        
    Equipment     and Others     Subtotal     elimination     Total  
Net sales:
                                       
Customers
    1,268,575       162,989       1,431,564             1,431,564  
Intersegment
    2,690       15,619       18,309       (18,309 )      
Total
    1,271,265       178,608       1,449,873       (18,309 )     1,431,564  
Segment profit
    83,061       2,998       86,059       (5,340 )     80,719  
Assets
    1,682,542       207,551       1,890,093       68,962       1,959,055  
Depreciation and Amortization
    82,508       7,707       90,215             90,215  
Capital investment
    92,979       3,212       96,191             96,191  
     
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
 
   
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.

 

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< Geographic Information>
     
(For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011)   Millions of yen
                                                         
                    Europe &             Asia* &     Middle East        
    Japan     Americas     CIS     China     Oceania     & Africa     Total  
Net sales to customers
    349,184       397,427       165,418       428,208       398,366       104,524       1,843,127  
     
(For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010)   Millions of yen
                                                         
                    Europe &             Asia* &     Middle East        
    Japan     Americas     CIS     China     Oceania     & Africa     Total  
Net sales to customers
    323,813       323,984       127,377       270,870       299,864       85,656       1,431,564  
     
*  
Excluding Japan and China
2) Net Income per Share
(For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2011 and 2010)
Millions of yen
                 
    2011     2010  
Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd.
    150,752       33,559  
Number of shares
                 
    2011     2010  
Weighted average common shares outstanding, less treasury stock
    967,803,446       968,013,328  
Dilutive effect of:
               
Stock options
    671,477       449,531  
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding
    968,474,923       968,462,859  
Yen
                 
    2011     2010  
Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd. per share:
               
Basic
    155.77       34.67  
Diluted
    155.66       34.65  
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For Immediate Release
  (KOMATSU)
 
   
 
  Komatsu Ltd.
 
  Corporate Communications Dept.
 
  Tel: +81-(0)3-5561-2616
 
  Date: April 27, 2011
 
  URL: http://www.komatsu.com/
Giving the Board of Directors the Authority to Issue Stock Acquisition Rights as “Stock-Based
Remuneration” to Employees of the Company and Directors of Major Subsidiaries of the Company
Komatsu Ltd. (hereinafter “Company”) hereby announces that at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on April 27, 2011, the Company resolved to propose an agendum to the 142nd Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders which will be held on June 22, 2011, to give the Company’s Board of Directors the authority to issue Stock Acquisition Rights as “stock-based remuneration” to employees of the Company and Directors of major subsidiaries of the Company in accordance with the provisions of Articles 236, 238, and 239 of the Corporation Act. See below for details.
[Description]
1.  
Reasons for Necessity of Issuing the Stock Acquisition Rights on Preferential Terms and Conditions
   
The Company would like to grant Stock Acquisition Rights to employees of the Company and to the Directors of major subsidiaries of the Company without consideration not only for the purposes of raising their morale and their motivation to contribute to the improvement of the consolidated performance of the Company, but also for the purpose of clarifying their incentive to enhance the long-term corporate value of the Company by fostering the same perspective on earnings with the shareholders. The number of Stock Acquisition Rights to be granted without consideration shall be determined based on the Company’s consolidated performance, as with the payment criteria of the “stock-based remuneration” for the Directors of the Company.
2.  
Details of the Stock Acquisition Rights and the Maximum Number of Such Rights that the Board of Directors Can Decide to Issue within the Scope of Authority Granted by a Resolution at this Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders
  (1)  
The maximum number of the Stock Acquisition Rights for which the terms and conditions of the issue can be determined based on the authority granted by this Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders
     
The maximum number of Stock Acquisition Rights to be issued under the conditions described in 2. (3) below shall be 2,529 units.
 
     
The maximum number of common stock to be issued upon the exercise of the Stock Acquisition Rights shall be 252,900 shares, and if the Number of Shares Granted (defined below) subject to Stock Acquisition Rights is adjusted as provided for in 2. (3) below, the maximum number of common stock to be issued shall be the number obtained by multiplying the above mentioned maximum number of the Stock Acquisition Rights by the adjusted number of shares in connection with the Stock Acquisition Rights.

 

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  (2)  
The Company may issue Stock Acquisition Rights in question without consideration.
  (3)  
Details of the Stock Acquisition Rights to be issued on the basis of the authority granted by this Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders
  1)  
Type and number of shares to be issued upon the exercise of Stock Acquisition Rights The shares to be issued for the Stock Acquisition Rights shall be common stock, and the number of shares subject to one (1) Stock Acquisition Right (hereinafter “Number of Shares Granted”) shall be 100 shares. However, after the resolution date of this agendum at the 142nd Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (hereinafter “Resolution Date”), if the Company effects a stock split of its common stock (including allotment of common stock to shareholders without consideration; the same applies hereinafter) or effects a stock consolidation, the Number of Shares Granted subject to one (1) Stock Acquisition Right shall be adjusted proportionately, in accordance with the ratio of the stock split or the stock consolidation in question. Also, if it is necessary to adjust the Number of Shares Granted after the Resolution Date for reasons other than the aforementioned reasons, the Company shall adjust the Number of Shares Granted in connection with the aforementioned Stock Acquisition Rights to the extent reasonable.
 
     
Fractions of less than one (1) share resulting from the foregoing adjustment shall be rounded down.
  2)  
Amount of assets to be paid upon exercise of the Stock Acquisition Rights
     
The amount of assets to be paid upon exercise of the Stock Acquisition Rights shall be JPY 1 per each one (1) share to be transferred upon exercise of the Stock Acquisition Rights, multiplied by the Number of Shares to be transferred.
  3)  
Exercise period for the Stock Acquisition Rights
 
     
From August 1, 2014 to July 31, 2019
  4)  
Matters concerning the increase in paid-in capital and capital surplus in the event of issuance of shares upon the exercise of the Stock Acquisition Rights
  i.  
The amount of paid-in capital increase in the event of the issuance of shares upon the exercise of the Stock Acquisition Rights shall be one half of the maximum amount of capital increase, calculated in accordance with Article 17, Paragraph 1 of the Regulations for Corporation Accounting. Fractions less than one (1) yen resulting from the calculation shall be rounded up.
  ii.  
An increase in the capital surplus in the event of the issuance of shares upon exercise of the Stock Acquisition Rights shall be the amount obtainable by subtracting the amount of the paid-in capital increase from the maximum amount of the capital increase, as set forth in 4) i. above.
  5)  
Restriction on Acquisition of the Stock Acquisition Rights by Transfer
 
     
Acquisition of the Stock Acquisition Rights by transfer shall be subject to the approval by resolution of the Board of Directors of the Company.

 

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  6)  
Provisions pertaining to acquisition of the Stock Acquisition Rights by the Company
 
     
The Stock Acquisition Rights do not contain the provisions pertaining to the acquisition by the Company.
  7)  
Conditions for exercising the Stock Acquisition Rights
 
     
If a holder of Stock Acquisition Rights who is a Director, Corporate Auditor or employee of the Company, or Director, Corporate Auditor or employee of an affiliate of the Company, loses his or her all respective states set above, that person is able to exercise the Stock Acquisition Rights only within a period of three years from the date they lost their position; provided, however, that the period shall not exceed the exercise period for the Stock Acquisition Rights described at 3)above, and the other terms and conditions concerning the exercise of Stock Acquisition Rights shall be decided at a meeting of the Company’s Board of Directors.
  8)  
In the event where the Company engages in any merger (limited to a case where the Company ceases to exist as the result of the merger), a corporate split in which a division of the Company is merged into an existing company, a corporate split in which a division of the Company is spun off to establish a new company (for both, limited to cases where the Company is split up), or an exchange or transfer of shares (for both, limited to cases where the Company becomes a fully-owned subsidiary) (hereinafter collectively “Restructuring Actions”), each person holding the remaining Stock Acquisition Rights at the time the Restructuring Actions take effect (hereinafter “Remaining Stock Acquisition Rights”) shall be granted the Stock Acquisition Rights of the relevant stock companies prescribed in Article 236, Paragraph 1, Item 8, (a) through (e) of the Corporation Act (hereinafter “Reorganized Company”), in accordance with the conditions set forth below. In this event, the Remaining Stock Acquisition Rights shall become null and void and new Stock Acquisition Rights in the Reorganized Company shall be issued. However, the new Stock Acquisition Rights shall be granted only if provisions for granting them in accordance with the following conditions (i—viii) are included as conditions in a merger agreement (in which the Company is merged into a Reorganized Company or a Reorganized Company is established as the result of the merger), a corporate split agreement in which a division of the Company is merged into a Reorganized Company, a plan for a corporate split in which a division of the Company is spun off to establish a Reorganized Company, a share exchange agreement or a plan for transfer of shares.
  i.  
Number of the Stock Acquisition Rights of a Reorganized Company to be granted
 
     
At the time the Restructuring Actions take effect, each holder of the Remaining Stock Acquisition Rights shall be granted an identical number of the Stock Acquisition Rights of the Reorganized Company.
  ii.  
Type of shares of the Reorganized Company to be issued for the Stock Acquisition Rights
 
     
Type of shares subject to the Stock Acquisition Rights shall be common stock of the Reorganized Company.
  iii.  
Number of shares of the Reorganized Company to be issued upon exercise of the Stock Acquisition Rights
 
     
The number of shares shall be determined in accordance with 1) above, after taking into consideration the conditions or other factors concerning the Restructuring Actions.

 

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  iv.  
Amount of assets to be paid upon the exercise of the Stock Acquisition Rights
 
     
The amount of assets to be paid upon the exercise of newly granted Stock Acquisition Rights shall be the amount obtained by multiplying JPY 1 per each one (1) share by the number of shares to be issued for each acquisition right as stipulated in 8) iii. above.
  v.  
Exercise Period for the Stock Acquisition Rights
 
     
The Exercise Period shall begin on either the first date of the exercise period for the Stock Acquisition Rights stipulated in 3) above, or on the date that the Restructuring Actions take effect, whichever is later, and shall continue to the final date of the exercise period for the Stock Acquisition Rights stipulated in 3) above.
  vi.  
Increase in paid-in capital and capital surplus in the event of the issuance of shares upon exercise of the Stock Acquisition Rights
 
     
Such increases shall be determined based on 4) above.
  vii.  
Restriction on Acquisition of the Stock Acquisition Rights by Transfer
 
     
Acquisition of the Stock Acquisition Rights by transfer shall be required to be approved by the Reorganized Company.
  viii.  
Provisions pertaining to acquisition of the Stock Acquisition Rights
 
     
The Stock Acquisition Rights do not contain the provisions pertaining to the acquisition of the Stock Acquisition Rights.
  9)  
In case where the number of shares to be issued or transferred to the holders of the Stock Acquisition Rights includes any fraction less than one (1) share, such fraction shall be rounded down.
  (4)  
Delegation of authority to make decisions regarding the issue of the Stock Acquisition Rights and related matters
 
     
In addition to the above provisions, decisions regarding the issue of the Stock Acquisition Rights and all the relevant details shall be decided by the resolution of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company which shall be held separately.
(Reference)
At the 141st Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, held on June 23, 2010, it was approved that the total amount of remuneration in the form of Stock Acquisition Rights to be granted to the Directors of the Company as the “stock-based remuneration” for each fiscal year shall be no more than JPY 360 million (of which, up to JPY50 million shall be allocated for Outside Directors) and that the maximum number of Stock Acquisition Rights so issued to the Directors of the Company as the “stock-based remuneration” in the one year period after the date of each Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders shall be 2,390 units (of which, 330 units may be the maximum number to be allocated for Outside Directors).
The Company plans to resolve issuance and allocation of the foregoing Stock Acquisition Rights within the above limits at a meeting of the Board of Directors to be held in this fiscal year.
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For Immediate Release
  (KAMATSU LOGO)
 
   
 
  Komatsu Ltd.
 
  Corporate Communications Dept.
 
  Tel: +81-(0)3-5561-2616
 
  Date: April 27, 2011
 
  URL: http://www.komatsu.com/
Payment of Cash Dividends for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2011
In the Board meeting held on April 27, 2011, the Board of Directors of Komatsu Ltd. (hereinafter the “Company,” President & CEO: Kunio Noji) made a resolution that the Company is going to propose the following cash dividends from retained earnings as of March 31, 2011, the date of record, to the 142nd ordinary general meeting of shareholders.
1. Contents of the Dividends
                         
    Year-end cash     Latest projection     Results (Year-end)  
    dividends for FY     (announced on     for FY ended March  
    ended March 31, 2011     October 28, 2010)     31, 2010  
Record date   March 31, 2011     Same as on left     March 31, 2010  
Cash dividends per share
  ¥20.00   ¥ 18.00     ¥8.00
Total amount of dividends
  ¥19,369 million         ¥7,749 million
Effective date
  June 23, 2011         June 24, 2010
Resource for dividends
  Retained earnings         Retained earnings
2. Reason 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, and maintains the policy of not decreasing dividends, as long as a consolidated payout ratio will not surpass 40%.
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, both operations of construction, mining and utility equipment and industrial machinery and others improved business results, and generated ¥150,752 million for net income attributable to the Company.
With respect to annual cash dividends for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, while following its basic policy for redistribution of profits, the Company plans to pay ¥38 per share, based on profits which exclude the reform associated expenses above. The consolidated payout ratio translates into 24% based on profits excluding the reform associated expenses.
As interim dividends of ¥18 per share have already been paid, the year-end cash dividends from retained earnings will be ¥20 (compared to ¥18 projected earlier). The Company plans to propose these cash dividends from retained earnings to the 142nd ordinary general meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 22, 2011.
                         
    Cash dividends per share  
Record date   Interim     Year-end     Total  
FY ended March 31, 2011
  ¥ 18.00     ¥ 20.00     ¥ 38.00  
FY ended March 31, 2010
  ¥ 8.00     ¥ 8.00     ¥ 16.00  
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For Immediate Release
  (KAMATSU LOGO)
 
   
 
  Komatsu Ltd.
 
  Corporate Communications Dept.
 
  Tel: +81-(0)3-5561-2616
 
  Date: April 27, 2011
 
  URL: http://www.komatsu.com/
Komatsu Announces Restructuring of the Rental Equipment Business in Japan
(Simplified Absorption-Type Merger of consolidated Subsidiary)
Komatsu Ltd. (President and CEO: Kunio Noji) announces today that the Board of Directors, at the Board meeting held on April 27, resolved to approve the merger of Komatsu Rental Ltd. (hereinafter “Komatsu Rental”), a consolidated subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd. as follows.
As this merger is going to take place between Komatsu Ltd. and a consolidated subsidiary in the form of simplified absorption, certain matters and descriptions are omitted from the disclosure below.
Description
1. Purpose of the Merger
As the ratio of rental equipment used in civil engineering and construction works has grown steadily in Japan over the years, the Komatsu Group has worked to strengthen its rental and used equipment business, while engaging in sales of new equipment. The Komatsu Group has positioned the rental equipment business as its core operation in Japan and thus worked to meet the changing market environment by proactively applying ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) to the rental business. However, the Komatsu Group needs to reassess the rental business operation today.
The planned restructuring calls for a reassessment of the roles of the rental business conventionally played by Komatsu Rental in the Komatsu Group. Komatsu Ltd. is going to succeed to the rental equipment assets of Komatsu Rental, while a new wholly owned subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd. will take over and engage exclusively in the indispensable rental operation for customers on the Japanese market in order to further improve and streamline customer services.
At the same time, Komatsu Ltd. will continue to further enhance its position in Strategic Markets, such as China and Southeast Asia, while expanding the business throughout its entire value chain.

 

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2. Summary of the Merger
1) Schedule
     
April 27, 2011:
  The merger agreement was decided upon by the Boards of Directors of Komatsu Ltd. and Komatsu Rental.
 
   
April 27, 2011:
  The merger agreement was signed.
 
   
July 1, 2011 (planned):
  Merger date (effective date)
Note:  
Pursuant to Article 796, Paragraph 3 of the Corporate Act of Japan, Komatsu Ltd. is going to execute this merger without obtaining the approval of a general shareholders’ meeting of Komatsu Ltd. as stipulated in Article 795, Paragraph 1 of the Corporate Act. Similarly, pursuant to Article 784, Paragraph 1 of the Corporate Act of Japan, Komatsu Rental is going to execute this merger without obtaining the approval of a general shareholders’ meeting of Komatsu Rental as stipulated in Article 783, Paragraph 1 of the Corporate Act.
2) Merger method
In this simplified absorption-type merger of a consolidated subsidiary, Komatsu Ltd. will become the surviving company, and Komatsu Rental will be dissolved.
As Komatsu Rental has excessive liabilities, which are believed to be too large for Komatsu Rental to resolve before the merger, Komatsu Ltd. is going to waive JPY 23 billion (planned) its claims in the form of loans to Komatsu Rental prior to the concerned merger and thereby resolve the problem of Komatsu Rental’s excessive liabilities.
Also prior to the concerned merger, Komatsu Rental will establish a wholly owned, new rental company, and execute an absorption-type company split with Komatsu Rental becoming the splitting company and the new rental company becoming the succeeding company. The succeeding company will succeed to Komatsu Rental’s assets and liabilities (except for rental equipment manufactured by Komatsu Ltd., some real estate and liabilities related thereto).
3) Substance of merger-related allotment of shares
Komatsu Ltd. owns 79.0% of the total shares of Komatsu Rental and plans to purchase the remaining shares owned by the other shareholder of Komatsu Rental and to make Komatsu Rental a wholly-owned subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd. prior to the concerned merger. After acquiring ownership of all shares of Komatsu Rental, Komatsu Ltd. plans to execute the concerned merger. No shares will be issued, no increase in capital will be made, and no cash will be paid to Komatsu Rental.
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3. Outline of Parties Involved in the Merger (At March 31, 2011)
                         
    Surviving company           Dissolving company        
Corporate name   Komatsu Ltd.   Komatsu Rental Ltd.
Head office address   3-6, Akasaka 2-chome, Minato-ku Tokyo, Japan   16-15, Kanagawa 2-chome, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, Japan
Representative   Kunio Noji, President & CEO   Chikashi Shike, President
Line of business   Manufacture, sale and service of construction, mining and utility equipment as well as industrial machinery   Rental of construction equipment and others
Established   May 13, 1921   October 1, 2006
Capitalized   JPY 70,120 million   JPY 1,034 million
Shares issued and outstanding   998,744,060   119,999
Fiscal year-end   March 31   March 31
Major shareholders and equity holding ratios
(as of March 31, 2011)
                       
  Japan Trustee Services Bank, Ltd.
(Trust Account)
    4.81 %   Komatsu Ltd.     79.0 %
 
  J.P. Morgan Chase Bank 380055     4.16 %   Chikashi Shike     21.0 %
 
  The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd. (Trust Account)     4.10 %            
 
  Taiyo Life Insurance Company     3.80 %            
 
  State Street Bank and Trust Company     3.33 %            
Financial conditions and business performance
                       
    Fiscal year ended March 31, 2011   Fiscal year ended March 31, 2011
    Consolidated   Non-consolidated
Total assets   JPY 2,149,137 million   JPY 60,533 million
Total equity   JPY 972,680 million   JPY (17,296 million)
Shareholders’ equity per share   JPY 954.48   JPY (144,138)
Net sales   JPY 1,843,127 million   JPY 34,404 million
Operating income   JPY 222,929 million   JPY (3,020 million)
Ordinary profit
              JPY (3,446 million)
Income before income taxes   JPY 219,809 million            
Net income   JPY 150,752 million *   JPY (7,818 million)
Net income per share   JPY 155.77 *   JPY (65,151)
*  
Upon adoption of ASC 810, “Net income” is equivalent to “Net income attributable to Komatsu Ltd.”

 

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4. Status of the Listed Company after the Absorption-Type Merger
     
1) Corporate name:
  Komatsu Ltd.
2) Head office address:
  3-6, Akasaka 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
3) Representative:
  Kunio Noji, President and Chief Executive Officer
4) Line of business:
  Manufacture, sale and service of construction, mining and utility equipment as well as industrial machinery
5) Capital:
  JPY 70,120 million
6) Fiscal year-end:
  March 31
5. Future Prospects
Komatsu Ltd. has incorporated the effects of the concerned merger in the projection of consolidated business results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012, which was announced today (April 27, 2011).
Reference:
Projected Consolidated Business Results for the Current Fiscal Year (Announced on April 27, 2011) and Consolidated Business Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2011
Millions of yen
                                 
                            Net income  
            Operating     Income before     attributable to  
    Net sales     income     income taxes     Komatsu Ltd.  
Projection for the current fiscal year
    2,150,000       305,000       300,000       200,000  
Results for FY ended March 31, 2011
    1,843,127       222,929       219,809       150,752  
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