Form 6-K
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No.1-7628


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 January 2007

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 1-07628

HONDA GIKEN KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

(Name of registrant)

HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

1-1, Minami-Aoyama 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8556, Japan

(Address of principal executive offices)

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Exhibit 1:

On January 7, 2007, Honda Motor Co. announced that it debuted the show-stopping Acura “Advanced Sports Car Concept” at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The dynamically styled concept provided a preview of the design direction for the successor to the Acura NSX.

Exhibit 2:

On January 8, 2007, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced that the Honda Accord Coupe Concept revealed a totally new look for the next-generation Accord, along with key technologies for safety, fuel efficiency and performance at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The Accord is Honda’s best-selling model in North America and its debut at NAIAS marks the first time that an Accord concept vehicle has ever been shown at a major auto show.

Exhibit 3:

On January 14, 2007, Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI), has selected Rajasthan as the state for locating its second car plant in India.

A Letter of Intent to this effect was signed by representatives of HSCI and the Rajasthan government.

HSCI eventually selected Rajasthan because of its proximity to Honda’s biggest market (North and East account for about 45% of total HSCI sales), as well as logistics advantages and managerial convenience.

The second plant will manufacture Honda’s small car in the Indian market and will have an initial capacity of 50,000 units per annum.

Exhibit 4:

On January 26, 2007, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its automobile production, domestic sales, and export results for the calendar year 2006 as well as for the month of December 2006. Honda set all-time record calendar year records for worldwide and overseas Auto production.

(Ref.#C07-005)

Exhibit 5:

On January 26, 2007, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its sales and production results for the calendar year 2006. (Ref.# C07-006)

Exhibit 6:

On January 31, 2007, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its unaudited consolidated financial summary for the fiscal 3rd quarter ended Dec. 31, 2006 & revised forecast for the fiscal year.


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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.

 

HONDA GIKEN KOGYO
KABUSHIKI KAISHA
( HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. )
/s/    Fumihiko Ike
Fumihiko Ike
Chief Operating Officer for
Business Management Operation
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Date: February 15, 2007


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Acura ‘Advanced Sports Car Concept’ Debuts at North American International Auto Show

Concept Provides a Glimpse of the Next Generation Acura Exotic Sports

DETROIT, U.S.A., January 7, 2007–The show-stopping Acura “Advanced Sports Car Concept” made its world debut at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. The dynamically styled concept provides a preview of the design direction for the successor to the Acura NSX.

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Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept

Created to take exotic sports car styling to a new level, the concept is designed to incorporate a powerful front-mounted, V-10 engine and a new high-performance, rear-wheel-drive based version of Acura’s exclusive Super Handling All-Wheel Drive(TM) (SH-AWD(TM)).

“The Acura brand will always be a home for people who love to drive,” said Takeo Fukui, president & CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. “As we advance toward building a car like this, I can tell you it will feature advanced technology matching our passion for performance.”

The concept’s exterior demonstrates a dynamic fusion of advanced technology and emotion. The long, pronounced hood features deeply sculpted lines and embossed air vents, both of which hint at the powerful engine beneath. The exterior lines run the length of the body, creating a ribbon-like effect from the front headlights to the rear wheel arches, evoking a feeling of movement and power.

Although modern in its appearance, the Advanced Sports Car Concept retains the subtle cues associated with its predecessor, the NSX. The concept’s slim, LED headlights are pushed wide and designed to mimic the pop-up headlights found on the first generation NSX. Other styling hints include a modern take on wraparound rear taillights and the all black cockpit.

“Our intention was to design an exotic sports car that gracefully combines advanced technology and strong emotion,” said Jon Ikeda, principal designer, Acura Design Center. “The technical, machined surfaces and keen-edge design are balanced with sweeping curves and dramatic lines, all of which results in the ultimate exotic sports car.”

Wide and low to the ground with a 108.8 inch wheelbase, the concept is anchored by grippy 19 inch front and 20 inch rear performance tires which are mounted to custom billet-machined, polished aluminum wheels. Powerful, ventilated carbon ceramic brake discs and eight-piston calipers accent the wheels. Bold wheel arches and flares add to the concept’s aggressive appearance.

The low slung cabin is constructed entirely of tinted glass and sits flush against the body. Door handles are also flush mounted, allowing the sports car to retain a clean and aerodynamic appearance. The Advanced Sports Car Concept features a carbon fiber underbody and the rear is finished with aggressive quad exhaust pipes and integrated rear diffusers, further communicating its high performance potential.

The Advanced Sports Car Concept was designed by the Acura’s Los Angeles-based design team that will be based at the new Acura Design Center, opening this summer.


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Honda Accord Coupe Concept Poised to Reset Segment Benchmark

DETROIT, U.S.A., January 8, 2007–The Honda Accord Coupe Concept reveals a totally new look for the next-generation Accord, along with key technologies for safety, fuel efficiency and performance, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The Accord is Honda’s best-selling model in North America and its debut at NAIAS marks the first time that an Accord concept vehicle has ever been shown at a major auto show.

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The Honda Accord Coupe Concept debuted at the North American

International Auto Show in Detroit on January 8, 2007.

The styling of the Accord Coupe Concept conveys a powerful stance through its long hood, deeply sculpted lower body and fastback roofline. A six-sided grille and projector headlamps that recess deep into the front fenders contribute to an unmistakable and aggressive front fascia. Quad exhaust outlets integrated into the rear diffuser further convey performance and style beyond any Accord to date.

“The Accord Coupe Concept demonstrates the styling direction for the upcoming, eighth-generation Accord,” said John Mendel, senior vice president of American Honda. “As the industry’s target for midsize segment excellence, the all-new Accord will set a new benchmark for safety, efficiency, performance, refinement and style.”

A more powerful and lower-emissions V6 engine will provide higher fuel efficiency with the incorporation of Honda’s next-generation Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) technology. Honda leads the industry with the highest Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) rating for any full line manufacturer* of 29.2 miles per gallon - well above the industry average of 25.3 miles per gallon.

As part of Honda’s “Safety for Everyone” initiative, all next-generation Accord models will include the company’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering(TM) (ACE(TM)) Body Structure. Honda’s ACE Body Structure incorporates a front-end frame structure that helps absorb and disperse crash energy over a large area in a frontal impact. ACE also makes the vehicle more crash compatible in frontal impacts with vehicles of differing ride heights.

The current generations of the Odyssey (2005), Civic (2006) and CR-V (2007) all have the ACE Body Structure. Together, the ACE-equipped vehicles represent more than 50 percent of all 2007 Honda vehicles sold on a sales-weighted basis. With the addition of the next-generation Accord to the lineup of vehicles with ACE, more than 75 percent will be equipped with the technology on a sales-weighted basis after it goes on sale.


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Honda Accord History

The Honda Accord, currently in its seventh generation in 30 years, remains Honda’s best-selling vehicle worldwide and has consistently been one of the top five best-selling automobiles in the U.S. Known for its ride and handling, comfort and convenience features, safety, quality and refinement, the Accord delivers world-class style with sophistication and performance. The Accord was launched in 1976 with subsequent major re-designs debuting in 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998 and 2003. More than 9.5 million Accords have been sold in the U.S. since 1976.

Car and Driver magazine named the 2007 Honda Accord as one of the winners of its prestigious and highly competitive annual “10Best Cars” award. The Accord has achieved “10Best” status 21 times in the 25 years that Car and Driver editors have been conducting the competition, more than any other vehicle in the award’s history.

Honda Accord Coupe Concept Specifications

 

Type:      Two-door Coupe   
Seating Capacity:      5-passenger   
Engine:      i -VTEC V6   


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Honda Siel Cars India’s second car plant to be located in Rajasthan

NEW DELHI, India, January 14, 2007 – Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI), has selected Rajasthan as the state for locating its second car plant in India.

A Letter of Intent to this effect was signed by representatives of HSCI and the Rajasthan government.

HSCI eventually selected Rajasthan because of its proximity to Honda’s biggest market (North and East account for about 45% of total HSCI sales), as well as logistics advantages and managerial convenience.

The second plant will manufacture Honda’s small car in the Indian market and will have an initial capacity of 50,000 units per annum.

HSCI is seeking an area of 500 to 700 acres for the plant and is in discussion with the Rajasthan government to shortlist suitable locations in the state.

Apart from the manufacturing unit, the new plant will also have a Suppliers’ Park, which will house Honda’s network of ancillary units.

The project will be the first of its kind for Rajasthan and will assist in the industrialization of the state with both upstream and downstream investments as well as large-scale employment generation.

In a statement on the occasion, Masahiro Takedagawa, President & CEO, Honda Siel Cars India said, “Honda has always been a good corporate citizen globally and has contributed to the societies it has operated in. We will bring the same corporate culture to the state of Rajasthan. We will contribute to the industrial development of the state and enhance employment opportunities through several avenues.”


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Ref.#C07-005

Honda Sets All-Time Annual Records for Worldwide, and Overseas Auto Production

January 26, 2007 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd., today announced its automobile production, domestic sales, and export results for the calendar year 2006 as well as for the month of December 2006.

<Production>

Calendar Year of 2006

For the tenth consecutive year since 1997, worldwide production increased from the previous year. Honda achieved an all-time calendar year record for worldwide production.

Domestic production experienced its third consecutive year-on-year increase since calendar year 2004 due to an increase in production for overseas markets.

Due mainly to increased production in North America and Asia, overseas production experienced a year-on-year increase for the tenth consecutive year since calendar year 1997. Honda set a new all-time calendar year record for overseas production as well as for production in North America, Asia and China.

December 2006

Due to an increase both in domestic and overseas production, worldwide production experienced a year-on-year increase for the seventeenth consecutive month since August 2005. Honda also achieved a new monthly record for the month of December.

Due primarily to increased production for overseas markets, domestic production experienced a year-on-year increase for the seventh consecutive month since June 2006. Honda also set a new monthly record for the month of December.

Due mainly to increased production in Asia, overseas production experienced a year-on-year increase for the seventeenth consecutive month since August 2005. Honda also set a new monthly record for the month of December for overseas production as well as for production in Asia and China.

<Japan Domestic Sales>

Calendar Year of 2006

Total domestic sales experienced a year-on-year decline for the second consecutive year since calendar year 2005.

Due to decreased sales of Air Wave and Odyssey, new vehicle registrations in calendar year 2006 experienced a year-on-year decline for the second consecutive year since calendar year 2005.

Due mainly to an increase in sales of Zest, mini-vehicle sales exceeded the total from the previous year for the first time in the last two years since calendar year 2004.

December 2006

Total domestic sales experienced a year-on-year increase for the second consecutive month since November 2006.

Due to a decrease in sales of Air Wave and Odyssey, new vehicle registrations in December experienced a year-on-year decline for the ninth consecutive month since April 2006.

Due mainly to increased sales of Zest, mini-vehicle sales experienced a year-on-year increase for the second consecutive month since November 2006.

 

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<Vehicle registrations - excluding mini vehicles>

Fit was the industry’s second best selling car among new vehicle registrations for the month of December, with sales of 7,670 units. Step Wagon ranked as the industry’s third best selling car among new vehicle registrations for the month of December, with sales of 7,503 units.

<Mini vehicles - under 660cc>

Life was the industry’s third best selling car among mini-vehicles, with sales of 10,256 units and ranked as Honda’s best selling car for the month of December. Zest was the industry’s seventh best selling car for the month of December, with sales of 6,827 units.

<Exports from Japan>

Calendar Year of 2006

Due primarily to an increase in exports to North America, total exports experienced a year-on-year increase for the third consecutive year since calendar year 2004.

December 2006

Due mainly to increased exports to North America, total exports experienced a year-on-year increase for the seventh consecutive month since June 2006.

 

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Production

 

     Calendar Year 2006     December    

*Fiscal Year 2007

(Quarters 1-3)

 
     Units    Vs.2005     Units    Vs.12/05     Units    Vs.2006  

    Domestic (CBU+CKD)

   1,332,866    +5.6 %   116,378    +14.8 %   1,003,283    +9.8 %

    Overseas (CBU only)

   2,300,947    +7.1 %   166,867    +1.2 %   1,724,836    +6.2 %
                                 

Worldwide Total

   3,633,813    +6.6 %   283,245    +6.4 %   2,728,119    +7.5 %
                                 

*   (April 2006-March 2007)

Production by Region

 

     Calendar Year 2006     December    

*Fiscal Year 2007

(Quarters 1-3)

 
     Units    Vs.2005     Units    Vs.12/05     Units    Vs.2006  

    North America

   1,385,693    +2.7 %   94,115    -5.6 %   1,022,577    +1.6 %

(USA only)

   974,380    +3.7 %   67,572    -3.2 %   715,952    +1.6 %

    Europe

   184,412    -1.3 %   12,167    -10.3 %   132,543    -3.9 %

    Asia

   635,833    +18.7 %   53,327    +16.0 %   496,299    +18.1 %

(China only)

   352,551    +32.0 %   31,044    +39.0 %   279,115    +30.0 %

    Others

   95,009    +23.8 %   7,258    +28.4 %   73,417    +25.2 %
                                 

Overseas Total

   2,300,947    +7.1 %   166,867    +1.2 %   1,724,836    +6.2 %
                                 

*   (April 2006-March 2007)

Japan Domestic Sales

 

Vehicle type

   Calendar Year 2006     December    

*Fiscal Year 2007

(Quarters 1-3)

 
   Units    Vs.2005     Units    Vs.12/05     Units    Vs.2006  

    Registrations

   417,582    -10.6 %   34,490    -1.6 %   296,493    -14.3 %

    Mini Vehicles

   284,660    +15.3 %   28,654    +64.2 %   221,503    +23.4 %
                                 

Honda Brand Total

   702,242    -1.7 %   63,144    +20.3 %   517,996    -1.4 %
                                 

*   (April 2006-March 2007)

Exports from Japan

 

     Calendar Year 2006     December    

*Fiscal Year 2007

(Quarters 1-3)

 
     Units    Vs.2005     Units    Vs.12/05     Units    Vs.2006  

    North America

   352,620    +40.1 %   33,319    +44.3 %   267,434    +50.2 %

(USA only)

   320,773    +42.7 %   31,724    +45.9 %   244,282    +53.3 %

    Europe

   134,668    -4.8 %   13,779    -15.0 %   94,487    -10.1 %

    Asia

   19,112    +13.7 %   1,629    +28.6 %   14,216    +17.0 %

    Others

   121,552    +7.8 %   12,041    +9.8 %   96,171    +9.4 %
                                 

Total

   627,952    +20.1 %   60,768    +18.0 %   472,308    +23.3 %
                                 

*   (April 2006-March 2007)

 

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January 26, 2007

Ref.# C07-006

2006 Honda SALES & PRODUCTION RESULT

< Motorcycles >

      Unit (thousands)  
   2005    2006  
   Result    Result     % Change  

Global Sales

   12,284    12,620 *   103 %
                 

Domestic

   369    351     95 %

Overseas

   11,914    12,269 *   103 %

North America

   633    544     86 %

South America

   962    1,224 *   127 %

Europe, the Middle & Near East and Africa

   409    396     97 %

Asia and Oceania

   8,982    9,197 *   102 %

China

   927    906     98 %

Global Production

   12,519    12,852 *   103 %
                 

Domestic

   623    574     92 %

Overseas

   11,896    12,277 *   103 %

*   New record

   

Motorcycles: including ATVs

   

North America: including Mexico

   

Domestic production: Completely built unit (CBU) + complete knock-down (CKD)

   

Overseas production: CBU at local plants excluding CKD (including some preliminary figures)

< Automobiles >

      Unit (thousands)  
   2005    2006  
   Result    Result     % Change  

Global Sales

   3,365    3,550 *   105 %
                 

Domestic

   714    702     98 %

Registrations

   467    417     89 %

Mini vehicles

   246    284     115 %

Overseas

   2,650    2,847 *   107 %

North America

   1,656    1,724 *   104 %

(U.S. only)

   1,462    1,509 *   103 %

South America

   74    90 *   122 %

Europe, the Middle & Near East and Africa

   354    390 *   110 %

(Europe)

   285    309 *   108 %

Asia and Oceania

   306    315 *   103 %

China

   260    326 *   126 %

Global Production

   3,409    3,633 *   107 %
                 

Domestic

   1,261    1,332     106 %

Overseas

   2,147    2,300 *   107 %

Export sales from Japan

   522    627     120 %

*   New record

   

North America: including Mexico

   

Europe: West/Central/East Europe + Russia and Ukraine

   

Domestic production: CBU + CKD

   

Overseas production: CBU at local plants excluding CKD (including some preliminary figures)

   

Export sales from Japan: CBU + CKD

<Power Products>

      Unit (thousands)  
   2005    2006  
   Result    Result     % Change  

Global Sales

   5,551    6,400 *   115 %
                 

Domestic

   463    527 *   114 %

Overseas

   5,088    5,873 *   115 %

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January 31, 2007

HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. REPORTS

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS

FOR THE FISCAL THIRD QUARTER AND

THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006

Tokyo, January 31, 2007—Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal third quarter and the fiscal nine months ended December 31, 2006.

Third Quarter Results

Honda’s consolidated net income for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2006 totaled JPY 144.8 billion (USD 1,216 million), an increase of 8.8% from the corresponding period in 2005. Basic net income per Common share for the quarter amounted to JPY 79.45 (USD 0.67), an increase of 9.7% compared to JPY 72.41 for the corresponding period in 2005. One of Honda’s American Depository Shares represents one Common Share.

The Company did a two-for-one stock split for the Company’s common stock effective July 1, 2006. Concurrently, Honda’s common stock-to-ADS exchange ratio was changed from one share of common stock to two ADSs, to one share of common stock to one ADS. Basic net income per common share and ADS were calculated based on the number of common shares after the stock split.

Consolidated net sales and other operating revenue (herein referred to as “revenue”) for the quarter amounted to JPY 2,768.6 billion (USD 23,244 million), an increase of 12.0% from the corresponding period in 2005. This increase was due mainly to the increased revenue in automobile business in North America and Europe. Honda estimates that if the exchange rate of the Japanese yen had remained unchanged from the corresponding period in 2005, revenue for the quarter would have increased by approximately 9.6%.

Consolidated operating income for the quarter totaled JPY 205.1 billion (USD 1,722 million), an increase of 5.2% compared to the corresponding period in 2005. This increase in operating income was primarily due to the positive impact of the increased profit attributable to higher revenue in automobile, power product and financial services business segments and higher revenue in all regions, the effect of newly consolidated subsidiaries, the decreased amount of unrealized profit in inventories, continuing cost reduction effects and the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, which offset the negative impact of the change in model mix, the increased sales incentives in North America, the soaring raw material costs, the increased SG&A expenses mainly because of quality-related expenses, freight and storage costs due to the increase in sales, and the increased R&D expenses.

 

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Consolidated income before income taxes and equity in income of affiliates for the quarter totaled JPY 191.5 billion (USD 1,608 million), an increase of 15.3% from the corresponding period in 2005. This increase was primarily due to the difference between transaction rates and average rates and proceeds from sales of securities.

Equity in income of affiliates amounted to JPY 25.8 billion (USD 217 million) for the quarter, a decrease of 13.0% from the corresponding period in 2005, due mainly to the decline in automobile business in China.

Business Segment

With respect to Honda’s sales for the fiscal third quarter by business segment, unit sales of motorcycles totaled 2,765 thousand units, a decrease of 0.8% from the corresponding period in 2005. Unit sales in Japan was 71 thousand units, a decrease of 6.6%. Overseas unit sales was 2,694 thousand units, a decrease of 0.7%*, due mainly to the decrease in unit sales of ATVs and kids motorcycles in North America offsetting the positive impact of the increased unit sales in other regions, especially in Latin America. Revenue from unaffiliated customers increased 7.0%, to JPY 303.2 billion (USD 2,546 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due mainly to the positive impact of the currency translation effects, offsetting the negative impact of the decrease in unit sales. Operating income decreased by 17.0% to JPY 11.1 billion (USD 94 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due mainly to the increased SG&A expenses and the increased R&D expenses offsetting the positive impact of the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen.

 

* Of the net sales of Honda-brand motorcycle products that are manufactured and sold by overseas affiliates accounted for under the equity method, those with respect to which parts for manufacturing were not supplied from Honda or its subsidiaries are not included in net sales and other operating revenue, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Accordingly, these unit sales are not included in the financial results. Sales of such products amounted to approximately 640 thousand units for the quarter.

 

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Honda’s unit sales of automobiles was 915 thousand units, increased by 12.1% from the corresponding period in 2005. In Japan, unit sales was 156 thousand units, which was approximately the same level as the corresponding period in 2005. Overseas unit sales increased 15.0% to 759 thousand units, due to the increased unit sales in North America, Europe, Asia and other regions. This increase of unit sales was attributable to good sales of, for example, the Accord and the CR-V in North America, and to the increase in unit sales of parts for local production at Honda’s affiliates accounted for under the equity method in China. Revenue from unaffiliated customers increased 12.3% to JPY 2,263.8 billion (USD 19,007 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due to the increased unit sales and the positive impact of the currency translation effects. Operating income increased 6.4% to JPY 160.7 billion (USD 1,350 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due mainly to the positive impact of the increased profit attributable to higher revenue, the change in sales price in North America, continuing cost reduction effects and the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, which offset the negative impact of the change in model mix, the increased sales incentives in North America, the soaring raw material costs, the increased SG&A expenses and the increased R&D expenses.

Revenue from unaffiliated customers in financial services business increased 29.9% to JPY 104.2 billion (USD 875 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due to the increased sales attributable to the increase of finance subsidiaries-receivables from the growth of automobile business in North America and the positive impact of the currency translation effects. Operating income increased 3.3% to JPY 22.7 billion (USD 191 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due primarily to the increased sales, which were attributable to the increase of finance subsidiaries-receivables from the growth of business, and to the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, offsetting the negative impact of the increase in SG&A expenses including the increase of losses on lease residual values.

Honda’s unit sales of power products was 1,382 thousand units, up by 21.9 % from the corresponding period in 2005, due mainly to the increased unit sales of general purpose engines in the U.S. and China and in Japan. In Japan, unit sales totaled 124 thousand units, an increase of 12.7%. Overseas unit sales was 1,258 thousand units, an increase of 22.9%, due mainly to the positive impact of the increased unit sales in North America, Europe, Asia and other regions. Revenue from unaffiliated customers in power product and other businesses increased by 5.3% to JPY 97.2 billion (USD 817 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due mainly to the increased unit sales of power products and the positive impact of the currency translation effects. Operating income increased 23.5% to JPY 10.4 billion (USD 88 million) from the corresponding period in 2005. This was primarily due to the positive impact of the increased profit attributable to higher revenue and the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, which offset the negative impact of the increased SG&A expenses.

 

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Geographical Segment

With respect to Honda’s sales for the fiscal third quarter by geographical segment, in Japan, revenue for domestic and exports sales was JPY 1,223.8 billion (USD 10,275 million), up by 9.4% compared to the corresponding period in 2005, due primarily to the increased revenue from exports in automobile business and the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen. Operating income was JPY 41.9 billion (USD 352 million), down by 44.8% from the corresponding period in 2005, due primarily to the negative impact of the change in model mix, the soaring raw material costs, the increased SG&A expenses and the increased R&D expenses, which offset the positive impact of the increased profit attributable to higher revenue, continuing cost reduction effects and the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen.

In North America, revenue increased by 9.0% to JPY 1,612.1 billion (USD 13,535 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due mainly to the increased unit sales in automobile and power product businesses and the positive impact of the currency translation effects. Operating income increased by 10.7% to JPY 118.2 billion (USD 992 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due primarily to the positive impact of the increased profit attributable to higher revenue, the change in sales price in automobile business, continuing cost reduction effects and the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, which offset the negative impact of the change in model mix, the soaring raw material costs, the increased sales incentives and the increased SG&A expenses.

In Europe, revenue was JPY 271.6 billion (USD 2,281 million), which was approximately the same level as the corresponding period in 2005, due primarily to the increased unit sales in automobile and power product businesses and the positive impact of the currency translation effects which offset the negative impact of the change in model mix. Operating income increased by 31.6% to JPY 3.7 billion (USD 32 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due primarily to the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, which offset the negative impact of the change in model mix and the increased SG&A expenses.

 

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In Asia, revenue increased by 22.0% to JPY 303.4 billion (USD 2,548 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due primarily to the increased unit sales in automobile and power product businesses and the positive impact of the currency translation effects. Operating income increased by 17.6% to JPY 20.2 billion (USD 170 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due mainly to the positive impact of the increased profit attributable to higher revenue and the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, which offset the negative impact of the increased SG&A expenses. In Asia, in addition to subsidiaries, many affiliates accounted for under the equity method manufacture and sell Honda-brand products. Accounting terms of some of the affiliates differ from the Company’s. Operating income does not include income from these affiliates. Income from these affiliates is recorded as equity in income of affiliates and reflected in net income.

In other regions, revenue increased by 31.7% to JPY 193.0 billion (USD 1,621 million) compared to the corresponding period in 2005, due mainly to the increased unit sales in all of the business segments and the positive impact of the currency translation effects. Operating income decreased by 3.8% to JPY 16.0 billion (USD 135 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due mainly to the negative impact of the increased SG&A expenses, offsetting the positive impact of the increased profit attributable to higher revenue and the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen.

 

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Nine Months Results

Honda’s consolidated net income for the fiscal nine months ended December 31, 2006 totaled JPY 416.1 billion (USD 3,494 million), an increase of 10.2% from the corresponding period in 2005. Basic net income per Common share for the period amounted to JPY 227.96 (USD 1.91), compared to JPY 204.71 for the corresponding period in 2005. One of Honda’s American Depository Shares represents one Common Share.

The Company did a two-for-one stock split for the Company’s common stock effective July 1, 2006. Concurrently, Honda’s common stock-to-ADS change ratio was changed from one share of common stock to two ADSs, to one share of common stock to one ADS. Basic net income per common share and ADS were calculated based on the number of common shares after the stock split.

Consolidated revenue for the period amounted to JPY 7,999.2 billion (USD 67,159 million), an increase of 13.1% from the corresponding period in 2005. Honda estimates that if the exchange rate of the Japanese yen had remained unchanged from the corresponding period in 2005, revenue for the period would have increased by approximately 8.2%.

Consolidated operating income for the period totaled JPY 601.6 billion (USD 5,051 million), an increase of 13.9% compared to the corresponding period in 2005. This increase in operating income was primarily due to the positive impact of the increased profit attributable to higher revenue in all business segments and higher revenue in all regions in overseas, the change in sales price in North America, the effect of newly consolidated subsidiaries, the decreased sales promotion expenses, continuing cost reduction effects and the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, which offset the negative impact of the change in model mix, the increased sales incentives in North America, the soaring raw material costs, the increased SG&A expenses including the increase in quality-related expenses, storage costs and selling expenses due to the increase in sales, and freight costs due to higher oil price, the increased advertising expenses and the increased R&D expenses.

Consolidated income before income taxes and equity in income of affiliates for the period totaled JPY 537.4 billion (USD 4,512 million), an increase of 12.0% from the corresponding period in 2005, mainly due to the difference between transaction rates and average rates, income in interest due to the increase in interest rates and proceeds from sales of securities.

Equity in income of affiliates amounted to JPY 83.4 billion (USD 701 million) for the period, an increase of 8.6% from the corresponding period in 2005.

 

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Business Segment

With respect to Honda’s sales for the fiscal nine months by business segment, unit sales of motorcycles totaled 7,961 thousand units, an increase of 1.3% from the corresponding period in 2005. Unit sales in Japan was 258 thousand units, a decrease of 6.2%. Overseas unit sales was 7,703 thousand units, an increase of 1.6%*, due mainly to an increase in unit sales in other regions, offsetting the negative impact of the decrease in unit sales mainly in North America. Revenue from unaffiliated customers increased 13.7%, to JPY 948.8 billion (USD 7,967 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due mainly to the increased unit sales and the positive impact of the currency translation effects. Operating income increased by 5.6 % to JPY 56.3 billion (USD 473 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due mainly to the positive impacts of the increased profit attributable to higher revenue and the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, offsetting the negative impact of the change in model mix, the increased SG&A expenses and the increased R&D expenses.

 

* Of the net sales of Honda-brand motorcycle products that are manufactured and sold by overseas affiliates accounted for under the equity method, those with respect to which parts for manufacturing were not supplied from Honda or its subsidiaries are not included in net sales and other operating revenue, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Accordingly, these unit sales are not included in the financial results. Sales of such products amounted to approximately 1,700 thousand units for the period.

Honda’s unit sales of automobiles was 2,695 thousand units, increased by 8.2% from the corresponding period in 2005. In Japan, unit sales decreased 4.5% to 483 thousand units. Overseas unit sales increased 11.5% to 2,212 thousand units, due mainly to the increased unit sales in North America, Europe, Asia and other regions. Revenue from unaffiliated customers increased 12.2% to JPY 6,458.3 billion (USD 54,222 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due to the increased unit sales and the positive impact of the currency translation effects. Operating income increased 14.6% to JPY 441.7 billion (USD 3,709 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due mainly to the positive impact of the increased profit attributable to higher revenue, continuing cost reduction effects and the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, which offset the negative impact of the change in model mix, the soaring raw material costs, the increased SG&A expenses and the increased R&D expenses.

 

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Revenue from unaffiliated customers in financial services business increased 30.5% to JPY 292.2 billion (USD 2,454 million) from the corresponding period in 2005. Operating income increased 12.0% to JPY 74.6 billion (USD 626 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due mainly to the positive impact of the increased profit attributable to higher revenue and the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, which offset the negative impact of the increased SG&A expenses.

Honda’s unit sales of power products was 4,293 thousand units, up by 14.3 % from the corresponding period in 2005. In Japan, unit sales totaled 388 thousand units, an increase of 11.2%. Overseas unit sales was 3,905 thousand units, an increase of 14.6%, due mainly to the increased unit sales in North America, Europe and other regions. Revenue from unaffiliated customers in power product and other businesses increased by 14.7% to JPY 299.7 billion (USD 2,517 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due mainly to the increased unit sales of power products and the positive impact of the currency translation effects. Operating income was JPY 28.9 billion (USD 243 million), an increase of 27.0% from the corresponding period in 2005, due mainly to the positive impact of the increased profit attributable to higher revenue and the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, which offset the negative impact of the change in model mix and the increased SG&A expenses.

 

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Geographical Segment

With respect to Honda’s sales for the fiscal nine months by geographical segment, in Japan, revenue for domestic and exports sales was JPY 3,508.9 billion (USD 29,460 million), up by 7.7% compared to the corresponding period in 2005, due primarily to the increased revenue from exports in automobile business and the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, which offset the negative impact of the decreased unit sales in domestic automobile business. Operating income was JPY 159.8 billion (USD 1,342 million), down by 14.1% from the corresponding period in 2005, due primarily to the negative impact of the change in model mix, the soaring raw material costs, the increased SG&A expenses and the increased R&D expenses, which offset the positive impact of the increased profit attributable to higher revenue, continuing cost reduction effects and the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen.

In North America, revenue increased by 12.8% to JPY 4,501.1 billion (USD 37,790 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due mainly to the increased unit sales in automobile and power product businesses and the positive impact of the currency translation effects. Operating income increased by 32.4% to JPY 328.4 billion (USD 2,757 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due primarily to the positive impact of the increased profit attributable to higher revenue, continuing cost reduction effects, the decreased SG&A expenses and the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, which offset the negative impact of the change in model mix and the soaring raw material costs.

In Europe, revenue increased by 8.6% to JPY 907.6 billion (USD 7,620 million) compared to the corresponding period in 2005, due primarily to the increased unit sales in automobile and power product businesses and the positive impact of the currency translation effects. Operating income increased by 17.3% to JPY 19.2 billion (USD 162 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due mainly to the positive impact of the increased profit attributable to higher revenue, continuing cost reduction effects and the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, which offset the negative impact of the change in model mix and the increased SG&A expenses.

 

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In Asia, revenue increased by 27.1% to JPY 904.5 billion (USD 7,594 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due primarily to the increased unit sales in motorcycle and automobile businesses and the positive impact of the currency translation effects. Operating income increased by 11.0% to JPY 57.9 billion (USD 487 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due mainly to the positive impact of the increased profit attributable to higher revenue and the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, which offset the negative impact of the increased SG&A expenses.

In Asia, in addition to subsidiaries, many affiliates accounted for under the equity method manufacture and sell Honda-brand products. Operating income does not include income from these affiliates. Income from these affiliates is recorded as equity in income of affiliates and reflected in net income.

In other regions, revenue increased by 38.0% to JPY 566.3 billion (USD 4,755 million) compared to the corresponding period in 2005, due mainly to the increased unit sales in all of the business segments and the positive impact of the currency translation effects. Operating income increased by 16.0% to JPY 52.7 billion (USD 443 million) from the corresponding period in 2005, due mainly to the positive impact of the increased profit attributable to higher revenue and the currency effects caused by the depreciation of the Japanese yen, offsetting the negative impact of the increased SG&A expenses.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Fiscal Nine Months

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period from April 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006 increased by JPY 1.8 billion (USD 15 million) from March 31, 2006, to JPY 749.1 billion (USD 6,289 million). The reasons for the increases or decreases for each cash flow activity are as follows.

Cash flows from operating activities

Net cash provided by operating activities amounted to JPY 496.3 billion (USD 4,167 million) for the fiscal nine months ended December 31, 2006, mainly attributable to the increase in net income and the decrease in trade accounts and notes receivable, which offset the decrease in trade accounts and notes payable. Cash inflows from operating activities increased by JPY 198.5 billion (USD 1,667 million) compared with the corresponding period in 2005.

Cash flows from investing activities

Net cash used in investing activities amounted to JPY 891.7 billion (USD 7,487 million), due mainly to capital expenditures and the acquisitions of finance subsidiaries-receivables, which exceeded collections of and proceeds from finance subsidiaries-receivables. Cash outflows from investing activities increased by JPY 390.0 billion (USD 3,275 million) compared with the corresponding period in 2005.

Cash flows from financing activities

Net cash provided by financing activities amounted to JPY 374.2 billion (USD 3,142 million), which was attributable to proceeds from long-term debt and increase in short-term debt, which exceeded repayment of long-term debt and cash dividends paid. Cash inflows from financing activities increased by JPY 350.6 billion (USD 2,944 million) compared with the corresponding period in 2005.

Management has classified cash dividends received from affiliates in operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. Consequently, management has revised the consolidated statements of cash flows for the fiscal nine months ended December 30, 2005. to include such cash dividends in operating activities, instead of investing activities, to achieve a comparable presentation for all periods presented herein.

 

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Forecasts for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2007

In regard to the forecasts of the financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2007, Honda projects consolidated and unconsolidated results to be as shown below:

FY2007 Forecasts for Consolidated Results

    Fiscal year ending March 31, 2007

 

     Yen (billions)    Changes from FY 2006  

Net sales and other operating revenue

   11,100    +12.0 %

Operating income

   820    -5.6 %

Income before income taxes and equity in income of affiliates

   755    -7.3 %

Net income

   560    -6.2 %

Basic net income per Common share

   307.33    —    

FY2007 Forecasts for Unconsolidated Results

    Fiscal year ending March 31, 2007

 

     Yen (billions)    Changes from FY 2006  

Net sales

   4,010    +6.7 %

Operating income

   190    -20.8 %

Ordinary income

   308    -4.3 %

Net income

   262    -13.2 %

These forecasts are based on the assumption that the average exchange rates for the Japanese yen to the U.S. dollar and the Euro for the fiscal fourth quarter ending March 31, 2007 will be JPY 118 and JPY 153 and for the full year ending March 31, 2007, JPY 117 and JPY 149, respectively.

 

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Dividend per Share of Common Stock

During the year ending March 31, 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors resolved on January 31, 2007 to make a distribution of surplus to the stockholders of record on December 31, 2006, at JPY 17 per share of common stock. It also intends to distribute year-end cash dividends of JPY 17 per share of the record date on March 31, 2007, respectively. As a result, total cash dividends for the year ending March 31, 2007, together with the interim cash dividends of JPY 30, are planned to be JPY 64 per share. The Company did a two-for-one stock split for the Company’s common stock effective July 1, 2006. Had the stock split not been carried out, annual dividends would have corresponded to JPY 128, an increase of JPY 28 per share from the annual dividends paid for fiscal 2006.

This announcement contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements are based on management’s assumptions and beliefs taking into account information currently available to it. Therefore, please be advised that Honda’s actual results could materially differ from those described in these forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, including general economic conditions in Honda’s principal markets and foreign exchange rates between the Japanese yen and the U.S. dollar, the Euro and other major currencies, as well as other factors detailed from time to time. The various factors for increases and decreases in income have been classified in accordance with a method that Honda considers reasonable.

 

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[1] Unit Sales Breakdown

 

     Unit (thousands)  
    

Three months

ended

Dec. 31, 2005

   

Three months

ended

Dec. 31, 2006

   

Nine months

ended

Dec. 31, 2005

   

Nine months

ended

Dec. 31, 2006

 

MOTORCYCLES

        

Japan

   76     71     275     258  
   (76 )   (71 )   (275 )   (258 )

North America

   160     107     404     339  
   (83 )   (60 )   (211 )   (183 )

Europe

   61     56     255     232  
   (58 )   (54 )   (246 )   (225 )

Asia

   2,225     2,217     6,157     6,189  
   (2,225 )   (2,217 )   (6,157 )   (6,189 )

Other Regions

   266     314     767     943  
   (263 )   (310 )   (756 )   (932 )
                        

Total

   2,788     2,765     7,858     7,961  
   (2,705 )   (2,712 )   (7,645 )   (7,787 )

AUTOMOBILES

        

Japan

   156     156     506     483  

North America

   434     471     1,248     1,338  

Europe

   59     72     204     222  

Asia

   117     155     384     471  

Other Regions

   50     61     148     181  
                        

Total

   816     915     2,490     2,695  

POWER PRODUCTS

        

Japan

   110     124     349     388  

North America

   445     615     1,699     2,080  

Europe

   357     365     881     1,001  

Asia

   122     161     563     530  

Other Regions

   100     117     265     294  
                        

Total

   1,134     1,382     3,757     4,293  

Explanatory notes:

 

1. The geographical breakdown of unit sales is based on the location of unaffiliated customers.
2. Figures in brackets represent unit sales of motorcycles only.

 

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[2] Net Sales Breakdown

(A) For the three months ended December 31, 2005 and 2006

 

     Yen (millions)  
    

Three months ended

Dec. 31, 2005

   

Three months ended

Dec. 31, 2006

 

MOTORCYCLE BUSINESS

          

Japan

   21,536    (7.6 )%   23,240    (7.7 )%

North America

   85,073    (30.0 )%   60,859    (20.1 )%

Europe

   32,813    (11.6 )%   37,128    (12.2 )%

Asia

   78,632    (27.7 )%   93,785    (30.9 )%

Other Regions

   65,408    (23.1 )%   88,233    (29.1 )%
                      

Total

   283,462    (100.0 )%   303,245    (100.0 )%

AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS

          

Japan

   332,268    (16.5 )%   351,836    (15.5 )%

North America

   1,257,770    (62.4 )%   1,385,797    (61.2 )%

Europe

   153,809    (7.6 )%   200,983    (8.9 )%

Asia

   172,567    (8.6 )%   198,787    (8.8 )%

Other Regions

   99,477    (4.9 )%   126,496    (5.6 )%
                      

Total

   2,015,891    (100.0 )%   2,263,899    (100.0 )%

FINANCIAL SERVICES BUSINESS

          

Japan

   5,582    (7.0 )%   5,577    (5.4 )%

North America

   70,185    (87.5 )%   92,591    (88.8 )%

Europe

   2,306    (2.9 )%   3,326    (3.2 )%

Asia

   487    (0.6 )%   836    (0.8 )%

Other Regions

   1,693    (2.0 )%   1,896    (1.8 )%
                      

Total

   80,253    (100.0 )%   104,226    (100.0 )%

POWER PRODUCT & OTHER BUSINESSES

          

Japan

   38,530    (41.7 )%   40,040    (41.2 )%

North America

   24,666    (26.7 )%   24,744    (25.4 )%

Europe

   15,803    (17.1 )%   18,079    (18.6 )%

Asia

   7,991    (8.6 )%   8,061    (8.3 )%

Other Regions

   5,410    (5.9 )%   6,358    (6.5 )%
                      

Total

   92,400    (100.0 )%   97,282    (100.0 )%

TOTAL

          

Japan

   397,916    (16.1 )%   420,693    (15.2 )%

North America

   1,437,694    (58.2 )%   1,563,991    (56.5 )%

Europe

   204,731    (8.3 )%   259,516    (9.4 )%

Asia

   259,677    (10.5 )%   301,469    (10.9 )%

Other Regions

   171,988    (6.9 )%   222,983    (8.0 )%
                      

Total

   2,472,006    (100.0 )%   2,768,652    (100.0 )%

 

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[2] Net Sales Breakdown

(B) For the nine months ended December 31, 2005 and 2006

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Nine months ended
Dec. 31, 2005
    Nine months ended
Dec. 31, 2006
 

MOTORCYCLE BUSINESS

          

Japan

   75,120    (9.0 )%   76,086    (8.0 )%

North America

   214,285    (25.7 )%   200,342    (21.1 )%

Europe

   141,290    (16.9 )%   143,842    (15.2 )%

Asia

   228,907    (27.4 )%   272,058    (28.7 )%

Other Regions

   174,802    (21.0 )%   256,563    (27.0 )%
                      

Total

   834,404    (100.0 )%   948,891    (100.0 )%

AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS

          

Japan

   1,060,410    (18.4 )%   1,038,820    (16.1 )%

North America

   3,385,490    (58.8 )%   3,818,865    (59.1 )%

Europe

   497,018    (8.6 )%   608,371    (9.4 )%

Asia

   532,841    (9.3 )%   624,351    (9.7 )%

Other Regions

   278,762    (4.9 )%   367,928    (5.7 )%
                      

Total

   5,754,521    (100.0 )%   6,458,335    (100.0 )%

FINANCIAL SERVICES BUSINESS

          

Japan

   16,111    (7.2 )%   16,349    (5.6 )%

North America

   195,500    (87.3 )%   258,705    (88.5 )%

Europe

   6,847    (3.0 )%   9,274    (3.2 )%

Asia

   1,392    (0.6 )%   2,154    (0.7 )%

Other Regions

   4,162    (1.9 )%   5,784    (2.0 )%
                      

Total

   224,012    (100.0 )%   292,266    (100.0 )%

POWER PRODUCT & OTHER BUSINESSES

          

Japan

   96,656    (37.0 )%   112,719    (37.6 )%

North America

   85,308    (32.6 )%   91,941    (30.7 )%

Europe

   46,148    (17.7 )%   54,904    (18.3 )%

Asia

   19,811    (7.6 )%   24,740    (8.2 )%

Other Regions

   13,395    (5.1 )%   15,454    (5.2 )%
                      

Total

   261,318    (100.0 )%   299,758    (100.0 )%

TOTAL

          

Japan

   1,248,297    (17.6 )%   1,243,974    (15.6 )%

North America

   3,880,583    (54.9 )%   4,369,853    (54.6 )%

Europe

   691,303    (9.8 )%   816,391    (10.2 )%

Asia

   782,951    (11.1 )%   923,303    (11.5 )%

Other Regions

   471,121    (6.6 )%   645,729    (8.1 )%
                      

Total

   7,074,255    (100.0 )%   7,999,250    (100.0 )%

Explanatory notes:

 

1. The geographical breakdown of net sales is based on the location of unaffiliated customers.

 

2. Net sales of power product & other businesses include revenue from sales of power products and relevant parts, leisure businesses and trading.

 

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[3] Consolidated Financial Summary

For the three months and nine months ended December 31, 2005 and 2006

Financial Highlights

 

     Yen (millions)
    

Three months
ended

Dec. 31, 2005

   %
Change
   

Three months
ended

Dec. 31, 2006

  

Nine months
ended

Dec. 31, 2005

   %
Change
   

Nine months
ended

Dec. 31, 2006

Net sales and other operating revenue

   2,472,006    12.0 %   2,768,652    7,074,255    13.1 %   7,999,250

Operating income

   194,986    5.2 %   205,110    528,073    13.9 %   601,655

Income before income taxes and equity in income of affiliates

   166,097    15.3 %   191,537    479,797    12.0 %   537,409

Net income

   133,146    8.8 %   144,827    377,520    10.2 %   416,138
     Yen

Basic net income per Share

   72.41      79.45    204.71      227.96
    

U.S. Dollar (millions)

               

Three months
ended

Dec. 31, 2006

             

Nine months
ended

Dec. 31, 2006

Net sales and other operating revenue

        23,244         67,159

Operating income

        1,722         5,051

Income before income taxes and equity in income of affiliates

        1,608         4,512

Net income

        1,216         3,494
    

U.S. Dollar

Basic net income per Share

        0.67         1.91

Explanatory note:

Share means both Common Share and ADS. The Company did a two-for-one stock split for the Company’s common stock effective July 1, 2006. Concurrently, Honda’s common stock-to-ADS exchange ratio was changed from one share of common stock to two ADSs, to one share of common stock to one ADS. Basic net income per common stock and ADS were calculated based on the number of common shares after the stock split.

 

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[4] Consolidated Statements of Income

(A) For the three months ended December 31, 2005 and 2006

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Three months ended
Dec. 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
   

Three months ended

Dec. 31, 2006
(Unaudited)

 

Net sales and other operating revenue

   2,472,006     2,768,652  

Operating costs and expenses:

    

Cost of sales

   1,731,527     1,945,754  

Selling, general and administrative

   420,736     474,746  

Research and development

   124,757     143,042  
            

Operating income

   194,986     205,110  

Other income:

    

Interest

   7,236     10,945  

Other

   700     7,196  

Other expenses:

    

Interest

   1,719     2,218  

Other

   35,106     29,496  
            

Income before income taxes and equity in income of affiliates

   166,097     191,537  

Income tax (benefit) expense:

    

Current

   67,987     67,766  

Deferred

   (5,370 )   4,757  
            

Income before equity in income of affiliates

   103,480     119,014  

Equity in income of affiliates

   29,666     25,813  
            

Net income

   133,146     144,827  
            

Retained earnings:

    

Balance at beginning of period

   4,018,709     4,482,612  

Retirement of treasury stocks

   —       (1 )

Cash dividends

   36,841     54,710  

Transfer to legal reserves

   295     398  
            

Balance at end of period

   4,114,719     4,572,332  
            
     Yen  

Basic net income per Share

   72.41     79.45  

Explanatory note:

Share means both Common Share and ADS. The Company did a two-for-one stock split for the Company’s common stock effective July 1, 2006. Concurrently, Honda’s common stock-to-ADS exchange ratio was changed from one share of common stock to two ADSs, to one share of common stock to one ADS. Basic net income per common stock and ADS were calculated based on the number of common shares after the stock split.

 

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[4] Consolidated Statements of Income - continued

(B) For the nine months ended December 31, 2005 and 2006

 

     Yen (millions)
     Nine months ended
Dec. 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
   

Nine months ended

Dec. 31, 2006
(Unaudited)

Net sales and other operating revenue

   7,074,255     7,999,250

Operating costs and expenses:

    

Cost of sales

   4,967,376     5,691,553

Selling, general and administrative

   1,207,009     1,318,054

Research and development

   371,797     387,988
          

Operating income

   528,073     601,655

Other income:

    

Interest

   17,162     31,070

Other

   1,739     12,477

Other expenses:

    

Interest

   8,456     8,900

Other

   58,721     98,893
          

Income before income taxes and equity in income of affiliates

   479,797     537,409

Income tax (benefit) expense:

    

Current

   217,518     202,210

Deferred

   (38,368 )   2,509
          

Income before equity in income of affiliates

   300,647     332,690

Equity in income of affiliates

   76,873     83,448
          

Net income

   377,520     416,138
          

Retained earnings:

    

Balance at beginning of period

   3,809,383     4,267,886

Retirement of treasury stocks

   —       279

Cash dividends

   71,061     109,494

Transfer to legal reserves

   1,123     1,919
          

Balance at end of period

   4,114,719     4,572,332
          
   Yen

Basic net income per Share

   204.71     227.96

Explanatory note:

Share means both Common Share and ADS. The Company did a two-for-one stock split for the Company’s common stock effective July 1, 2006. Concurrently, Honda’s common stock-to-ADS exchange ratio was changed from one share of common stock to two ADSs, to one share of common stock to one ADS. Basic net income per common stock and ADS were calculated based on the number of common shares after the stock split.

 

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[5] Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

     Yen (millions)     Yen (millions)  
     Mar. 31, 2006
(Audited)
   Dec. 31, 2006
(Unaudited)
   change     Dec. 31, 2005
(Unaudited)
   Change  

Assets

             

Current assets:

             

Cash and cash equivalents

   747,327    749,130    1,803     634,836    114,294  

Trade accounts and notes receivable

   963,320    885,427    (77,893 )   765,413    120,014  

Finance subsidiaries-receivables, net

   1,230,912    1,474,747    243,835     1,295,772    178,975  

Inventories

   1,036,304    1,170,848    134,544     1,019,907    150,941  

Deferred income taxes

   198,033    189,445    (8,588 )   214,020    (24,575 )

Other current assets

   450,002    474,154    24,152     432,682    41,472  
                           

Total current assets

   4,625,898    4,943,751    317,853     4,362,630    581,121  
                           

Finance subsidiaries-receivables, net

   2,982,425    3,201,359    218,934     2,934,244    267,115  

Investments and advances:

             

Investments in and advances to affiliates

   408,993    445,947    36,954     400,886    45,061  

Other, including marketable equity securities

   298,460    261,864    (36,596 )   296,696    (34,832 )
                           

Total investments and advances

   707,453    707,811    358     697,582    10,229  
                           

Property, plant and equipment, at cost:

             

Land

   384,447    417,420    32,973     378,467    38,953  

Buildings

   1,149,517    1,283,626    134,109     1,094,466    189,160  

Machinery and equipment

   2,562,507    2,935,111    372,604     2,454,230    480,881  

Construction in progress

   115,818    192,827    77,009     171,912    20,915  
                           
   4,212,289    4,828,984    616,695     4,099,075    729,909  

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

   2,397,022    2,745,309    348,287     2,347,541    397,768  
                           

Net property, plant and equipment

   1,815,267    2,083,675    268,408     1,751,534    332,141  
                           

Other assets

   440,638    573,388    132,750     504,390    (68,998 )
                           

Total assets

   10,571,681    11,509,984    938,303     10,250,380    1,259,604  
                           

 

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[5] Consolidated Balance Sheets – continued

 

     Yen (millions)     Yen (millions)  
    

Mar. 31, 2006

(Audited)

   

Dec. 31, 2006

(Unaudited)

    change    

Dec. 31, 2005

(Unaudited)

    Change  

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

          

Current liabilities:

          

Short-term debt

   693,557     1,377,493     683,936     703,232     674,261  

Current portion of long-term debt

   657,645     741,229     83,584     673,633     67,596  

Trade payables:

          

Notes

   31,698     31,229     (469 )   27,847     3,382  

Accounts

   1,099,902     1,024,292     (75,610 )   942,291     82,001  

Accrued expenses

   930,115     902,470     (27,645 )   950,502     (48,032 )

Income taxes payable

   110,160     56,258     (53,902 )   103,495     (47,237 )

Other current liabilities

   466,332     506,661     40,329     465,470     41,191  
                              

Total current liabilities

   3,989,409     4,639,632     650,223     3,866,470     773,162  
                              

Long-term debt, excluding current portion

   1,879,000     1,760,678     (118,322 )   1,827,743     (67,065 )

Other liabilities

   577,522     611,926     34,404     737,458     (125,532 )
                              

Total liabilities

   6,445,931     7,012,236     566,305     6,431,671     580,565  
                              

Stockholders’ equity:

          

Common stock

   86,067     86,067     —       86,067     —    

Capital surplus

   172,529     172,529     —       172,531     (2 )

Legal reserves

   35,811     37,730     1,919     35,811     1,919  

Retained earnings

   4,267,886     4,572,332     304,446     4,114,719     457,613  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net

          

Adjustments from foreign currency translation

   (375,777 )   (293,494 )   82,283     (377,973 )   84,479  

Net unrealized gains on marketable equity securities

   62,710     58,324     (4,386 )   56,438     1,886  

Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments

   (64 )   (250 )   (186 )   —       (250 )

Minimum pension liabilities adjustments

   (94,056 )   (94,063 )   (7 )   (202,779 )   108,716  
                              

Total Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

   (407,187 )   (329,483 )   77,704     (524,314 )   194,831  

Treasury Stock

   (29,356 )   (41,427 )   (12,071 )   (66,105 )   24,678  
                              

Total stockholders’ equity

   4,125,750     4,497,748     371,998     3,818,709     679,039  
                              

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   10,571,681     11,509,984     938,303     10,250,380     1,259,604  
                              

 

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[6] Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

     Yen (millions)  
    

Nine months ended

Dec. 31, 2005

(Unaudited)

   

Nine months ended

Dec. 31, 2006

(Unaudited)

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   377,520     416,138  

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

    

Depreciation and amortization

   176,808     255,719  

Deferred income taxes

   (38,368 )   2,509  

Equity in income of affiliates

   (76,873 )   (83,448 )

Dividends from affiliates

   32,171     37,955  

Provision for credit and lease residual losses on finance subsidiaries-receivables

   29,163     34,802  

Loss (gain) on derivative instruments, net

   4,263     63,626  

Decrease (increase) in assets:

    

Trade accounts and notes receivable

   29,637     118,926  

Inventories

   (97,244 )   (86,075 )

Other current assets

   (31,003 )   (36,694 )

Other assets

   (39,653 )   (25,002 )

Increase (decrease) in liabilities:

    

Trade accounts and notes payable

   (115,889 )   (114,613 )

Accrued expenses

   2,608     (45,597 )

Income taxes payable

   33,046     (56,368 )

Other current liabilities

   13,093     22,577  

Other liabilities

   766     5,760  

Other, net

   (2,222 )   (13,840 )
            

Net cash provided by operating activities

   297,823     496,375  
            

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Increase in investments and advances

   (15,027 )   (9,223 )

Decrease in investments and advances

   3,624     583  

Payment for purchase of available-for-sale securities

   (800 )   (1,935 )

Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities

   5,551     13,467  

Payment for purchase of held-to-maturity securities

   (63,394 )   (7,364 )

Proceeds from redemption of held-to-maturity securities

   45,932     27,046  

Capital Expenditures

   (302,617 )   (415,004 )

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

   28,460     13,233  

Acquisitions of finance subsidiaries-receivables

   (2,257,283 )   (2,226,908 )

Collections of finance subsidiaries-receivables

   1,366,978     1,565,719  

Proceeds from sales of finance subsidiaries-receivables

   686,876     274,811  

Purchase of investment in operating leases

   —       (126,223 )
            

Net cash used in investing activities

   (501,700 )   (891,798 )
            

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Increase (decrease) in short-term debt

   (115,224 )   411,329  

Proceeds from long-term debt

   661,259     629,433  

Repayment of long-term debt

   (404,748 )   (530,380 )

Cash dividends paid

   (71,061 )   (109,494 )

Payment for purchase of treasury stock, net

   (46,664 )   (26,679 )
            

Net cash provided by financing activities

   23,562     374,209  
            

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

   41,613     23,017  

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

   (138,702 )   1,803  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   773,538     747,327  
            

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   634,836     749,130  
            

 

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[7] Segment Information

Honda has four reportable business segments: the Motorcycle business, the Automobile business, the Financial services business and the Power product and other businesses, which are based on Honda’s organizational structure and characteristics of products and services. Operating segments are defined as components of Honda’s about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by management in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The accounting policies used for these reportable segments are consistent with the accounting policies used in Honda’s consolidated financial statements.

Principal products and functions of each segment are as follows:

 

Business

  

Principal products and services

  

Functions

Motorcycle business

  

Motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs),

personal watercraft and relevant parts

  

Research & Development

Manufacturing

Sales and related services

Automobile business

   Automobiles and relevant parts   

Research & Development

Manufacturing

Sales and related services

Financial services business

   Financial, insurance services   

Retail loan and lease related to Honda products

Others

Power product & other businesses

   Power products and relevant parts, and others   

Research & Development

Manufacturing

Sales and related services

Other

1. Business Segment Information

(A) For the three months ended December 31, 2005

 

     Yen (millions)
    

Motorcycle

Business

  

Automobile

Business

  

Financial

Services

Business

  

Power Product

& Other

Businesses

   Total    Eliminations     Consolidated

Net sales and other operating revenue:

                   

Unaffiliated customers

   283,462    2,015,891    80,253    92,400    2,472,006    —       2,472,006

Intersegment

   —      —      812    2,668    3,480    (3,480 )   —  
                                   

Total

   283,462    2,015,891    81,065    95,068    2,475,486    (3,480 )   2,472,006

Cost of sales, SG&A and R&D expenses

   270,023    1,864,798    59,053    86,626    2,280,500    (3,480 )   2,277,020
                                   

Operating income

   13,439    151,093    22,012    8,442    194,986    —       194,986
                                   

For the three months ended December 31, 2006

 

     Yen (millions)
    

Motorcycle

Business

  

Automobile

Business

  

Financial

Services

Business

  

Power Product

& Other

Businesses

   Total    Eliminations     Consolidated

Net sales and other operating revenue:

                   

Unaffiliated customers

   303,245    2,263,899    104,226    97,282    2,768,652    —       2,768,652

Intersegment

   —      —      810    7,810    8,620    (8,620 )   —  
                                   

Total

   303,245    2,263,899    105,036    105,092    2,777,272    (8,620 )   2,768,652

Cost of sales, SG&A and R&D expenses

   292,090    2,103,108    82,295    94,669    2,572,162    (8,620 )   2,563,542
                                   

Operating income

   11,155    160,791    22,741    10,423    205,110    —       205,110
                                   

 

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(B) For the nine months ended December 31, 2005

 

     Yen (millions)
    

Motorcycle

Business

  

Automobile

Business

  

Financial

Services

Business

  

Power Product

& Other

Businesses

   Total   

Corporate

Assets and

Eliminations

    Consolidated

Net sales and other operating revenue:

                   

Unaffiliated customers

   834,404    5,754,521    224,012    261,318    7,074,255    —       7,074,255

Intersegment

   —      —      2,858    9,707    12,565    (12,565 )   —  
                                   

Total

   834,404    5,754,521    226,870    271,025    7,086,820    (12,565 )   7,074,255

Cost of sales, SG&A and R&D expenses

   781,025    5,369,213    160,258    248,251    6,558,747    (12,565 )   6,546,182
                                   

Operating income

   53,379    385,308    66,612    22,774    528,073    —       528,073
                                   

Assets

   952,215    4,525,217    4,919,457    272,480    10,669,369    (418,989 )   10,250,380

Depreciation and amortization

   20,898    149,028    557    6,325    176,808    —       176,808

Capital expenditures

   36,828    257,421    1,124    7,244    302,617    —       302,617

 

For the nine months ended December 31, 2006

 

     Yen (millions)
     Motorcycle
Business
   Automobile
Business
   Financial
Services
Business
   Power Product
& Other
Businesses
   Total    Corporate
Assets and
Eliminations
    Consolidated

Net sales and other operating revenue:

                   

Unaffiliated customers

   948,891    6,458,335    292,266    299,758    7,999,250    —       7,999,250

Intersegment

   —      —      2,601    13,834    16,435    (16,435 )   —  
                                   

Total

   948,891    6,458,335    294,867    313,592    8,015,685    (16,435 )   7,999,250

Cost of sales, SG&A and R&D expenses

   892,513    6,016,582    220,265    284,670    7,414,030    (16,435 )   7,397,595
                                   

Operating income

   56,378    441,753    74,602    28,922    601,655    —       601,655
                                   

Assets

   1,103,219    5,086,960    5,607,371    304,268    12,101,818    (591,834 )   11,509,984

Depreciation and amortization

   29,121    215,526    2,270    8,802    225,719    —       255,719

Capital expenditures

   44,418    351,095    126,845    7,795    530,153    —       530,153

Explanatory notes:

 

1. Intersegment sales and revenues are generally made at values that approximate arm’s-length prices.

 

2. Unallocated corporate assets, included in reconciling items, amounted to JPY 353,915 million as of December 31, 2005 and JPY301,005 million as of December 31, 2006 respectively, which consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities held by the Company. Reconciling items also include elimination of intersegment transactions.

 

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2. Geographical Segment Information

(A) For the three months ended December 31, 2005

 

     Yen (millions)
     Japan    North
America
   Europe    Asia    Others    Total    Eliminations     Consolidated

Net sales and other operating revenue:

                      

Sales to unaffiliated customers

   477,803    1,441,801    202,984    207,142    142,276    2,472,006    —       2,472,006

Transfers between geographical segments

   641,292    37,158    68,661    41,605    4,348    793,064    (793,064 )   —  
                                        

Total

   1,119,095    1,478,959    271,645    248,747    146,624    3,265,070    (793,064 )   2,472,006

Cost of sales, SG&A and R&D expenses

   1,043,147    1,372,197    268,782    231,524    129,948    3,045,598    (768,578 )   2,277,020
                                        

Operating income

   75,948    106,762    2,863    17,223    16,676    219,472    (24,486 )   194,986
                                        

For the three months ended December 31, 2006

 

     Yen (millions)
     Japan    North
America
   Europe    Asia    Others    Total    Eliminations     Consolidated

Net sales and other operating revenue:

                      

Sales to unaffiliated customers

   508,744    1,568,971    254,297    249,372    187,268    2,768,652    —       2,768,652

Transfers between geographical segments

   715,104    43,215    17,389    54,081    5,787    835,576    (835,576 )   —  
                                        

Total

   1,223,848    1,612,186    271,686    303,453    193,055    3,604,228    (835,576 )   2,768,652

Cost of sales, SG&A and R&D expenses

   1,181,929    1,493,978    267,918    283,199    177,006    3,404,030    (840,488 )   2,563,542
                                        

Operating income

   41,919    118,208    3,768    20,254    16,049    200,198    4,912     205,110
                                        

 

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(B) For the Nine months ended December 31, 2005

 

     Yen (millions)
     Japan    North
America
   Europe    Asia    Others    Total    Corporate
Assets and
Eliminations
    Consolidated

Net sales and other operating revenue:

                      

Sales to unaffiliated customers

   1,487,988    3,889,203    685,691    615,641    395,732    7,074,255    —       7,074,255

Transfers between geographical segments

   1,770,224    101,766    150,236    95,907    14,633    2,132,766    (2,132,766 )   —  
                                        

Total

   3,258,212    3,990,969    835,927    711,548    410,365    9,207,021    (2,132,766 )   7,074,255

Cost of sales, SG&A and R&D expenses

   3,072,071    3,742,923    819,482    659,330    364,893    8,658,699    (2,112,517 )   6,546,182
                                        

Operating income

   186,141    248,046    16,445    52,218    45,472    548,322    (20,249 )   528,073
                                        

Assets

   2,660,200    5,930,779    712,614    653,735    290,654    10,247,982    2,398     10,250,380

Long-lived assets

   991,376    588,755    153,395    151,736    64,258    1,869,520    —       1,869,520

For the nine months ended December 31, 2006

 

     Yen (millions)
     Japan    North
America
   Europe    Asia    Others    Total    Corporate
Assets and
Eliminations
    Consolidated

Net sales and other operating revenue:

                      

Sales to unaffiliated customers

   1,528,151    4,384,934    806,855    732,941    546,369    7,999,250    —       7,999,250

Transfers between geographical segments

   1,980,820    116,240    100,748    171,560    19,967    2,389,335    (2,389,335 )   —  
                                        

Total

   3,508,971    4,501,174    907,603    904,501    566,336    10,388,585    (2,389,335 )   7,999,250

Cost of sales, SG&A and R&D expenses

   3,349,102    4,172,758    888,312    846,548    513,611    9,770,331    (2,372,736 )   7,397,595
                                        

Operating income

   159,869    328,416    19,291    57,953    52,725    618,254    (16,599 )   601,655
                                        

Assets

   2,918,026    6,626,639    863,274    867,189    385,851    11,660,979    (150,995 )   11,509,984

Long-lived assets

   1,041,039    798,658    194,610    209,779    85,758    2,329,844    —       2,329,844

Explanatory notes:

 

1. The geographical segments are based on the location of the company and its subsidiaries.

 

2. Major countries or regions in each geographic segment:

 

North America    United States, Canada, Mexico
Europe    United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Belgium
Asia    Thailand, Indonesia, China, India
Others    Brazil, Australia

 

2. Intersegment sales and revenues are generally made at values that approximate arm’s-length prices.

 

3. Unallocated corporate assets, included in reconciling items, amounted to JPY 353,915 million as of December 31, 2005 and JPY 301,005 million as of December 31, 2006 respectively, which consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities held by the Company. Reconciling items also include elimination of intersegment transactions.

 

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3. Overseas Sales and revenues

In addition to the disclosure required by U.S.GAAP, Honda provides the following supplemental information as required as required by Japanese Securities and Exchange Law.

(A) For the three months ended December 31, 2005

 

     Yen (millions)  
    

North

America

    Europe     Asia     Others     Total  

Overseas sales

   1,437,694     204,731     259,677     171,988     2,074,090  

Consolidated sales

           2,472,006  

Overseas sales ratio to consolidated sales

   58.2 %   8.3 %   10.5 %   6.9 %   83.9 %

For the three months ended December 31, 2006

 

     Yen (millions)  
    

North

America

    Europe     Asia     Others     Total  

Overseas sales

   1,563,991     259,516     301,469     222,983     2,347,959  

Consolidated sales

           2,768,652  

Overseas sales ratio to consolidated sales

   56.5 %   9.4 %   10.9 %   8.0 %   84.8 %

(B) For the nine months ended December 31, 2005

 

     Yen (millions)  
    

North

America

    Europe     Asia     Others     Total  

Overseas sales

   3,880,583     691,303     782,951     471,121     5,825,958  

Consolidated sales

           7,074,255  

Overseas sales ratio to consolidated sales

   54.9 %   9.8 %   11.1 %   6.6 %   82.4 %

For the nine months ended December 31, 2006

 

     Yen (millions)  
    

North

America

    Europe     Asia     Others     Total  

Overseas sales

   4,369,853     816,391     923,303     645,729     6,755,276  

Consolidated sales

           7,999,250  

Overseas sales ratio to consolidated sales

   54.6 %   10.2 %   11.5 %   8.1 %   84.4 %

Explanatory notes:

 

1. The geographical segments are based on the location where sales are originated.

 

2. Major countries or regions in each geographic segment:

 

North America    United States, Canada, Mexico
Europe    United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Belgium
Asia    Thailand, Indonesia, China, India
Others    Brazil, Australia

 

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[8] Consolidated Balance Sheets and Consolidated Statement of Cash flows

Divided into Non-financial Services Businesses and Finance Subsidiaries

Honda discloses consolidated balance sheets divided into non-financial services businesses and finance subsidiaries, and consolidated cash flow statements divided into non-financial services businesses and financial subsidiaries, for investor relations purposes. For purposes of these disclosures, non-financial services include the Motorcycle, Automobile and Power Product and Other Businesses segments, and finance subsidiaries include the Financial Services segment, respectively.

1. Consolidated Balance Sheets

Divided into non-financial services businesses and finance subsidiaries

 

     Yen (millions)     Yen (millions)  
     Mar. 31, 2006     Dec. 31, 2006     Change     Dec. 31, 2005     Change  

Assets

          

<Non-financial services businesses>

          

Current Assets:

   3,788,184     3,852,601     64,417     3,478,039     374,562  

Cash and cash equivalents

   727,735     730,845     3,110     612,920     117,925  

Trade accounts and notes receivable

   504,101     451,320     (52,781 )   409,373     41,947  

Inventories

   1,036,304     1,170,848     134,544     1,019,907     150,941  

Other current assets

   1,520,044     1,499,588     (20,456 )   1,435,839     63,749  

Investment and advances

   955,338     974,183     18,845     942,150     32,033  

Property, plant and equipment, at cost

   1,795,173     2,064,185     269,012     1,731,203     332,982  

Other assets

   225,575     228,498     2,923     300,424     (71,926 )
                              

Total assets

   6,764,270     7,119,467     355,197     6,451,816     667,651  

<Finance Subsidiaries>

          

Cash and cash equivalents

   19,592     18,285     (1,307 )   21,916     (3,631 )

Finance subsidiaries—short-term receivables, net

   1,240,581     1,509,116     268,535     1,321,406     187,710  

Finance subsidiaries—long-term receivables, net

   2,982,832     3,202,150     219,318     2,935,092     267,058  

Other assets

   765,053     877,820     112,767     641,043     236,777  
                              

Total assets

   5,008,058     5,607,371     599,313     4,919,457     687,914  

Eliminations

   (1,200,647 )   (1,216,854 )   (16,207 )   (1,120,893 )   (95,961 )
                              

Total assets

   10,571,681     11,509,984     938,303     10,250,380     1,259,604  
                              

 

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1. Consolidated Balance Sheets

Divided into non-financial services businesses and finance subsidiaries - continued

 

     Yen (millions)     Yen (millions)  
     Mar. 31, 2006     Dec. 31, 2006     Change     Dec. 31, 2005     Change  

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

          

<Non-financial services businesses>

          

Current liabilities:

   2,355,999     2,321,731     (34,268 )   2,201,840     119,891  

Short-term debt

   171,122     237,132     66,010     194,313     42,819  

Current portion of long-term debt

   9,138     17,565     8,427     4,303     13,262  

Trade payables

   1,144,159     1,068,581     (75,578 )   982,026     86,555  

Accrued expenses

   763,879     733,947     (29,932 )   789,138     (55,191 )

Other current liabilities

   267,701     264,506     (3,195 )   232,060     32,446  

Long-term debt, excluding current portion

   34,396     55,638     21,242     22,183     33,455  

Other liabilities

   575,034     610,308     35,274     729,635     (119,327 )
                              

Total liabilities

   2,965,429     2,987,677     22,248     2,953,658     34,019  

<Finance Subsidiaries>

          

Short-term debt

   1,369,177     1,963,237     594,060     1,290,244     672,993  

Current portion of long-term debt

   653,276     726,413     73,137     672,473     53,940  

Accrued expenses

   181,140     175,035     (6,105 )   172,567     2,468  

Long-term debt, excluding current portion

   1,858,362     1,723,097     (135,265 )   1,820,483     (97,386 )

Other liabilities

   392,316     413,330     21,014     418,447     (5,117 )
                              

Total liabilities

   4,454,271     5,001,112     546,841     4,374,214     626,898  

Eliminations

   (973,769 )   (976,553 )   (2,784 )   (896,201 )   (80,352 )
                              

Total liabilities

   6,445,931     7,012,236     566,305     6,431,671     580,565  

Common stock

   86,067     86,067     —       86,067     —    

Capital surplus

   172,529     172,529     —       172,531     (2 )

Legal reserves

   35,811     37,730     1,919     35,811     1,919  

Retained earnings

   4,267,886     4,572,332     304,446     4,114,719     457,613  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

   (407,187 )   (329,483 )   77,704     (524,314 )   194,831  

Treasury stock

   (29,356 )   (41,427 )   (12,071 )   (66,105 )   24,678  
                              

Total stockholders’ equity

   4,125,750     4,497,748     371,998     3,818,709     679,039  
                              

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   10,571,681     11,509,984     938,303     10,250,380     1,259,604  
                              

 

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2. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Divided into non-financial services businesses and finance subsidiaries

For the nine months ended December 31, 2005 and 2006

(A) For the nine months ended December 31, 2005

 

     Yen (millions)  
    

Non-financial

services
businesses

    Finance
subsidiaries
    Elimination
among
subsidiaries
    Total  

Cash flows from operating activities:

        

Net Income

   332,803     44,731     (14 )   377,520  

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

        

Depreciation and amortization

   176,251     557     —       176,808  

Deferred income taxes

   (412 )   (37,956 )   —       (38,368 )

Equity in income of affiliates

   (80,134 )   —       3,261     (76,873 )

Cash dividends from affiliates

   32,171     —       —       32,171  

Loss (gain) on derivative instruments, net

   7,177     (2,914 )   —       4,263  

Decrease (increase) in trade accounts and notes receivable

   43,436     (15,672 )   1,873     29,637  

Decrease (increase) in inventories

   (97,244 )   —       —       (97,244 )

Increase (decrease) in trade payables

   (112,623 )   —       (3,266 )   (115,889 )

Other, net

   (103,059 )   129,175     (20,318 )   5,798  
                        

Net cash provided by operating activities

   198,366     117,921     (18,464 )   297,823  
                        

Cash flows from investing activities:

        

* Decrease (increase) in investments and advances

   52,740     —       (76,854 )   (24,114 )
   Capital expenditures    (301,493 )   (1,124 )   —       (302,617 )
   Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment    28,284     176     —       28,460  
   Decrease (increase) in finance subsidiaries-receivables    —       (237,532 )   34,103     (203,429 )
   Purchase of investment in operating leases    —       —       —       —    
                        

Net cash used in investing activities

   (220,469 )   (238,480 )   (42,751 )   (501,700 )
                        

Cash flows from financing activities:

        

* Increase (decrease) in short-term debt

   (48,070 )   (131,081 )   63,927     (115,224 )

* Proceeds from long-term debt

   13,857     659,430     (12,028 )   661,259  

* Repayment of long-term debt

   (11,485 )   (402,565 )   9,302     (404,748 )
   Proceeds from issuance of common stock    —       —       —       —    
   Cash dividends paid    (71,075 )   —       14     (71,061 )
   Payment for purchase of treasury stock, net    (46,664 )   —       —       (46,664 )
                        

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   (163,437 )   125,784     61,215     23,562  
                        

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

   40,566     1,047     —       41,613  
                        

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

   (144,974 )   6,272     —       (138,702 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   757,894     15,644     —       773,538  
                        

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   612,920     21,916     —       634,836  
                        

 

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2. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - continued

Divided into non-financial services businesses and finance subsidiaries

For the nine months ended December 31, 2005 and 2006

(B) For the nine months ended December 31, 2006

 

     Yen (millions)  
    

Non-financial

services
businesses

    Finance
subsidiaries
    Elimination
among
subsidiaries
    Total  

Cash flows from operating activities:

        

Net Income

   382,424     33,727     (13 )   416,138  

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

        

Depreciation and amortization

   253,449     2,270     —       255,719  

Deferred income taxes

   (2,075 )   4,584     —       2,509  

Equity in income of affiliates

   (83,448 )   —       —       (83,448 )

Cash dividends from affiliates

   37,955     —       —       37,955  

Loss (gain) on derivative instruments, net

   41,857     21,769     —       63,626  

Decrease (increase) in trade accounts and notes receivable

   84,942     40,252     (6,268 )   118,926  

Decrease (increase) in inventories

   (86,075 )   —       —       (86,075 )

Increase (decrease) in trade payables

   (114,112 )   —       (501 )   (114,613 )

Other, net

   (100,548 )   (19,033 )   5,219     (114,362 )
                        

Net cash provided by operating activities

   414,369     83,569     (1,563 )   496,375  
                        

Cash flows from investing activities:

        

* Decrease (increase) in investments and advances

   73,913     —       (51,339 )   22,574  

Capital expenditures

   (414,382 )   (622 )   —       (415,004 )

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

   12,926     307     —       13,233  

Decrease (increase) in finance subsidiaries-receivables

   —       (411,462 )   25,084     (386,378 )

Purchase of investment in operating leases

   —       (126,223 )   —       (126,223 )
                        

Net cash used in investing activities

   (327,543 )   (538,000 )   (26,255 )   (891,798 )
                        

Cash flows from financing activities:

        

* Increase (decrease) in short-term debt

   27,264     348,741     35,324     411,329  

* Proceeds from long-term debt

   15,347     616,678     (2,592 )   629,433  

* Repayment of long-term debt

   (12,503 )   (520,563 )   2,686     (530,380 )

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

   —       7,613     (7,613 )   —    

Cash dividends paid

   (109,507 )   —       13     (109,494 )

Payment for purchase of treasury stock, net

   (26,679 )   —       —       (26,679 )
                        

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   (106,078 )   452,469     27,818     374,209  
                        

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

   22,362     655     —       23,017  
                        

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

   3,110     (1,307 )   —       1,803  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   727,735     19,592     —       747,327  
                        

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   730,845     18,285     —       749,130  
                        

Explanatory notes:

 

1. The cash flows derived from non-financial services businesses loans to finance subsidiaries were included in the items of “Decrease (increase) in investments and advances” of non-financial services businesses, and “Increase (decrease) in short-term debt”, “Proceeds from long-term debt” and “Repayment of long-term debt” of finance subsidiaries (marked by *).

Loans from non-financial services businesses to finance subsidiaries decreased by JPY 76,854 million for the fiscal nine months ended December 31, 2005, and decreased by JPY 58,952 million for the fiscal nine months ended December 31, 2006.

 

2. Decrease (increase) in trade accounts and notes receivable for finance subsidiaries is due to the reclassification of finance subsidiaries-receivables which relate to sales of inventory in the unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows presented above.

 

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Explanatory notes:

 

1. Consolidated subsidiaries

Number of consolidated subsidiaries: 409

 

2. Affiliated companies

Number of affiliated companies: 102

 

3. Changes of consolidated subsidiaries and affiliated companies

Consolidated subsidiaries:

Newly formed consolidated subsidiaries: 79

Reduced through reorganization: 9

Affiliated companies:

Newly formed affiliated companies: 10

Reduced through reorganization: 23

 

4. The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, since the Company has listed its American Depositary Shares on the New York Stock Exchange and files reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

5. The average exchange rates for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2006 were ¥117.82=U.S.$1 and ¥151.94= euro 1. The average exchange rates for the corresponding period last year were ¥117.35=U.S.$1 and ¥139.44= euro 1. The average exchange rates for the fiscal nine months ended December 31, 2006 were ¥116.19=U.S.$1 and ¥147.96= euro 1 as compared with ¥112.11=U.S.$1 and ¥136.91= euro 1 for the corresponding period last year.

 

6. United States dollar amounts have been translated from yen solely for the convenience of the reader at the rate of ¥119.11=U.S.$1, the mean of the telegraphic transfer selling exchange rate and the telegraphic transfer buying exchange rate prevailing on the Tokyo foreign exchange market on December 29, 2006.

 

7. The Company’s Common Stock-to-ADS exchange rate was changed from two shares of Common Stock to one ADS to one share of Common Stock to two ADSs, effective January 10, 2002. Also, the Company decided to change the ratio of its ADS to Honda’s underlying Shares. As a result, one American Share which represented one-half of one Share represented one Share and the change of ratio of ADS was handled by Honda’s depositary, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and the first trading date with the new ratio was Monday, July 3, 2006.

 

8. Minority interests in net assets and income are not significant and, accordingly, are not presented separately in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and statements of income. The amount of minority interest recognized in earnings, included in “Other expenses: Other,” for the fiscal nine months ended December 31, 2005 and 2006 were JPY 11,490 million and JPY 16,384 million, respectively.

 

9. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, determined principally by the first-in, first-out method, or market.

 

10. Honda classifies its debt and equity securities in one of three categories: available-for-sale, trading, or held-to-maturity. Debt securities that are classified as “held-to-maturity” securities are reported at amortized cost. Debt and equity securities classified as “trading” securities are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings. Other debt and equity securities are classified as “available-for-sale” securities and are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains or losses, net of deferred taxes included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the stockholders’ equity section of the consolidated balance sheets.

 

11. Honda does not amortize goodwill but instead is tested for impairment at least annually.

 

12. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is calculated principally by the declining-balance method based on estimated useful lives and salvage values of the respective assets.

 

13. Honda applies hedge accounting for some of fits forward foreign currency exchange contracts between the Company and its subsidiaries.

 

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14. The allowance for credit losses for finance-subsidiaries receivables is maintained at an amount management deems adequate to cover estimated losses on finance receivables. The allowance is based on management’s evaluation of many factors, including current economic trends, industry experience, inherent risks in the portfolio and the borrower’s ability to pay.

 

15. The allowance for losses on lease residual values is maintained at an amount management deems adequate to cover estimated losses on the uninsured portion of the vehicles’ lease residual values. The allowance is also based on management’s evaluation of many factors, including current economic conditions, industry experience and the finance subsidiaries’ historical experience with residual value losses.

 

16. Provisions for retirement benefits are provided based on the fair value of both projected benefit obligations and plan assets at the end of the fiscal year to cover for employees’ retirement benefits. If the provisions for retirement benefits are less than the unfunded accumulated benefit obligations, accrued pension cost is adjusted as an additional minimum pension liability that is at least equal to the unfunded accumulated benefit obligation. Unrecognized net transition obligation has been amortized over approximately 19 years since the fiscal year ended March 31, 1990. Unrecognized prior service cost (benefit) is amortized by using the straight-line method and the estimated average remaining service years of employees.

Unrecognized actuarial loss is amortized if unrecognized net gain or loss exceeds ten percent of the greater of the projected benefit obligation or the market-related value of plan assets by using the straight-line method and the estimated average remaining service years of employees.

 

17. Our warranty expense accruals are costs for general warranties on product we sell, products recalls and service actions outside the general warranties. Estimated warranty expenses are provided based on historical warranty claim experience with consideration given to the expected level of future warranty costs as well as current information on repair costs.

 

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Notes to Consolidated balance sheets:

 

1. The allowance for doubtful trade accounts and notes receivable, and the allowance for credit losses for finance subsidiaries-receivables are as follows: Yen (millions)

 

     Mar. 31, 2006    Dec. 31, 2006    Dec. 31, 2005

The allowance for doubtful trade accounts and notes receivables

   10,689    8,023    10,163

The allowance for credit losses for finance subsidiaries-receivables

   32,950    38,567    33,987

 

2. Net book value of property, plant and equipment which were subject to specific mortgages securing indebtedness are as follows: Yen (millions)

 

     Mar. 31, 2006    Dec. 31, 2006    Dec. 31, 2005

Property, plant and equipment

   22,592    39,199    10,408

A finance subsidiary pledged as collateral finance subsidiaries-receivables

   8,993    3,181    13,002

 

3. Honda has entered into various guarantee and indemnification agreements which are primarily for employee bank loans to costs for their housing costs are as follows: Yen (millions)

 

     Mar. 31, 2006    Dec. 31, 2006    Dec. 31, 2005

Bank loans of employees for their housing costs

   46,737    42,203    48,877

 

4. If an employee defaults on his/her loan payments, Honda is required to perform its obligation under the guarantee. The undiscounted maximum amount of Honda’s obligation to make future payments in the event of defaults were shown as above. As of December 31, 2006, no amount has been accrued for any possible estimated losses under the guarantee obligations, as it is probable that the employees will be able to make all scheduled payments.

Reclassifications:

Certain reclassifications have been made consolidated financial statements to conform to the presentation used for the fiscal third quarter and the fiscal nine months ended December 31, 2006. In the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2006, management has classified cash dividends from affiliates in operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows.

 

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[9] Unconsolidated Financial Summary

(Parent company only)

Quarterly dividends

 

     Yen
    

Three months
ended

Dec. 31, 2005

  

Three months
ended

Dec. 31, 2006

The third quarter-end cash dividend

   —      17.0

Explanatory note:

The dividends are scheduled to become payable on February 23, 2007 (Friday).

 

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