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 February 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)

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

Form 20-F  x    Form 40-F  ¨

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):  ¨

Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to security holders.

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):  ¨

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

Yes  ¨    No  ¨

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):82-            

 



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Exhibit 1:

On February 5, 2007, Honda announced that it would present the world debut of an exciting new concept car at the forthcoming 2007 Geneva motor show, as well as showing the fully driveable FCX Concept fuel cell car in Europe for the first time. A press conference was held on the Honda stand in Hall 4 on Press Day, 6 March, between 12:00 noon and 12:15 pm.

Exhibit 2:

On February 9, 2007, Honda Aircraft Company, Inc. announced plans to establish its world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, with construction of a new 215,000 square foot headquarters facility and hangar at Piedmont Triad International (PTI) airport. The company also confirmed plans to manufacture its advanced light jet, HondaJet, at a new plant to be constructed adjacent to its new headquarters. Further details about the production facility, including the size, scope of operations and construction timetable, will be announced at a later date. Honda plans to begin delivery of HondaJet to customers in 2010.

Exhibit 3:

On February 15, 2007, Honda Marine announced that its EFI outboard engines ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Four-Stroke Outboard Engines” in the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Marine Engine Competitive Information Study. Honda has received the four-stroke EFI outboard award for three consecutive years.

Exhibit 4:

On February 20, 2007, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced management changes. (Ref. #C07-017)

Exhibit 5:

On February 22, 2007, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced the release of the new Crossroad, an automobile which transcends existing categories by combining the design and functionality of an SUV with the convenient size of a compact car and the 3-row seating and 7-passenger capacity of a minivan. The new Crossroad went on sale throughout Japan on Friday, February 23. (Ref. # A07-011)

Exhibit 6:

On February 27, 2007, Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced its automobile production, domestic sales, and export results for the month of January 2007. (Ref. #C07-019)

Exhibit 7:

The English summary of Honda Report to Stockholders No. 132 which was prepared full in Japanese and mailed to stockholders of Honda Common Stock in Japan in February 2007.

Exhibit 8:

Third Quarter Report of fiscal third quarter and nine months period ended December 31, 2006 (which was e-mailed to ADS holders in March 2007).


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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: March 13, 2007


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HONDA AT THE 2007 GENEVA MOTOR SHOW

5 February, 2007 - Honda will be presenting the world debut of an exciting new concept car at the forthcoming 2007 Geneva motor show, as well as showing the fully driveable FCX Concept fuel cell car in Europe for the first time. A press conference will be held on the Honda stand in Hall 4 on Press Day, 6 March, between 12:00 noon and 12:15 pm.

Honda Small Hybrid Sports Concept

Honda Small Hybrid Sports Concept represents Honda’s proposal for a future hybrid model. The Concept demonstrates a unique fusion of advanced hybrid technology and fun-to-drive sports car characteristics. The Small Hybrid Sports Concept, which has been designed by Honda R&D Europe based in Offenbach, Germany explores the idea that a car can have a low environmental impact yet still deliver all the driving enjoyment expected of a compact sports car.

Fully driveable Honda FCX Concept demonstrates Honda’s advanced fuel cell technology

The fully functional Honda FCX Concept will be on display for the first time in Europe. The concept model features a newly developed compact, high-efficient Honda FC Stack as well as a long-floor, low-riding, short-nose body. It offers a comfortably large cabin and futuristic styling along with significant improvements in power output and environmental performance. The FCX Concept offers practical driving performance with a range of 570 km (Honda calculations when driven in LA4 mode) and a top speed limited to 160 km/h. Limited marketing of a totally new fuel cell vehicle based on the FCX Concept model is to begin in Japan and the US in 2008.

Next-generation clean diesel engine

Further technical innovation will be represented in Geneva by the company’s next-generation diesel engine that uses world-first technology to reduce emissions to the same level of a petrol engine. A revolutionary catalytic converter reduces NOx (oxides of nitrogen) emissions to a level that enables the engine to meet the stringent US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier II/Bin 5 requirements.

The catalytic converter features an innovative system that uses the reductive reaction of ammonia to ‘detoxify’ oxides of nitrogen (NOx) by converting them into harmless nitrogen (N2). However, unlike Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems which use urea injection, Honda’s innovative technology uses ammonia generated within the catalytic converter.

Honda plans to introduce its next-generation diesel engine within three years.

Honda’s Motorsports challengers for 2007

On public display for the first time will be the Honda Racing F1 Team’s brand new race car, the RA107.

Honda’s commitment to motorsport will also be represented at the show by the Civic Type R race car based on the just-launched road car. Developed in close cooperation with Italy’s JAS Motorsport, the Civic Type R is aiming for even greater success than its forebear, which has proved popular in European motor sport circles since its introduction in 2002.

The car is being developed to Group N and Group A, as well as the new Group R specifications to be introduced in 2008.

Honda’s production models and accessories

The stand will also feature examples of the brand-new CR-V and Civic Type R models, as well as the rest of the Honda range. The company’s extensive range of accessories will be showcased on the upper level of the stand, including a CR-V Aero Performance Pack.

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Honda Aircraft Company to Establish World Headquarters and

Production Facility in Greensboro, North Carolina

HondaJet to be produced at new plant for delivery to customers in 2010

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, U.S.A., February 9, 2007 – Honda Aircraft Company, Inc., announced plans to establish its world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, with construction of a new 215,000 square foot headquarters facility and hangar at Piedmont Triad International (PTI) airport. The company also confirmed plans to manufacture its advanced light jet, HondaJet, at a new plant to be constructed adjacent to its new headquarters. Further details about the production facility, including the size, scope of operations and construction timetable, will be announced at a later date. Honda plans to begin delivery of HondaJet to customers in 2010.

LOGO

Initial investment for construction of the new headquarters facility and hangar will be about $40 million, plus approximately $20 million for equipment, bringing the total initial investment to $60 million. Details of additional investment for the HondaJet manufacturing facility will be announced at a later date.

Total Honda Aircraft Company employment, including all engineering, sales and marketing, manufacturing and support activities, will increase to more than 300 associates by the time the manufacturing plant reaches full capacity.

“For five years, Greensboro has served as the home of HondaJet, as we have worked to take our dream from the drawing board to the sky,” said Michimasa Fujino, president & CEO of Honda Aircraft Company, Inc. “As we move steadily toward certification, production and delivery to our customers, I am excited that Greensboro will be home both to our company’s world headquarters and the production of HondaJet.”

Honda Aircraft Company’s new headquarters will serve as the home for all HondaJet research, product engineering, sales and marketing, and service support, and will replace the company’s existing 32,000 square foot hangar and office complex, also located at PTI airport. Construction of the new facility, to include a 147,000 square foot airplane hangar and approximately 68,000 square feet of office space, will begin immediately, and is scheduled to be completed in November of this year.

 

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HondaJet employs a number of innovative new technologies and design features - including an all composite fuselage and a unique over-the-wing engine mount (OTWEM) configuration - to set new standards for performance, comfort and quality in the growing “light jet” segment of the market.

Honda’s first-ever commercial aircraft lives up to the company’s reputation for superior fuel efficiency, delivering 30-35 percent better cruising fuel efficiency than comparable jets, along with a class-topping cruise speed of 420 knots (450 mph) and a more spacious cabin with room for up to eight people. The customer base for HondaJet is composed of owner-pilots, corporate travel operators and air taxi companies. In November, Popular Science magazine selected HondaJet as the winner of the publication’s 2006 “Best of What’s New” award in the Aviation & Space category.

All major assembly and testing of the prototype HondaJet has been conducted at the company’s existing Greensboro facility, which opened in 2001 as an extension of Honda’s global R&D operations. The decision to commercialize HondaJet was announced in July 2006, followed by the establishment of Honda Aircraft Company, Inc. on August 4, 2006. The company has received well more than 100 customer orders for the $3.65 million HondaJet since its launch on October 17, 2006.

The HondaJet production facility will become Honda’s seventeenth major manufacturing plant in North America, including two currently under construction in Indiana and Ontario, Canada. Honda already has a major North Carolina manufacturing facility, near Swepsonville, producing general purpose engines, lawn mowers and other power equipment products. The $188 million facility, opened in 1984, employs 580 associates and has the capacity to produce 2 million engines and 380,000 lawn mowers annually.

 

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Honda Marine Recognized By J.D. Power And Associates

Miami, U.S.A., February 15, 2007– Honda Marine announced that its EFI outboard engines ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Four-Stroke Outboard Engines” in the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Marine Engine Competitive Information Study. Honda has received the four-stroke EFI outboard award for three consecutive years.

LOGO

Honda Marine engines scored 939 out of a possible 1,000 points, the highest total since the award’s inception. The study also reported an increasing awareness among boat owners that higher-technology engines deliver a superior overall boating experience. Further, the study showed an increase in demand for quiet, efficient, clean-running engines. “Receiving this recognition for the third consecutive year further illustrates Honda’s commitment to building superior products with outstanding performance and unparalleled reliability,” said John Fulcher, senior manager, Honda Marine. “The acknowledgement by J.D. Power and Associates reflects that Honda and its dealers are delivering on their promise to provide customers with an outstanding sales and service experience.”

J.D. Power and Associates presented the award to Honda during a ceremony today at the Miami International Boat Show. Best known for its work in the automotive industry, J.D. Power and Associates has, in recent years, expanded to serve a number of other industries, including marine engines.

Honda Marine, a division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., manufactures and markets a complete range of outboard marine engines. Its comprehensive product line is powered exclusively by environmentally advanced 4-stroke engines.


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Ref.#C07-017

Honda Announces Management Changes

Tokyo, February 20, 2007 — Honda Motor Co., Ltd., today announced management changes.

Changes in Board Members (Pending approval at this year’s regularly scheduled general shareholders’ meeting in June)

 

Name

  

New Title

  

Current Title

Satoshi AOKI    Chairman    Executive Vice President
Koichi KONDO    Executive Vice President    Senior Managing Director
Takanobu ITO    Senior Managing Director    Managing Officer
Masaaki KATO    Senior Managing Director    Managing Officer
Fumihiko IKE    Managing Director    Director
Sho MINEKAWA    Director    Operating Officer

Retiring Directors (To retire on the same day as this year’s regularly scheduled general shareholders’ meeting in June)

 

Motoatsu SHIRAISHI   Current title:   Senior Managing Director
Satoshi DOBASHI   Current title:   Senior Managing Director
Hiroshi KURODA   Current title:   Managing Director

 

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Major Changes in responsibilities of board members (Effective as of April 1)

 

Name and Title

  

New responsibilities

  

Current responsibilities

Motoatsu SHIRAISHI

Senior Managing Director

  

—  

  

President and Director of Honda R&D Co., Ltd.

General Supervisor, Quality

Satoshi DOBASHI,

Senior Managing Director

   —      Chief Operating Officer for Regional Sales Operations (Japan)

Koichi KONDO

Senior Managing Director

  

Chief Operating Officer for Regional Sales Operations (Japan)

Chairman and Director of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

  

Chief Operating Officer for Regional Operations (North America)

President and CEO of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

President and Director of Honda North America, Inc.

Hiroshi KURODA

Managing Director

   —      Chief Operating Officer for Automobile Operations

Tetsuo IWAMURA

Managing Director

  

Chief Operating Officer for Regional Operations (North America)

President and CEO of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

President and Director of Honda North America, Inc.

  

Chief Operating Officer for Regional Operations (Latin America)

President and Director of Honda South America Ltda.

President and Director of Moto Honda da Amazonia Ltda.

President and Director of Honda Automoveis do Brasil Ltda.

 

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Changes in Operating Officers (Effective as of the date of this year’s regularly scheduled general shareholders’ meeting in June)

 

Name

  

New Title

  

Current Title

Takashi YAMAMOTO

   Managing Officer    Operating Officer

Suguru KANAZAWA

   Managing Officer    Operating Officer

Major Changes in responsibilities of operating officers (effective as of April 1)

 

Name and Title

  

New responsibilities

  

Current responsibilities

Yasuo IKENOYA

Managing Officer

   —      Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Regional Operations(China)

Takanobu ITO

Managing Officer

   Chief Operating Officer for Automobile Operations    General Manager of Suzuka Factory

Masaaki KATO

Managing Officer

  

General Supervisor, Quality

President and Director of Honda R&D Co., Ltd.

  

President and Director of Honda of the U.K. Manufacturing Ltd.

Executive Vice President and Director of Honda Motor Europe Ltd.

Teruo KOWASHI

Managing Officer

   —      General Manager of Saitama Factory

Takashi YAMAMOTO

Operating Officer

   General Manager of Saitama Factory    President and Director of Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC

Suguru KANAZAWA

Operating Officer

  

President and Director of Honda of the U.K. Manufacturing Ltd.

Executive Vice President and Director of Honda Motor Europe Ltd.

  

Executive Vice President and Director of Honda R&D Co., Ltd.

President and Director of Honda Racing Corporation

 

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Sho MINEKAWA

Operating Officer

  

Chief Operating Officer for Regional Operations (Latin America)

President and Director of Honda South America Ltda.

President and Director of Moto Honda da Amazonia Ltda.

President and Director of Honda Automoveis do Brasil Ltda.

   President of Guangzhou Honda Automobile Co., Ltd.

Hidenobu IWATA

Operating Officer

   General Manager of Suzuka Factory    President and Director of Hond Engineering Co., Ltd.

Motohide SUDO

Operating Officer

   —      Executive Vice President and Director of Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Gen TSUJII

Operating Officer

  

General Manager of Automobile Production Planning Office

President and Director of Hond Engineering Co., Ltd.

   General Manager of Automobile Production Planning Office

Hideki OKADA

Operating Officer

  

Executive Vice President and Director of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

General Manager of Regional Operation Planning Office (North America)

   General Manager of Accounting Division

Eiji OKAWARA

Operating Officer

   President of Guangzhou Honda Automobile Co., Ltd.    Responsible for Producion in China

 

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Newly appointed Operating Officers (Effective as of the date of this year’s regularly scheduled general shareholders’ meeting in June)

 

Name

  

Responsibilities as of April 1

  

Current responsibilities

Ko KATAYAMA

   Responsible for Production of Honda Canada Inc.   

Masahiro YOSHIDA

  

Responsible for Human Resources and Associate Relations

General Manager of Human Resources Division

   General Manager of Human Resources Division

Seiji KURAISHI

   Executive Vice President of Honda Motor(China) Investment Co., Ltd.    General Manager of Product Planning and Marketing Office of Automobile Operations

Takashi NAGAI

   Executive Vice President and Director of Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd.    General Manager of Overseas Operation Office No.1

Retiring Operating Officers (To retire on the same day as this year’s regularly scheduled general shareholders’ meeting in June)

 

Yasuo IKENOYA   Current title:   Managing Officer
Teruo KOWASHI   Current title:   Managing Officer
Motohide SUDO   Current title:   Operating Officer

 

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ref. # A07-011

Honda Announces the New Crossroad

February 22, 2007—Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the release of the new Crossroad, an automobile which transcends existing categories by combining the design and functionality of an SUV with the convenient size of a compact car and the 3-row seating and 7-passenger capacity of a minivan. The new Crossroad will go on sale throughout Japan on Friday, February 23.

The Crossroad was designed as an “active life navigator”—a car that helps people enjoy their active new lifestyles, unbound by conventional thinking.

The square motif of the exterior design conveys a feeling of solid presence and strength, while areas around the center pillars and windows are deeply beveled to achieve a sturdy, robust look.

The interior design features sculpted molding around the instrument panel to achieve a fun, confident feel. The square motif is continued throughout the interior, creating a refined, urban tone.

With its innovative packaging, the Crossroad offers a confident presence and versatile 3-row seating, yet it’s a breeze to handle around town thanks to an overall length of just 4,285mm. And the distinctive angular design around the front headlights gives the Crossroad an effective minimum turning radius1 at the top of its class2.

The Crossroad comes equipped with either a 1.8-liter or a 2.0-liter i-VTEC engine that combines responsive low-to-mid-speed driving performance with outstanding fuel economy. The engine is paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission to deliver nimble performance. The 4-wheel-drive model is also equipped with Hill-Start Assist function, which temporarily maintains brake pressure after the brake pedal is released when starting on a hill to ensure smoother starts and enhanced ease of use.

 


1

Measurement based on front corner of vehicle body

2

1.8-liter to 2.0-liter class minivans and SUVs

 

LOGO    LOGO
18L with X Package (FWD)    20X (4WD)

 

lMonthly sales targets (Japan):

  3,000 units                    

 

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lManufacturer’s suggested retail price                     LOGO indicates model shown in photos

 

Type

  

Engine

  

Transmission

   Drive    Price (incl. tax)    (before tax)      

18L

  

1.8l

i-VTEC

   5-speed automatic    FWD    ¥ 1,932,000    ¥ (1,840,000 )  

X Package

         FWD    ¥ 1,995,000    ¥ (1,900,000 )   LOGO

18X

         4WD    ¥ 2,257,500    ¥ (2,150,000 )  

20X

  

2.0l

i-VTEC

      FWD    ¥ 2,226,000    ¥ (2,120,000 )  
         4WD    ¥ 2,488,500    ¥ (2,370,000 )   LOGO

20Xi

         FWD    ¥ 2,457,000    ¥ (2,340,000 )  
         4WD    ¥ 2,919,000    ¥ (2,780,000 )  

 

* Prices are for reference only and do not include insurance, taxes (except consumption tax) registration, or other fees.
* In accordance with the automobile recycling law, a separate recycling fee will be levied. The recycling fee includes a recycling deposit (to cover expenses required to recycle shredder dust, air bags, and fluorocarbons, plus an information management fee) and a capital management charge.
* For Premium White Pearl body color, add ¥31,500 (¥30,000 before consumption tax).

¡Body colors (6 colors)

    Premium White Pearl; Atlantic Blue-Gray Metallic, Black Amethyst Pearl; Neutron Blue Metallic;

    Alabaster Silver Metallic; Nightshade Metallic

¡Interior colors (2 colors)

    Black; Titanium Ivory (standard on the 20X and 20Xi)

¨Key Features of the Crossroad

< Design >

lExterior design

 

   

The square motif of the sculptured, robust form conveys the image of having been carved from a solid block of metal, communicating a feeling of strength and presence.

 

   

The front corners have been angled for an intrepid look and easier handling in tight spaces.

 

   

The areas around the center pillars and windows are deeply beveled to achieve a sturdy look.

 

   

The vertically arranged rear combination lights are sculpted and finely detailed.

 

   

Six body colors are available, including one new color: Atlantic Blue-Gray Metallic.

lInterior design

 

   

The tough, modern interior provides a space that is solid and stable, yet refined and comfortable.

 

   

The instrument panel features a sculpted form that facilitates intuitive recognition and operation and giving it a fun, confident feel.

 

   

The size and positioning of the four irregularly shaped gauges are varied to achieve an energetic, carefree effect.

 

   

The seat coverings feature a newly developed suede-finish tricot with bold ridging for the main section, with durable, dimpled jersey on the sides to provide a soft feel and a sculpted look.

 

   

Two interior colors are available: Titanium Ivory and Black.

 

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< Packaging >

 

   

The refreshing, smart packaging creates a versatile space inside a convenient body size.

 

   

Versatile 3-row seating offers plenty of convenience yet the overall length of 4,285mm makes it a breeze to handle around town.

 

 

 

The Crossroad’s effective minimum turning radius of 5.6 meters3 puts it at the top of its class4.

 

   

The rear doors feature a wide opening angle of around 80°, making it easier for passengers in the second- and third-row seats to get in and out.

 

   

The seating can be set in a variety of arrangements with easy operation. The second-row seats tilt and slide forward with the pull of a lever located on the shoulder of the second-row seatback, making it easier for passengers in the third-row seats to get in and out.

 

   

The Crossroad is equipped with an emergency puncture repair kit, replacing the spare tire and securing more space for third-row passengers while helping to make the vehicle lighter.

 


3

Measurement based on front corner of vehicle body (Honda calculations)

4

1.8-liter to 2.0-liter class minivans and SUVs

< Power train >

 

   

The Crossroad is available with a choice of two engines, a 2.0-liter i-VTEC and a 1.8-liter i-VTEC. The i-VTEC system further improves on Honda’s original VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) technology to allow the engine to retard intake valve closure timing under low engine-load driving conditions. Valve timing control is complemented by a DBW (Drive By Wire) system that provides optimum throttle valve control for a major improvement in fuel economy while cruising. This ensures ample low-speed torque combined with outstanding fuel economy.

 

   

The 4WD model combines VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist system, which includes an Antilock Brake System, Traction Control System, and sideslip control) with Hill-Start Assist—a Honda first—which temporarily maintains brake pressure after the brake pedal is released when starting on a hill to ensure smoother starts.

 

   

The new Real-Time 4WD system operates as front-wheel drive under normal driving conditions, instantly distributing optimum power to the rear wheels during startup and acceleration or on snowy roads and other times when driving conditions require it.

 

 

 

The Crossroad achieves class-topping5 fuel economy of 13.8km/l6.

 


5

1.8-liter to 2.0-liter class minivans and SUVs

6

Fuel economy for front-wheel drive models driven in 10-15 mode (Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport test specifications)

< Chassis and body >

 

 

 

The tires feature a new, three-part tread design7 that features different rubber compounds for the center and shoulder portions of the tires to achieve high levels of both fuel economy and braking performance.

 

   

The front suspension features a McPherson strut design for outstanding straight-line stability.

 

   

In the rear, a compact, reactive-link, double-wishbone suspension helps provide increased space for passengers in the third row of seats. All types are equipped with a rear stabilizer bar.

 

   

The tailgate opening features a box-type perimeter frame for greater rigidity.

 

   

Expanded use of strong, lightweight, high-tensile steel contributes to increased rigidity and weight savings.

 


7

Standard equipment on 2.0-liter types

 

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< Advanced features and safety performance >

 

 

 

The IHCC (Intelligent Highway Cruise Control)8 vehicle speed and distance control system helps reduce the burden on the driver during freeway driving.

 

 

 

The Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS)8 provides audio and visual warnings and braking to alert the driver and to help avoid a rear-end collision or mitigate damage and injuries in the event that one should occur.

 

   

Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering Body enhances passenger protection while mitigating impact on the other vehicle.

 

   

The vehicle is also designed to mitigate pedestrian injury in the event of a collision.

 

   

The rear frame features a large cross-section along with two internal impact-absorbing frames. The frames have a polygonal cross-section to enable them to effectively absorb the shock of a rear-end collision.

 

   

The door mirror on the passenger side features a built-in prism under-mirror, which takes advantage of the prism’s light-refracting capabilities to secure a field of vision twice that of a convex mirror of the same size.

 


8

Standard equipment on the 20Xi (4WD) ; factory option on the 18X and 20X (4WD)

< Environmental performance >

 

   

All types have been certified by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport as having achieved a 75% reduction with respect to emissions regulations for 2005.

 

 

 

The 4-wheel-drive 20Xi features fuel economy 10% better than Japanese government fuel economy standards for 2010; all front-wheel-drive types achieve fuel economy 5% better than those standards; and the 18X and 20X 4-wheel-drive vehicles9 conform to those standards.

 


9

Varies depending on the factory options the vehicle is equipped with

 

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Ref.#C07-019

Honda Sets New Monthly Records for Worldwide and Overseas Auto Production

February 27, 2007 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd., today announced its automobile production, domestic sales, and export results for the month of January 2007.

<Production>

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

Due to increased production for the domestic market, domestic production experienced a year-on-year increase for the eighth consecutive month since June 2006.

Due mainly to increased production both in North America and Asia, overseas production experienced a year-on-year increase for the eighteenth consecutive month since August 2005. Honda also set a new monthly record for the month of January.

Honda also achieved a new all-time monthly record for production in Asia, and new records in North America and China for the month of January.

<Japan Domestic Sales>

Total domestic sales experienced a year-on-year decrease for the first time in the last three months since October 2006.

Due to a decrease in sales of Step Wagon, new vehicle registrations in January experienced a year-on-year decline for the tenth consecutive month since April 2006.

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

<Vehicle registrations - excluding mini vehicles>

Fit was the industry’s sixth best selling car among new vehicle registrations for the month of January, with sales of 5,360 units and ranked as Honda’s best selling car for the month of January. The sales result for Stream was 3,500 units.

<Mini vehicles - under 660cc>

Life was the industry’s ninth best selling car among mini-vehicles for the month of January, with sales of 3,866 units. The sales result for Zest was 2,500 units.

<Exports from Japan>

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


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Production

 

     January  
     Units    Vs. 1/06  

Domestic (CBU+CKD)

   104,161    +3.3 %

Overseas (CBU only)

   212,173    +16.6 %
           

Worldwide Total

   316,334    +11.9 %
           

Production by Region

 

     January  
     Units    Vs. 1/06  

North America

   127,243    +10.0 %

(USA only)

   89,963    +10.1 %

Europe

   18,210    +6.6 %

Asia

   60,393    +41.0 %

(China only)

   35,640    +69.3 %

Others

   6,327    -1.1 %
           

Overseas Total

   212,173    +16.6 %
           

Japan Domestic Sales

 

Vehicle type

   January  
   Units    Vs. 1/06  

Registrations

   22,652    -1.6 %

Mini Vehicles

   10,493    +0.4 %
           

Honda Brand Total

   33,145    -1.0 %
           

Exports from Japan

 

     January  
     Units    Vs. 1/06  

North America

   38,574    +45.3 %

(USA Only)

   36,880    +53.4 %

Europe

   14,054    -24.5 %

Asia

   1,958    +65.4 %

Others

   12,213    +19.0 %
           

Total

   66,799    +18.0 %
           


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The English summary of Honda Report to Stockholders No. 132 which was prepared full in Japanese language and the website address of which was e-mailed to Stockholders of Honda Stock in Japan in February 2007

 

1. CEO’s message to shareholders

Honda has begun sales of HondaJet in last October and had experienced demand in excess of expected sales plan. With a plan to deliver the first HondaJet to a customer in 2010, Honda is making progress in determining the location for a production plant in the U.S. and establishing a high quality sales and service network.

In South America with outstanding economic growth, Honda continues to expand its motorcycle production capacity and is planning to expand production capacity of its motorcycle plant in Brazil. The new motorcycle plant in Argentina already began mass production last year and Honda will begin production of motorcycles in Peru in the latter 2007.

Honda will expand production capacity of its automobile plant in Brazil. In late 2006, Honda began sales of flexible fuel vehicles (FFV) which provided the flexibility to adapt to ethanol-to-gasoline and achieved outstanding fuel economy and dynamic performance on a par with a 100% gasoline-powered vehicle in Brazil.

Bio-ethanol fuel has attracted attention as a carbon-neutral fuel, an energy source effective to prevent global warming as well as an alternative to petroleum. Honda has established the basic technology to produce ethanol fuel from cellulose and hemicellulose, both found in soft-biomass, including inedible leaves and stalks of plants, such as rice straw.

 

2. The future of HondaJet taking off for new business

Honda Aircraft Company received well over 100 individual customer orders for the HondaJet during the three days of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention in Orlando, Florida.

An interview to Michimasa Fujino, president & CEO of Honda Aircraft Co., Inc. and the chief engineer who has led development of HondaJet.

 

  - Why to challenge for airplane?

 

  - Over-the-wing Engine Mount Configuration overcame conventional wisdom

 

  - A future in light business jet market

 

  - Create new value as an automaker company

 

3. The future of Honda in Brazil, South America

Honda takes root in each local market and grows together with the region

 

  - Honda’s business strategy to manufacture products close to the customer contributes to economic growth in the region

 

  - To achieve the best automobile brand in Brazil

 

  - Brazil has attracted attention as a country where bio-ethanol has gained in popularity

 

4. Honda’s origin

Earning trust from the market is the origin of Honda’s Brand.

As Honda first looked to expand its motorcycle business overseas, our thinking was “Unless a product can become a ‘hit’ in the United States, the center of the world’s economy, it cannot be a hit anywhere in the world.” Honda first came to America in 1959 with the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. which created its own dealer network and began selling motorcycles.


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5. Honda Topics:

 

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September 14, 2006

RITE and Honda Jointly Develop New Technology To Produce Ethanol From Cellulosic Biomass
(Details are as filed in Form 6-K of September 2006)

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September 19, 2006

Second Guangzhou Honda Auto Plant Began Operation
(Details are as filed in Form 6-K of September 2006)

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October 10, 2006

Honda Vietnam, which manufactures and exports motorcycles and parts, increased capacity up to 1million units per year

-   

January 8, 2007

Honda Accord Coupe Concept Poised to Reset Segment Benchmark
(Details are as filed in Form 6-K of January 2007)

 

6. Introduction of New Products:

 

CR-V:

Oct 13, 2007

   A runabout vehicle that offers the comfort of a sedan with the off-road maneuverability and utility of a minivan, creating new possibilities in mobility. The engine is a 2.4-liter DOHC i-VTEC, which delivers powerful torque at all engine speeds. Combined with the 5-speed automatic transmission, it achieves comfortable, linear driving performance.

Elysion

Prestage:

Jan 25, 2007

   A premium minivan with a unique presence and luxurious utility.The engine is a lighter, more compact V6 3.5-liter VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control), which generates a generous 300 horsepower. The engine also achieves outstanding emissions performance, with emission levels 75% below 2005 Japanese government standards.

(4-stroke marine outboard engines)

New BF90/75:

Nov 1, 2006

   All-new BF90 and BF75 medium-sized 4-stroke marine outboard engines. The new BF90 and BF75 achieve outstanding clean exhaust performance that exceeds US California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions regulations for 2008 – the most stringent emissions standards in the world – while delivering superb performance, fuel efficiency and reliability. They are also the lightest, most compact models in their output category2 (90 to 100 PS).

(Generator)

New EU55is:

Dec 1, 2006

   The new EU55is is an ultra-quiet, high-output electrical generator capable of simultaneous 100V and 200V single-phase current output. The EU55is employs Honda’s original sine-wave inverter technology to deliver high-quality electrical output in a compact, low-noise design. In addition, noise reduction measures including double-layer soundproof construction for the engine compartment and a tri-compartment configuration with separate intake, engine, and exhaust compartments for improved cooling and a significant reduction in intake and exhaust noise combine to place the EU55is at the top of its class2 for low-noise operation.

(Mini Tiller)

Punch-X

Jan 30, 2007

   A mini tiller for home gardening, which is lightweight and compact with superior tilling performance, highly stable straight-line operation and a tight turning radius and easy handling.

 

7. Consolidated financial results for the nine months ended December 31, 2006

Honda announced its consolidated financial results for the nine months ended December 31, 2006. (Details are as filed in Form 6-K of January 2007)

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Consolidated Financial Summary

Financial Highlights

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries

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

 

     Yen (millions)    U.S. dollar (millions)
    

Three months

ended

  

Nine months

ended

  

Three months
ended

Dec. 31,

2006

  

Nine months
ended

Dec. 31,
2006

    

Dec. 31,

2005

  

Dec. 31,

2006

  

Dec. 31,

2005

  

Dec. 31,

2006

     

Net sales and other operating revenue

   ¥ 2,472,006    ¥ 2,768,652    ¥ 7,074,255    ¥ 7,999,250    $ 23,244    $ 67,159

Operating income

     194,986      205,110      528,073      601,655      1,722      5,051

Income before income taxes and equity in income of affiliates

     166,097      191,537      479,797      537,409      1,608      4,512

Net income

     133,146      144,827      377,520      416,138      1,216      3,494
     Yen    U.S. dollar

Basic net income per Share

   ¥ 72.41    ¥ 79.45    ¥ 204.71    ¥ 227.96    $ 0.67    $ 1.91

Explanatory notes:

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.

Unit Sales Breakdown

 

     Unit (thousands)  
     Three months ended     Nine months ended  
    

Dec. 31,

2005

   

Dec. 31,

2006

   

Dec. 31,

2005

   

Dec. 31,

2006

 

MOTORCYCLES

                    

Japan

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

North America

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

Europe

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

Asia

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

Other Regions

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

Total

   2,788    (2,705 )   2,765    (2,712 )   7,858    (7,645 )   7,961    (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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Net Sales Breakdown

 

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

MOTORCYCLE BUSINESS

                    

Japan

   ¥ 21,536    (7.6 )%   ¥ 23,240    (7.7 )%   ¥ 75,120    (9.0 )%   ¥ 76,086    (8.0 )%

North America

     85,073    (30.0 )%     60,859    (20.1 )%     214,285    (25.7 )%     200,342    (21.1 )%

Europe

     32,813    (11.6 )%     37,128    (12.2 )%     141,290    (16.9 )%     143,842    (15.2 )%

Asia

     78,632    (27.7 )%     93,785    (30.9 )%     228,907    (27.4 )%     272,058    (28.7 )%

Other Regions

     65,408    (23.1 )%     88,233    (29.1 )%     174,802    (21.0 )%     256,563    (27.0 )%
                                                    

Total

     283,462    (100.0 )%     303,245    (100.0 )%     834,404    (100.0 )%     948,891    (100.0 )%
                                                    

AUTOMOBILE BUSINESS

                    

Japan

     332,268    (16.5 )%     351,836    (15.5 )%     1,060,410    (18.4 )%     1,038,820    (16.1 )%

North America

     1,257,770    (62.4 )%     1,385,797    (61.2 )%     3,385,490    (58.8 )%     3,818,865    (59.1 )%

Europe

     153,809    (7.6 )%     200,983    (8.9 )%     497,018    (8.6 )%     608,371    (9.4 )%

Asia

     172,567    (8.6 )%     198,787    (8.8 )%     532,841    (9.3 )%     624,351    (9.7 )%

Other Regions

     99,477    (4.9 )%     126,496    (5.6 )%     278,762    (4.9 )%     367,928    (5.7 )%
                                                    

Total

     2,015,891    (100.0 )%     2,263,899    (100.0 )%     5,754,521    (100.0 )%     6,458,335    (100.0 )%
                                                    

FINANCIAL SERVICES BUSINESS

                    

Japan

     5,582    (7.0 )%     5,577    (5.4 )%     16,111    (7.2 )%     16,349    (5.6 )%

North America

     70,185    (87.5 )%     92,591    (88.8 )%     195,500    (87.3 )%     258,705    (88.5 )%

Europe

     2,306    (2.9 )%     3,326    (3.2 )%     6,847    (3.0 )%     9,274    (3.2 )%

Asia

     487    (0.6 )%     836    (0.8 )%     1,392    (0.6 )%     2,154    (0.7 )%

Other Regions

     1,693    (2.0 )%     1,896    (1.8 )%     4,162    (1.9 )%     5,784    (2.0 )%
                                                    

Total

     80,253    (100.0 )%     104,226    (100.0 )%     224,012    (100.0 )%     292,266    (100.0 )%
                                                    

POWER PRODUCT & OTHER BUSINESSES

                    

Japan

     38,530    (41.7 )%     40,040    (41.2 )%     96,656    (37.0 )%     112,719    (37.6 )%

North America

     24,666    (26.7 )%     24,744    (25.4 )%     85,308    (32.6 )%     91,941    (30.7 )%

Europe

     15,803    (17.1 )%     18,079    (18.6 )%     46,148    (17.7 )%     54,904    (18.3 )%

Asia

     7,991    (8.6 )%     8,061    (8.3 )%     19,811    (7.6 )%     24,740    (8.2 )%

Other Regions

     5,410    (5.9 )%     6,358    (6.5 )%     13,395    (5.1 )%     15,454    (5.2 )%
                                                    

Total

     92,400    (100.0 )%     97,282    (100.0 )%     261,318    (100.0 )%     299,758    (100.0 )%
                                                    

TOTAL

                    

Japan

     397,916    (16.1 )%     420,693    (15.2 )%     1,248,297    (17.6 )%     1,243,974    (15.6 )%

North America

     1,437,694    (58.2 )%     1,563,991    (56.5 )%     3,880,583    (54.9 )%     4,369,853    (54.6 )%

Europe

     204,731    (8.3 )%     259,516    (9.4 )%     691,303    (9.8 )%     816,391    (10.2 )%

Asia

     259,677    (10.5 )%     301,469    (10.9 )%     782,951    (11.1 )%     923,303    (11.5 )%

Other Regions

     171,988    (6.9 )%     222,983    (8.0 )%     471,121    (6.6 )%     645,729    (8.1 )%
                                                    

Total

   ¥ 2,472,006    (100.0 )%   ¥ 2,768,652    (100.0 )%   ¥ 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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n 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.

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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n 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 %
     Yen  

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.

 

n 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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Summary of 2006 Year-End CEO Speech

— Accelerate our effort to strengthen the core characteristics that make Honda unique and proactively pursue creation of advanced technologies and products that represents the uniqueness of Honda —

Japan, December 19, 2006- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it would further accelerate its effort to strengthen the core characteristics that make Honda unique in each business area in order to continue creating new value and providing products and services which are beyond customers’ expectations. Toward this end, Honda will steadily make progress with plans and initiatives in the following three areas, which Honda first announced in May.

 

  1) Establishing advanced manufacturing systems and capabilities

 

  2) Strengthening the foundation for overseas growth

 

  3) Accelerating Honda’s effort to reduce environmental footprint

http://world.honda.com/news/2006/c061219YearEndCEOSpeech/

North America

 

n HONDA Increasing Capacity, Investment and Employment At Automobile and Motorcycle/ Parts Plants, And Starting CR-V Production in Mexico.

Mexico, December 18, 2006- Honda de Mexico S.A. de C.V. announced an investment plan to expand its facility in El Salto, Jalisco.

The total amount of these 2 years investment plan is US$80 million.

With this investment, HDM will increase its automobile production capacity from current 30,000 units per year to 50,000 units per year, will expand the production capacity of the service parts which are mainly exported to U.S.A., and will start the CR-V production from Autumn 2007.

This will increase the number of associates from 1,400 to 2,000.

 

n Acura ‘Advanced Sports Car Concept’ Debuts at North American International Auto Show Concept Provides a Glimpse of the Next Generation Acura Exotic Sports Car

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.

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 DriveTM (SH-AWDTM).

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Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept

http://world.honda.com/news/2007/4070107Acura/

 

n Honda Accord Coupe Concept Poised to Reset Segment Benchmark

DETROIT, U.S.A., January 8, 2007- 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, 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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Honda Accord Coupe Concept

Honda Accord Coupe Concept Specifications

 

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

http://world.honda.com/news/2007/4070108AccordCoupe/

 

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Japan

 

n Honda Zest Achieves Highest Collision Safety Test Rating of 6 Stars

Meeting FY 2007 Requirement in The New Car Assessment Japan

— First time for a mini car to achieve 6-stars for both driver and front seat passenger —

Japan, November 14, 2006- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that its brand new mini car “Zest” went on sale in March 2006, and achieved the highest 6-star collision safety test rating, meeting the fiscal year 2007 (ending March 31, 2007) requirement in The New Car Assessment Japan – a first for mini cars. In addition, it achieves advanced performance such as the fourth level in pedestrian head protection and demonstrates outstanding overall safety performance.

 

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Frontal crash test

 

n Honda Establishes Solar Cell Subsidiary Company, Honda Soltec to Make Full-Scale Entry into Solar Cell Business

Japan, December 1, 2006- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced plans to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary, Honda Soltec Co., Ltd., which will produce and sell the next-generation thin film solar cell independently developed by Honda. The new company will lead Honda to make a full-scale entry into the solar cell business.

The next-generation solar cell to be produced and sold by Honda Soltec was developed by Honda Engineering Co., Ltd., the production engineering subsidiary of Honda. By using thin film made from a compound of copper, indium, gallium and selenium (CIGS), Honda’s next-generation solar cell achieves a major reduction in the amount of energy consumed during the manufacturing process by approximately 50% compared to what is required to produce conventional crystal silicon solar cells. This makes the new solar cell more environmentally-friendly by reducing the amount of CO2 generated even from the production stage.

http://world.honda.com/news/2006/c061201HondaSoltec/

 

n Honda to Build a New Engine Plant in Japan Establishing Production Systems and Capabilities for Advanced Engines to Achieve Further Reduction of CO2 Emissions

Japan, December 19, 2006- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced plans to build a new engine plant in Ogawa, Saitama prefecture, Japan in order to accelerate establishment of production systems and capabilities for advanced engines to enable Honda to meet increasing global demand for fuel efficient vehicles. Honda plans to begin operation of this new engine plant in summer 2009, with an annual production capacity of approximately 200,000 units. Advanced engines produced at this plant will be supplied to Honda auto plants inside and outside Japan. Honda will invest approximately 25 billion yen in the new plant, with employment of approximately 500 associates.

Due to a number of factors including the high price of crude oil and increasing public concern about environmental issues, demand for fuel efficient automobiles is expected to grow rapidly in the future. As for the engine production, prior to the 2010 start-up of the new auto plant to be built in Yorii, Saitama, Honda decided to build a new engine plant in Ogawa, Saitama, near Yorii, in order to establish production systems and capabilities which can meet flexibly increases in demand, to enable Honda to offer advanced engines to customers as quickly as possible.

http://world.honda.com/news/2006/c061219NewEnginePlant/

 

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Asia

 

n Honda Motor India Commences Operations, Beginning with HSCI Parts Operations

India, December 1, 2006- Honda Motor India Pvt Ltd. (HMI), the wholly owned subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. formally began its operations from its corporate office in Greater Noida, UP to begin with Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. (HSCI) parts operations. Formation of HMI is part of the overall strategy to strengthen and integrate operations of Honda companies including motorcycle and power product businesses in India with respect to service parts.

http://world.honda.com/news/2006/c061201HondaMotorIndia/

 

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

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.

http://world.honda.com/news/2007/c070114Indiasecondcarplant/

Others

 

n Honda to Build New Motorcycle Plant in Peru

Peru, November 29, 2006- Honda del Peru S.A. (HDP) announced plans to establish a wholly-owned manufacturing subsidiary, Honda Selva del Peru S.A. (HSP), which began construction of a new plant in Iquitos, Loreto, in December. HSP will begin production of motorcycles in 2007, in order to meet growing demand in Peru.

HSP will be built in the Selva (Amazon) area with a capital investment of US$2 million. The plant will have an annual capacity of 25,000 units. The new 6,500m2 plant building will be located on a 30,000m2 site and will begin production of the first model, NXR125, in late 2007. The potential capacity is expandable up to 100,000 units in the future with additional expansion of the building and the equipment.

http://world.honda.com/news/2006/c061129MotorcyclePlantPeru/

 

n Expansion of annual production capacity in Brazil

Brazil, December 19, 2006- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that Honda will expand annual production capacity of its motorcycle plant, Moto Honda da Amazonia Ltda in Brazil from the current 1 million units to 1.35 million units in early 2007, and further to 1.5 million units by the end of 2007 and that Honda will double production capacity of its automobile plant, Honda Auto Moveis do Brazil Ltda. in Brazil to 100,000 units by mid-2007.

 

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries

December 31, 2005 and March 31 and December 31, 2006

 

     Yen (millions)
    

Dec. 31,

2005

  

Mar. 31,

2006

  

Dec. 31,

2006

Assets

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   ¥ 634,836    ¥ 747,327    ¥ 749,130

Trade accounts and notes receivable

     765,413      963,320      885,427

Finance subsidiaries-receivables, net

     1,295,772      1,230,912      1,474,747

Inventories

     1,019,907      1,036,304      1,170,848

Deferred income taxes

     214,020      198,033      189,445

Other current assets

     432,682      450,002      474,154
                    

Total current assets

     4,362,630      4,625,898      4,943,751
                    

Finance subsidiaries-receivables, net

     2,934,244      2,982,425      3,201,359

Investments and advances:

        

Investments in and advances to affiliates

     400,886      408,993      445,947

Other, including marketable equity securities

     296,696      298,460      261,864
                    

Total investments and advances

     697,582      707,453      707,811
                    

Property, plant and equipment, at cost:

        

Land

     378,467      384,447      417,420

Buildings

     1,094,466      1,149,517      1,283,626

Machinery and equipment

     2,454,230      2,562,507      2,935,111

Construction in progress

     171,912      115,818      192,827
                    
     4,099,075      4,212,289      4,828,984

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

     2,347,541      2,397,022      2,745,309
                    

Net property, plant and equipment

     1,751,534      1,815,267      2,083,675
                    

Other assets

     504,390      440,638      573,388
                    

Total assets

   ¥ 10,250,380    ¥ 10,571,681    ¥ 11,509,984
                    

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

      

Current liabilities:

      

Short-term debt

   ¥ 703,232     ¥ 693,557     ¥ 1,377,493  

Current portion of long-term debt

     673,633       657,645       741,229  

Trade payables:

      

Notes

     27,847       31,698       31,229  

Accounts

     942,291       1,099,902       1,024,292  

Accrued expenses

     950,502       930,115       902,470  

Income taxes payable

     103,495       110,160       56,258  

Other current liabilities

     465,470       466,332       506,661  
                        

Total current liabilities

     3,866,470       3,989,409       4,639,632  
                        

Long-term debt, excluding current portion

     1,827,743       1,879,000       1,760,678  

Other liabilities

     737,458       577,522       611,926  
                        

Total liabilities

     6,431,671       6,445,931       7,012,236  
                        

Stockholders’ equity:

      

Common stock

     86,067       86,067       86,067  

Capital surplus

     172,531       172,529       172,529  

Legal reserves

     35,811       35,811       37,730  

Retained earnings

     4,114,719       4,267,886       4,572,332  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net

      

Adjustments from foreign currency translation

     (377,973 )     (375,777 )     (293,494 )

Net unrealized gains on marketable equity securities

     56,438       62,710       58,324  

Net unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments

     —         (64 )     (250 )

Minimum pension liabilities adjustments

     (202,779 )     (94,056 )     (94,063 )
                        

Total accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

     (524,314 )     (407,187 )     (329,483 )

Treasury stock

     (66,105 )     (29,356 )     (41,427 )
                        

Total stockholders’ equity

     3,818,709       4,125,750       4,497,748  
                        

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   ¥ 10,250,380     ¥ 10,571,681     ¥ 11,509,984  
                        

 

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Consolidated Statements of Income

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries

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

 

     Yen (millions)
     Three months ended     Nine months ended
    

Dec. 31,

2005

   

Dec. 31,

2006

   

Dec. 31,

2005

   

Dec. 31,

2006

Net sales and other operating revenue

   ¥ 2,472,006     ¥ 2,768,652     ¥ 7,074,255     ¥ 7,999,250

Operating costs and expenses:

        

Cost of sales

     1,731,527       1,945,754       4,967,376       5,691,553

Selling, general and administrative

     420,736       474,746       1,207,009       1,318,054

Research and development

     124,757       143,042       371,797       387,988
                              

Operating income

     194,986       205,110       528,073       601,655

Other income:

        

Interest

     7,236       10,945       17,162       31,070

Other

     700       7,196       1,739       12,477

Other expenses:

        

Interest

     1,719       2,218       8,456       8,900

Other

     35,106       29,496       58,721       98,893
                              

Income before income taxes and equity in income of affiliates

     166,097       191,537       479,797       537,409

Income tax (benefit) expense:

        

Current

     67,987       67,766       217,518       202,210

Deferred

     (5,370 )     4,757       (38,368 )     2,509
                              

Income before equity in income of affiliates

     103,480       119,014       300,647       332,690

Equity in income of affiliates

     29,666       25,813       76,873       83,448
                              

Net income

   ¥ 133,146     ¥ 144,827     ¥ 377,520     ¥ 416,138
                              

Retained earnings:

        

Balance at beginning of period

     4,018,709       4,482,612       3,809,383       4,267,886

Retirement of treasury stocks

     —         (1 )     —         279

Cash dividends

     36,841       54,710       71,061       109,494

Transfer to legal reserves

     295       398       1,123       1,919
                              

Balance at end of period

   ¥ 4,114,719     ¥ 4,572,332     ¥ 4,114,719     ¥ 4,572,332
                              
    

Yen

Basic net income per Share

   ¥ 72.41     ¥ 79.45     ¥ 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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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries

For the nine months ended December 31, 2005 and 2006

 

     Yen (millions)
 
     Nine months ended  
    

Dec. 31,

2005

   

Dec. 31,

2006

 

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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Consolidated Balance Sheets

Divided into Non-financial Services Businesses and Finance Subsidiaries

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries

December 31, 2005 and March 31 and December 31, 2006

 

     Yen (millions)  
    

Dec. 31,

2005

   

Mar. 31,

2006

   

Dec. 31,

2006

 

Assets

      

Non-financial services businesses

      

Current assets

   ¥ 3,478,039     ¥ 3,788,184     ¥ 3,852,601  

Cash and cash equivalents

     612,920       727,735       730,845  

Trade accounts and notes receivable

     409,373       504,101       451,320  

Inventories

     1,019,907       1,036,304       1,170,848  

Other current assets

     1,435,839       1,520,044       1,499,588  

Investment and advances

     942,150       955,338       974,183  

Property, plant and equipment, at cost

     1,731,203       1,795,173       2,064,185  

Other assets

     300,424       225,575       228,498  
                        

Total assets

     6,451,816       6,764,270       7,119,467  

Finance subsidiaries

      

Cash and cash equivalents

     21,916       19,592       18,285  

Finance subsidiaries—short-term receivables, net

     1,321,406       1,240,581       1,509,116  

Finance subsidiaries—long-term receivables, net

     2,935,092       2,982,832       3,202,150  

Other assets

     641,043       765,053       877,820  
                        

Total assets

     4,919,457       5,008,058       5,607,371  

Eliminations

     (1,120,893 )     (1,200,647 )     (1,216,854 )
                        

Total assets

   ¥ 10,250,380     ¥ 10,571,681     ¥ 11,509,984  
                        

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

      

Non-financial services businesses

      

Current liabilities

   ¥ 2,201,840     ¥ 2,355,999     ¥ 2,321,731  

Short-term debt

     194,313       171,122       237,132  

Current portion of long-term debt

     4,303       9,138       17,565  

Trade payables

     982,026       1,144,159       1,068,581  

Accrued expenses

     789,138       763,879       733,947  

Other current liabilities

     232,060       267,701       264,506  

Long-term debt, excluding current portion

     22,183       34,396       55,638  

Other liabilities

     729,635       575,034       610,308  
                        

Total liabilities

     2,953,658       2,965,429       2,987,677  

Finance subsidiaries

      

Short-term debt

     1,290,244       1,369,177       1,963,237  

Current portion of long-term debt

     672,473       653,276       726,413  

Accrued expenses

     172,567       181,140       175,035  

Long-term debt, excluding current portion

     1,820,483       1,858,362       1,723,097  

Other liabilities

     418,447       392,316       413,330  
                        

Total liabilities

     4,374,214       4,454,271       5,001,112  

Eliminations

     (896,201 )     (973,769 )     (976,553 )
                        

Total liabilities

     6,431,671       6,445,931       7,012,236  
                        

Common stock

     86,067       86,067       86,067  

Capital surplus

     172,531       172,529       172,529  

Legal reserves

     35,811       35,811       37,730  

Retained earnings

     4,114,719       4,267,886       4,572,332  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     (524,314 )     (407,187 )     (329,483 )

Treasury stock

     (66,105 )     (29,356 )     (41,427 )
                        

Total stockholders’ equity

     3,818,709       4,125,750       4,497,748  
                        

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   ¥ 10,250,380     ¥ 10,571,681     ¥ 11,509,984  
                        

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Divided into Non-financial Services Businesses and Finance Subsidiaries

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries

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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Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries

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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Segment Information

Business Segment Information

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
                                            

 

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

 

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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

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 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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Geographical Segment Information

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
                                                 

 

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

 

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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

 

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

 

4. 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.

Overseas Sales and Revenues

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 %

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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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.

 

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

The allowance for doubtful trade accounts and notes receivables

   ¥ 10,163    ¥ 10,689    ¥ 8,023

The allowance for credit losses for finance subsidiaries–receivables

     33,987      32,950      38,567

 

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

 

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

Property, plant and equipment

   ¥ 10,408    ¥ 22,592    ¥ 39,199

A finance subsidiary pledged as collateral finance subsidiaries–receivables

     13,002      8,993      3,181

 

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

Bank loans of employees for their housing costs

   ¥ 48,877    ¥ 46,737    ¥ 42,203

 

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.

Unconsolidated Financial Summary:

(Parent company only)

Quarterly dividends

 

     Yen
     Three months ended
     Dec. 31,
2005
   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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Investor Information

(As of December 31, 2006)

Shareholders’ Register Manager for Common Stock

The Chuo Mitsui Trust and Banking Co., Ltd.

33-1, Shiba 3-chome, Minato-ku,

Tokyo 105-8574, Japan

Depositary and Transfer Agent for American Depositary Receipts

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

4 New York Plaza,

New York, NY 10004, U.S.A.

Stock Exchange Listings

 

[Japan] Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka and
     Sapporo stock exchanges

 

[Overseas] New York, London, Swiss and Paris stock exchanges

Total Number of Shares Issued

1,834,828,430 shares (Common Stock)

IR Offices

[Japan]

Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

1-1, 2-chome, Minami-Aoyama,

Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8556, Japan

TEL: 81-(0)3-3423-1111 (Switchboard)

[U.S.A.]

Honda North America, Inc.

New York Office

540 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor,

New York, NY 10022, U.S.A.

TEL: 1-212-355-9191

[U.K.]

Honda Motor Europe Limited

Public Relations Division

470 London Road, Slough,

Berkshire SL3 8QY, U.K.

TEL: 44 (0) 1753-590-590

IR Websites

[Japanese] http://www.honda.co.jp/investors/
[English] http://world.honda.com/investors/

 

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