Form 6-K
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FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Month of February 2011

Commission File Number: 1-6784

Panasonic Corporation

Kadoma, Osaka, Japan

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

Form 20-F  x    Form 40-F  ¨

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):     

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):     

 

 

 


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This Form 6-K consists of:

 

  1. Quarterly report for the three months ended December 31, 2010, filed on February  14, 2011 with the Japanese government pursuant to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law of Japan. (English translation)


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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Panasonic Corporation
BY:  

/S/ MASAHITO YAMAMURA

  Masahito Yamamura, Attorney-in-Fact
  General Manager of Investor Relations
  Panasonic Corporation

Dated: February 16, 2011


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[English summary with full translation of consolidated financial information]

 

 

 

 

 

Quarterly Report filed with the Japanese government

pursuant to the Financial Instruments and Exchange

Law of Japan

 

 

 

For the three months ended

December 31, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panasonic Corporation

Osaka, Japan


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CONTENTS

 

          Page  
Disclaimer Regarding Forward-Looking Statements      1   

I

   Corporate Information      2   
   (1)     Consolidated Financial Summary      2   
   (2)     Principal Businesses      3   
   (3)     Changes in Affiliated Companies      4   
   (4)     Number of Employees      4   
II    The Business      5   
   (1)     Operating Results      5   
   (2)     Operating Results by Segment      6   
   (3)     Assets, Liabilities and Equity      7   
   (4)     Cash Flows      7   
   (5)     Research and Development      8   
   (6)     Risk Factors      8   
  

(7)     Others

     9   
III    Property, Plant and Equipment      10   
   (1)     Major Property, Plant and Equipment      10   
   (2)     Plan of the Purchase and Retirement of Major Property, Plant and Equipment      10   

IV

   Shares and Shareholders      11   
   (1)     Shares of Common Stock Issued      11   
   (2)     Amount of Common Stock (Stated Capital)      11   
   (3)     Stock Price      11   

V

   Financial Statements      12   


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Disclaimer Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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


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I Corporate Information

 

(1) Consolidated Financial Summary

 

     Yen (millions), except per share amounts  
     Nine months
ended
December 31,
2010
    Nine months
ended
December 31,
2009
    Three months
ended
December 31,
2010
     Three months
ended
December 31,
2009
     Year
ended
    March 31,   
2010
 

Net sales

     6,653,361        5,219,884        2,285,413         1,886,588         7,417,980   

Income (loss) before income taxes

     227,320        54,642        82,767         81,095         (29,315

Net income (loss)

     123,060        (16,477     39,025         34,799         (170,667

Net income (loss) attributable to Panasonic Corporation

     114,701        (14,609     39,983         32,259         (103,465

Total Panasonic Corporation shareholders’ equity

     —          —          2,640,941         2,763,230         2,792,488   

Total equity

     —          —          3,026,975         3,703,704         3,679,773   

Total assets

     —          —          8,138,376         8,675,083         8,358,057   

Panasonic Corporation shareholders’ equity per share of common stock (yen)

     —          —          1,275.63         1,334.50         1,348.63   

Net income (loss) per share attributable to Panasonic Corporation common shareholders, basic (yen)

     55.40        (7.06     19.31         15.58         (49.97

Net income (loss) per share attributable to Panasonic Corporation common shareholders, diluted (yen)

     —          —          —           —           —     

Panasonic Corporation shareholders’ equity / total assets (%)

     —          —          32.5         31.9         33.4   

Net cash provided by operating activities

     374,292        306,159        —           —           522,333   

Net cash used in investing activities

     (140,429     (338,219     —           —           (323,659

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (155,233     183,049        —           —           (56,973

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     —          —          1,125,951         1,110,905         1,109,912   

Total employees (persons)

     —          —          375,597         382,480         384,586   

 

Notes:    1.    The Company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP).
   2.    SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (SANYO) and its subsidiaries became the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries in December 2009. The operating results of SANYO and its subsidiaries after January 2010 are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
   3.    Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Panasonic Corporation common shareholders has been omitted because the Company did not have potential common shares that were outstanding for the period.


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(2) Principal Businesses

 

The Panasonic Group is comprised primarily of the parent Panasonic Corporation and 658 consolidated subsidiaries in and outside of Japan, operating in close cooperation with each other. As a comprehensive electronics manufacturer, Panasonic is engaged in production, sales and service activities in a broad array of business areas.

 

The Company strengthens the unity of all employees throughout the group and ultimately enhances the value of the “Panasonic” brand globally. The Company will continue its tireless efforts to generate ideas that brighten the lives of people everywhere in order to contribute to a better future both for the Earth and for the further development of society.

 

The Company’s business segment classifications consist of six segments, namely, “Digital AVC Networks,” “Home Appliances,” “PEW and PanaHome,” “Components and Devices,” “SANYO,” and “Other.” “Digital AVC Networks” includes video and audio equipment, and information and communications equipment. “Home Appliances” includes household equipment. “PEW and PanaHome” includes electrical supplies, home appliances, building materials and equipment, and housing business. “Components and Devices” includes semiconductors, general electronic components, electric motors and batteries. “SANYO” includes solar cells, lithium-ion batteries, and optical pickups. “Other” includes FA equipment and other industrial equipment.

 

For production, Panasonic adopts a management system that takes charge of each product in the Company or its affiliates. In recent years, the Company has been enhancing production capacity at its overseas affiliates to further develop global business. Meanwhile, in Japan, Panasonic’s products are sold through sales channels at its domestic locations, each established according to products or customers. The Company also sells directly to large-scale consumers, such as the government and corporations. For exports, sales are handled mainly through sales subsidiaries and agents located in their respective countries. Certain products produced at domestic affiliates are purchased by the Company and sold through the same sales channels as products produced by the Company itself. Additionally, products produced at overseas affiliates are sold mainly through sales subsidiaries in respective countries. Meanwhile, most import operations are carried out internally, and the Company aims to expand them to promote international economic cooperation.

 

Certain PEW, PanaHome and SANYO products are sold on a proprietary basis in Japan and overseas.

 

During the three months ended December 31, 2010, there were no major changes in principal businesses.


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(3) Changes in Affiliated Companies

 

As of October 1, 2010, IPS Alpha Technology, Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary of the Company, integrated IPS Alpha Technology, Himeji, Ltd. and IPS Alpha Support Co., Ltd., and changed the company name to Panasonic Liquid Crystal Display Co., Ltd.

 

As of October 1, 2010, Panasonic Shikoku Electronics Co., Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary of the Company, changed the company name to Panasonic Healthcare Co., Ltd.

 

SANYO Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (SSC), a consolidated subsidiary of the Company, became a significant subsidiary, defined with Cabinet Office Ordinance of Japan, through the capital increase underwritten by SANYO, during the third quarter of fiscal 2011. As of January 1, 2011, SANYO transferred its entire shareholding of SSC to Semiconductor Components Industries LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ON Semiconductor Corporation, and as a result, SSC was excluded from a consolidated subsidiary of the Company.

 

JVC KENWOOD Holdings, Inc. (JVC KENWOOD HD) and its subsidiaries ceased to be an associated company of the Company under the equity method as the voting rights of the Company in JVC Kenwood HD declined to less than 20%, due to JVC KENWOOD HD’s issuance of new shares and disposition of treasury shares through a global offering on January 25, 2011.

 

(4) Number of Employees (as of December 31, 2010)

 

1. Consolidated:

     375,597 persons      

2. Parent-alone:

     41,508 persons      


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II The Business

 

(1) Operating Results

 

During the third quarter, although the bleak employment scenario continued to plague developed countries, the global economy has recovered gradually, due mainly to economic stimulus plans in several countries and the sustained high-growth in emerging countries. In such business conditions, Panasonic Group launched a new midterm management plan called “Green Transformation 2012 (GT12)” in the beginning of fiscal 2011.

 

Consolidated group sales for the third quarter increased 21% to 2,285,413 million yen from the third quarter of fiscal 2010.

 

Regarding earnings, operating profit* for the third quarter decreased to 95,364 million yen, down 6% from a year ago. This result was due mainly to ever-intensified global price competition and rising material costs, despite increasing sales and the streamlining of material costs and other general expenses. Pre-tax income for the third quarter was 82,767 million yen, up 2% from a year ago. This result was due mainly to a decrease in business restructuring expenses incurred as other deductions. Accordingly, net income for the third quarter was 39,025 million yen, up 12% from a year ago, and net income attributable to Panasonic Corporation was 39,983 million yen, up 24% from a year ago.

 

*   In order to be consistent with generally accepted financial reporting practices in Japan, operating profit, a non-GAAP measure, is presented as net sales less cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses. The Company believes that this is useful to investors in comparing the Company’s financial results with those of other Japanese companies.


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(2) Operating Results by Segment

 

The following information shows the operating results by business segment for the third quarter. The Company restructured the motor business on April 1, 2010. Accordingly, segment information for Home Appliances, and Component and Devices in the fiscal 2010 third quarter are reclassified to conform to the presentation for fiscal 2011.

 

Digital AVC Networks

 

Sales in this segment amounted to 927,569 million yen, a decrease of 5% compared with a year ago, due mainly to the sales decrease in digital cameras and mobile phones. Segment profit was 39,903 million yen, down 1% from a year ago. This amount level was almost in line with a year ago, due mainly to a fixed cost reduction and comprehensive streamlining efforts, despite the sales decrease.

 

Home Appliances

 

Sales in this segment amounted to 337,515 million yen, an increase of 10% compared with a year ago, due mainly to favorable sales in air conditioners, refrigerators and compressors. Segment profit amounted to 32,711 million yen, up 4% compared with a year ago, due mainly to favorable sales and a fixed cost reduction.

 

PEW and PanaHome

 

Sales in this segment amounted to 446,449 million yen, an increase of 9% compared with a year ago. Regarding Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. (PEW) and its subsidiaries, in addition to improved sales mainly in home appliances and devices such as electronic materials and automation controls, sales recovery in housing/building related business such as electrical construction material also contributed to overall sales increase. For PanaHome Corporation and its subsidiaries, stable sales of housing construction such as detached housing and rental apartment housing led to the increase in overall sales. Segment profit amounted to 23,125 million yen, up 32% from a year ago, as strong sales covered the impact of rising material costs.

 

Components and Devices

 

Sales in this segment amounted to 232,810 million yen, a decrease of 6% compared with a year ago, due mainly to a sales decrease in semiconductors and exchange rate fluctuations. Segment profit amounted to 3,684 million yen, down 81% compared with a year ago, due mainly to a sales decrease and a price decline.

 

SANYO

 

Sales in this segment totaled 393,326 million yen. The sales of digital cameras and rechargeable batteries were sluggish due to weak demand. Segment profit resulted in a loss of 5,686 million yen after incurring expenses, such as amortization of intangible assets recorded at acquisition.

 

Other

 

Sales in this segment totaled 262,579 million yen, up 13% compared with a year ago, due mainly to a significant sales increase in factory automation equipment. Segment profit also improved to 12,224 million yen, up 99% compared with a year ago.


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(3) Assets, Liabilities and Equity

 

The Company’s consolidated total assets as of December 31, 2010 decreased by 825,590 million yen to 8,138,376 million yen compared with 8,963,966 million yen at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2011. This was due mainly to the decrease in cash and cash equivalents related to the tender offers for the shares of PEW and SANYO.

 

Regarding liabilities, total liabilities amounted to 5,111,401 million yen, a decrease of 314,720 million yen compared with the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2011. This was due mainly to a decrease of short-term bonds.

 

Panasonic Corporation shareholders’ equity decreased by 11,019 million yen to 2,640,941 million yen compared with the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2011. This result was due primarily to a deterioration in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) influenced by the appreciation of the yen and a decrease in capital surplus owing to acquisition of noncontrolling interests of the Company’s subsidiaries, despite an increase in retained earnings by incurring quarterly net income attributable to Panasonic Corporation. Noncontrolling interests decreased by 499,851 million yen to 386,034 million yen due primarily to the tender offer.

 

(4) Cash Flows

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

Net cash provided by operating activities in the fiscal 2011 third quarter totaled 126,970 million yen, a decrease of 22,959 million yen from a year ago. This was due primarily to a decrease in trade payables.

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

Net cash used in investing activities in the fiscal 2011 third quarter amounted to 48,213 million yen, a decrease of 269,787 million yen from a year ago. This difference from a year ago was due primarily to a decrease in time deposits and the prior year’s expenditures to purchase shares of a newly consolidated subsidiary.

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

Net cash used in financing activities in the fiscal 2011 third quarter amounted to 808,960 million yen, an increase of 619,432 million yen from a year ago. This was due mainly to a decrease in short-term bonds and the expenditures related to the tender offers for the shares of PEW and SANYO.

 

All these activities associated with the effect of exchange rate fluctuations resulted in cash and cash equivalents of 1,125,951 million yen as of December 31, 2010, down 742,455 million yen compared with the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2011.


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(5) Research and Development

 

Panasonic’s R&D expenditures for the third quarter of fiscal 2011 totaled 134,862 million yen. There were no significant changes in R&D activities for the period.

 

(6) Risk Factors

 

There were no risks newly identified during the three months ended December 31, 2010. However, there were significant changes with regard to the “Risk Factors” stated in the annual report of the prior fiscal year and the quarterly reports of the first and second quarter of this fiscal year as follows.

 

Alliances with, and strategic investments in, third parties, and mergers and acquisitions undertaken by Panasonic, may not produce positive or expected results

 

Panasonic develops its businesses by forming alliances or joint ventures with, and making strategic investments in, other companies, including investments in start-up companies. Furthermore, the strategic importance of partnering with third parties is increasing. In some cases, such partnerships are crucial to Panasonic’s goal of introducing new products and services, but Panasonic may not be able to successfully collaborate or achieve expected synergies with its partners. Furthermore, Panasonic does not control these partners, who may make decisions regarding their business undertakings with Panasonic that may be contrary to Panasonic’s interests. In addition, if these partners change their business strategies, Panasonic may fail to maintain these partnerships. Panasonic, Panasonic Electric Works (“PEW”) and SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. (“SANYO”) resolved, at their respective meetings of the Boards of Directors held on July 29, 2010, to pursue a plan of Panasonic’s acquisition of all shares of PEW and SANYO in order to make them wholly-owned subsidiaries of Panasonic (“the Acquisitions”) by around April 2011 by way of tender offers and, thereafter, share exchanges. Panasonic conducted, pursuant to the resolution of its above-mentioned Board of Directors meeting, the tender offers for the shares of PEW and SANYO at a purchase price of 1,110 yen per share of PEW common stock and 138 yen per share of SANYO common stock during a tender offer period from August 23, 2010 through October 6, 2010, and as a result, Panasonic’s shareholdings of PEW and SANYO became approximately 84% and 81%, respectively. Thereafter, Panasonic, PEW and SANYO resolved, at their respective meetings of the Boards of Directors held on December 21, 2010, to conduct share exchanges in order to make Panasonic a wholly-owning parent company, and PEW and SANYO wholly-owned subsidiaries, and the share exchange agreements were executed between Panasonic and PEW, and between Panasonic and SANYO, respectively. The Acquisitions are scheduled to be completed on April 1, 2011 subject to approval of the share exchange agreements at extraordinary general meetings of PEW and SANYO, respectively. However, Panasonic may not be able to promptly complete the Acquisitions or realize the business reorganization which is scheduled thereafter. Furthermore, even if Panasonic completes the Acquisitions, Panasonic may fail to sufficiently achieve the expected results of the Acquisitions, such as promotion of rapid decision-making and maximization of group synergies.

 

Note:   The forward-looking statements in the above information are based on our belief as of the filing date of this quarterly report.


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(7) Others

 

Based on the Board of Directors meeting held on July 29, 2010, the Company conducted the tender offers for common shares of PEW and SANYO from August 23, 2010 through October 6, 2010. The aggregate purchase amount of the tender offers is 525.2 billion yen and, as a result of the tender offers, the equity ownership of the Company in PEW and SANYO is approximately 84% and 81%, respectively. Thereafter, Panasonic, PEW and SANYO resolved at their respective meetings of the Board of Directors held on December 21, 2010, to conduct share exchanges in order to make Panasonic a wholly-owning parent company, and the share exchange agreements were executed between Panasonic and PEW, and between Panasonic and SANYO. Shares of both subsidiaries are scheduled to be delisted on March 29, 2011, as the effective date for the share exchanges has been set as April 1, 2011, subject to approval of the share exchange agreements at extraordinary general meetings of PEW and SANYO, in early March 2011.


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III Property, Plant and Equipment

 

(1) Major Property, Plant and Equipment

 

During the three months ended December 31, 2010, there were no significant changes in major property, plant and equipment.

 

(2) Plan of the Purchase and Retirement of Major Property, Plant and Equipment

 

During the three months ended December 31, 2010, there were no significant changes in plan of the purchase and retirement of major property, plant and equipment from the last fiscal year. During the three months ended December 31, 2010, the Company does not have any current plans to purchase, expand, refurbish, retire and dispose major property, plant and equipment.

 

During the three months ended December 31, 2010, the Company invested a total of 92,375 million yen in property, plant and equipment, with an emphasis on production facilities in such priority business areas as flat-panel TVs and batteries. The breakdown of capital investment by business segment is as follows:

 

          Business Segment        

   Yen
(millions)
      

Digital AVC Networks

     32,212      

Home Appliances

     6,150      

PEW and PanaHome

     12,043      

Components and Devices

     18,835      

SANYO

     20,831      

Other

     756      
           

Subtotal

     90,827      

Corporate

     1,548      
           

Total

     92,375      
           


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IV Shares and Shareholders

 

(1) Shares of Common Stock Issued as of December 31, 2010:    2,453,053,497 shares

 

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

 

(2) Amount of Common Stock (Stated Capital) as of December 31, 2010:    258,740 million yen

 

(3) Stock Price

 

The following table sets forth the monthly reported high and low market prices per share of the Company’s common stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange for the nine months of fiscal 2011:

 

     Yen  
     April      May      June      July      August      September      October      November      December  

High

     1,480         1,348         1,288         1,212         1,155         1,170         1,226         1,272         1,220   

Low

     1,345         1,123         1,104         1,040         1,027         1,050         1,100         1,135         1,138   


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V Financial Statements

 

Index of Consolidated Financial Statements of Panasonic Corporation and Subsidiaries:

 

     Page

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31 and March 31, 2010

   13

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine months and three months ended December  31, 2010 and 2009

   15

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009

   17

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   19


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PANASONIC CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

December 31 and March 31, 2010

 

     Yen (millions)  

Assets

   December 31, 2010     March 31, 2010  

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

     1,125,951        1,109,912   

Time deposits

     80,742        92,032   

Trade receivables:

    

Notes

     79,715        74,283   

Accounts (Note 12)

     1,103,191        1,134,915   

Allowance for doubtful receivables

     (22,599     (24,158
                

Net trade receivables

     1,160,307        1,185,040   
                

Inventories (Note 2)

     945,881        913,646   

Other current assets (Notes 12 and 13)

     460,644        505,418   
                

Total current assets

     3,773,525        3,806,048   
                

Investments and advances (Notes 3 and 13)

     556,835        636,762   

Property, plant and equipment (Note 5):

    

Land

     383,185        391,394   

Buildings

     1,737,633        1,767,674   

Machinery and equipment

     2,250,935        2,303,633   

Construction in progress

     125,268        128,826   
                
     4,497,021        4,591,527   

Less accumulated depreciation

     2,604,878        2,635,506   
                

Net property, plant and equipment

     1,892,143        1,956,021   
                

Other assets:

    

Goodwill

     923,950        923,001   

Intangible assets (Note 5)

     565,809        604,865   

Other assets

     426,114        431,360   
                

Total other assets

     1,915,873        1,959,226   
                
     8,138,376        8,358,057   
                

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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PANASONIC CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

December 31 and March 31, 2010

 

     Yen (millions)  

Liabilities and Equity

   December 31, 2010     March 31, 2010  

Current liabilities:

    

Short-term debt, including current portion of long-term debt (Notes 11 and 13)

     947,890        299,064   

Trade payables:

    

Notes

     58,045        59,608   

Accounts (Note 12)

     992,635        1,011,838   
                

Total trade payables

     1,050,680        1,071,446   
                

Accrued income taxes

     83,999        39,154   

Accrued payroll

     117,077        149,218   

Other accrued expenses

     822,196        826,051   

Deposits and advances from customers

     72,213        64,046   

Employees’ deposits

     10,394        10,009   

Other current liabilities (Notes 12 and 13)

     387,669        356,875   
                

Total current liabilities

     3,492,118        2,815,863   
                

Noncurrent liabilities:

    

Long-term debt (Note 13)

     836,894        1,028,928   

Retirement and severance benefits

     407,953        435,799   

Other liabilities

     374,436        397,694   
                

Total noncurrent liabilities

     1,619,283        1,862,421   
                

Equity:

    

Panasonic Corporation shareholders’ equity:

    

Common stock (Note 6)

     258,740        258,740   

Capital surplus

     1,100,717        1,209,516   

Legal reserve

     94,291        93,307   

Retained earnings

     2,442,499        2,349,487   

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):

    

Cumulative translation adjustments

     (484,626     (352,649

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

     21,669        40,700   

Unrealized gains of derivative instruments (Note 12)

     5,563        1,272   

Pension liability adjustments

     (127,188     (137,555
                

Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     (584,582     (448,232
                

Treasury stock, at cost (Note 6)

     (670,724     (670,330
                

Total Panasonic Corporation shareholders’ equity (Note 10)

     2,640,941        2,792,488   
                

Noncontrolling interests (Note 10)

     386,034        887,285   
                

Total equity (Note 10)

     3,026,975        3,679,773   

Commitments and contingent liabilities (Notes 4 and 14)

    
                
     8,138,376        8,358,057   
                

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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PANASONIC CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

Nine months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Nine months ended December 31  
             2010                     2009          

Revenues, costs and expenses:

    

Net sales

     6,653,361        5,219,884   

Cost of sales (Note 12)

     (4,890,833     (3,752,108

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     (1,498,196     (1,337,912

Interest income

     8,257        8,876   

Dividends received

     5,645        6,183   

Other income (Notes 11 and 12)

     40,270        30,567   

Interest expense

     (21,093     (16,545

Other deductions (Notes 5, 11, 12 and 13)

     (70,091     (104,303
                

Income before income taxes

     227,320        54,642   

Provision for income taxes

     (111,842     (69,856

Equity in earnings (losses) of associated companies

     7,582        (1,263
                

Net income (loss) (Note 10)

     123,060        (16,477

Less net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (Note 10)

     8,359        (1,868
                

Net income (loss) attributable to Panasonic Corporation (Note 10)

     114,701        (14,609
                
     Yen  

Net income (loss) per share attributable to Panasonic Corporation common shareholders (Note 8):

    

Basic

     55.40        (7.06

Diluted

     —          —     

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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PANASONIC CORPORATION

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Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

Three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Three months ended December 31  
             2010                     2009          

Revenues, costs and expenses:

    

Net sales

     2,285,413        1,886,588   

Cost of sales (Note 12)

     (1,691,283     (1,328,571

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     (498,766     (457,010

Interest income

     2,540        2,832   

Dividends received

     2,162        2,080   

Other income (Notes 11 and 12)

     10,010        13,964   

Interest expense

     (6,808     (4,979

Other deductions (Notes 5, 11, 12 and 13)

     (20,501     (33,809
                

Income before income taxes

     82,767        81,095   

Provision for income taxes

     (47,695     (47,082

Equity in earnings of associated companies

     3,953        786   
                

Net income (Note 10)

     39,025        34,799   

Less net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

     (958     2,540   
                

Net income attributable to Panasonic Corporation

     39,983        32,259   
                
     Yen  

Net income per share attributable to Panasonic Corporation common shareholders (Note 8):

    

Basic

     19.31        15.58   

Diluted

     —          —     

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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PANASONIC CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

Nine months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Nine months ended December 31  
             2010                     2009          

Cash flows from operating activities:

  

Net income (loss) (Note 10)

     123,060        (16,477

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     268,894        195,252   

Net gain on sale of investments

     (7,060     (1,000

Provision for doubtful receivables

     3,480        3,098   

Deferred income taxes

     3,561        41,482   

Write-down of investment securities (Notes 11 and 13)

     25,764        6,074   

Impairment losses on long-lived assets (Notes 5 and 13)

     6,847        19,105   

Cash effects of change in:

    

Trade receivables

     (18,352     (157,397

Inventories

     (81,646     36,662   

Other current assets

     2,357        9,699   

Trade payables

     13,249        130,648   

Accrued income taxes

     47,696        8,548   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     24,203        15,508   

Retirement and severance benefits

     (24,289     (10,106

Deposits and advances from customers

     6,368        9,230   

Other, net

     (19,840     15,833   
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     374,292        306,159   
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Purchase of short-term investments

     —          (6,369

Proceeds from disposition of investments and advances

     64,005        45,204   

Increase in investments and advances

     (7,100     (6,803

Capital expenditures

     (294,162     (306,728

Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment

     111,624        40,216   

Decrease in time deposits, net

     5,103        95,660   

Purchase of shares of newly consolidated subsidiaries, net of acquired companies’ cash and cash equivalents

     —          (174,808

Other, net

     (19,899     (24,591
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (140,429     (338,219
                

 

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PANASONIC CORPORATION

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

Nine months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Nine months ended December 31  
             2010                     2009          

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Increase in short-term debt, net

     542,725        216,947   

Proceeds from long-term debt

     4,457        49,467   

Repayments of long-term debt

     (84,406     (34,343

Dividends paid to Panasonic Corporation shareholders (Notes 9 and 10)

     (20,705     (25,883

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests (Note 10)

     (9,568     (12,146

Repurchase of common stock (Note 10)

     (418     (54

Sale of treasury stock (Note 10)

     16        21   

Purchase of noncontrolling interests (Note 10)

     (588,539     (10,885

Other, net

     1,205        (75
                

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (155,233     183,049   
                

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (62,591     (13,951
                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     16,039        137,038   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     1,109,912        973,867   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

     1,125,951        1,110,905   
                

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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PANASONIC CORPORATION

AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

  (a) Description of Business

 

Panasonic Corporation (hereinafter, the “Company,” including consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires) is one of the world’s leading producers of electronic and electric products. The Company currently offers a comprehensive range of products, systems and components for consumer, business and industrial use based on sophisticated electronics and precision technology, expanding to building materials and equipment, and housing business.

 

Sales by product category for the nine months ended December 31, 2010 were as follows: Digital AVC Networks—36%, Home Appliances—14%, PEW and PanaHome*—17%, Components and Devices—9%, SANYO*—18%, and Other—6%. A sales breakdown by geographical market was as follows: Japan—51%, North and South America—13%, Europe—10%, and Asia and Others—26%.

 

Sales by product category for the three months ended December 31, 2010 were as follows: Digital AVC Networks—38%, Home Appliances—14%, PEW and PanaHome*—17%, Components and Devices—8%, SANYO*—17%, and Other—6%. A sales breakdown by geographical market was as follows: Japan—53%, North and South America—12%, Europe—11%, and Asia and Others—24%.

 

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

 

*   PEW stands for Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. and PanaHome stands for PanaHome Corporation. SANYO stands for SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.

 

  (b) Basis of Presentation of Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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

 

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


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  (c) Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority-owned, controlled subsidiaries. The Company also consolidates entities in which controlling interest exists through variable interests in accordance with the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 810, “Consolidation.” Investments in companies and joint ventures over which we have the ability to exercise significant influence (generally through a voting interest of between 20% to 50%) are included in “Investments and advances” in the consolidated balance sheets. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

The Company has 658 consolidated subsidiaries and 233 associated companies under equity method as of December 31, 2010.

 

  (d) Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates and assumptions are reflected in valuation and disclosure of revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful receivables, valuation of inventories, impairment of long-lived assets, environmental liabilities, valuation of deferred tax assets, uncertain tax positions, employee retirement and severance benefit plans, and assets acquired and liabilities assumed by business combinations.


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  (e) Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements

 

On April 1, 2010, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2009-16, “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets.” ASU2009-16 removes the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity (QSPE) from ASC 860, “Transfers and Servicing,” and the exception from applying ASC 810 to QSPEs, thereby requiring transferors of financial assets to evaluate whether to consolidate transferees that previously were considered QSPEs. ASU 2009-16 also clarifies ASC 860’s sale-accounting criteria pertaining to legal isolation and effective control and creates more stringent conditions for reporting a transfer of a portion of a financial asset as a sale. The adoption of ASU 2009-16 did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

On April 1, 2010, the Company adopted ASU 2009-17, “Improvements to Financial Reporting by Enterprises Involved with Variable Interest Entities.” ASU 2009-17, which amends ASC 810, revises the test for determining the primary beneficiary of a Variable Interest Entities (VIE) from a primarily quantitative risks and rewards calculation based on the VIE’s expected losses and expected residual returns to a primarily qualitative analysis based on identifying the party or related-party (if any) with the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses of, or the right to receive benefits from, the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The adoption of ASU 2009-17 did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

For the three months ended December 31, 2010, the Company adopted the provisions of the disclosures as of the end of a reporting period included in ASU 2010-20, “Disclosures about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses.” ASU 2010-20 requires an entity to provide disclosures about the nature of credit risk inherent in the entity’s portfolio of financing receivables, how that risk is analyzed and assessed in arriving at the allowance for credit losses, and the changes and reasons for those changes in the allowance for credit losses in order to increase transparency about disclosures of entity’s credit risk exposures and adequacy of its allowance for credit losses. The adoption of the provisions of ASU 2010-20 did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.


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(2) Inventories

 

Inventories at December 31 and March 31, 2010 are summarized as follows:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     December 31, 2010      March 31, 2010  

Finished goods

     485,210         497,153   

Work in process

     180,839         159,699   

Raw materials

     279,832         256,794   
                 
     945,881         913,646   
                 

 

(3) Investments in Securities

 

In accordance with ASC 320, “Investments—Debt and Equity Securities,” the Company classifies its existing marketable equity securities other than investments in associated companies and all debt securities as available-for-sale.

 

The cost, fair value, net unrealized holding gains (losses) of available-for-sale securities included in short-term investments, and investments and advances at December 31 and March 31, 2010 are as follows:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     December 31, 2010  
     Cost      Fair value      Net unrealized
holding gains
(losses)
 

Noncurrent:

        

Equity securities

     258,988         330,458         71,470   

Corporate and government bonds

     2,110         2,174         64   

Other debt securities

     554         555         1   
                          
     261,652         333,187         71,535   
                          
     Yen (millions)  
     March 31, 2010  
     Cost      Fair value      Net unrealized
holding gains
(losses)
 

Noncurrent:

        

Equity securities

     275,579         379,358         103,779   

Corporate and government bonds

     3,894         3,961         67   

Other debt securities

     568         585         17   
                          
     280,041         383,904         103,863   
                          

 

The carrying amount of the Company’s held-to-maturity securities totaled 1,954 million yen at March 31, 2010.

 

The carrying amounts of the Company’s cost method investments totaled 28,153 million yen and 22,039 million yen at December 31 and March 31, 2010, respectively.


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(4) Leases

 

The Company has operating leases for certain land, buildings, and machinery and equipment. Future minimum lease payments under operating leases at December 31, 2010 are as follows:

 

     Yen (millions)  

Due within 1 year

     79,206   

Due after 1 year within 2 years

     56,378   

Due after 2 years within 3 years

     39,672   

Due after 3 years within 4 years

     21,336   

Due after 4 years within 5 years

     5,620   

Thereafter

     4,338   
        

Total minimum lease payments

     206,550   
        

 

(5) Long-Lived Assets

 

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

 

The Company recognized impairment losses in the aggregate of 6,847 million yen and 4,652 million yen of long-lived assets for the nine months and three months ended December 31, 2010, respectively.

 

Impairment losses for the nine months ended December 31, 2010 of 2,846 million yen, 2,660 million yen and 1,341 million yen related to “PEW and PanaHome,” “SANYO” and the remaining segments, respectively. Impairment losses for the three months ended December 31, 2010 of 1,010 million yen, 2,561 million yen and 1,081 million yen related to “PEW and PanaHome,” “SANYO” and the remaining segments, respectively.


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The Company recognized impairment losses in the aggregate of 19,105 million yen and 11,546 million yen of long-lived assets for the nine months and three months ended December 31, 2009, respectively.

 

The Company recorded the impairment losses of manufacturing facilities related to overseas lighting business for the three months ended December 31, 2009. The Company decided to aggregate manufacturing facilities of the lighting business in overseas and estimated that the carrying amounts of the assets would not be recovered through future cash flows. The fair value of the assets was determined based on discounted estimated future cash flows expected to result from their use and eventual disposition. The Company recorded the impairment losses of buildings and machineries related to domestic battery business for the three months ended December 31, 2009. In relation to the acquisition of SANYO, the Company has to transfer a part of its battery business within one year, and estimated that the carrying amounts of the assets would not be recovered through future cash flows. The fair value of the assets was determined based on discounted estimated future cash flows expected to result from their use and eventual disposition. The Company recorded the impairment losses of manufacturing facilities related to overseas motor businesses for the three months ended September 30, 2009. The Company decided to divest one of its motor business as part of the motor business structural reform and estimated that the carrying amounts of the assets would not be recovered through future cash flows. The fair value of the assets was determined based on discounted estimated future cash flows expected to result from their use and eventual disposition.

 

Impairment losses for the nine months ended December 31, 2009 of 12,250 million yen, 5,518 million yen and 1,337 million yen related to “Home Appliances,” “Components and Devices” and the remaining segments, respectively. Impairment losses for the three months ended December 31, 2009 of 6,144 million yen, 4,899 million yen and 503 million yen related to “Home Appliances,” “Components and Devices” and the remaining segments, respectively.


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(6) Number of Common Shares

 

Number of common shares authorized and issued and number of treasury common shares as of December 31 and March 31, 2010 are as follows:

 

     Number of shares  
     December 31, 2010      March 31, 2010  

Common stock:

     

Authorized

     4,950,000,000         4,950,000,000   

Issued

     2,453,053,497         2,453,053,497   

Treasury stock

     382,749,048         382,448,008   

 

(7) Panasonic Corporation Shareholders’ Equity per Share

 

Panasonic Corporation shareholders’ equity per share as of December 31 and March 31, 2010 are as follows:

 

     Yen  
     December 31, 2010      March 31, 2010  

Panasonic Corporation shareholders’ equity per share

     1,275.63         1,348.63   


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(8) Net Income (Loss) per Share Attributable to Panasonic Corporation Common Shareholders

 

A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Panasonic Corporation common shareholders computation for the nine months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Nine months ended December 31  
     2010      2009  

Net income (loss) attributable to Panasonic Corporation common shareholders

     114,701         (14,609
     Number of shares  
     Nine months ended December 31  
     2010      2009  

Average common shares outstanding

     2,070,355,884         2,070,628,077   
     Yen  
     Nine months ended December 31  
     2010      2009  

Net income (loss) per share attributable to Panasonic Corporation common shareholders:

     

Basic

     55.40         (7.06

 

Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Panasonic Corporation common shareholders has been omitted because the Company did not have potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding for the period.


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A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net income per share attributable to Panasonic Corporation common shareholders computation for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Three months ended December 31  
     2010      2009  

Net income attributable to Panasonic Corporation common shareholders

     39,983         32,259   
     Number of shares  
     Three months ended December 31  
     2010      2009  

Average common shares outstanding

     2,070,320,679         2,070,619,530   
     Yen  
     Three months ended December 31  
     2010      2009  

Net income per share attributable to Panasonic Corporation common shareholders:

     

Basic

     19.31         15.58   

 

Diluted net income per share attributable to Panasonic Corporation common shareholders has been omitted because the Company did not have potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding for the period.

 

(9) Cash Dividends

 

On May 7, 2010, the board of directors approved a year-end dividend of 5.0 yen per share, totaling 10,353 million yen on outstanding common stock as of March 31, 2010. The dividends, which became effective on May 31, 2010, were sourced out of retained earnings.

 

On October 29, 2010, the board of directors approved an interim dividend of 5.0 yen per share, totaling 10,352 million yen on outstanding common stock as of September 30, 2010. The dividends, which became effective on November 30, 2010, were sourced out of retained earnings.


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(10) Equity

 

The change in the carrying amount of Panasonic Corporation shareholders’ equity, noncontrolling interests and total equity in the consolidated balance sheets for the nine months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:

 

     Yen (millions)  
   Nine months ended December 31, 2010  
   Panasonic Corporation
shareholders’ equity
    Noncontrolling
interests
    Total equity  

Balance at April 1, 2010

     2,792,488        887,285        3,679,773   

Dividends paid to Panasonic Corporation shareholders

     (20,705     —          (20,705

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

     —          (9,568     (9,568

Repurchase of common stock

     (418     —          (418

Sale of treasury stock

     16        —          16   

Equity transactions with noncontrolling interests

     (114,676     (471,151     (585,827

Other

     —          (2,545     (2,545

Comprehensive income (loss):

      

Net income

     114,701        8,359        123,060   

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

      

Translation adjustments

     (117,483     (25,582     (143,065

Unrealized holding gains (losses) of available-for-sale securities

     (17,972     (1,637     (19,609

Unrealized holding gains (losses) of derivative instruments

     4,291        (28     4,263   

Pension liability adjustments

     699        901        1,600   
                        

Total comprehensive income (loss)

     (15,764     (17,987     (33,751
                        

Balance at December 31, 2010

     2,640,941        386,034        3,026,975   
                        


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     Yen (millions)  
     Nine months ended December 31, 2009  
     Panasonic Corporation
shareholders’ equity
    Noncontrolling
interests
    Total equity  

Balance at April 1, 2009

     2,783,980        428,601        3,212,581   

Dividends paid to Panasonic Corporation shareholders

     (25,883     —          (25,883

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

     —          (12,146     (12,146

Repurchase of common stock

     (54     —          (54

Sale of treasury stock

     21        —          21   

Equity transactions with noncontrolling interests

     (8,139     (2,746     (10,885

Acquisition transaction

     —          532,360        532,360   

Other

     —          454        454   

Comprehensive income (loss):

      

Net income (loss)

     (14,609     (1,868     (16,477

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

      

Translation adjustments

     (22,467     (3,558     (26,025

Unrealized holding gains of available-for-sale securities

     45,105        1,075        46,180   

Unrealized holding gains of derivative instruments

     5,295        60        5,355   

Pension liability adjustments

     (19     (1,758     (1,777
                        

Total comprehensive income (loss)

     13,305        (6,049     7,256   
                        

Balance at December 31, 2009

     2,763,230        940,474        3,703,704   
                        

 

Comprehensive income for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 amounted to 27,106 million yen and 78,956 million yen, respectively. Comprehensive income for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 includes “Net income” in the amount of 39,025 million yen and 34,799 million yen, and other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, in the amount of a loss of 11,919 million yen and an income of 44,157 million yen, respectively.


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(11) Supplementary Information

 

Included in other deductions for the nine months and three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Nine months ended December 31  
             2010                      2009          

Expenses associated with the implementation of the early retirement programs in the domestic and overseas subsidiaries

     8,224         24,436   

Write-down of investment securities

     25,764         6,074   

Foreign exchange losses

     —           6,420   
     Yen (millions)  
     Three months ended December 31  
             2010                      2009          

Expenses associated with the implementation of the early retirement programs in the domestic and overseas subsidiaries

     6,619         1,742   

Write-down of investment securities

     73         3,215   

Foreign exchange losses

     —           1,230   

 

Foreign exchange gains included in other income for the nine months and three months ended December 31, 2010 are 6,905 million yen and 151 million yen, respectively.

 

Net periodic benefit cost for the nine months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 are 43,329 million yen and 53,338 million yen, respectively. Net periodic benefit cost for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 are 14,326 million yen and 17,468 million yen, respectively.

 

572,858 million yen of short-term bonds, which were newly issued during the nine months ended December 31, 2010, are included in short-term debt, including current portion of long-term debt in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2010.


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(12) Derivatives and Hedging Activities

 

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

 

The Company accounts for derivative instruments in accordance with ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging.” Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at December 31, 2010 are expected to be recognized in earnings principally over the next twelve months. The maximum term over which the Company is hedging exposures to the variability of cash flows for foreign currency exchange risk is approximately five months.

 

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


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The fair values of derivative instruments at December 31, 2010 are as follows:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Asset derivatives      Liability derivatives  
     Consolidated balance
sheet location
     Fair
value
     Consolidated balance
sheet location
     Fair
value
 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:

           

Foreign exchange contracts

     Other current assets         4,089         Other current liabilities         (1,267

Commodity futures

     Other current assets         15,213         Other current liabilities         (1,542
                       

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815

        19,302            (2,809
                       

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:

           

Foreign exchange contracts

     Other current assets         4,769         Other current liabilities         (3,679

Cross currency swaps

     —           —           Other current liabilities         (965

Commodity futures

     Other current assets         7,637         Other current liabilities         (7,637
                       

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815

        12,406            (12,281
                       

Total derivatives

        31,708            (15,090
                       


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The fair values of derivative instruments at March 31, 2010 are as follows:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Asset derivatives      Liability derivatives  
     Consolidated balance
sheet location
     Fair
value
     Consolidated balance
sheet location
     Fair
value
 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:

           

Foreign exchange contracts

     Other current assets         415         Other current liabilities         (1,971

Commodity futures

     Other current assets         11,330         Other current liabilities         (3,345
                       

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815

        11,745            (5,316
                       

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:

           

Foreign exchange contracts

     Other current assets         8,590         Other current liabilities         (2,307

Cross currency swaps

     —           —           Other current liabilities         (283

Interest rate swaps

     Other current assets         23         —           —     

Commodity futures

     Other current assets         1,231         Other current liabilities         (1,231
                       

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815

        9,844            (3,821
                       

Total derivatives

        21,589            (9,137
                       


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The effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended December 31, 2010 is as follows:

 

Yen (millions)

 

Hedging instruments in
ASC 815 fair value
hedging relationships

  

Location of gain or (loss)

recognized in operations

   Amount of gain or (loss)
recognized in operations
 

Commodity futures

   Other income (deductions)      (2,707
           

Total

        (2,707
           

Yen (millions)

 

Related hedged items in
ASC 815 fair value

hedging relationships

  

Location of gain or (loss)

recognized in operations

   Amount of gain or (loss)
recognized in operations
 
Trade accounts receivable (payable)    Other income (deductions)      3,927   
           

Total

        3,927   
           

 

Fair value hedges resulted in gains of 1,220 million yen of ineffectiveness.

 

Yen (millions)

 

Derivatives in ASC
815 cash flow
hedging relationships

   Amount of gain (loss)
recognized in OCI on
derivative
(effective portion)
    

Location of gain (loss)
reclassified from
accumulated OCI
into operations
(effective portion)

   Amount of gain (loss)
reclassified from
accumulated OCI
into operations
(effective portion)
 

Foreign exchange contracts

     13,939       Other income (deductions)      9,395   

Commodity futures

     6,360       Cost of sales      541   
                    

Total

     20,299            9,936   
                    

 

Yen (millions)

 

Derivatives in ASC
815 cash flow
hedging relationships

  

Location of gain (loss) recognized in
operations on derivative
(ineffective portion and amount excluded
from effectiveness testing)

   Amount of gain (loss) recognized in
operations on derivative
(ineffective portion and amount excluded from
effectiveness testing)
 

Foreign exchange contracts

   Other income (deductions)      485   

Commodity futures

   —        —     
           

Total

        485   
           

Yen (millions)

 

Derivatives not designated
as hedging instruments
under ASC 815

  

Location of gain (loss)
recognized in operations
on derivative

   Amount of gain (loss)
recognized in operations
on derivative
 

Foreign exchange contracts

   Other income (deductions)      14,147   

Cross currency swaps

   Other income (deductions)      (682

Interest rate swaps

   Other income (deductions)      (23

Commodity futures

   Other income (deductions)      0   
           

Total

        13,442   
           


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The effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended December 31, 2009 is as follows:

 

Yen (millions)

 

Hedging instruments in
ASC 815 fair value
hedging relationships

  

Location of gain or (loss)
recognized in operations

   Amount of gain or (loss)
recognized in operations
 

Commodity futures

   Other income (deductions)      36,264   
           

Total

        36,264   
           

Yen (millions)

 

Related hedged items in
ASC 815 fair value
hedging relationships

  

Location of gain or (loss)
recognized in operations

   Amount of gain or (loss)
recognized in operations
 

Trade accounts receivable (payable)

   Other income (deductions)      (34,756
           

Total

        (34,756
           

 

Fair value hedges resulted in gains of 1,508 million yen of ineffectiveness.

 

Yen (millions)

 

Derivatives in ASC
815 cash flow
hedging relationships

   Amount of gain (loss)
recognized in OCI on
derivative
(effective portion)
   

Location of gain (loss)
reclassified from
accumulated OCI
into operations
(effective portion)

   Amount of gain (loss)
reclassified from
accumulated OCI
into operations
(effective portion)
 

Foreign exchange contracts

     1,541      Other income (deductions)      (3,690

Cross currency swaps

     (291   Other income (deductions)      (16

Commodity futures

     3,359      Cost of sales      (498
                   

Total

     4,609           (4,204
                   

 

Yen (millions)

 

Derivatives in ASC
815 cash flow
hedging relationships

  

Location of gain (loss) recognized in
operations on derivative
(ineffective portion and amount excluded
from effectiveness testing)

   Amount of gain (loss) recognized in
operations on derivative
(ineffective portion and amount excluded from
effectiveness testing)
 

Foreign exchange contracts

   Other income (deductions)      1,166   

Cross currency swaps

   —        —     

Commodity futures

   —        —     
           

Total

        1,166   
           

Yen (millions)

 

Derivatives not designated
as hedging instruments
under ASC 815

  

Location of gain (loss)
recognized in operations
on derivative

   Amount of gain (loss)
recognized in operations
on derivative
 

Foreign exchange contracts

   Other income (deductions)      (7,561

Cross currency swaps

   Other income (deductions)      308   

Commodity futures

   Other income (deductions)      0   
           

Total

        (7,253
           


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The effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2010 is as follows:

 

Yen (millions)

 

Hedging instruments in

ASC 815 fair value

hedging relationships

  

Location of gain or (loss)

recognized in operations

   Amount of gain or (loss)
recognized in operations
 

Commodity futures

   Other income (deductions)      5,067   
           

Total

        5,067   
           

Yen (millions)

 

Related hedged items in

ASC 815 fair value

hedging relationships

  

Location of gain or (loss)

recognized in operations

   Amount of gain or (loss)
recognized in operations
 

Trade accounts receivable (payable)

   Other income (deductions)      (4,817
           

Total

        (4,817
           

 

Fair value hedges resulted in gains of 250 million yen of ineffectiveness.

 

Yen (millions)

 

Derivatives in ASC

815 cash flow

hedging relationships

   Amount of gain (loss)
recognized in OCI  on
derivative
(effective portion)
    

Location of gain (loss)
reclassified from

accumulated OCI

into operations

(effective portion)

   Amount of gain (loss)
reclassified from
accumulated OCI
into operations
(effective portion)
 

Foreign exchange contracts

     3,189       Other income (deductions)      1,754   

Commodity futures

     4,817       Cost of sales      273   
                    

Total

     8,006            2,027   
                    

 

Yen (millions)

 

Derivatives in ASC

815 cash flow

hedging relationships

  

Location of gain (loss) recognized in
operations on derivative

(ineffective portion and amount excluded
from effectiveness testing)

   Amount of gain (loss) recognized in
operations on derivative
(ineffective portion and amount excluded from
effectiveness testing)
 

Foreign exchange contracts

   Other income (deductions)      (143

Commodity futures

   —        —     
           

Total

        (143
           

Yen (millions)

 

Derivatives not designated

as hedging instruments

under ASC 815

  

Location of gain (loss)

recognized in operations

on derivative

   Amount of gain (loss)
recognized in operations
on derivative
 

Foreign exchange contracts

   Other income (deductions)      2,171   

Cross currency swaps

   Other income (deductions)      2,242   

Interest rate swaps

   Other income (deductions)      —     

Commodity futures

   Other income (deductions)      0   
           

Total

        4,413   
           


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The effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2009 is as follows:

 

Yen (millions)

 

Hedging instruments in

ASC 815 fair value

hedging relationships

  

Location of gain or (loss)

recognized in operations

   Amount of gain or (loss)
recognized in operations
 

Commodity futures

   Other income (deductions)      13,521   
           

Total

        13,521   
           

Yen (millions)

 

Related hedged items in

ASC 815 fair value

hedging relationships

  

Location of gain or (loss)

recognized in operations

   Amount of gain or (loss)
recognized in operations
 

Trade accounts receivable (payable)

   Other income (deductions)      (12,941
           

Total

        (12,941
           

 

Fair value hedges resulted in gains of 580 million yen of ineffectiveness.

 

Yen (millions)

 

Derivatives in ASC

815 cash flow

hedging relationships

   Amount of gain (loss)
recognized in OCI on
derivative
(effective portion)
    Location of gain (loss)
reclassified from
accumulated OCI
into operations
(effective portion)
    Amount of gain (loss)
reclassified from
accumulated OCI
into operations
(effective portion)
 

Foreign exchange contracts

     (1,451     Other income (deductions)        2,082   

Cross currency swaps

     —          —          —     

Commodity futures

     603        Cost of sales        522   
                  

Total

     (848       2,604   
                  

 

Yen (millions)

 

Derivatives in ASC

815 cash flow

hedging relationships

  

Location of gain (loss) recognized in
operations on derivative

(ineffective portion and amount excluded
from effectiveness testing)

   Amount of gain (loss) recognized in
operations on derivative

(ineffective portion and amount excluded from
effectiveness testing)
 

Foreign exchange contracts

   Other income (deductions)      532   

Cross currency swaps

   —        —     

Commodity futures

   —        —     
           

Total

        532   
           

Yen (millions)

 

Derivatives not designated

as hedging instruments

under ASC 815

  

Location of gain (loss)

recognized in operations

on derivative

   Amount of gain (loss)
recognized in operations
on derivative
 

Foreign exchange contracts

   Other income (deductions)      1,159   

Cross currency swaps

   Other income (deductions)      955   

Commodity futures

   Other income (deductions)      0   
           

Total

        2,114   
           


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(13) Fair Value

 

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value:

 

Cash and cash equivalents, Time deposits, Trade receivables, Short-term debt, Trade payables, Accrued expenses

 

The carrying amount approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.

 

Investments and advances

 

The fair value of investments and advances is estimated based on quoted market prices or the present value of future cash flows using appropriate current discount rates.

 

Long-term debt, including current portion

 

The fair value of long-term debt is estimated based on quoted market prices or the present value of future cash flows using appropriate current discount rates.

 

Derivative financial instruments

 

The fair value of derivative financial instruments, all of which are used for hedging purposes, is estimated based on unadjusted market prices or quotes obtained from brokers, which are periodically validated by pricing models using observable inactive market inputs.


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The estimated fair values of financial instruments, all of which are held or issued for purposes other than trading, at December 31 and March 31, 2010 are as follows:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     December 31, 2010     March 31, 2010  
     Carrying
amount
    Fair
value
    Carrying
amount
    Fair
value
 

Non-derivatives:

        

Assets:

        

Other investments and advances

     400,439        400,472        454,313        454,516   

Liabilities:

        

Long-term debt, including current portion

     (1,149,653     (1,166,569     (1,236,052     (1,250,048

Derivatives:

        

Other current assets:

        

Forward:

        

To sell foreign currencies

     8,451        8,451        3,511        3,511   

To buy foreign currencies

     407        407        5,494        5,494   

Interest rate swaps

     —          —          23        23   

Commodity futures:

        

To sell commodity

     3        3        —          —     

To buy commodity

     22,847        22,847        12,561        12,561   

Other current liabilities:

        

Forward:

        

To sell foreign currencies

     (14     (14     (2,390     (2,390

To buy foreign currencies

     (4,932     (4,932     (1,888     (1,888

Cross currency swaps

     (965     (965     (283     (283

Commodity futures:

        

To sell commodity

     (9,176     (9,176     (4,576     (4,576

To buy commodity

     (3     (3     —          —     


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Limitations

 

Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant market information and information about the financial instruments. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgments and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimates.

 

ASC 820 defines fair value and establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

 

Level 1 —    Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets.
Level 2 —    Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable, and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.
Level 3 —    Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

 

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

 

The following table presents assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31 and March 31, 2010:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     December 31, 2010  
     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Assets:

         

Available-for-sale securities:

         

Equity securities

     330,458        —          —           330,458   

Corporate and government bonds

     —          2,174        —           2,174   

Other debt securities

     —          555        —           555   
                                 

Total available-for-sale securities

     330,458        2,729        —           333,187   
                                 

Derivatives:

         

Foreign exchange contracts

     —          8,858        —           8,858   

Commodity futures

     18,935        3,915        —           22,850   
                                 

Total derivatives

     18,935        12,773        —           31,708   
                                 

Total

     349,393        15,502        —           364,895   
                                 

Liabilities:

         

Derivatives:

         

Foreign exchange contracts

     —          (4,946     —           (4,946

Cross currency swaps

     —          (965     —           (965

Commodity futures

     (5,457     (3,722     —           (9,179
                                 

Total derivatives

     (5,457     (9,633     —           (15,090
                                 

Total

     (5,457     (9,633     —           (15,090
                                 


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     Yen (millions)  
     March 31, 2010  
     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3      Total  

Assets:

         

Available-for-sale securities:

         

Equity securities

     379,358        —          —           379,358   

Corporate and government bonds

     —          3,961        —           3,961   

Other debt securities

     —          585        —           585   
                                 

Total available-for-sale securities

     379,358        4,546        —           383,904   
                                 

Derivatives:

         

Foreign exchange contracts

     —          9,005        —           9,005   

Interest rate swaps

     —          23        —           23   

Commodity futures

     12,561        —          —           12,561   
                                 

Total derivatives

     12,561        9,028        —           21,589   
                                 

Total

     391,919        13,574        —           405,493   
                                 

Liabilities:

         

Derivatives:

         

Foreign exchange contracts

     —          (4,278     —           (4,278

Cross currency swaps

     —          (283     —           (283

Commodity futures

     (3,345     (1,231     —           (4,576
                                 

Total derivatives

     (3,345     (5,792     —           (9,137
                                 

Total

     (3,345     (5,792     —           (9,137
                                 

 

The Company’s existing marketable equity securities and commodity futures are included in Level 1, which are valued using an unadjusted quoted market price in active markets with sufficient volume and frequency of transactions.

 

Level 2 available-for-sale securities include all debt securities, which are valued using inputs other than quoted prices that are observable. Level 2 derivatives including foreign exchange contracts and commodity futures are valued using quotes obtained from brokers, which are periodically validated by pricing models using observable market inputs, such as foreign currency exchange rates and market prices for commodity futures.


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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis

 

The following table presents significant assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis for the nine months ended December 31, 2010:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Nine months ended December 31, 2010  
     Total gains
(losses)
    Fair value  
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Assets:

             

Investments in associated companies

     (8,318     23,196         —           2,933         26,129   

 

The Company classified the impaired security, representing a substantial portion of the write-down, in Level 1 as the Company used an unadjusted quoted market price in active markets as input to value the investment. The remaining impaired security is classified in Level 3 as the Company used unobservable inputs to value the investment.

 

For three months ended December 31, 2010, there were no circumstances that required any significant assets and liabilities that are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis to be measured and recognized at fair value.


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The following table presents significant assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis for the nine months and three months ended December 31, 2009:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Nine months ended December 31, 2009  
     Total gains
(losses)
    Fair value  
       Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Assets:

             

Investments in associated companies

     (3,203     1,058         —           0         1,058   

Long-lived assets

     (19,105     —           —           1,832         1,832   
     Yen (millions)  
     Three months ended December 31, 2009  
     Total gains
(losses)
    Fair value  
       Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Assets:

             

Investments in associated companies

     (1,052     1,058         —           —           1,058   

Long-lived assets

     (11,546     —           —           112         112   

 

The Company classified most of assets described above in Level 3 as the Company used unobservable inputs to value these assets when recognizing impairment losses related to the assets. The fair value for the major assets was measured through estimated future cash flows. The Company classified certain investments in Level 1 as the Company used an unadjusted quoted market price in active markets as valuation inputs.


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(14) Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

 

The Company provides guarantees to third parties mainly on bank loans provided to associated companies and customers. The guarantees are made to enhance their credit. For each guarantee provided, the Company is required to perform under the guarantee if the guaranteed party defaults on a payment. Also, the Company sold certain trade receivables to independent third parties, some of which are with recourse. If the collectibility of those receivables with recourse becomes doubtful, the Company is obligated to assume the liabilities. At December 31, 2010, the maximum amount of undiscounted payments the Company would have to make in the event of default is 37,346 million yen. The carrying amount of the liabilities recognized for the Company’s obligations as a guarantor under those guarantees at December 31 and March 31, 2010 was insignificant.

 

In connection with the sale and lease back of certain machinery and equipment, the Company guarantees a specific value of the leased assets. For each guarantee provided, the Company is required to perform under the guarantee if certain conditions are met during or at the end of the lease term. At December 31, 2010, the maximum amount of undiscounted payments the Company would have to make in the event that these conditions are met is 45,006 million yen. The carrying amount of the liabilities recognized for the Company’s obligations as guarantors under those guarantees at December 31 and March 31, 2010 was insignificant.

 

The Company and certain subsidiaries are under the term of leasehold interest contracts for land of domestic factories and have obligations for restitution on their leaving. The asset retirement obligations cannot be reasonably estimated because the durations of use of the leased assets are not specified and there are no plans to undertake relocation in the future. Therefore, the Company did not recognize asset retirement obligations.

 

The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are subject to a number of legal proceedings including civil litigations related to tax, products or intellectual properties, or governmental investigations. Since November 2007, the Company and MT Picture Display Co., Ltd. (MTPD), a subsidiary of the Company, are subject to investigations by government authorities, including the Japan Fair Trade Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice and the European Commission, in respect of alleged antitrust violations relating to cathode ray tubes (CRTs). Subsequent to these actions by the authorities, a number of class action lawsuits have been filed in the U.S. and Canada against the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. In October 2009, the Japan Fair Trade Commission issued a cease and desist order against MTPD and assessed a fine against its three subsidiaries in South East Asia, but each named company filed for a hearing to challenge the orders which is currently subject to proceedings. Since February 2009, the Company is subject to investigations by government authorities, including the U.S. Department of Justice and the European Commission, in respect of alleged antitrust violations relating to compressors for refrigerator use. Subsequent to these actions by the authorities, a number of class action lawsuits have been filed in the U.S. and Canada against the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. The Company has been cooperating with the various governmental investigations. Depending upon the outcome of these different proceedings, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries may be subject to an uncertain amount of fines, and accordingly the Company has accrued for certain probable and reasonable estimated amounts for the fines. On September 30, 2010, the Company has entered into a plea agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve alleged antitrust violations relating to compressors for refrigerator use. This agreement did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Other than those above, there are a number of legal actions against the Company and certain subsidiaries. Management is of the opinion that damages, if any, resulting from these actions will not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.


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(15) Segment Information

 

In accordance with the provisions of ASC 280, “Segment Reporting”, the segments reported below are the components of the Company for which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker of the Company in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.

 

Business segments correspond to categories of activity classified primarily by markets, products and brand names. “Digital AVC Networks” includes video and audio equipment as well as information and communications equipment. “Home Appliances” includes household equipment. “PEW and PanaHome” includes electrical supplies, electric products, building materials and equipment, and housing business. “Components and Devices” includes semiconductors, electronic components and batteries. “SANYO” includes solar cells, lithium-ion batteries, optical pickups and others. “Other” includes electronic-parts-mounting machines, industrial robots and industrial equipment.

 

The company transferred its motor business to Home Appliances on April 1, 2010. Accordingly, segment information for Home Appliances and Components and Devices in fiscal 2010 are reclassified to conform to the presentation for fiscal 2011.


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By Business Segment

 

Information by business segment for the nine months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 is shown in the tables below:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Nine months ended December 31  
             2010                     2009          

Sales:

    

Digital AVC Networks:

    

Customers

     2,542,116        2,547,466   

Intersegment

     43,281        30,699   
                

Total

     2,585,397        2,578,165   

Home Appliances:

    

Customers

     820,471        756,356   

Intersegment

     153,719        144,162   
                

Total

     974,190        900,518   

PEW and PanaHome:

    

Customers

     1,240,292        1,147,071   

Intersegment

     40,203        37,310   
                

Total

     1,280,495        1,184,381   

Components and Devices:

    

Customers

     475,092        491,399   

Intersegment

     238,650        212,336   
                

Total

     713,742        703,735   

SANYO:

    

Customers

     1,198,437        —     

Intersegment

     24,559        —     
                

Total

     1,222,996        —     

Other:

    

Customers

     376,953        277,592   

Intersegment

     445,978        400,167   
                

Total

     822,931        677,759   

Eliminations

     (946,390     (824,674
                

Consolidated total

     6,653,361        5,219,884   
                


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     Yen (millions)  
     Nine months ended December 31  
             2010                     2009          

Segment profit:

    

Digital AVC Networks

     101,172        52,929   

Home Appliances

     81,875        58,009   

PEW and PanaHome

     53,957        21,627   

Components and Devices

     29,155        22,834   

SANYO

     393        —     

Other

     35,200        8,262   

Corporate and eliminations

     (37,420     (33,797
                

Total segment profit

     264,332        129,864   
                

Interest income

     8,257        8,876   

Dividends received

     5,645        6,183   

Other income

     40,270        30,567   

Interest expense

     (21,093     (16,545

Other deductions

     (70,091     (104,303
                

Consolidated income before income taxes

     227,320        54,642   
                

 

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


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Information by business segment for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 is shown in the tables below:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Three months ended December 31  
             2010                     2009          

Sales:

    

Digital AVC Networks:

    

Customers

     914,013        963,452   

Intersegment

     13,556        10,643   
                

Total

     927,569        974,095   

Home Appliances:

    

Customers

     281,328        257,787   

Intersegment

     56,187        47,823   
                

Total

     337,515        305,610   

PEW and PanaHome:

    

Customers

     432,433        396,030   

Intersegment

     14,016        14,627   
                

Total

     446,449        410,657   

Components and Devices:

    

Customers

     151,345        170,872   

Intersegment

     81,465        76,038   
                

Total

     232,810        246,910   

SANYO:

    

Customers

     383,862        —     

Intersegment

     9,464        —     
                

Total

     393,326        —     

Other:

    

Customers

     122,432        98,447   

Intersegment

     140,147        133,216   
                

Total

     262,579        231,663   

Eliminations

     (314,835     (282,347
                

Consolidated total

     2,285,413        1,886,588   
                


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     Yen (millions)  
     Three months ended December 31  
             2010                     2009          

Segment profit (loss):

    

Digital AVC Networks

     39,903        40,181   

Home Appliances

     32,711        31,346   

PEW and PanaHome

     23,125        17,453   

Components and Devices

     3,684        19,208   

SANYO

     (5,686     —     

Other

     12,224        6,131   

Corporate and eliminations

     (10,597     (13,312
                

Total segment profit

     95,364        101,007   
                

Interest income

     2,540        2,832   

Dividends received

     2,162        2,080   

Other income

     10,010        13,964   

Interest expense

     (6,808     (4,979

Other deductions

     (20,501     (33,809
                

Consolidated income before income taxes

     82,767        81,095   
                

 

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


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By Geographical Area

 

Sales attributed to countries based upon the customer’s location for the nine months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Nine months ended December 31  
             2010                      2009          

Sales:

     

Japan

     3,390,089         2,780,897   

North and South America

     841,383         675,034   

Europe

     671,052         581,862   

Asia and Others

     1,750,837         1,182,091   
                 

Consolidated total

     6,653,361         5,219,884   
                 

United States included in North and South America

     706,191         574,672   

China included in Asia and Others

     918,502         562,886   

 

Sales attributed to countries based upon the customer’s location for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Three months ended December 31  
             2010                      2009          

Sales:

     

Japan

     1,200,538         1,004,850   

North and South America

     288,029         250,452   

Europe

     243,415         228,767   

Asia and Others

     553,431         402,519   
                 

Consolidated total

     2,285,413         1,886,588   
                 

United States included in North and South America

     242,180         209,617   

China included in Asia and Others

     291,580         186,736   

 

There are no individually material countries of which should be separately disclosed in North and South America, Europe, and Asia and Others, except for the United States of America and China.

 

Transfers between business segments or geographic segments are made at arms-length prices. There are no sales to a single external major customer for the nine months and three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.


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(16) Subsequent Events

 

Based on the board of directors meeting held on February 2, 2011, the Company resolved to issue unsecured straight bonds up to 500 billion yen in or after February 2011 in order to enhance the stability of financial position with long-term stabilization of debt. The Company plans to issue the bonds through public offering in Japan and the purpose of funding is to repay short-term interest-bearing debt.