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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2023

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 1-07628

HONDA GIKEN KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

(Name of registrant)

HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

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

(Address of principal executive offices)

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

Form 20-F  ☒    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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Exhibit 1:

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. filed its consolidated interim financial statements for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2023 with Financial Services Agency in Japan.


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

 

HONDA GIKEN KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

( HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. )

/s/ Masaharu Hirose

Masaharu Hirose

General Manager
Finance Division
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Date: November 17, 2023


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HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

September 30, 2023


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HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Financial Results

Overview of Operating Performance

Honda’s consolidated sales revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023 increased by 18.9%, to ¥9,609.3 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to increased sales revenue in Automobile business as well as positive foreign currency translation effects. Operating profit increased by 53.6%, to ¥696.5 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to an increase in profit attributable to sales impacts as well as profit attributable to price and cost impacts, which was partially offset by increased expenses including product warranty expenses. Profit before income taxes increased by 70.5%, to ¥879.2 billion from the same period last year. Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent increased by 82.1%, to ¥616.3 billion from the same period last year.

Business Segments

Motorcycle Business

For the six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2023

 

     Units (thousands)  
     Honda Group Unit Sales*     Consolidated Unit Sales*  
     Six months
ended
Sep. 30, 2022
     Six months
ended
Sep. 30, 2023
     Change     %     Six months
ended
Sep. 30, 2022
     Six months
ended
Sep. 30, 2023
     Change     %  

Motorcycle Business

     9,202        9,266        64       0.7         6,343          6,006        (337     (5.3

Japan

     114        122        8       7.0       114        122        8        7.0  

North America

     220        255        35        15.9        220        255        35       15.9  

Europe

     144        229        85       59.0       144        229        85       59.0   

Asia

     7,900        7,874        (26     (0.3     5,041        4,614        (427     (8.5

Other Regions

     824        786        (38     (4.6     824        786        (38     (4.6

 

*

Honda Group Unit Sales is the total unit sales of completed motorcycle, ATV and side-by-side products of Honda, its consolidated subsidiaries and its affiliates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method. Consolidated Unit Sales is the total unit sales of completed products corresponding to consolidated sales revenue to external customers, which consists of unit sales of completed products of Honda and its consolidated subsidiaries.

Sales revenue from external customers increased by 11.3%, to ¥1,572.5 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to positive foreign currency translation effects. Operating profit increased by 12.7%, to ¥253.3 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to increased profit attributable to price and cost impacts, which was partially offset by increased expenses including product warranty expenses.


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Automobile Business

For the six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2023

 

     Units (thousands)  
     Honda Group Unit Sales*     Consolidated Unit Sales*  
     Six months
ended
Sep. 30, 2022
     Six months
ended
Sep. 30, 2023
     Change     %     Six months
ended
Sep. 30, 2022
     Six months
ended
Sep. 30, 2023
     Change     %  

Automobile Business

     1,785        1,934        149       8.3       1,093        1,332        239       21.9  

Japan

     241        259        18          7.5        212        231        19       9.0   

North America

     542        778        236       43.5       542        778        236       43.5  

Europe

     45        43        (2     (4.4     45        43        (2     (4.4

Asia

     898        789        (109     (12.1     235        215        (20     (8.5

Other Regions

     59        65        6       10.2       59        65        6        10.2  

 

*

Honda Group Unit Sales is the total unit sales of completed products of Honda, its consolidated subsidiaries and its affiliates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method. Consolidated Unit Sales is the total unit sales of completed products corresponding to consolidated sales revenue to external customers, which consists of unit sales of completed products of Honda and its consolidated subsidiaries. Certain sales of automobiles that are financed with residual value type auto loans and others by our Japanese finance subsidiaries and provided through our consolidated subsidiaries are accounted for as operating leases in conformity with IFRS and are not included in consolidated sales revenue to the external customers in our Automobile business. Accordingly, they are not included in Consolidated Unit Sales, but are included in Honda Group Unit Sales of our Automobile business.

Sales revenue from external customers increased by 27.3%, to ¥6,262.2 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to increased consolidated unit sales. Operating profit increased by 374.1%, to ¥301.3 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to an increase in profit attributable to sales impacts as well as profit attributable to price and cost impacts, which was partially offset by increased expenses including product warranty expenses.

Financial Services Business

Sales revenue from external customers increased by 3.2%, to ¥1,576.6 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to positive foreign currency translation effects, which was partially offset by decreased operating lease revenues. Operating profit decreased by 10.5%, to ¥137.0 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to increased expenses, which was partially offset by positive foreign currency effects.

Power Products and Other Businesses

For the six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2023

 

     Units (thousands)  
     Honda Group Unit Sales / Consolidated Unit Sales*  
     Six months
ended
Sep. 30, 2022
     Six months
ended
Sep. 30, 2023
     Change     %  

Power Products Business

     2,935        1,826        (1,109     (37.8

Japan

     184        132        (52     (28.3

North America

     1,306        594        (712     (54.5

Europe

     554        356        (198     (35.7

Asia

     691        602        (89     (12.9

Other Regions

     200        142        (58     (29.0

 

*

Honda Group Unit Sales is the total unit sales of completed power products of Honda, its consolidated subsidiaries and its affiliates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method. Consolidated Unit Sales is the total unit sales of completed power products corresponding to consolidated sales revenue to external customers, which consists of unit sales of completed power products of Honda and its consolidated subsidiaries. In Power products business, there is no discrepancy between Honda Group Unit Sales and Consolidated Unit Sales since no affiliate and joint venture accounted for using the equity method were involved in the sale of Honda power products.

Sales revenue from external customers decreased by 11.8%, to ¥197.9 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to decreased consolidated unit sales in Power products business. Operating profit decreased by 60.1%, to ¥4.8 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to decreased profit attributable to sales impacts in Power products business. In addition, operating loss of aircraft and aircraft engines included in Power products and other businesses was ¥14.5 billion, an increase of ¥2.5 billion from the same period last year.


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Cash Flows

Consolidated cash and cash equivalents on September 30, 2023 increased by ¥637.4 billion from March 31, 2023, to ¥4,440.5 billion. The reasons for the increases or decreases for each cash flow activity, when compared with the same period last year, are as follows:

Net cash provided by operating activities amounted to ¥379.9 billion of cash inflows. Cash inflows from operating activities decreased by ¥961.3 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to an increase in payments for parts and raw materials as well as in receivables from financial services, which was partially offset by increased cash received from customers.

Net cash used in investing activities amounted to ¥289.1 billion of cash outflows. Cash outflows from investing activities decreased by ¥139.5 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to decreased payments for additions to property, plant and equipment.

Net cash provided by financing activities amounted to ¥243.0 billion of cash inflows. Cash inflows from financing activities increased by ¥1,195.8 billion from the same period last year, due mainly to increased proceeds from financing liabilities.

Objective indicators for judging the achievement of management goals

Please note that the forward-looking statements contained herein are judgments made by Honda as of September 30, 2023 and may differ materially from actual results because of uncertainties that may arise in the future, including those discussed in Honda’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on June 23, 2023, under “Item 3. Key Information—D. Risk Factors.”

In the six months ended September 30, 2023, Honda has formulated the Company’s integrated report, the “Honda Report 2023,” and has newly established a target for return on invested capital (ROIC)*1 of 10% or higher for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2031. Complementing the previously disclosed return on sales (ROS) target for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, we intend to boost cash generation capabilities by fortifying our business structure. Our objective is to uphold an optimal equilibrium between strategic resource allocation for transformation and shareholder returns, with the aim of achieving sustainable growth and enhanced capital efficiency.

 

*1

(Profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent + Interest expense (excluding Financial services business)) / Invested capital*2.

*2

Equity attributable to owners of the parent + Interest-bearing liabilities (excluding Financial services business). Invested capital is calculated using the average of the beginning and end of the period.

Research and Development

The changes in research and development activities by Honda and its subsidiaries for the six months ended September 30, 2023 are as follows:

The Company has created the Electrification Business Development Operations based on the Business Development Operations, which was established in April, 2022 to strengthen electrification business, to further strengthen and accelerate Honda’s electrification business. This operation consolidates the business strategy and electric vehicle (EV) product development functions of Automobile business and electrification-related strategy and development functions of Motorcycle business and Power products business, and Honda will strive to further accelerate its electrification business and create new value by leveraging its broad and expanding range of mobility products and services.


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HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

March 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023

 

            Yen (millions)  
Assets    Note          March 31,    
2023
    September 30,
2023
 
            unaudited     unaudited  

Current assets:

       

Cash and cash equivalents

      ¥ 3,803,014     ¥ 4,440,513  

Trade receivables

        1,060,271       1,080,383  

Receivables from financial services

        1,899,493       2,245,322  

Other financial assets

        263,892       176,801  

Inventories

        2,167,184       2,355,959  

Other current assets

        384,494       399,154  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

        9,578,348       10,698,132  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-current assets:

       

Investments accounted for using the equity method

        915,946       1,065,636  

Receivables from financial services

        3,995,259       5,075,054  

Other financial assets

        855,070       964,151  

Equipment on operating leases

       5        4,726,292       5,069,161  

Property, plant and equipment

       6        3,168,109       3,229,919  

Intangible assets

        870,900       922,122  

Deferred tax assets

        105,792       125,688  

Other non-current assets

        454,351       526,740  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current assets

        15,091,719       16,978,471  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

      ¥   24,670,067     ¥   27,676,603  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 
            Yen (millions)  
Liabilities and Equity    Note          March 31,    
2023
    September 30,
2023
 
            unaudited     unaudited  

Current liabilities:

       

Trade payables

      ¥ 1,426,333     ¥ 1,433,191  

Financing liabilities

        3,291,195       3,755,650  

Accrued expenses

        419,570       450,583  

Other financial liabilities

        324,110       411,764  

Income taxes payable

        86,252       107,982  

Provisions

       7        362,701       440,982  

Other current liabilities

        741,963       790,698  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

        6,652,124       7,390,850  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities:

       

Financing liabilities

        4,373,973       5,254,792  

Other financial liabilities

        288,736       308,222  

Retirement benefit liabilities

        255,852       284,354  

Provisions

       7        270,169       298,826  

Deferred tax liabilities

        877,300       947,149  

Other non-current liabilities

        449,622       514,437  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

        6,515,652       7,607,780  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

        13,167,776       14,998,630  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity:

       

Common stock

        86,067       86,067  

Capital surplus

        185,589       185,458  

Treasury stock

        (484,931     (629,546

Retained earnings

        9,980,128       10,496,889  

Other components of equity

        1,417,397       2,225,307  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity attributable to owners of the parent

        11,184,250       12,364,175  

Non-controlling interests

        318,041       313,798  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

        11,502,291       12,677,973  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

      ¥ 24,670,067     ¥ 27,676,603  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.


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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

For the six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2023

 

          Yen (millions)  
     Note    September 30,
2022
    September 30,
2023
 
          unaudited     unaudited  

Sales revenue

     8    ¥   8,085,304     ¥   9,609,392  

Operating costs and expenses:

       

Cost of sales

        (6,505,911     (7,521,751

Selling, general and administrative

        (744,778     (986,874

Research and development

        (381,163     (404,194
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

        (7,631,852     (8,912,819
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating profit

        453,452       696,573  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share of profit of investments accounted for using the equity method

        82,946       66,724  

Finance income and finance costs:

       

Interest income

        25,025       77,845  

Interest expense

        (15,650     (19,895

Other, net

        (29,942     58,038  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total finance income and finance costs

        (20,567     115,988  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit before income taxes

        515,831       879,285  

Income tax expense

        (147,092     (225,360
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the period

      ¥ 368,739     ¥ 653,925  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the period attributable to:

       

Owners of the parent

        338,514       616,301  

Non-controlling interests

        30,225       37,624  
          Yen  
          September 30,
2022
    September 30,
2023
 

Earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent

       

Basic and diluted

   11    ¥ 66.03     ¥ 124.63  

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.


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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

For the six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2023

 

          Yen (millions)  
     Note    September 30,
2022
    September 30,
2023
 
          unaudited     unaudited  

Profit for the period

           ¥   368,739     ¥      653,925  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

       

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss

       

Remeasurements of defined benefit plans

        (11     4  

Net changes in revaluation of financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

        (27,735     753  

Share of other comprehensive income of investments accounted for using the equity method

        (1,109     5,280  

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss

       

Net changes in revaluation of financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

        (893     (429

Exchange differences on translating foreign operations

        917,707       768,426  

Share of other comprehensive income of investments accounted for using the equity method

        69,148       51,933  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income, net of tax

        957,107       825,967  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income for the period

      ¥      1,325,846     ¥ 1,479,892  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income for the period attributable to:

       

Owners of the parent

        1,276,881       1,424,586  

Non-controlling interests

        48,965       55,306  

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.


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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

For the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2023

 

          Yen (millions)  
     Note    September 30,
2022
    September 30,
2023
 
          unaudited     unaudited  

Sales revenue

       8    ¥   4,255,754     ¥ 4,984,396  

Operating costs and expenses:

       

Cost of sales

        (3,441,741     (3,893,860

Selling, general and administrative

        (383,205     (582,171

Research and development

        (199,572     (206,239
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

        (4,024,518     (4,682,270
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating profit

        231,236       302,126  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Share of profit of investments accounted for using the equity method

        60,337       23,871  

Finance income and finance costs:

       

Interest income

        15,893       44,990  

Interest expense

        (8,223     (10,853

Other, net

        (20,816     4,227  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total finance income and finance costs

        (13,146     38,364  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit before income taxes

        278,427       364,361  

Income tax expense

        (73,268     (93,381
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the period

      ¥ 205,159     ¥        270,980  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit for the period attributable to:

       

Owners of the parent

        189,295       253,232  

Non-controlling interests

        15,864       17,748  
          Yen  
          September 30,
2022
    September 30,
2023
 

Earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent

       

Basic and diluted

   11    ¥   36.95     ¥ 51.49  

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.


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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

For the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2023

 

          Yen (millions)  
     Note    September 30,
2022
    September 30,
2023
 
          unaudited     unaudited  

Profit for the period

           ¥ 205,159     ¥      270,980  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

       

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss

       

Remeasurements of defined benefit plans

        (8     (2

Net changes in revaluation of financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

        (40,167     (14,956

Share of other comprehensive income of investments accounted for using the equity method

        (665     2,455  

Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss

       

Net changes in revaluation of financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income

        (557     (274

Exchange differences on translating foreign operations

        268,761       187,182  

Share of other comprehensive income of investments accounted for using the equity method

        22,592       28,084  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income, net of tax

        249,956       202,489  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income for the period

      ¥      455,115     ¥ 473,469  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income for the period attributable to:

       

Owners of the parent

        435,831       452,049  

Non-controlling interests

        19,284       21,420  

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.


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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

For the six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2023

 

          Yen (millions)  
          Equity attributable to owners of the parent              
    Note     Common
stock
    Capital
surplus
    Treasury
stock
    Retained
earnings
    Other
components
of equity
    Total     Non-controlling
interests
    Total
equity
 

Balance as of April 1, 2022 (unaudited)

    ¥ 86,067     ¥ 185,495     ¥ (328,309   ¥ 9,539,133     ¥         990,438     ¥   10,472,824     ¥ 299,722     ¥ 10,772,546  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income for the period

                 

Profit for the period

            338,514         338,514       30,225       368,739  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

              938,367       938,367       18,740       957,107  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the period

            338,514       938,367       1,276,881       48,965       1,325,846  

Reclassification to retained earnings

            (45     45       —           —    

Transactions with owners and other

                 

Dividends paid

    12             (111,256       (111,256     (47,493     (158,749

Purchases of treasury stock

          (29,004         (29,004       (29,004

Disposal of treasury stock

          263           263         263  

Share-based payment transactions

        (42           (42       (42
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total transactions with owners and other

        (42     (28,741     (111,256       (140,039     (47,493     (187,532
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of September 30, 2022 (unaudited)

    ¥ 86,067     ¥ 185,453     ¥ (357,050   ¥ 9,766,346     ¥ 1,928,850     ¥ 11,609,666     ¥ 301,194     ¥ 11,910,860  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

          Yen (millions)  
          Equity attributable to owners of the parent              
    Note     Common
stock
    Capital
surplus
    Treasury
stock
    Retained
earnings
    Other
components
of equity
    Total     Non-controlling
interests
    Total
equity
 

Balance as of April 1, 2023 (unaudited)

    ¥ 86,067     ¥ 185,589     ¥ (484,931   ¥ 9,980,128     ¥         1,417,397     ¥ 11,184,250     ¥ 318,041     ¥ 11,502,291  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income for the period

                 

Profit for the period

            616,301         616,301       37,624       653,925  

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

              808,285       808,285       17,682       825,967  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income for the period

            616,301       808,285       1,424,586       55,306       1,479,892  

Reclassification to retained earnings

            375       (375     —           —    

Transactions with owners and other

                 

Dividends paid

    12             (99,915       (99,915     (59,549     (159,464

Purchases of treasury stock

          (145,009         (145,009       (145,009

Disposal of treasury stock

          394           394         394  

Share-based payment transactions

        (131           (131       (131
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total transactions with owners and other

        (131     (144,615     (99,915       (244,661     (59,549     (304,210
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of September 30, 2023 (unaudited)

    ¥ 86,067     ¥ 185,458     ¥ (629,546   ¥ 10,496,889     ¥ 2,225,307     ¥ 12,364,175     ¥ 313,798     ¥ 12,677,973  
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.


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HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2023

 

            Yen (millions)  
     Note      September 30,
2022
    September 30,
2023
 
            unaudited     unaudited  

Cash flows from operating activities:

       

Profit before income taxes

               ¥        515,831     ¥        879,285  

Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses excluding equipment on operating leases

        357,304       373,775  

Share of profit of investments accounted for using the equity method

        (82,946     (66,724

Finance income and finance costs, net

        (69,589     (92,349

Interest income and interest costs from financial services, net

        (75,593     (75,284

Changes in assets and liabilities

       

Trade receivables

        32,586       24,114  

Inventories

        (129,729     (905

Trade payables

        (49,839     (69,898

Accrued expenses

        (62,296     (16,454

Provisions and retirement benefit liabilities

        (8,720     65,507  

Receivables from financial services

        302,319       (728,165

Equipment on operating leases

        493,778       95,596  

Other assets and liabilities

        165,071       6,255  

Other, net

        1,465       (44,023

Dividends received

        131,572       126,630  

Interest received

        143,741       255,998  

Interest paid

        (68,304     (110,717

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

        (255,317     (242,689
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

        1,341,334       379,952  

Cash flows from investing activities:

       

Payments for additions to property, plant and equipment

        (249,421     (141,404

Payments for additions to and internally developed intangible assets

        (76,441     (97,504

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets

        13,623       4,239  

Proceeds from sales of subsidiaries, net of cash and cash equivalents disposed of

        —         (2,940

Payments for acquisitions of investments accounted for using the equity method

        (10,340     (38,734

Payments for acquisitions of other financial assets

        (322,025     (118,990

Proceeds from sales and redemptions of other financial assets

        215,952       106,207  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

        (428,652     (289,126

Cash flows from financing activities:

       

Proceeds from short-term financing liabilities

        4,219,027       6,065,976  

Repayments of short-term financing liabilities

        (4,152,744     (5,805,967

Proceeds from long-term financing liabilities

        362,289       1,498,319  

Repayments of long-term financing liabilities

        (1,165,699     (1,185,750

Dividends paid to owners of the parent

        (111,256     (99,915

Dividends paid to non-controlling interests

        (36,752     (45,228

Purchases and sales of treasury stock, net

        (28,741     (144,615

Repayments of lease liabilities

        (38,890     (39,773
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

        (952,766     243,047  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

        300,501       303,626  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

        260,417       637,499  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

        3,674,931       3,803,014  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

      ¥ 3,935,348     ¥ 4,440,513  
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated interim financial statements.


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HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

(1) Reporting Entity

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (the “Company”) is a public company domiciled in Japan. The Company and its subsidiaries (collectively “Honda”) develop, manufacture and distribute motorcycles, automobiles, power products and others throughout the world, and also provide financial services to customers and dealers for the sale of those products. Principal manufacturing facilities are located in Japan, the United States of America, Canada, Mexico, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Brazil.

(2) Basis of Preparation

   (a) Compliance with Interim Financial Reporting Standards

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting”. The condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, since the condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not include all the information required in the annual consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.

   (b) Functional Currency and Presentation Currency

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are presented in Japanese yen, which is the functional currency of the Company. All financial information presented in Japanese yen has been rounded to the nearest million Japanese yen, except when otherwise indicated.

   (c) Use of Estimates and Judgments

The preparation of condensed consolidated interim financial statements requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies, the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates. These estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on a continuous basis. Changes in these accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are prepared based on the same judgments and estimations as those applied and described in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023.

(3) Summary of Material Accounting Policies

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are prepared based on the same accounting policies as those applied and described in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023.


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HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

(4) Segment Information

Based on Honda’s organizational structure and characteristics of products and services, Honda discloses segment information in four categories: Reportable segments of Motorcycle business, Automobile business and Financial services business, and other segments that are not reportable. The other segments are combined and disclosed in Power products and other businesses. Segment information is based on the components of Honda for which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The accounting policies used for segment information are consistent with the accounting policies used in the Company’s condensed consolidated interim financial statements.

Principal products and services, and functions of each segment are as follows:

 

Segment

  

Principal products and services

  

Functions

Motorcycle Business

   Motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides (SxS) and relevant parts    Research and development
Manufacturing
Sales and related services

Automobile Business

   Automobiles and relevant parts    Research and development
Manufacturing
Sales and related services

Financial Services Business

   Financial services    Retail loan and lease related to
Honda products
Others

Power Products and Other Businesses

   Power products and relevant parts, and others    Research and development
Manufacturing
Sales and related services
Others

   Segment Information

Segment information as of and for the six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2023 is as follows:

As of and for the six months ended September 30, 2022

 

     Yen (millions)  
       Motorcycle  
Business
       Automobile  
Business
          Financial     
Services
Business
       Power Products  
and Other
Businesses
         Segment    
Total
       Reconciling  
Items
      Consolidated    
                                                 

Sales revenue:

                 

External customers

   ¥ 1,412,682      ¥ 4,920,192      ¥ 1,527,915      ¥   224,515      ¥ 8,085,304      ¥ —       ¥ 8,085,304  

Intersegment

     —          83,742        1,181        11,575        96,498        (96,498     —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     1,412,682        5,003,934        1,529,096        236,090        8,181,802        (96,498     8,085,304  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment profit (loss)

   ¥ 224,775      ¥ 63,568      ¥ 153,049      ¥ 12,060      ¥ 453,452      ¥ —       ¥ 453,452  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment assets

   ¥ 1,614,071      ¥   10,241,643      ¥   12,041,882      ¥ 469,044      ¥ 24,366,640      ¥ 1,461,253     ¥ 25,827,893  

Depreciation and amortization

     33,600        282,801        465,827        9,615        791,843        —         791,843  

Capital expenditures

     20,451        304,206        712,321        5,779        1,042,757        —         1,042,757  


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HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

As of and for the six months ended September 30, 2023

 

    Yen (millions)  
      Motorcycle  
Business
       Automobile  
Business
          Financial     
Services
Business
       Power Products  
and Other
Businesses
         Segment    
Total
       Reconciling  
Items
      Consolidated    

Sales revenue:

                  

External customers

  ¥ 1,572,558      ¥ 6,262,289      ¥ 1,576,608      ¥ 197,937      ¥ 9,609,392      ¥ —       ¥ 9,609,392  

Intersegment

    —          84,816        1,256        16,387        102,459        (102,459     —    
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

    1,572,558        6,347,105        1,577,864        214,324        9,711,851        (102,459     9,609,392  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment profit (loss)

  ¥ 253,384      ¥ 301,380      ¥ 137,002      ¥ 4,807      ¥ 696,573      ¥ —       ¥ 696,573  
 

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment assets

  ¥ 1,803,540      ¥ 10,962,398      ¥ 12,977,324      ¥ 511,240      ¥ 26,254,502      ¥ 1,422,101     ¥ 27,676,603  

Depreciation and amortization

    34,486        328,359        415,578        8,592        787,015        —         787,015  

Capital expenditures

    26,781        233,741        1,115,856        6,036        1,382,414        —         1,382,414  

Segment information for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2023 is as follows:

For the three months ended September 30, 2022

 

     Yen (millions)  
       Motorcycle  
Business
       Automobile  
Business
          Financial     
Services
Business
       Power Products  
and Other
Businesses
         Segment    
Total
       Reconciling  
Items
      Consolidated    

Sales revenue:

                   

External customers

   ¥   736,632      ¥   2,628,707      ¥ 778,531      ¥ 111,884      ¥ 4,255,754      ¥           —       ¥ 4,255,754  

Intersegment

     —          47,056        502        5,169        52,727        (52,727     —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     736,632        2,675,763        779,033        117,053        4,308,481        (52,727     4,255,754  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment profit (loss)

   ¥ 126,946      ¥ 25,306      ¥   74,248      ¥ 4,736      ¥ 231,236      ¥ —       ¥ 231,236  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2023

 

     Yen (millions)  
       Motorcycle  
Business
       Automobile  
Business
          Financial     
Services
Business
       Power Products  
and Other
Businesses
         Segment    
Total
       Reconciling  
Items
      Consolidated    

Sales revenue:

                   

External customers

   ¥ 815,603      ¥   3,269,950      ¥ 803,579      ¥ 95,264      ¥ 4,984,396      ¥           —       ¥ 4,984,396  

Intersegment

     —          45,807        627        9,865        56,299        (56,299     —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     815,603        3,315,757        804,206        105,129        5,040,695        (56,299     4,984,396  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment profit (loss)

   ¥ 109,864      ¥ 124,398      ¥   67,474      ¥ 390      ¥ 302,126      ¥ —       ¥ 302,126  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Explanatory notes:

 

1.

Segment profit (loss) of each segment is measured in a consistent manner with consolidated operating profit, which is profit before income taxes before share of profit of investments accounted for using the equity method and finance income and finance costs. Expenses not directly associated with specific segments are allocated based on the most reasonable measures applicable.

 

2.

Segment assets of each segment are defined as total assets including investments accounted for using the equity method, derivatives, and deferred tax assets. Segment assets are based on those directly associated with each segment and those not directly associated with specific segments are allocated based on the most reasonable measures applicable except for the corporate assets described below.

 

3.

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

 

4.

Reconciling items include elimination of intersegment transactions and balances as well as unallocated corporate assets. Unallocated corporate assets, included in reconciling items as of September 30, 2022 and 2023 amounted to ¥1,569,670 million and ¥1,605,913 million, respectively, which consist primarily of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents and financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income.


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HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

(5) Equipment on Operating Leases

The additions to equipment on operating leases for the six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2023 are¥711,061 million and ¥1,114,646 million, respectively.

The sales or disposals of equipment on operating leases for the six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2023 are ¥740,391 million and ¥791,879 million, respectively.

(6) Property, Plant and Equipment

The additions to property, plant and equipment for the six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2023 are ¥274,667 million and ¥171,606 million, respectively.

The sales or disposals of property, plant and equipment for the six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2023 are ¥14,828 million and ¥17,325 million, respectively.

(7) Provisions

The components of and changes in provisions for the six months ended September 30, 2023 are as follows:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Product
warranties*
    Other     Total  

Balance as of April 1, 2023

   ¥ 535,099     ¥ 97,771     ¥ 632,870  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Provision

   ¥ 210,438     ¥ 9,958     ¥ 220,396  

Write-offs

     (114,160     (11,679     (125,839

Reversal

     (35,331     (4,665     (39,996

Exchange differences on translating foreign operations

     41,800       10,577       52,377  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance as of September 30, 2023

   ¥ 637,846     ¥ 101,962     ¥ 739,808  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Current liabilities and non-current liabilities of provisions as of March 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 are as follows:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     As of March 31,
2023
     As of September 30,
2023
 

Current liabilities

   ¥             362,701      ¥             440,982  

Non-current liabilities

     270,169        298,826  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   ¥ 632,870      ¥ 739,808  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Explanatory note:

 

*

Honda recognizes provisions for product warranties to cover future product warranty expenses. Honda recognizes costs for general warranties on products Honda sells and for specific warranty programs, including product recalls. Honda recognizes general estimated warranty costs at the time products are sold to customers. Honda also recognizes specific estimated warranty program costs when it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. These provisions are estimated based on historical warranty claim experience with consideration given to the expected level of future warranty costs, including current sales trends, the expected number of units to be affected and the estimated average repair cost per unit for warranty claims. Provisions for product warranties are utilized for expenditures based on the demand from customers and dealers.


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HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

(8) Sales Revenue

As stated in Note 4, Honda discloses segment information in four categories.

The sales revenue disaggregated by geographical markets based on the location of the customer and the reconciliation of the disaggregated revenue with each segment for the six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2023 are as follows:

For the six months ended September 30, 2022

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Motorcycle
Business
     Automobile
Business
     Financial
Services
Business
     Power Products
and Other
Businesses
     Total  

Revenue arising from Contracts with Customers

              

Japan

   ¥ 50,609      ¥ 622,096      ¥ 68,645      ¥ 43,229      ¥ 784,579  

North America

     143,651        2,684,546        724,347        95,677        3,648,221  

Europe

     93,701        166,712        —          43,151        303,564  

Asia

     870,930        1,264,033        9        28,675        2,163,647  

Other Regions

     253,604        178,516        —          13,659        445,779  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   ¥ 1,412,495      ¥ 4,915,903      ¥ 793,001      ¥ 224,391      ¥ 7,345,790  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Revenue arising from the other sources*

     187        4,289        734,914        124        739,514  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   ¥ 1,412,682      ¥ 4,920,192      ¥ 1,527,915      ¥ 224,515      ¥ 8,085,304  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the six months ended September 30, 2023

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Motorcycle
Business
     Automobile
Business
     Financial
Services
Business
     Power Products
and Other
Businesses
     Total  

Revenue arising from Contracts with Customers

              

Japan

   ¥ 60,329      ¥ 682,875      ¥ 72,390      ¥ 46,395      ¥ 861,989  

North America

     172,045        3,968,522        744,269        74,534        4,959,370  

Europe

     179,962        219,229        —          40,232        439,423  

Asia

     866,823        1,144,738        3        25,558        2,037,122  

Other Regions

     293,308        235,719        —          11,179        540,206  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   ¥ 1,572,467      ¥ 6,251,083      ¥ 816,662      ¥ 197,898      ¥ 8,838,110  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Revenue arising from the other sources*

     91        11,206        759,946        39        771,282  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   ¥ 1,572,558      ¥ 6,262,289      ¥ 1,576,608      ¥ 197,937      ¥ 9,609,392  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Explanatory note:

 

*

Revenue arising from the other sources primarily includes lease revenues recognized under IFRS 16 and interest recognized under IFRS 9.


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

The sales revenue disaggregated by geographical markets based on the location of the customer and the reconciliation of the disaggregated revenue with each segment for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2023 are as follows:

For the three months ended September 30, 2022

 

     Yen (millions)  
     Motorcycle
Business
     Automobile
Business
     Financial
Services
Business
     Power Products
and Other
Businesses
     Total  

Revenue arising from Contracts with Customers

              

Japan

   ¥ 25,606      ¥ 334,860      ¥ 36,554      ¥ 25,428      ¥ 422,448  

North America

     67,820        1,413,592        369,427        45,528        1,896,367  

Europe

     41,832        81,815        —          19,684        143,331  

Asia

     475,819        706,629        3        14,398        1,196,849  

Other Regions

     125,373        89,623        —          6,762        221,758  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   ¥ 736,450      ¥ 2,626,519      ¥ 405,984      ¥ 111,800      ¥ 3,880,753  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Revenue arising from the other sources*

     182        2,188        372,547        84        375,001  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   ¥   736,632      ¥   2,628,707      ¥   778,531      ¥      111,884      ¥   4,255,754  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2023

  
     Yen (millions)  
     Motorcycle
Business
     Automobile
Business
     Financial
Services
Business
     Power Products
and Other
Businesses
     Total  

Revenue arising from Contracts with Customers

              

Japan

   ¥ 31,406      ¥ 379,210      ¥ 36,596      ¥ 27,331      ¥ 474,543  

North America

     93,795        2,005,993        374,337        33,616        2,507,741  

Europe

     89,050        120,029        —          15,224        224,303  

Asia

     452,745        627,870        1        13,192        1,093,808  

Other Regions

     148,516        131,341        —          5,883        285,740  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   ¥ 815,512      ¥ 3,264,443      ¥ 410,934      ¥ 95,246      ¥ 4,586,135  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Revenue arising from the other sources*

     91        5,507        392,645        18        398,261  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   ¥   815,603      ¥   3,269,950      ¥   803,579      ¥ 95,264      ¥ 4,984,396  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Explanatory note:

 

*

Revenue arising from the other sources primarily includes lease revenues recognized under IFRS 16 and interest recognized under IFRS 9.


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

(9) Fair Value

(a) Definition of Fair Value Hierarchy

Honda uses a three-level hierarchy when measuring fair value. The following is a description of the three hierarchy levels:

 

Level 1    Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access as of the measurement date
Level 2    Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly
Level 3    Unobservable inputs for the assets or liabilities

The level in the fair value hierarchy within which a fair value measurement in its entirety falls is based on the lowest input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. Honda recognizes the transfers between the levels of the fair value hierarchy at the end of the reporting period during which the change has occurred.

(b) Method of Fair Value Measurement

The fair values of assets and liabilities are determined based on relevant market information and through the use of an appropriate valuation method.

The measurement methods and assumptions used in the measurement of assets and liabilities are as follows:

(Cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and trade payables)

The fair values approximate their carrying amounts due to their short-term maturities.

(Receivables from financial services)

The fair value of receivables from financial services is measured primarily by discounting future cash flows using the current interest rates applicable for these receivables of similar remaining maturities. Fair value measurement for receivables from financial services is classified as Level 3.

(Debt securities)

Debt securities consist mainly of mutual funds, corporate bonds, local bonds and auction rate securities.

The fair value of mutual funds with an active market is measured by using quoted market prices. Fair value measurement for mutual funds with an active market is classified as Level 1.

The fair values of corporate bonds and local bonds are measured based on proprietary pricing models provided by specialists and/or market makers and the models obtain a wide array of market observable inputs such as credit ratings and discount rates. Fair value measurements for corporate bonds and local bonds are classified as Level 2.


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The subsidiary’s auction rate securities are A to AAA rated and are insured by qualified guarantee agencies, and reinsured by the Secretary of Education and the United States government, and guaranteed at approximately 95% by the United States government. To measure fair value of auction rate securities, Honda uses a third-party-developed valuation model which obtains a wide array of market observable inputs, as well as unobservable inputs including probability of passing or failing auction at each auction. Fair value measurement for auction rate securities is classified as Level 3.

(Equity securities)

The fair value of equity securities with an active market is measured by using quoted market prices. Fair value measurement for equity securities with an active market is classified as Level 1.

The fair value of equity securities with no active market is measured mainly by using a discounted cash flow method, a comparable company valuation method and other appropriate valuation methods. Fair value measurement for equity securities with no active market is classified as Level 3. In addition, in the case that cost represents the best estimate of fair value, fair value for the equity securities with no active market is measured at cost.

Cash flow forecasts and discount rate for the discounted cash flow model and price book-value ratio (PBR) of a comparable company for the comparable company valuation method are used as significant unobservable inputs in the fair value measurement of equity securities classified as Level 3. The fair value increases (decreases) as Cash flow forecasts increase (decrease), discount rate declines (rises) and PBR of a comparable company rises (declines). Such fair value measurements are conducted in accordance with the group accounting policy approved by the appropriate person of authority and based upon valuation methods determined by personnel in accounting divisions of Honda.

(Derivatives)

Derivatives consist mainly of foreign currency forward exchange contracts, foreign currency option contracts, currency swap agreements and interest rate swap agreements.

The fair values of foreign currency forward exchange contracts and foreign currency option contracts are measured by using market observable inputs such as spot exchange rates, discount rates and implied volatility. The fair values of currency swap agreements and interest rate swap agreements are measured by discounting future cash flows using market observable inputs such as interest rates and foreign exchange rates. Fair value measurements for these derivatives are classified as Level 2.

The credit risk of the counterparties is considered in the valuation of derivatives.

(Financing liabilities)

The fair value of financing liabilities is measured by discounting future cash flows using interest rates currently available for liabilities of similar terms and remaining maturities. Fair value measurement of financing liabilities is mainly classified as Level 2.


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(c) Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a recurring basis

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 consist of the following:

 

     Yen (millions)  

As of March 31, 2023

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Other financial assets:

           

Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss:

           

Derivatives

           

Foreign exchange instruments

   ¥ —        ¥ 29,026      ¥ —        ¥ 29,026  

Interest rate instruments

     —          151,242        —          151,242  

Other

     —          —          5,700        5,700  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     —          180,268        5,700        185,968  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Debt securities

     43,264        53,634        5,074        101,972  

Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income:

           

Debt securities

     —          26,555        —          26,555  

Equity securities

     325,318        —          149,820        475,138  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   ¥ 368,582      ¥ 260,457      ¥ 160,594      ¥ 789,633  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other financial liabilities:

           

Financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss:

           

Derivatives

           

Foreign exchange instruments

   ¥ —        ¥ 95,412      ¥ —        ¥ 95,412  

Interest rate instruments

     —          141,786        —          141,786  

Other

     —          5,770        —          5,770  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     —          242,968        —          242,968  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   ¥ —        ¥ 242,968      ¥ —        ¥ 242,968  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the year ended March 31, 2023.


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     Yen (millions)  

As of September 30, 2023

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Other financial assets:

           

Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss:

           

Derivatives

           

Foreign exchange instruments

   ¥ —        ¥ 62,986      ¥ —        ¥ 62,986  

Interest rate instruments

     —          173,037        —          173,037  

Other

     —          —          5,857        5,857  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     —          236,023        5,857        241,880  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Debt securities

     47,866        67,451        4,487        119,804  

Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income:

           

Debt securities

     —          29,698        —          29,698  

Equity securities

     330,015        —          169,291        499,306  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   ¥ 377,881      ¥ 333,172      ¥ 179,635      ¥ 890,688  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other financial liabilities:

           

Financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss:

           

Derivatives

           

Foreign exchange instruments

   ¥ —        ¥ 135,139      ¥ —        ¥ 135,139  

Interest rate instruments

     —          177,214        —          177,214  

Other

     —          3,054        —          3,054  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     —          315,407        —          315,407  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   ¥ —        ¥ 315,407      ¥ —        ¥ 315,407  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 for the six months ended September 30, 2023.

There were no significant effects of the measurements on profit or loss or other comprehensive income in Level 3 assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the six months ended September 30, 2023.

(d) Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities measured at amortized cost

The carrying amounts and fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities measured at amortized cost as of March 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023 are as follows:

 

     Yen (millions)  
     As of March 31,
2023
     As of September 30,
2023
 
     Carrying
amount
     Fair value      Carrying
amount
     Fair value  

Receivables from financial services

   ¥ 5,894,752      ¥ 5,696,283      ¥ 7,320,376      ¥ 7,036,524  

Debt securities

     85,235        85,235        64,367        64,367  

Financing liabilities

     7,665,168        7,440,205        9,010,442        8,732,209  

The table does not include financial assets and financial liabilities measured at amortized cost whose fair values approximate their carrying amounts.


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

(10) Contingent Liabilities

Claims and Lawsuits

Honda is subject to potential liability under various lawsuits and claims. Honda recognizes a provision for loss contingencies when it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Honda reviews these pending lawsuits and claims periodically and adjusts the amounts recognized for these contingent liabilities, if necessary, by considering the nature of lawsuits and claims, the progress of the case and the opinions of legal counsel.

With respect to product liability, personal injury claims or lawsuits, Honda believes that any judgment that may be recovered by any plaintiff for general and special damages and court costs will be adequately covered by Honda’s insurance and provision. Punitive damages are claimed in certain of these lawsuits.

After consultation with legal counsel, and taking into account all known factors pertaining to existing lawsuits and claims, Honda believes that the ultimate outcome of such lawsuits and pending claims should not result in liability to Honda that would be likely to have an adverse material effect on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.

Loss related to airbag inflators

Honda has been conducting market-based measures in relation to airbag inflators. Honda recognizes a provision for specific warranty costs when it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. There is a possibility that Honda will need to recognize additional provisions when new evidence related to the product recalls arises, however, it is not possible for Honda to reasonably estimate the amount and timing of potential future losses as of the date of this report.


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

(11) Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent for the six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2023 are calculated based on the following information. There were no significant dilutive potential common shares outstanding for the six months ended September 30, 2022 and 2023.

 

     2022      2023  

Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent (millions of yen)

   ¥ 338,514      ¥ 616,301  

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic (shares)

     5,126,872,044        4,944,995,695  

Basic earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent (yen)

   ¥ 66.03      ¥ 124.63  

Earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2023 are calculated based on the following information. There were no significant dilutive potential common shares outstanding for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2023.

 

     2022      2023  

Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent (millions of yen)

   ¥ 189,295      ¥ 253,232  

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic (shares)

     5,123,175,561        4,918,543,577  

Basic earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent (yen)

   ¥ 36.95      ¥ 51.49  

 

Explanatory note:

 

*

As of the effective date of October 1, 2023, the Company implemented a three-for-one stock split of its common stock to shareholders as of the record date of September 30, 2023. Basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent are calculated based on the assumption that the stock split had been implemented at the beginning of the year ended March 31, 2023.

(12) Dividend

(a) Dividend payout

For the six months ended September 30, 2022

 

Resolution

   The Board of Directors Meeting on May 13, 2022

Type of shares

   Common shares

Total amount of dividends (millions of yen)

   111,256

Dividend per share (yen)

   65.00

Record date

   March 31, 2022

Effective date

   June 6, 2022

For the six months ended September 30, 2023

 

Resolution

   The Board of Directors Meeting on May 11, 2023

Type of shares

   Common shares

Total amount of dividends (millions of yen)

   99,915

Dividend per share (yen)

   60.00

Record date

   March 31, 2023

Effective date

   June 6, 2023

(b) Dividends payable of which record date was in the six months ended September 30, 2023, effective after the period

 

Resolution

   The Board of Directors Meeting on November 9, 2023

Type of shares

   Common shares

Resource for dividend

   Retained earnings

Total amount of dividends (millions of yen)

   141,949

Dividend per share (yen)

   87.00

Record date

   September 30, 2023

Effective date

   December 5, 2023


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

(13) Subsequent Event

The Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting held on August 9, 2023, resolved that the Company will implement a stock split, and accordingly, change in ratio of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) to underlying shares and modify acquisition of own shares program. Based on the resolution, the Company implemented a stock split and accordingly, change in ratio of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) on October 1, 2023.

(a) Stock split

1) Purpose of the stock split

The purpose is to expand the investor base by reducing the Company’s stock price per investment unit.

2) Method of the stock split

Each share of common stock owned by shareholders listed or recorded in the closing register of shareholders on the record date of September 30, 2023 (Due to non-working day of the shareholder registry administrator on the same day, the substantial record date was September 29, 2023) was split into 3 shares per share.

3) Number of shares increased by the stock split

 

1. Total number of issued shares before the stock split:

  

1,811,428,430 shares

2. Number of shares increased by the stock split:

  

3,622,856,860 shares

3. Total number of issued shares following the stock split:

  

5,434,285,290 shares

4. Total number of authorized shares following the stock split:

  

7,086,000,000 shares

4) Schedule of the stock split

 

Public notice of record date:    September 15, 2023   
Record date:    September 30, 2023   
Effective date:    October 1, 2023   

5) Others

 

   

There is no change in the amount of stated capital as a result of this stock split.

 

   

As the stock split took effect on October 1, 2023, the interim dividend for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024 which has a dividend record date of September 30, 2023 will be paid based on the shares before the stock split.

(b) Change in ratio of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) to underlying shares

1) Purpose of the ratio change

The purpose is to continuously offer the current investment environment for ADR holders by maintaining present level of ADRs trading price.

2) Outline of the change of ratio

 

Ratio before change:

  

1 ADR = 1 Share

Ratio after change:

  

1 ADR = 3 Shares

Effective date of the new ratio:

  

October 1, 2023 (EST)

First trading date with new ratio:

  

October 2, 2023 (EST)


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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 

(c) Modification to acquisition of own shares program

1) Reason for the modification

In the details of acquisition of the Company’s own shares resolved at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on May 11, 2023, “total number of shares to be acquired” shall be modified in connection with the stock split.

2) Details of the modification

 

Current Program:

   Total number of shares to be acquired: Up to 64,000,000 shares

Amended Program:

   Total number of shares to be acquired: Up to 192,000,000 shares

(Reference)

Details of the resolution concerning acquisition of the Company’s own shares at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on May 11, 2023

1) Class of shares to be acquired:

Shares of common stock

2) Total number of shares to be acquired:

Up to 64,000,000 shares (3.8 % of the total number of issued shares (excluding treasury stock))

3) Total amount of shares to be acquired:

Up to 200,000 million yen

4) Period of acquisition:

Starting on May 12, 2023 and ending on March 31, 2024

5) Method of acquisition:

Market purchases on the Tokyo Stock Exchange

 

  1.

Purchases through the Tokyo Stock Exchange Trading Network Off-Auction Own Share Repurchase Trading System (ToSTNeT-3)

 

  2.

Market purchases based on a discretionary trading contract regarding acquisition of own shares

(d) Impact on earnings per share

For impact on earnings per share, see note “(11) Earnings Per Share.”

(14) Approval of Release of Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

The release of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements was approved by Toshihiro Mibe, Director, President and Representative Executive Officer and Eiji Fujimura, Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer on November 10, 2023.


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