Form 6-K
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 or 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of October, 2008
Commission file number 0-12602
MAKITA CORPORATION
 
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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SIGNATURES
Consolidated Financial Results for the six months ended September 30, 2008
(U.S. GAAP Financial Information)
SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION (CONSOLIDATED)


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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
         
     
     MAKITA CORPORATION    
    (Registrant)  
 
  By:   /s/ Masahiko Goto    
    Masahiko Goto   
    President and Representative Director   
 
Date: October 31, 2008

 


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(MAKITA LOGO)
Makita Corporation
Consolidated Financial Results
for the six months ended September 30, 2008
(U.S. GAAP Financial Information)
 
 
(English translation of “KESSAN TANSHIN”
originally issued in Japanese language)


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(MAKITA LOGO)
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
October 31, 2008
Makita Corporation
Stock code: 6586
URL: http://www.makita.co.jp/
Masahiko Goto, President & Representative Director
1. Results of the six months ended September 30, 2008 (From April 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008)
(1) CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS
                                 
 
    Yen (millions)  
    For the six months ended     For the six months ended  
    September 30, 2007     September 30, 2008  
              %               %  
Net sales
    169,537       28.5       175,558       3.6  
Operating income
    33,899       58.5       36,047       6.3  
Income before income taxes
    34,468       58.1       34,453       0.0  
Net income
    23,596       53.3       24,851       5.3  
    Yen  
Net income per share
    164.17               175.60          
 
Notes:    The table above shows the changes in the percentage ratio of net sales, operating income, income before income taxes, and net income against the corresponding period of the previous year.
(2) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL POSITION
                 
 
    Yen (millions)  
    As of     As of  
    March 31, 2008     September 30, 2008  
Total assets
    386,467       382,000  
Shareholders’ equity
    316,498       316,519  
Shareholders’ equity ratio to total assets (%)
    81.9 %     82.9 %
    Yen  
Shareholders’ equity per share
    2,201.36       2,248.53  
 
2. Dividend Information
                 
 
    Yen  
    For the year ended     For the year ending  
    March 31, 2008     March 31, 2009  
Cash dividend per share:
               
Interim
    30.00       30.00  
Year-end
    67.00     (Note)  
Total
    97.00     (Note)  
 
Notes:    1.  The forecast for cash dividend announced on April 30, 2008 has not been revised.
 
  2.  While the Company has set forth under the Articles of Corporation of the Company that the record date for the payment of dividend shall be the last day of a relevant period, at the present time, the projected amount of dividends as of the said record date has not been determined yet.
 
      For further details, refer to “Explanation regarding proper use of business forecasts, and other significant matters” on page 2.
         
 
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(MAKITA LOGO)
3. Consolidated Financial Forecast for the year ending March 31, 2009 (From April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009)
                         
 
    Yen (millions)  
    For the year ending March 31, 2009  
 
                    %  
Net sales
    303,000               (11.6 )
Operating income
    54,000               (19.4 )
Income before income taxes
    50,200               (23.7 )
Net income
    36,200               (21.4 )
    Yen  
Net income per share
            257.16          
 
Note:         The consolidated financial forecast for the year ending March 31, 2009 has been revised.
   
     For details, refer to [Qualitative Information and Financial Statements] section 3 “Qualitative information on consolidated financial forecast” on page 4.
   
     The above forecast is based on the assumption of exchange rates of 95 yen to the U.S. dollar and 120 yen to the euro for the second half of the fiscal year.
   
     The above forecast is also based on information as available at the present time, and includes potential risks and uncertainties. As a consequence of the factors above and other, actual results may vary from the forecast provided above.
4. Other
(1)   Changes in important subsidiaries during the period (Changes in specific subsidiaries accompanied by changes in scope of consolidation): None
 
(2)   Adoption of simplified accounting methods and accounting methods that are specific to the preparation of quarterly consolidated financial statements:
Note: Refer to [Qualitative Information and Financial Statements] section 4 “Other” on page 4.
 
(3)   Changes in principles, procedures and disclosures of the accounting policies concerning quarterly consolidated financial statements preparation:
Note: Refer to [Qualitative Information and Financial Statements] section 4 “Other” on page 4.
 
(4)   Number of shares outstanding (common stock)
       
1. Number of shares issued (including treasury stock):    
As of September 30, 2008:   144,008,760
 
As of March 31, 2008:  144,008,760
2. Number of treasury stock:
As of September 30, 2008:   3,241,663
 
As of March 31, 2008:  235,135
3. Average number of shares outstanding:
As of September 30, 2008:  141,521,162
 
As of September 30, 2007:  143,725,286
Explanation regarding proper use of business forecasts, and other significant matters
1.        The consolidated financial forecast for the year ending March 31, 2009 has been revised. Regarding the assumptions for the forecasts and other matters, refer to [Qualitative Information and Financial Statements] section 3 “Qualitative information on consolidated financial forecast” on page 4.
 
         The financial forecasts given above are based on information as available at the present time, and include potential risks and uncertainties. As a consequence of the factors above and other, actual results may vary from the forecasts provided above.
 
2.        Makita’s basic policy on the distribution of profits is to maintain a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 30% or greater, with a lower limit on annual cash dividends of 18 yen per share. However, in the event special circumstances arise, computation of the amount of dividends will be based on consolidated net income after certain adjustments.
 
         The Board of Directors plans to meet in April 2009 for a report on earnings for the year ending March 31, 2009. At the time, in accordance with the basic policy regarding profit distribution mentioned above, the Board of Directors plans to propose a dividend equivalent to at least 30% of net income. The Board of Directors will submit this proposal to the General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 2009.
 
    The consolidated dividend payout ratio is calculated as annual dividends per share divided by consolidated net income per share (after adjustments for special circumstances) and multiplied by 100.
         
 
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(MAKITA LOGO)
[Qualitative Information and Financial Statements]
1. Qualitative Information on Consolidated Operating Results
     For the six months (“the period”) ended September 30, 2008, the world’s economy has been characterized by financial instability caused in part by the sub-prime loan problems in the United States and by a steep rise in raw material prices, those have spilled over into the global economy, and the business climate is rapidly decelerating.
     What is more, the decrease in demand in the housing market is affecting Japan and the United States and also Western European countries, adding to the intensity of the market downturn.
     In such conditions, the Makita Group has expanded our product lines through the development of power tools such as hammer drills that are equipped with the low-vibration mechanisms which have an established reputation in technology, rechargeable tools that utilize lithium-ion batteries, and gardening equipment outfitted with mini 4-cycle engines.
     In production, we are moving forward with the expansion of the Romanian plant in Eastern Europe and construction of the second plant in Brazil in South America in order to reinforce global capacity and balance.
     In sales, we are also improving and developing sales and after-service networks by establishing and operating local subsidiaries in India and Colombia.
     In our consolidated financial results for the period, sales declined in the United States and Japan, but increased 3.6% over the same period of the previous year, to 175,558 million yen, because demand in emerging countries in Eastern Europe, Russia, Southeast Asia, Central and South America, and the Middle East remained strong.
     For the period, sales have risen continuously to a new record for the fourth consecutive period and sales have increased for eight consecutive period.
     In terms of earnings, operating income rose 6.3% compared to the same period of the previous year, to 36,047 million yen (ratio of operating income to net sales; 20.5%), income before income taxes amounted to 34,453 million yen, a 0.04% decline from the same period of the previous year (ratio of income before income taxes to net sales; 19.6%), and net income for the period amounted to 24,851 million yen (ratio of net income to net sales; 14.2%), up 5.3% from the same period of the previous year.
     Net sales by geographic area were as follows:
     In Japan, despite a recovery in the number of housing starts, the market environment continues to remain bleak, contributing to a decrease in sales to 24,378 million yen, down 5.0% from the same period of the previous year.
     In Europe, although sales in Western Europe fell into a downward trend, sales in Eastern Europe and Russia continued to expand, marking a 5.4% increase over the same period of the previous year to 83,131 million yen.
     In North America, sales via the home improvement channel remained steady in persistent stagnation in the U.S. housing market, thanks to having established a partnership with Home Depot U.S.A., Inc., the largest home improvement retailer in the United States, in March 2008. However, sales declined to 25,836 million yen, for a 10.7% decrease, due to a significantly weaker dollar versus the yen in foreign exchange markets for the same period of the previous year.
     In Asia, sales remained robust at 13,163 million yen in Southeast Asia, a 19.4% increase over the same period of the previous year.
     In other regions such as those in Central and South America which are growth countries with abundant resources, sales amounted to 10,579 million yen, a 30.1% increase compared to the same period of the previous year; while sales in the Middle East and Africa rose 15.2% to 9,964 million yen, and sales in Oceania climbed 2.8%, to 8,507 million yen.
     As a result above, the foreign sales ratio in the period ended September 30, 2008, rose to 86.1%, up 1.2 points from 84.9% in the same period of the previous year.
2. Qualitative Information on Consolidated Financial Position
     Compared to the end of the previous fiscal year, total assets at the end of this second quarter declined in value by 4,467 million yen to 382,000 million yen. The principal factor was because marketable securities were sold off, in order to acquire company’s own stock.
     Compared to the end of the previous fiscal year, liabilities declined in value by 4,363 million yen to 63,090 million yen. The key factor was a decrease in income taxes payable.
     Compared to the end of the previous fiscal year, shareholders’ equity increased in value by 21 million yen to 316,519 million yen.
         
 
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(MAKITA LOGO)
3. Qualitative Information on Consolidated Financial Forecast
     The forecast for the third quarter and for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009 is based on the assumption that the financial instability caused by the sub-prime loan problem in the United States will stay not only in developed countries, but in the new emerging countries that have enjoyed steady growth, with the entire global economy is facing a period of contraction.
     The forecast is assumed on basis of continuing rise of raw materials price and in a continued strengthening of the yen.
     In the condition above, the previous forecast has been revised as follows.
Revised Forecast for consolidated performance during the fiscal 2009 (from April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009)
                                         
    (Million yen)  
                                    Net income  
                    Income before             per share  
    Net sales     Operating income     income taxes     Net income     (yen)  
Outlook announced previously (A)
    343,000       64,000       63,000       42,000       292.13  
Revised forecast (B)
    303,000       54,000       50,200       36,200       257.16  
Change (B-A)
    (40,000 )     (10,000 )     (12,800 )     (5,800 )      
Percentage revision
    (11.7 )%     (15.6 )%     (20.3 )%     (13.8 )%      
Actual results for the previous year ended March 31, 2008
    342,577       67,031       65,771       46,043       320.30  
 
     The above forecast is based on the assumption of exchange rates of 95 yen to the U.S. dollar and 120 yen to the euro for the second half of the fiscal year.
     The above forecast is based on information as available at the present time, and includes potential risks and uncertainties. As a consequence of the factors above and other, actual results may vary from the forecast provided above.
4. Other
(1)   Changes in important subsidiaries during the period (Changes in specific subsidiaries accompanied by changes in scope of consolidation): None
 
(2)   Adoption of simplified accounting methods and accounting methods that are specific to the preparation of quarterly consolidated financial statements:
 
         With regard to the income tax expenses, the Company computes interim income tax expense (benefit) by multiplying reasonably estimated annual effective tax rate, which includes the effects of deferred taxes, by year-to-date income before income taxes for the reporting period.
 
(3)   Changes in principles, procedures and disclosures of the accounting policies concerning quarterly consolidated financial statements preparation:
 
         Starting with this fiscal year, the Company has adopted the “Fair Value Measurements” pursuant to the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157. This Statement defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The adoption did not give rise to any material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
         
 
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5. Consolidated Financial Statements
(1) Consolidated Balance Sheets
                                 
 
    Yen (millions)  
    As of March 31, 2008     As of September 30, 2008  
    Composition ratio     Composition ratio  
ASSETS
                               
CURRENT ASSETS:
                               
Cash and cash equivalents
    46,306               42,678          
Time deposits
    2,393               3,591          
Marketable securities
    49,443               34,865          
Trade receivables-
Notes
    2,950               3,011          
Accounts
    60,234               60,989          
Less- Allowance for doubtful receivables
    (1,018 )             (1,032 )        
Inventories
    112,187               120,210          
Deferred income taxes
    6,478               6,587          
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    11,382               11,656          
 
                           
Total current assets
    290,355       75.1 %     282,555       74.0 %
 
                           
 
                               
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, at cost:
                               
Land
    18,370               18,463          
Buildings and improvements
    64,268               63,311          
Machinery and equipment
    75,651               77,007          
Construction in progress
    2,765               6,436          
 
                           
 
    161,054               165,217          
Less- Accumulated depreciation
    (91,996 )             (91,206 )        
 
                           
 
    69,058       17.9 %     74,011       19.4 %
 
                           
 
                               
INVESTMENTS AND OTHER ASSETS:
                               
Investment securities
    18,034               15,927          
Goodwill
    2,001               1,994          
Other intangible assets, net
    2,240               2,372          
Deferred income taxes
    1,826               1,219          
Other assets
    2,953               3,922          
 
                           
 
    27,054       7.0 %     25,434       6.6 %
 
                       
 
    386,467       100.0 %     382,000       100.0 %
 
                       
 
                               
 
         
 
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(MAKITA LOGO)
                                 
 
    Yen (millions)  
    As of March 31, 2008     As of September 30, 2008  
    Composition ratio     Composition ratio  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                               
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
                               
Short-term borrowings
    1,724               1,123          
Trade notes and accounts payable
    23,372               22,835          
Other payables
    5,640               6,149          
Accrued expenses
    7,982               6,585          
Accrued payroll
    8,096               7,772          
Income taxes payable
    7,518               5,374          
Deferred income taxes
    58               32          
Other liabilities
    5,266               5,239          
 
                           
Total current liabilities
    59,656       15.4 %     55,109       14.4 %
 
                           
 
                               
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
                               
Long-term indebtedness
    908               861          
Accrued retirement and termination allowances
    3,716               3,353          
Deferred income taxes
    1,215               1,836          
Other liabilities
    1,958               1,931          
 
                           
 
    7,797       2.0 %     7,981       2.1 %
 
                           
 
    67,453       17.4 %     63,090       16.5 %
 
                           
 
                               
MINORITY INTERESTS
    2,516       0.7 %     2,391       0.6 %
 
                           
 
                               
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
                               
Common stock
    23,805               23,805          
Additional paid-in capital
    45,753               45,752          
Legal reserve
    5,669               5,669          
Retained earnings
    249,191               264,410          
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (7,657 )             (10,908 )        
Treasury stock, at cost
    (263 )             (12,209 )        
 
                           
 
    316,498       81.9 %     316,519       82.9 %
 
                       
 
    386,467       100.0 %     382,000       100.0 %
 
                       
 
                               
 
                                 
    As of March     As of September  
    31, 2008     30, 2008  
Total number of shares authorized
  496,000,000       496,000,000    
Number of shares issued
  144,008,760     144,008,760  
Number of shares issued (excluding treasury stock)
  143,773,625     140,767,097  
Number of treasury stock
  235,135     3,241,663  
 
         
 
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(2) Consolidated Statements of Income
                                 
 
    Yen (millions)  
    For the six months ended     For the six months ended  
    September 30, 2007     September 30, 2008  
 
            (%)             (%)
NET SALES
    169,537       100.0       175,558       100.0  
Cost of sales
    98,847       58.3       100,824       57.4  
 
                       
GROSS PROFIT
    70,690       41.7       74,734       42.6  
Selling, general, administrative and other expenses
    36,791       21.7       38,687       22.1  
 
                       
 
                               
OPERATING INCOME
    33,899       20.0       36,047       20.5  
 
                       
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
                               
Interest and dividend income
    1,022               954          
Interest expense
    (166 )             (169 )        
Exchange losses on foreign currency transactions, net
    (125 )             (1,462 )        
Realized gains (losses) on securities, net
    8               (660 )        
Other, net
    (170 )             (257 )        
 
                       
Total
    569       0.3       (1,594 )     (0.9 )
 
                       
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    34,468       20.3       34,453       19.6  
 
                       
 
                               
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES:
                               
Current
    10,168               7,686          
Deferred
    704               1,916          
 
                       
Total
    10,872       6.4       9,602       5.4  
 
                       
NET INCOME
    23,596       13.9       24,851       14.2  
 
                       
 
                               
 
         
 
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(3) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
                 
    Yen (millions)  
    For the six months ended     For the six months ended  
    September 30, 2007     September 30, 2008  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    13,803       14,222  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    (4,950 )     3,132  
Net cash used in financing activities
    (10,047 )     (22,511 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    (248 )     1,529  
 
           
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    (1,442 )     (3,628 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    37,128       46,306  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
    35,686       42,678  
 
           
 
               
 
(4) Notes on the preconditions for a going concern: None
(5) Condensed Operating Segment Information
                                                                 
For the six months ended September 30, 2007  
    Yen (millions)  
                                                    Corporate        
                    North                             and elimi-     Consoli-  
    Japan     Europe     America     Asia     Other     Total     nations     dated  
Sales:
                                                               
(1) External customers
    35,281       78,871       28,792       5,511       21,082       169,537             169,537  
(2) Inter-segment
    34,085       2,707       2,342       48,684       106       87,924       (87,924 )      
 
                                               
Total
    69,366       81,578       31,134       54,195       21,188       257,461       (87,924 )     169,537  
 
                                               
Operating expenses
    57,352       68,485       30,016       47,603       18,240       221,696       (86,058 )     135,638  
Operating income
    12,014       13,093       1,118       6,592       2,948       35,765       (1,866 )     33,899  
 
 
For the six months ended September 30, 2008  
    Yen (millions)  
                                                    Corporate        
                    North                             and elimi-     Consoli-  
    Japan     Europe     America     Asia     Other     Total     nations     dated  
Sales:
                                                               
(1) External customers
    35,371       83,192       26,062       6,009       24,924       175,558             175,558  
(2) Inter-segment
    33,454       2,792       2,809       51,597       79       90,731       (90,731 )      
 
                                               
Total
    68,825       85,984       28,871       57,606       25,003       266,289       (90,731 )     175,558  
 
                                               
Operating expenses
    59,925       70,438       27,726       50,201       20,881       229,171       (89,660 )     139,511  
Operating income
    8,900       15,546       1,145       7,405       4,122       37,118       (1,071 )     36,047  
 
         
 
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(6) Notes in case there is any significant change in the shareholders’ equity
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ equity
         
 
    Yen (millions)  
    For the six months ended  
    September 30, 2008  
COMMON STOCK:
       
Beginning balance
    23,805  
 
     
Ending balance
    23,805  
 
     
 
       
ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL:
       
Beginning balance
    45,753  
Disposal of treasury stock
    (1 )
 
     
Ending balance
    45,752  
 
     
 
       
LEGAL RESERVE:
       
Beginning balance
    5,669  
 
     
Ending balance
    5,669  
 
     
 
       
RETAINED EARNINGS:
       
Beginning balance
    249,191  
Cash dividends
    (9,632 )
Net income
    24,851  
 
     
Ending balance
    264,410  
 
     
 
       
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
       
Beginning balance
    (7,657 )
Other comprehensive income (loss) for the period
    (3,251 )
 
     
Ending balance
    (10,908 )
 
     
 
       
TREASURY STOCK, at cost:
       
Beginning balance
    (263 )
Purchases and disposal (Note)
    (11,946 )
 
     
Ending balance
    (12,209 )
 
     
 
       
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
    316,519  
 
     
 
       
 
Note:   Purchases of treasury stock:
In May 2008, the Company bought back 3 million shares of company’s own stock for 11,923 million yen in the market.
         
 
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SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION (CONSOLIDATED)
1. Consolidated Financial Results and Forecast
 
    Yen (millions)  
    For the six months     For the six months     For the six months  
    ended September     ended September     ended September  
    30, 2006     30, 2007     30, 2008  
        (%)         (%)         (%)  
Net sales
    131,891       23.7       169,537       28.5       175,558       3.6  
Domestic
    22,927       14.5       25,649       11.9       24,378       (5.0 )
Overseas
    108,964       25.8       143,888       32.1       151,180       5.1  
Operating income
    21,387       (17.4 )     33,899       58.5       36,047       6.3  
Income before income taxes
    21,796       (17.8 )     34,468       58.1       34,453       0.0  
Net income
    15,390       (40.4 )     23,596       53.3       24,851       5.3  
Net income per share (Yen)
    107.09         164.17         175.60    
Cash dividend per share (Yen)
    19.00         30.00         30.00    
Dividend payout ratio (%)
    17.7         18.3         17.1    
Employees
    9,077         10,093         10,799    
 
 
 
                    Yen (millions)  
                    For the year ended
March 31, 2008
    For the year ending
March 31, 2009
(Forecast)
 
                   
                        (%)         (%)  
Net sales
                    342,577       22.4       303,000       (11.6 )
Domestic
                    52,193       11.4       48,700       (6.7 )
Overseas
                    290,384       24.6       254,300       (12.4 )
Operating income
                    67,031       39.1       54,000       (19.4 )
Income before income taxes
                    65,771       33.3       50,200       (23.7 )
Net income
                    46,043       24.5       36,200       (21.4 )
Net income per share (Yen)
                    320.30         257.16    
Cash dividend per share (Yen)
                    97.00            
Dividend payout ratio (%)
                    30.3            
Employees
                    10,436            
 
Note:     The table above shows the changes in the percentage ratio of Net sales, Operating income, Income before income taxes, and Net income against the corresponding period of the previous year.
 
    Please refer to page 4 for the qualitative information on the consolidated financial forecast for the year ending March 31, 2009.
         
 
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2. Consolidated Net Sales by Geographic Area
 
                                                 
    Yen (millions)  
    For the six months ended     For the six months ended     For the six months ended  
    September 30, 2006     September 30, 2007     September 30, 2008  
            (%)             (%)             (%)  
Japan
    22,927       14.5       25,649       11.9       24,378       (5.0 )
Europe
    56,558       35.3       78,865       39.4       83,131       5.4  
North America
    24,513       18.7       28,942       18.1       25,836       (10.7 )
Asia
    9,776       15.4       11,021       12.7       13,163       19.4  
Other regions
    18,117       15.4       25,060       38.3       29,050       15.9  
Central and South America
    5,931       16.4       8,134       37.1       10,579       30.1  
The Middle East and Africa
    6,203       21.2       8,650       39.4       9,964       15.2  
Oceania
    5,983       9.1       8,276       38.3       8,507       2.8  
Total
    131,891       23.7       169,537       28.5       175,558       3.6  
 
Note:   The table above sets forth Makita’s consolidated net sales by geographic area based on the customer’s location for the periods presented. Accordingly, it differs from operating segment information on page 8.
3. Exchange Rates
 
                                         
    Yen
    For the six   For the six   For the six   For the six   For the year
    months ended   months ended   months ended   months ending   ending March
    September 30,   September 30,   September 30,   March 31, 2009   31, 2009
    2006   2007   2008   (Forecast)   (Forecast)
Yen/U.S. Dollar
    115.38       119.40       106.12       95       101  
Yen/Euro
    146.01       162.33       162.80       120       141  
 
4. Sales Growth in local currency basis (Major countries)
 
         
    For the six months ended
    September 30, 2008
    (%)
U.K.
    (0.9 )
Germany
    5.8  
France
    (0.7 )
Russia
    22.3  
U.S.A.
    (3.0 )
China
    14.1  
Brazil
    42.5  
Makita Gulf (UAE) *
    35.5  
Australia
    10.3  
 
*Including export sales for the Middle East and Africa.
         
 
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5. Production Ratio (unit basis)
 
                         
    For the six months ended   For the six months ended   For the six months ended
    September 30, 2006   September 30, 2007   September 30, 2008
    (%)   (%)   (%)
Domestic
    27.9       24.0       20.2  
Overseas
    72.1       76.0       79.8  
6. Consolidated Capital Expenditures, Depreciation and Amortization, and R&D cost
 
                                 
    Yen (millions)
    For the six months   For the six months   For the six months   For the year ended
    ended September   ended September   ended September   March 31, 2009
    30, 2006   30, 2007   30, 2008   (Forecast)
Capital expenditures
    4,873       7,161       9,827       22,000  
Depreciation and amortization
    3,715       3,879       4,426       10,000  
R&D cost
    2,605       2,826       3,493       7,100  
 
         
 
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