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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, 2007
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)
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SIGNATURES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
1. OPERATING RESULTS
2. GROUP STRUCTURE
3. MANAGEMENT POLICIES
4. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
5. SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION (CONSOLIDATION)


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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, 2007

 


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Makita Corporation
Consolidated Financial Results
for the six months
ended September 30, 2007
(U.S. GAAP Financial Information)
(English translation of “KESSAN TANSHIN”
originally issued in Japanese language)

 


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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
October 31, 2007
Makita Corporation
Stock code: 6586
URL: http://www.makita.co.jp/
Masahiko Goto, President
(Consolidated financial information has been prepared in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.)
1. Results of the six months ended September 30, 2007 (From April 1, 2007 to September 30, 2007)
(1) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS
                                                 
    Yen (million)
    For the six months   For the six months    
    ended September   ended September   For the year ended
    30, 2006   30, 2007   March 31, 2007
            %           %           %
Net sales
    131,891       23.7       169,537       28.5       279,933       22.2  
Operating income
    21,387       (17.4 )     33,899       58.5       48,176       5.2  
Income before income taxes
    21,796       (17.8 )     34,468       58.1       49,323       0.4  
Net income
    15,390       (40.4 )     23,596       53.3       36,971       (8.5 )
 
                                               
    Yen
     
Net income per share:
                                               
Basic
        107.09               164.17               257.27      
Diluted
        107.09               164.17               257.27      
Notes:   1. Equity in net earnings of affiliated companies (including non-consolidated subsidiaries): NIL
 
2. The table above shows the change 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 (million)
    As of   As of   As of
    September 30, 2006   September 30, 2007   March 31, 2007
Total assets
    340,176       393,148       368,494  
Shareholders’ equity
    279,374       320,144       302,675  
Shareholders’ equity ratio to total assets (%)
    82.1 %     81.4 %     82.1 %
 
                       
    Yen
     
Shareholders’ equity per share
    1,944.05       2,226.68       2,106.28  
(3) CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS
                         
    Yen (million)
    For the six months   For the six months   For the year
    ended September   ended September   ended March 31,
    30, 2006   30, 2007   2007
Net cash provided by operating activities
    13,419       13,803       32,360  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (14,203 )     (4,950 )     (27,276 )
Net cash used in financing activities
    (3,978 )     (10,047 )     (8,307 )
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
    35,302       35,686       37,128  
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2. Cash dividend
                 
    Yen
    For the year ended   For the year ending
    March 31, 2007   March 31, 2008
Cash dividend per share:
               
Interim
    19.00       30.00  
Year-end
    55.00     (Note)
Total
    74.00     (Note)
Note:   Regarding our forecast for dividends, refer to page 6.
3. Consolidated financial forecast for the year ending March 31, 2008 (From April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008)
                 
    Yen (million)
    For the year ending March 31, 2008
Net sales
    330,000       17.9  
Operating income
    62,000       28.7  
Income before income taxes
    62,500       26.7  
Net income
    42,800       15.8  
    Yen
     
Net income per share
        297.68      
4. Other
(1)   Changes in important subsidiaries during the term (Changes in specific subsidiaries accompanied by changes in scope of consolidation): None.
     (Ref.) Changes in scope of consolidation and equity method
         
Consolidation
  (Newly included)   2 subsidiaries (Makita Numazu Corporation, etc.)
 
      2 equity method affiliates
Note:   The name of Makita Numazu Corporation was changed from Fuji Robin Industries Ltd. on August 1, 2007.
(2)   Changes in principle, procedure and representation of the accounting policies concerning consolidated financial statement creation (Changes indicated to “CHANGE OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES”): None.
(3)   Number of shares outstanding (common stock)
  1.   Number of shares issued (including treasury stock):
         
As of September 30, 2006:
    144,008,760  
As of September 30, 2007:
    144,008,760  
As of March 31, 2007:
    144,008,760  
  2.   Number of treasury stock:
         
As of September 30, 2006:
    301,519  
As of September 30, 2007:
    232,286  
As of March 31, 2007:
    307,481  
Note:   Regarding number of shares used as the basis for calculation of net income per share, please see page 22 “Information per share.”

Explanation regarding proper use of business forecasts, and other significant matters
This report modifies the consolidated financial forecast for the year ending March 31, 2008. Regarding the assumptions for the revised forecasts and other matters, refer to page 4.
The financial forecasts given above are based on information as available at the present time, and include potential risk and uncertainties. As a consequence of this and other factors, actual results may vary from the forecasts provided above.
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1. OPERATING RESULTS
1. Operating results
(1) Outline of operations and business results for the six months ended September 30, 2007
     Reviewing economic conditions abroad during the interim period, we believe that the employment situation in Europe has improved, and firm household spending has continued to support economic expansion. In the United States, uncertainties in the outlook for the economy seems to persist, owing to the falloff in housing investment and weakness in the financial market caused by the subprime mortgage issues. Meanwhile, in Asia, economic trends overall have been good, as in the case of China where both exports and domestic demand are rising at high rates. Domestically, although business performance has continued to yield favorable results mainly by the exporting companies aided by the weak yen, revision of the Building Standards Law, by making the building permit procedures more rigorous, has caused a decline in housing investment after summer.
     Given these conditions, with regard to production, in addition to the enhancement of production in its Chinese factories Makita increased the scale of output at its Romania factory and started construction of a second factory in Brazil in order to strengthen the product supply capacity to the favorable market in Central and South America. With respect to sales, we augmented our global sales and after-service network by opening an office in Vladivostok to cover the Far Eastern region of Russia and started business of a subsidiary in Peru. In order to enhance the gardening tool category containing an engine type, we acquired shares in Fuji Robin Industries Ltd. by means of a tender offer and a share exchange, and made that company into a wholly owned subsidiary (as of August 1) that was given the new name Makita Numazu Corporation.
     Consolidated business results for this interim period were as follows. Net sales rose 28.5% over the same period of the previous year to 169,537 million yen, making this interim period the third consecutive period in which record-high sales were achieved and the seventh consecutive midterm that showed year-on-year growth.
     Regarding profits, an increase in the share of our output originating in China and sales growth owing to the weak yen contributed to an improved cost of sales ratio, and operating income were 58.5% higher than during the interim period one year ago, at 33,899 million yen (ratio of operating income to net sales; 20.0%). Moreover, income before income taxes were up 58.1% to 34,468 million yen (ratio of income before income taxes to net sales; 20.3%), and net income for the interim period rose 53.3% to 23,596 million yen (ratio of net income to net sales; 13.9%) compared with the same period of the previous year.
     Sales by region showed the following results.
     In Japan, while demand was sluggish because of a decline in housing investment, in addition to leading our competitors in bringing out lithium-ion battery products as a series, as a consequence of Fuji Robin Industries Ltd. (now named Makita Numazu Corporation) becoming a consolidated subsidiary in mid-May, an increase of 11.9% over the same period of the previous year was achieved.
     In Europe, in addition to the contribution made by finely executed sales efforts and our after-service network, the market gave a favorable response to our technology, embodied in our hammer drills with Anti Vibration Technology and lithium-ion battery products, and sales in Western Europe, notably England and Germany, rose. In addition to this, our Eastern Europe and Russian markets expanded and in all European sales rose 39.4%.
     In North America, despite the poorer outlook for housing investment in the United States, we improved our business in spread price lithium-ion battery products at large-scale retailers, and business in Canada was favorable; in all sales rose 18.1%.
     In the Asian region, the situation was spotty but growth of 12.7% over the same period of the previous year was achieved, and in other regions, owing to high market prices for mineral resources and crude oil, prices which drove economic growth, we recorded an increase of 39.4% in the Middle East and Africa, 37.1% in Central and South America and 38.3% in Oceania.
     As a result, the overseas sales ratio was 84.9%.
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(2) Outlook for the year ending March 31, 2008
     We anticipate continuous adjustments in the housing market in the United States, and some slowing in the economy, and believe that the outlook for business environment remains unclear, largely owing to the unpredictable crude oil prices and industrial raw materials prices, as well as the possibility of exchange rate fluctuations.
     Given this outlook, Makita intends to further improve its business performance by increasing market share, starting with the professional-use power tools market and including the pneumatic tools and garden tools markets. We will further improve our global sales and service arrangements as well as continue the development of high value-added products.
     Regarding full-year performance,
    We will continue to develop new products that are high in value added, and new products that are responsive to a wide range of user requirements.
 
    Advances will be made in globalizing production by expansion of plants in China, Romania and Brazil.
 
    We will further strengthen our sales capability by use of our global sales and after-service network.
 
    We will further develop our business relationships with large-scale retailers in the United States, where the market will slacken, and will work to increase our brand value.
     At the same time, with regard to the market environment,
    There will be a decline in new housing starts in Japan, and the demand environment will become less friendly.
 
    In Western Europe where the market has been firm, we detect some murkiness in the market environment, and expect an intensification of inter-firm competition.
 
    The growth rates in the Eastern Europe and Russian markets, where rates were high owing to the warm winter last year, will slacken.
 
    Demand will expand in emerging markets such as that of Central and South America, the Middle East and Africa.
 
    In some Asian countries political circumstances will depress demand.
 
    Exchange rates will shift the appreciation of the yen.
     Taking these into account, our financial forecasts are as follows.
Revised financial outlook for consolidated performance during the fiscal 2008 (from April 1, 2007, to March 31, 2008)
                                 
(Million yen, %)
                    Income before    
    Net sales   Operating income   income taxes   Net income
Financial outlook announced previously (A)
    320,000       56,500       57,800       39,700  
Revised financial outlook (B)
    330,000       62,000       62,500       42,800  
Change (B-A)
    10,000       5,500       4,700       3,100  
Percentage revision
    3.1 %     9.7 %     8.1 %     7.8 %
Actual results for the previous year ended March 31, 2007
    279,933       48,176       49,323       36,971  
Assumptions:
The above financial forecast is based on the assumption of exchange rates of 112 yen to US$1 and 160 yen to 1 Euro for the second half of the year, and 116 yen to US$1 and 161 yen to 1 Euro for the year ending March 31, 2008.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This document contains forward-looking statements based on Makita’s own projections and estimates. The power tools market, where Makita is mainly active, is subject to the effects of rapid shifts in economic conditions, demand for housing, currency exchange rates, changes in competitiveness, and other factors. Due to the risks and uncertainties involved, actual results could differ substantially from the content of these statements. Therefore, these statements should not be interpreted as representation that such objectives will be achieved.
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2. Financial position
(1) Analysis on assets, liabilities and total assets
     Total assets during the interim period increased by 24,654 million yen from the level at the end of the previous year to 393,148 million yen. This was because of increases in trade receivables and inventories that accompanied the increased sales.
     Liabilities rose 7,031 million yen during the interim period to 70,715 million yen, reflecting increases in trade notes and accounts payable.
     Shareholders’ equity increased 17,469 million yen during the interim period to 320,144 million yen; this was the result of a build-up in retained earnings.
(2) Analysis on cash flows and financial ratios
     Total cash and cash equivalents (hereinafter referred to as “Cash”) at the end of this interim period totaled 35,686 million yen, down 1,442 million yen from the end of the previous year.
(Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities)
     As mentioned in “Outline of operations and business results for the six months ended September 30, 2007” on page 3, strong performance resulted in net cash from operating activities amounting to 13,803 million yen.
(Net Cash Used in Investing Activities)
     Net cash used in investing activities amounted to 4,950 million yen. This reflected mainly purchase of securities as well as capital expenditures for the construction of facilities at Head office, machinery and equipment and metal molds for new products, and tender offer for shares of Fuji Robin Industries Ltd.
(Net Cash Used in Financing Activities)
     Net cash used in financing activities amounted to 10,047 million yen, reflecting the payment of cash dividends and repayment of short-term borrowings.
Financial ratios
                                         
                                    As of
            As of (year ended) March 31,   September
    2004   2005   2006   2007   30, 2007
Operating income to net sales ratio
    8.0 %     16.1 %     20.0 %     17.2 %     20.0 %
Equity ratio
    69.5 %     75.8 %     81.8 %     82.1 %     81.4 %
Equity ratio based on a current market price
    69.3 %     97.1 %     160.0 %     170.4 %     184.3 %
Debt redemption (years)
    0.7       0.5       0.1       0.1       0.1  
Interest coverage ratio (times)
    47.8       28.4       54.7       102.4       83.2  
     Definitions
Operating income to net sales ratio: operating income/net sales
Equity ratio: shareholders’ equity/total assets
Equity ratio based on a current market price: total current market value of outstanding shares/total assets
Debt redemption: interest-bearing debt/net cash inflow from operating activities
Interest coverage ratio: net cash inflow from operating activities/interest expense
     Notes
  1.   All figures are calculated based on a consolidated basis.
 
  2.   The total current market value of outstanding shares is calculated by multiplying the closing market price at the period end by the number of outstanding shares (after deducting the number of treasury stock.)
 
  3.   Interest-bearing debt includes all consolidated balance-sheet debt on which interest payments are made.
 
  4.   The debt redemption period for the interim period is calculated based on an estimate of operating cash flows computed by multiplying operating cash flow for the interim period by two.
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3. Basic policy regarding profit distribution and cash dividend for the fiscal 2007 and 2008
     Makita’s basic policy on the distribution of profits is to maintain a dividend payout ratio of 30% or greater, with a lower limit on annual cash dividends of 18 yen per share. However, under certain special circumstances, computation of the amount of dividends will be based on consolidated net income after certain adjustments. With respect to repurchases of its outstanding shares, Makita aims to implement a flexible capital policy, augment the efficiency of its capital employment, and thereby boost shareholder profit. Also Makita continues to consider execution of own share repurchases in light of trends in stock prices.
     Makita intends to maintain a financial position strong enough to withstand the challenges associated with changes in its operating environment and other changes and allocate funds for strategic investments aimed at expanding its global operations.
     Our forecast for dividends is as follows:
         
    For the year ended   For the year ending
    March 31, 2007   March 31, 2008
 
       
Cash dividend per share for the interim period
  19 yen   30 yen (Note 1)
Cash dividend per share for the second half
  55 yen   (Note 2)
Total cash dividend per share for the year
  74 yen (Note 3)   (Note 2)
Notes
1.   As stated in the “Announcement of Revisions in Interim Dividend Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 2008” released today, it was resolved at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on October 31, 2007 that interim dividends would be 30 yen per share (payable on November 26, 2007).
 
2.   The Board of Directors plans to meet in April 2008 for a report on earnings for the year ending March 31, 2008. At such 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 the net income. The Board of Directors will submit this proposal to the General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 2008. However, if certain special circumstances arise, computation of the amount of dividends will be based on consolidated net income after certain adjustments.
 
3.   Because the reversal of valuation allowances for deferred income tax assets at the Company’s American subsidiary was treated as a special circumstance, net income for the period increased by approximately 1.7 billion yen. This special circumstance was not taken into account when calculating the amount to be paid as dividends.
 
4.   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 100 is multiplied.
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4. Risk factors
     Among the various risk factors that may have an effect on the management performance and financial position of Makita, those that are believed likely to have a material impact on investor judgment are described below.
     Note that items referring to the future reflect Makita’s forecasts and assumptions as of September 30, 2007.
  (1)   Makita’s sales is affected by the levels of construction activities and capital investments in its markets.
 
      The demand for power tools, Makita’s main products, is affected to a large extent by the levels of construction activities and capital investments in the relevant regions. Generally speaking, the levels of construction activities and capital investment depend largely on the economic conditions in the market. As a result, when economic conditions weaken in the principal markets for Makita’s activities, including Japan, Europe, North America, Asia, Central and South America, the Middle East, Africa, and Oceania, this may have an adverse impact on Makita’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations.
  (2)   Currency exchange rate fluctuations may adversely affect Makita’s financial results.
 
      The functional currency for all of Makita’s significant foreign operations is the local currency. The results of transactions denominated in local currencies of Makita’s subsidiaries around the world are translated into yen using the average market conversion rate during each financial period. Assets and liabilities denominated in local currencies are converted into yen at the rate prevailing at the end of each financial period. As a result, Makita’s operating results, assets, liabilities and shareholders’ equity are affected by fluctuation in values of the Japanese yen against these local currencies. In an effort to minimize the impact of short-term exchange rate fluctuations between major currencies, mainly the U.S. dollar, the euro, and the yen, Makita engages in hedging transactions. However, medium-to-long-term fluctuations of exchange rates may make it difficult for Makita to execute procurement, production, logistics, and sales activities as planned and may have an adverse impact on Makita’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations.
  (3)   Makita faces intense competition in the global market for its power tools for professional use.
 
      The global market for power tools for professional use is highly competitive. Factors that affect competition in the markets for Makita’s products include the quality, functionality of products, technological developments, the pace of new product development, price, reliability, durability, after-sales service and the rise of new competitors. While Makita strives to ensure its position as a leading international supplier of power tools for professional use, there is no guarantee that it will be able to compete effectively in the future. If Makita is unable to compete effectively, it may lose market share and its earnings may be adversely affected. Moreover, if Makita is unable to compete effectively, Makita’s sales volumes may decrease and inventories may increase, resulting in a downward pressure on the prices for Makita’s products, which in turn could have an adverse impact on Makita’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations.
  (4)   If Makita is not able to develop attractive products, Makita’s sales activities may be adversely affected.
 
      Makita’s principal competitive strengths are its diverse range of high-quality, high-performance power tools for professional use, and the strong reputation of the MAKITA brand, both of which depend in part on Makita’s ability to continue to develop attractive and innovative products that are well received by the market. There is no assurance that Makita will be able to continue to develop such products. If Makita is no longer able to quickly develop new products that meet the changing needs of the market for high-end, professional users, it may have an adverse impact on Makita’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations.
 
       
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  (5)   Geographic concentration of Makita’s main facilities may have adverse effects on Makita’s business activities.
 
      Makita’s principal management functions, including its headquarters, and the companies on which it relies for supplying major parts are located in Aichi Prefecture (“Aichi”), Japan. Makita’s manufacturing facilities in Aichi and Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, China, collectively account for approximately 80% of Makita’s total production volume on a consolidated basis during the interim period under review. Due to this geographic concentration of Makita’s major functions, including plants and other operations in Japan and China, Makita’s performance may be significantly affected by major natural disasters and other catastrophic events, including earthquakes, floods, fires, power outages, and suspension of water supplies. In addition, Makita’s facilities in China may also be affected by changes in political and legal environments, changes in economic conditions, revisions in tariff rates, currency appreciation, labor disputes, emerging infectious diseases, power outages resulting from inadequacies in infrastructure, and other factors. In the event that such developments cannot be foreseen or measures taken to alleviate their damaging impact are inadequate, Makita’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.
 
  (6)   Makita’s overseas activities and entry into overseas markets entail risks, which may have a material adverse effect on Makita’s business activities.
 
      Makita derives a majority of its sales in markets located outside of Japan, including Europe, North America, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, Central and South America, and emerging markets such as Russia and Eastern Europe. During the interim period under review, approximately 85% of Makita’s consolidated net sales were derived from products sold overseas. The high percentage of overseas sales gives rise to a number of risks. If such risks occur, they may have a material adverse impact on Makita’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations. Such risks include the following:
  1.   Unexpected changes in laws and regulations;
 
  2.   Disadvantageous political and economic factors;
 
  3.   The outflow of technical know-how and knowledge due to personnel turnover enabling Makita’s competitors to strengthen their position;
 
  4.   Potentially unfavorable tax systems; and
 
  5.   Terrorism, war, and other factors that lead to social turbulence.
  (7)   If Makita fails to maintain cooperative relationships with significant customers, Makita’s sales may be seriously affected.
 
      Makita has a number of significant customers. If Makita loses these customers and is unable to develop new sales channels to take their place, sales may decline and have an adverse impact on Makita’s business performance and financial position. In addition, if major customers of Makita select power tools and other items made in China and sell them under their own brand, this may have an adverse impact on Makita’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations.
 
  (8)   If any of Makita’s suppliers fail to deliver materials or parts required for production as scheduled, Makita’s production activities may be adversely affected.
 
      Makita’s production activities are greatly dependent on the on-schedule delivery of materials and parts from its suppliers. Purchases of production-use materials from Chinese manufacturers have increased in recent years. When launching new products, sales commencement dates can slip if Chinese manufacturing technology does not satisfy our demands, or if it takes an inordinate amount of time in order to satisfy our demands. There is a concern that this can result in lost sales opportunities. Makita purchases some of its component parts from sole suppliers. There is no assurance that Makita will be able to find alternate suppliers that can provide materials and parts of similar quality and price in a sufficient quantity and in a timely manner. In the event that any of these suppliers cannot deliver the required quality and quantity of parts on schedule, this will have an adverse effect on Makita’s production schedules and cause a delay in Makita’s own product deliveries. This may cause Makita to lose some customers or require Makita to purchase replacement materials or parts from alternate sources at a higher price. Any of these occurrences may have a detrimental effect on Makita’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations.
 
       
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  (9)   When the procurement of raw materials used by Makita becomes difficult or prices of these raw materials rise sharply, this may have an adverse impact on performance.
 
      In manufacturing power tools, Makita purchases raw materials and components, including silicon steel plates, aluminum, steel products, copper wire, and electronic parts. In recent years, demand for these materials in China and the rest of the world has risen substantially, and some suppliers are experiencing a shortage of capacity. Under these circumstances, if the Makita is unable to obtain the necessary quantities of these materials, this may have an effect on production schedules. In addition, the shortage of capacity among suppliers is a factor leading to increased prices of production materials. If the Makita experiences increases in prices of production materials, greater than what can be absorbed by increased productivity or through other internal efforts and prices of final products cannot be raised sufficiently, such circumstance may have a detrimental impact on the performance and financial position of the Makita.
 
  (10)   Product liability litigation or recalls may harm Makita’s financial statements and reputation.
 
      Makita manufactures a wide range of power tools at factories worldwide according to ISO internationally accepted quality control standards. However, Makita cannot be certain that all of its products will be free of defects nor that it will be subject to product recalls in the future. A large-scale recall or a substantial product liability suit brought against Makita may result in severe damage to Makita’s brand image and reputation. In addition, a major product recall or product liability lawsuit is likely to be very costly and would require a significant amount of management time and attention. Any of these occurrences may have a major adverse impact on Makita’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations.
 
  (11)   Fluctuations in stock market prices may adversely affect Makita’s financial statements.
 
      Makita holds certain Japanese equity securities and equity-linked financial instruments, and classified them as available-for-sale securities on its consolidated financial statements. The values of these investments are influenced by fluctuations in the quoted market prices. A significant depreciation in the value of these securities will have an adverse impact on Makita’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations.
 
  (12)   Makita may be unable to protect its intellectual property rights and could suffer significant liabilities, litigation costs or licensing expenses or be prevented from selling its products if it is infringing the intellectual property of third parties.
 
      Makita relies on patents, utility models, design rights, trademarks and copyrights obtained in various countries to actively protect its proprietary rights. However, in general, it is difficult for Makita to detect, and investigate, the products believed to infringe its intellectual property rights and therefore Makita cannot ensure that its intellectual property rights will provide meaningful protection of its proprietary rights. In addition, Makita may be unknowingly infringing the intellectual property rights of third parties and may be held responsible for that infringement, which may require Makita to pay significant damages or license fees or modify its products or processes, stop making products or stop using processes. If such risks occur, they may have a material adverse impact in Makita’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations.
 
  (13)   Environmental or other government regulations may have a material adverse impact on Makita’s business activities.
 
      Makita maintains strict compliance with environmental, commercial, export and import, tax, safety and other regulations that are applicable to its activities in all the countries in which Makita operates. If Makita is unable to continue its compliance with existing regulations or is unable to comply with any new or amended regulations, it may be subject to fines and other penalties and its activities may be significantly restricted. The costs related to compliance with any new or amended regulations may also result in significant increases in overall costs.
 
       
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  (14)   Investor confidence and the value of Makita’s ADRs and ordinary shares may be adversely impacted if Makita’s management concludes that Makita’s internal control over financial reporting is not effective or if Makita’s independent registered public accounting firm is unable to provide adequate attestation over the adequacy of the internal control over Makita’s financial reporting as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
      Makita is required to include in its annual report on Form 20-F from the fiscal year 2007 and in future fiscal years to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, an assessment by Makita’s management on the effectiveness of Makita’s internal control over financial reporting, as promulgated under section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. In addition, the company’s independent registered public accounting firm is required to audit and report on the effectiveness of Makita’s internal control over financial reporting. Makita has been reviewing and evaluating its internal control over financial reporting to ensure compliance with the requirements under section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. However, if Makita’s management concludes that Makita’s internal control over financial reporting is not effective, or if the independent registered public accounting firm issues a report that Makita’s internal control over financial reporting is not effective, there could be an adverse reaction in the market resulting from a loss of investor confidence in the reliability of Makita’s financial statements, which ultimately could negatively impact the market price of Makita’s ADRs and ordinary shares.
 
       
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2. GROUP STRUCTURE
     Makita Corporation (the “Company”) and its consolidated subsidiaries (collectively “Makita”) mainly manufacture and sell portable electric power tools. Makita is comprised of the Company, 47 consolidated subsidiaries and 2 equity method affiliates.
     Group Structure of Makita is outlined as follows:
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3. MANAGEMENT POLICIES
1. Basic Policies
     Makita has set itself the goal of consolidating a strong position in the global power tool industry as a global supplier of a comprehensive range of power tools that assist people in creating homes and living environments. In order to achieve this, Makita has established strategic business approaches and quality policies such as “A management approach in symbiosis with society” “Managing to take good care of our customers,” “Proactive, sound management” and “Emphasis on trustworthy and reliable corporate culture as well as management to draw out the capabilities of each employee.” Makita aims to generate solid profitability so that it can promote its sustained corporate development and meet the needs of its shareholders, customers, and employees as well as regional societies where Makita operates.
2. Target Management Indicators
     Makita believes that attaining sustained growth and maintaining high profitability are the ways to increase corporate value. Makita’s specific numerical target is to maintain a stable ratio of operating income to net sales on a consolidated basis of 10% or more.
3. Medium-to-Long-Term Management Strategy
     Makita aims to build a strong brand equity that is unrivaled in the industry and to become what it refers to as a “Strong Company.” In other words, to become a company that can obtain and maintain worldwide market leadership as a global total supplier of tools such as power tools for professional use, gardening tools, and air tools. This is to be accomplished through the ability to develop new products that satisfy the professional user, a global production structure that achieves both high quality and cost competitiveness, as well as a sales and after-sales service structure that leads the industry both in the domestic and overseas markets.
     In order to carry out this management strategy, Makita is focusing its management resources on the professional-use tool category, while maintaining its strong financial condition that can withstand any unpredictable changes in the operational environment including those related to foreign exchange risk and country risk.
4. Issues to Be Addressed
     Makita will be striving to further improve its results by aggressively addressing such tasks as the continuous introduction of new products that will lead the industry, further improvement in the productivity of its Chinese factories, expansion of production in the Romanian factory, which is Makita’s new production base, improvement in brand equity in the U.S., enhancement of the air tool category, and the gardening tool category containing an engine type.
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4. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT
1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                 
    Yen (millions)
    As of   As of           As of
    September 30,   September   Increase   March
    2006   30, 2007   (Decrease)   31, 2007
 
ASSETS
                               
CURRENT ASSETS:
                               
Cash and cash equivalents
    35,302       35,686       384       37,128  
Time deposits
    4,987       6,616       1,629       6,866  
Marketable securities
    52,693       54,215       1,522       58,217  
Trade receivables-
                               
Notes
    2,666       3,470       804       3,125  
Accounts
    46,969       62,144       15,175       54,189  
Less- Allowance for doubtful receivables
    (1,038 )     (1,015 )     23       (869 )
Inventories
    88,700       107,118       18,418       92,800  
Deferred income taxes
    3,967       5,315       1,348       5,080  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    8,572       10,901       2,329       9,963  
 
                               
Total current assets
    242,818       284,450       41,632       266,499  
 
                               
 
                               
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, at cost:
                               
Land
    16,733       18,898       2,165       16,732  
Buildings and improvements
    55,508       61,691       6,183       57,242  
Machinery and equipment
    74,109       77,683       3,574       74,087  
Construction in progress
    3,030       4,993       1,963       5,576  
 
                               
 
    149,380       163,265       13,885       153,637  
Less- Accumulated depreciation
    (89,803 )     (92,873 )     (3,070 )     (90,257 )
 
                               
 
    59,577       70,392       10,815       63,380  
 
                               
 
                               
INVESTMENTS AND OTHER ASSETS:
                               
Investment securities
    28,008       23,860       (4,148 )     27,279  
Deferred income taxes
    559       1,491       932       1,367  
Other assets
    9,214       12,955       3,741       9,969  
 
                               
 
    37,781       38,306       525       38,615  
 
                               
 
    340,176       393,148       52,972       368,494  
 
                               
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    Yen (millions)
    As of   As of           As of
    September 30,   September   Increase   March
    2006   30, 2007   (Decrease)   31, 2007
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                               
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
                               
Short-term borrowings
    3,396       1,111       (2,285 )     1,892  
Trade notes and accounts payable
    14,672       21,717       7,045       16,025  
Accrued payroll
    8,333       8,728       395       8,571  
Accrued expenses and other
    14,394       18,145       3,751       17,353  
Income taxes payable
    7,515       8,941       1,426       10,447  
Deferred income taxes
    129       5       (124 )     28  
 
                               
Total current liabilities
    48,439       58,647       10,208       54,316  
 
                               
 
                               
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
                               
Long-term indebtedness
    100       931       831       53  
Accrued retirement and termination allowances
    3,264       4,095       831       3,227  
Deferred income taxes
    6,233       4,958       (1,275 )     4,976  
Other liabilities
    1,015       2,084       1,069       1,112  
 
                               
 
    10,612       12,068       1,456       9,368  
 
                               
 
                               
MINORITY INTERESTS
    1,751       2,289       538       2,135  
 
                               
 
                               
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
                               
Common stock
    23,805       23,805             23,805  
Additional paid-in capital
    45,437       45,750       313       45,437  
Legal reserve and retained earnings
    202,184       236,727       34,543       221,034  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    8,223       14,108       5,885       12,697  
Treasury stock, at cost
    (275 )     (246 )     29       (298 )
 
                               
 
    279,374       320,144       40,770       302,675  
 
                               
 
    340,176       393,148       52,972       368,494  
 
                               
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2. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                                                 
    Yen (millions)
    For the six   For the six                    
    months ended   months ended                  
    September 30,   September 30,   Increase   For the year ended
    2006   2007   (Decrease)   March 31, 2007
    (Amount)   (%)   (Amount)   (%)   (Amount)   (%)   (Amount)   (%)
NET SALES
    131,891       100.0       169,537       100.0       37,646       28.5       279,933       100.0  
Cost of sales
    77,343       58.6       98,847       58.3       21,504       27.8       163,909       58.6  
                 
GROSS PROFIT
    54,548       41.4       70,690       41.7       16,142       29.6       116,024       41.4  
Selling, general, administrative and other expenses
    33,161       25.2       36,791       21.7       3,630       10.9       67,848       24.2  
                 
OPERATING INCOME
    21,387       16.2       33,899       20.0       12,511       58.5       48,176       17.2  
                 
 
                                                               
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
                                                               
Interest and dividend income
    569       0.4       1,022       0.6       453       79.6       1,364       0.5  
Interest expense
    (163 )     (0.1 )     (166 )     (0.1 )     (3 )           (316 )     (0.1 )
Exchange losses on foreign currency transactions, net
    (193 )     (0.1 )     (125 )     (0.1 )     68             (418 )     (0.2 )
Realized gains on securities, net
    311       0.2       8       0.0       (303 )     (97.4 )     918       0.3  
Other, net
    (115 )     (0.1 )     (170 )     (0.1 )     (54 )           (401 )     (0.1 )
                 
Total
    409       0.3       569       0.3       160       39.1       1,147       0.4  
                 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    21,796       16.5       34,468       20.3       12,672       58.1       49,323       17.6  
                 
 
                                                               
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES:
                                                               
Current
    7,230       5.5       10,168       6.0       2,938       40.6       16,486       5.9  
Deferred
    (824 )     (0.7 )     704       0.4       1,528             (4,134 )     (1.5 )
                 
Total
    6,406       4.8       10,872       6.4       4,466       69.7       12,352       4.4  
                 
NET INCOME
    15,390       11.7       23,596       13.9       8,206       53.3       36,971       13.2  
                 
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3. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                         
    Yen (millions)
    For the six   For the six    
    months ended   months ended   For the year
    September 30,   September 30,   ended March
    2006   2007   31, 2007
 
COMMON STOCK:
                       
Beginning balance
    23,805       23,805       23,805  
 
                       
Ending balance
    23,805       23,805       23,805  
 
                       
 
                       
ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL:
                       
Beginning balance
    45,437       45,437       45,437  
Gain on sales of treasury stock
          313        
 
                       
Ending balance
    45,437       45,750       45,437  
 
                       
 
                       
LEGAL RESERVE AND RETAINED EARNINGS:
                       
Beginning balance
    192,255       221,034       192,255  
Cash dividends
    (5,461 )     (7,903 )     (8,192 )
Net income
    15,390       23,596       36,971  
 
                       
Ending balance
    202,184       236,727       221,034  
 
                       
 
                       
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:
                       
Beginning balance
    5,345       12,697       5,345  
Other comprehensive income for the period
    2,878       1,411       7,515  
Adjustment to initially apply SFAS No.158, net of tax
                (163 )
 
                       
Ending balance
    8,223       14,108       12,697  
 
                       
 
                       
TREASURY STOCK, at cost:
                       
Beginning balance
    (258 )     (298 )     (258 )
Purchases
    (17 )     (32 )     (40 )
Sales
          84        
 
                       
Ending balance
    (275 )     (246 )     (298 )
 
                       
 
                       
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
    279,374       320,144       302,675  
 
                       
 
                       
DISCLOSURE OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:
                       
Net income for the period
    15,390       23,596       36,971  
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax
    2,878       1,411       7,515  
 
                       
Total comprehensive income for the period
    18,268       25,007       44,486  
 
                       
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4. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
                         
    Yen (millions)
    For the six   For the six    
    months ended   months ended   For the year
    September 30,   September 30,   ended March
    2006   2007   31, 2007
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    13,419       13,803       32,360  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (14,203 )     (4,950 )     (27,276 )
Net cash used in financing activities
    (3,978 )     (10,047 )     (8,307 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    1,010       (248 )     1,297  
 
                       
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    (3,752 )     (1,442 )     (1,926 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    39,054       37,128       39,054  
 
                       
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
    35,302       35,686       37,128  
 
                       
5.   SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(1)   Scope of consolidation and equity method
 
    Number of consolidated subsidiaries: 47
 
    Major subsidiaries are as follows:
Makita U.S.A. Inc., Makita Corporation of America, Makita (U.K.) Ltd.,
Makita Manufacturing Europe Ltd. (U.K.), Makita Werkzeug GmbH (Germany),
Dolmar GmbH (Germany), Makita S.p.A. (Italy), Makita Oy (Finland), Makita (China) Co., Ltd.,
Makita (Kunshan) Co., Ltd. (China)
    Number of equity method affiliates: 2
 
(2)   Consolidated Significant Accounting Policies (Summary)
 
    Consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
  1.   Marketable and Investment Securities
 
      Makita accounts for marketable and investment securities in accordance with SFAS No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,” which requires all investments in debt and marketable equity securities to be classified as either trading, available-for-sale securities or held-to-maturity securities.
 
  2.   Allowance for Doubtful Receivables
 
      Allowance for doubtful receivables represents the Makita’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in its existing receivables. The allowance is determined based on, but is not limited to, historical collection experience adjusted for the effects of the current economic environment, assessment of inherent risks, aging and financial performance.
 
  3.   Inventories
 
      Inventory costs include raw materials, labor and manufacturing overheads. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market price, with cost determined principally based on the average cost method.
 
  4.   Property, Plant and Equipment and Depreciation
 
      For the Company, depreciation of property, plant and equipment is computed principally by using the declining-balance method over the estimated useful lives. Most of the consolidated subsidiaries have adopted the straight-line method for computing depreciation.
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5. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Makita follows the provisions of SFAS No. 141 and SFAS No. 142. SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations” requires the use of only the purchase method of accounting for business combinations and refines the definition of intangible assets acquired in a purchase business combination. SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” eliminates the amortization of goodwill and instead requires annual impairment testing thereof. SFAS No. 142 also requires acquired intangible assets with a definite useful life to be amortized over their respective estimated useful lives and reviewed for impairment in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.”
6. Income Taxes
Makita accounts for income taxes in accordance with the provision of SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” which requires an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for income taxes.
The effect on deferred income tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Makita also adopts FIN 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109”, which does not have a significant impact on its consolidated financial results.
7. Pension Plans
Makita accounts for pension plans in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 87, “Employers’ Accounting for Pensions” and SFAS No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans.”
8. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Makita accounts for impairment of long lived assets with finite useful lives in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets.”
9. Derivative Financial Instruments
Makita conforms to SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” as amended.
10. Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
11. Revenue Recognition
Makita recognizes revenue at the time of delivery or shipment when all of the following conditions are met. (1) The sales price is fixed and determinable, (2) Collectibility is reasonably assured, (3) The title and risk of loss pass to the customer, and (4) Payment terms are established consistent with Makita’s normal payment terms.
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6. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Operating segment information
For the six months ended September 30, 2006
                                                                 
    Yen (millions)
                                                    Corporate    
                    North                           and elimi-   Consoli-
    Japan   Europe   America   Asia   Other   Total   nations   dated
 
Sales:
                                                               
(1) External customers
    30,497       57,050       24,386       4,864       15,094       131,891             131,891  
(2) Intersegment
    30,883       2,763       2,704       32,482       88       68,920       (68,920 )      
 
                                                               
Total
    61,380       59,813       27,090       37,346       15,182       200,811       (68,920 )     131,891  
 
                                                               
Operating expenses
    53,462       52,062       26,001       31,975       13,457       176,957       (66,453 )     110,504  
Operating income
    7,918       7,751       1,089       5,371       1,725       23,854       (2,467 )     21,387  
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) Intersegment
    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 year ended March 31, 2007
                                                                 
    Yen (millions)
                                                    Corporate    
                    North                           and elimi-   Consoli-
    Japan   Europe   America   Asia   Other   Total   nations   dated
 
Sales:
                                                               
(1) External customers
    61,776       124,924       51,432       9,698       32,103       279,933             279,933  
(2) Intersegment
    64,040       5,709       5,297       67,021       149       142,216       (142,216 )      
 
                                                               
Total
    125,816       130,633       56,729       76,719       32,252       422,149       (142,216 )     279,933  
 
                                                               
Operating expenses
    108,403       112,577       54,217       66,815       28,786       370,798       (139,041 )     231,757  
Operating income
    17,413       18,056       2,512       9,904       3,466       51,351       (3,175 )     48,176  
Note: Segment information is determined by the location of the Company and its relevant subsidiaries.
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Marketable securities and investment securities
1. Available-for-sale securities
As of September 30, 2006
                                         
    Yen (millions)
            Gross unrealized holding           Carrying
    Cost   Gains   Losses   Fair value   Amount
 
Marketable securities:
                                       
Equity securities
    1,517       1,814       15       3,316       3,316  
Debt securities
    3,545       5       26       3,524       3,524  
Funds in trusts and investments in trusts
    43,886       1,229       62       45,053       45,053  
 
                                       
 
    48,948       3,048       103       51,893       51,893  
 
                                       
 
                                       
Investment securities:
                                       
Equity securities
    10,901       14,335       13       25,223       25,223  
Debt securities
    30                   30       30  
Investments in trusts
    731       175             906       906  
 
                                       
 
    11,662       14,510       13       26,159       26,159  
 
                                       
As of September 30, 2007
                                         
    Yen (millions)
            Gross unrealized holding           Carrying
    Cost   Gains   Losses   Fair value   Amount
 
Marketable securities:
                                       
Equity securities
    1,486       1,577       3       3,060       3,060  
Debt securities
    6,438       21       1       6,458       6,458  
Funds in trusts and investments in trusts
    41,707       2,110       220       43,597       43,597  
 
                                       
 
    49,631       3,708       224       53,115       53,115  
 
                                       
 
                                       
Investment securities:
                                       
Equity securities
    11,423       11,339       595       22,167       22,167  
Investments in trusts
    236       9             245       245  
 
                                       
 
    11,659       11,348       595       22,412       22,412  
 
                                       
As of March 31, 2007
                                         
    Yen (millions)
            Gross unrealized holding           Carrying
    Cost   Gains   Losses   Fair value   Amount
 
Marketable securities:
                                       
Equity securities
    1,481       1,914             3,395       3,395  
Debt securities
    6,438       10       1       6,447       6,447  
Funds in trusts and investments in trusts
    45,115       2,025       64       47,076       47,076  
 
                                       
 
    53,034       3,949       65       56,918       56,918  
 
                                       
 
                                       
Investment securities:
                                       
Equity securities
    11,113       13,856       12       24,957       24,957  
Investments in trusts
    720       264       12       972       972  
 
                                       
 
    11,833       14,120       24       25,929       25,929  
 
                                       
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2. Held-to-maturity securities
As of September 30, 2006
                                         
    Yen (millions)
            Gross unrealized holding           Carrying
    Cost   Gains   Losses   Fair value   Amount
 
Marketable securities:
                                       
Debt securities
    800                   800       800  
 
                                       
 
                                       
Investment securities:
                                       
Debt securities
    1,849             108       1,741       1,849  
 
                                       
As of September 30, 2007
                                         
    Yen (millions)
            Gross unrealized holding           Carrying
    Cost   Gains   Losses   Fair value   Amount
 
Marketable securities:
                                       
Debt securities
    1,100             2       1,098       1,100  
 
                                       
 
                                       
Investment securities:
                                       
Debt securities
    1,448             109       1,339       1,448  
 
                                       
As of March 31, 2007
                                         
    Yen (millions)
            Gross unrealized holding           Carrying
    Cost   Gains   Losses   Fair value   Amount
 
Marketable securities:
                                       
Debt securities
    1,299             1       1,298       1,299  
 
                                       
 
                                       
Investment securities:
                                       
Debt securities
    1,350             107       1,243       1,350  
 
                                       
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Net sales by product categories
                                                 
    Yen (millions)
    For the six
months ended
  For the six
months ended
  For the year
    September 30,   September 30,   ended March 31,
    2006   2007   2007
 
    (Amount)   (%)   (Amount)   (%)   (Amount)   (%)
Finished goods
    112,769       85.5       146,451       86.4       239,017       85.3  
Parts, repairs and accessories
    19,122       14.5       23,086       13.6       40,916       14.7  
             
Total net sales
    131,891       100.0       169,537       100.0       279,933       100.0  
             
Overseas sales by product categories
                                                 
    Yen (millions)
    For the six
months ended
  For the six
months ended
  For the year
    September 30,   September 30,   ended March 31,
    2006   2007   2007
 
    (Amount)   (%)   (Amount)   (%)   (Amount)   (%)
Finished goods
    95,959       88.1       128,048       89.0       204,670       87.8  
Parts, repairs and accessories
    13,005       11.9       15,840       11.0       28,403       12.2  
             
Total overseas sales
    108,964       100.0       143,888       100.0       233,073       100.0  
             
Information per share
                         
    Yen
    As of   As of   As of
    September 30, 2006   September 30, 2007   March 31, 2007
 
Shareholders’ equity per share
    1,944.05       2,226.68       2,106.28  
                         
    Yen
    For the six months   For the six months    
    ended September 30,   ended September 30,   For the year ended
    2006   2007   March 31, 2007
 
Net income per share:
                       
Basic
    107.09       164.17       257.27  
Diluted
    107.09       164.17       257.27  
 
Note:   Net income per share is calculated on the basis of the average number of shares outstanding during the period.

Average number of shares outstanding is as follows:
         
For the six months ended September 30, 2006:
    143,709,479  
For the six months ended September 30, 2007:
    143,725,286  
For the year ended March 31, 2007:
    143,706,789  
    Moreover, there are no shares having a potentially dilutive effect for any period.
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5. SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION (CONSOLIDATION)
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, 2005   30, 2006   30, 2007
    (Results)   (Results)   (Results)
    (Amount)           (%)   (Amount)           (%)   (Amount)           (%)
Net sales
    106,649               9.5       131,891               23.7       169,537               28.5  
Domestic
    20,029               5.3       22,927               14.5       25,649               11.9  
Overseas
    86,620               10.5       108,964               25.8       143,888               32.1  
Operating income
    25,897               33.1       21,387               (17.4 )     33,899               58.5  
Income before income taxes
    26,504               31.0       21,796               (17.8 )     34,468               58.1  
Net income
    25,807               99.2       15,390               (40.4 )     23,596               53.3  
Net income per share (Yen)
            179.52                       107.09                       164.17          
Cash dividend per share (Yen)
            19.00                       19.00                       30.00          
Dividend payout ratio (%)
            10.6                       17.7                       18.3          
Employees
            8,557                       9,077                       10,093          
                                                         
    Yen (millions)
    For the year ended   For the year ending
    March 31, 2007   March 31, 2008
    (Results)   (Forecast)
            (Amount)           (%)   (Amount)           (%)
Net sales
            279,933               22.2       330,000               17.9  
Domestic
            46,860               12.6       51,000               8.8  
Overseas
            233,073               24.3       279,000               19.7  
Operating income
            48,176               5.2       62,000               28.7  
Income before income taxes
            49,323               0.4       62,500               26.7  
Net income
  (Note 2)     36,971               (8.5 )     42,800               15.8  
Net income per share (Yen)
  (Note 2)             257.27                       297.68          
Cash dividend per share (Yen)
  (Note 2)             74.00                                
Dividend payout ratio (%)
  (Note 2)             28.8                                
Employees
                    9,062                                
               
Notes:   1. The table above shows the change 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. Special circumstances that influenced the calculation of the dividend for the year ended March 31, 2007 were 1.7 billion yen. Excluding these special circumstances, Net income, Net income per share and Dividend payout ratio for the year ended March 31, 2007 are as follows:
         
Net income:
  35.3 billion yen
Net income per share:
  245.41 yen
Dividend payout ratio:
    30.2 %
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2. Consolidated net sales by geographic area
                                                 
    Yen (millions)
    For the six months   For the six months   For the six months
    ended September   ended September   ended September
    30, 2005   30, 2006   30, 2007
    (Results)   (Results)   (Results)
    (Amount)   (%)   (Amount)   (%)   (Amount)   (%)
Japan
    20,029       5.3       22,927       14.5       25,649       11.9  
Europe
    41,802       14.8       56,558       35.3       78,865       39.4  
North America
    20,648       4.8       24,513       18.7       28,942       18.1  
Asia
    8,472       (9.1 )     9,776       15.4       11,021       12.7  
Other regions
    15,698       21.0       18,117       15.4       25,060       38.3  
The Middle East and Africa
    5,118       19.6       6,203       21.2       8,650       39.4  
Oceania
    5,486       (0.9 )     5,983       9.1       8,276       38.3  
Central and South America
    5,094       61.4       5,931       16.4       8,134       37.1  
Total
    106,649       9.5       131,891       23.7       169,537       28.5  
 
Note:   The table above sets forth Makita’s consolidated net sales by geographic area based on customers location for the periods presented.
3. Exchange rates
                         
    Yen
    For the six months   For the six months   For the six months
    ended September   ended September   ended September
    30, 2005   30, 2006   30, 2007
    (Results)   (Results)   (Results)
Yen/U.S. Dollar
    109.52       115.38       119.40  
Yen/Euro
    135.61       146.01       162.33  
                 
    Yen
    For the six months   For the year
    ending March 31,   ending March 31,
    2008   2008
    (Forecast)   (Forecast)
Yen/U.S. Dollar
    112       116  
Yen/Euro
    160       161  
4. Sales growth in local currency basis (major countries)
         
    For the six months
    ended September
    30, 2007
    (Results)
    (%)
U.S.A.
    11.1  
Germany
    20.3  
U.K.
    27.1  
France
    15.2  
China
    16.9  
Australia
    17.1  
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5. Production ratio (unit basis)
                         
    For the six months   For the six months   For the six months
    ended September   ended September   ended September
    30, 2005   30, 2006   30, 2007
    (Results)   (Results)   (Results)
    (%)   (%)   (%)
Domestic
    28.9       27.9       24.0  
Overseas
    71.1       72.1       76.0  
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    
    ended September   ended September   ended September   For the year ending
    30, 2005   30, 2006   30, 2007   March 31, 2008
    (Results)   (Results)   (Results)   (Forecast)
Capital expenditures
    4,856       4,873       7,161       17,700  
Depreciation and amortization
    2,658       3,715       3,879       8,700  
R&D cost
    2,345       2,605       2,826       5,800  
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