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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 2014.

Commission File Number:  333-13896



NIDEC CORPORATION

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

338 KuzeTonoshiro-Cho,

Minami-Ku,Kyoto 601-8205 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

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.



Date: October 22, 2014        
      NIDEC CORPORATION  
      By:     /S/ Masahiro Nagayasu    
      General Manager, Investor Relations  






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NEWS RELEASE

    LOGO

NIDEC CORPORATION

New York Stock Exchange symbol: NJ

Stock exchange code (Tokyo, Osaka): 6594

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

 

Masahiro Nagayasu

 

General Manager

 

Investor Relations

 

+81-75-935-6140

 

ir@nidec.com




UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (U.S. GAAP)

(English Translation)


RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

FROM APRIL 1, 2014 TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

CONSOLIDATED

Released on October 22, 2014




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NIDEC CORPORATION


Stock Listings: Tokyo Stock Exchange, New York Stock Exchange

Head Office: Kyoto, Japan

Date of Filing of Japanese Quarterly Securities Report (Plan): November 13, 2014

Date of Commencement of Dividend Payment (Plan): December 1, 2014


1. Selected Consolidated Financial Performance Information for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2014 (U.S. GAAP) (unaudited)


(1) Consolidated Results of Operations

 

Yen in millions

(except for per share amounts)

 

Six months ended September 30

 

2014

2013

Net sales

¥489,511

¥429,634

Ratio of change from the same period of previous fiscal year

13.9%

21.5%

Operating income

52,676

39,337

Ratio of change from the same period of previous fiscal year

33.9%

(5.7)%

Income before income taxes

52,291

38,441

Ratio of change from the same period of previous fiscal year

36.0%

5.1%

Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation

37,209

27,103

Ratio of change from the same period of previous fiscal year

37.3%

3.5%

Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation per share-basic

¥134.91

¥100.99

Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation per share-diluted

¥126.53

¥94.27

              

Notes:

1. Comprehensive income attributable to Nidec Corporation:

¥69,503 million of comprehensive income attributable to Nidec Corporation for the six months ended September 30, 2014 (52.5% increase compared to the six months ended September 30, 2013)

¥45,573 million of comprehensive income attributable to Nidec Corporation for the six months ended September 30, 2013 (369.1% increase compared to the six months ended September 30, 2012)

2. We implemented a two-for-one stock split of our common stock effective April 1, 2014. The previously reported net income attributable to Nidec Corporation per share-basic and net income attributable to Nidec Corporation per share-diluted have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock split.


(2) Consolidated Financial Position

 

Yen in millions

(except for per share amounts)

 

September 30, 2014

March 31, 2014

Total assets

¥1,248,937

¥1,165,918

Total equity

604,329

540,905

Nidec Corporation shareholders’ equity

579,782

518,101

Nidec Corporation shareholders’ equity to total assets

46.4%

44.4%

Nidec Corporation shareholders’ equity per share

¥2,102.17

¥1,878.50

              

Note: We implemented a two-for-one stock split of our common stock effective April 1, 2014. The previously reported Nidec Corporation shareholders’ equity per share has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock split.



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2. Dividends (unaudited)

 

Yen

 

Year ending

March 31, 2015

(target)

Year ended

March 31, 2014

(actual)

Interim dividend per share

¥30.00

¥45.00

Year-end dividend per share

30.00

55.00

Annual dividend per share

¥60.00

¥100.00

              

Notes:

1. Revision of previously announced dividend targets during this reporting period: None

2. We implemented a two-for-one stock split of our common stock effective April 1, 2014. However, the actual amounts of dividends for the year ended March 31, 2014 have not been retroactively adjusted and are shown on a pre-stock split basis.


3. Forecast of Consolidated Financial Performance (for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015)

 

Yen in millions

(except for per share amounts)

Inc./Dec. ratio of change from the previous fiscal year

Net sales

¥960,000

9.7%

Operating income

105,000

23.4%

Income before income taxes

103,000

21.7%

Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation

69,000

22.3%

Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation per share-basic

¥248.12

Notes:

1. Revision of the previously announced financial performance forecast during this reporting period: None

2. In connection with the share exchange transactions between Nidec Corporation and Nidec Copal Electronics Corporation and between Nidec Corporation and Nidec-Read Corporation to make Nidec Copal Electronics and Nidec-Read wholly owned subsidiaries, effective October 1, 2014, we distributed an aggregate of 4,582,073 shares previously held in treasury to shareholders of those subsidiaries. The amount of forecasted net income attributable to Nidec Corporation per share-basic for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015 reflects the increase in outstanding shares as a result of the share exchange transactions.


4. Others

(1) Changes in significant subsidiaries (changes in “specified subsidiaries” (tokutei kogaisha) accompanying changes in the scope of consolidation) during this period: None


(2) Adoption of simplified accounting methods and accounting methods used specifically for quarterly consolidated financial statements: Yes (See “2. Others” on page 16 for detailed information.)


(3) Changes in accounting policies, procedures and presentation rules applied in the preparation of the interim consolidated financial statements

1. Changes due to revisions to accounting standards: Yes (See “2. Others” on page 16 for detailed information.)

2. Changes due to other reasons: None


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(4) Number of shares issued (common stock)*

1. Number of shares issued and outstanding at the end of each period (including treasury stock):

290,150,160 shares at September 30, 2014

290,150,160 shares at March 31, 2014


2. Number of treasury stock at the end of each period:

14,348,764 shares at September 30, 2014

14,343,952 shares at March 31, 2014


3. Weighted-average number of shares issued and outstanding at the beginning and end of each period:

275,802,255 shares for the six months ended September 30, 2014

268,360,424 shares for the six months ended September 30, 2013

              

*Note: We implemented a two-for-one stock split of our common stock effective April 1, 2014. The previously reported share numbers have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock split.


Investor presentation materials relating to our financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2014, are expected to be published on our corporate website on October 23, 2014.


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1. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects


(1) Analysis of Operating Results


1. Overview of Business Environment for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2014


During the six months ended September 30, 2014, the global economy remained unstable and uncertain with varying trends in different regions. In the United States, stock prices rose to all-time high levels reflecting the improved economic outlook and expectations of companies’ improved future performance. In China and other emerging countries, slowing economic trends started to gradually stabilize. In Japan, while the stock market remained strong, concerns over the adverse effects of higher consumption tax rates and depreciating yen contributed to the weakening expectations for the effectiveness of the Japanese government’s economic growth program. In Europe, concerns over further deflation increased while the economy remained stagnant. In addition, the recent events in Ukraine, the Middle East and Hong Kong began to be recognized as geopolitical risks. In October 2014, stock prices in the world’s major stock markets began to fluctuate in reaction to the recent developments in, and the outlook for, the macro economy.


In such business environment, we continued to pursue our “second growth phase” strategy with the goal to improve profitability while accelerating growth. As a result, our consolidated net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2014 increased 4% compared to the three months ended June 30, 2014, achieving the largest quarterly net sales in our history for the third consecutive quarter. Our consolidated operating income also increased for the sixth consecutive quarter. In addition, we achieved the largest first half-year consolidated net sales, income before income taxes and net income for the six months ended September 30, 2014, compared to past first half-year periods.


In light of the current outlook for the macro economy for the six months ending March 31, 2015, we have decided to keep unchanged our previously announced business performance forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015.


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2. Consolidated Operating Results


Consolidated Operating Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2014 (“this six-month period”), Compared to the Six Months Ended September 30, 2013 (“the same period of the prior year”)

   

Yen in millions

 

Six months ended September 30, 2014

Six months ended September 30, 2013

Increase or decrease

Increase

or

decrease

ratio

Net sales

489,511

429,634

59,877

13.9%

Operating income

52,676

39,337

13,339

33.9%

Income before income taxes

52,291

38,441

13,850

36.0%

Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation

37,209

27,103

10,106

37.3%


Consolidated net sales increased 13.9% to ¥489,511 million for this six-month period compared to the same period of the prior year, recording the largest net sales for any first half-year period in our history. Operating income increased 33.9% to ¥52,676 million for this six-month period compared to the same period of the prior year. The ratio of operating income to net sales, or operating income ratio, for this six-month period was 10.8%. The average exchange rate between the Japanese yen and the U.S. dollar for this six-month period was ¥103.04 to the dollar, which reflected a depreciation of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar of ¥4.19, or approximately 4%, compared to the same period of the prior year. The average exchange rate between the Japanese yen and the Euro for this six-month period was ¥138.92 to the Euro, which reflected a depreciation of the Japanese yen against the Euro of ¥8.92, or approximately 7%, compared to the same period of the prior year. The fluctuations of the foreign currency exchange rates had a positive effect on our net sales and operating income of approximately ¥16,800 million and ¥2,600 million, respectively, for this six-month period compared to the same period of the prior year.


Income before income taxes increased 36.0% to ¥52,291 million for this six-month period compared to the same period of the prior year. Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation increased 37.3% to ¥37,209 million for this six-month period compared to the same period of the prior year. As a result, for this six-month period, we recorded the largest income before income taxes and net income attributable to Nidec Corporation for any first half-year period in our history, respectively.


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Operating Results by Product Category for This Six-Month Period Compared to the Same Period of the Prior Year


Small precision motors-

   

Yen in millions

 

Six months ended September 30, 2014

Six months ended September 30, 2013

Increase or decrease

Increase

or

decrease

ratio

Net sales of small precision motors

190,308

180,455

9,853

5.5%

 

Hard disk drives spindle motors

93,433

92,427

1,006

1.1%

 

Other small precision motors

96,875

88,028

8,847

10.1%

Operating income of small precision motors

30,653

26,341

4,312

16.4%


Net sales of small precision motors increased 5.5% to ¥190,308 million for this six-month period compared to the same period of the prior year. The depreciation of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar had a positive effect on our sales of small precision motors of approximately ¥8,000 million for this six-month period compared to the same period of the prior year.


Net sales of spindle motors for hard disk drives, or HDDs, increased 1.1% to ¥93,433 million for this six-month period compared to the same period of the prior year. The number of units sold of spindle motors for HDDs decreased approximately 2% compared to the same period of the prior year. Net sales of other small precision motors increased 10.1% to ¥96,875 million for this six-month period compared to the same period of the prior year. This increase was mainly due to increases in sales of brushless DC motors and brushless DC fans.


Operating income of small precision motors increased 16.4% to ¥30,653 million for this six-month period compared to the same period of the prior year. This increase was mainly due to the sales increase and our efforts to improve the profitability of our small precision motor business, as well as the positive effect of the 4% depreciation of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar, which depreciation resulted in an approximately ¥1,700 million increase in operating income of small precision motors for this six-month period compared to the same period of the prior year.


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Automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products-

   

Yen in millions

 

Six months ended September 30, 2014

Six months ended September 30, 2013

Increase or decrease

Increase

or

decrease

ratio

Net sales of automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products

218,378

164,048

54,330

33.1%

 

Appliance, commercial and industrial products

125,322

109,937

15,385

14.0%

 

Automotive products

93,056

54,111

38,945

72.0%

Operating income of automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products

17,686

9,592

8,094

84.4%

Note: Starting in the three months ended June 30, 2014, a portion of the products that was previously included in the “Appliance, commercial and industrial products” category has been reclassified to the “Automotive products” category. To enable comparisons between periods, previously reported amounts have been retroactively reclassified.


Net sales of automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products increased 33.1% to ¥218,378 million for this six-month period compared to the same period of the prior year. The depreciation of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar and the Euro had a positive effect on net sales of automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products of approximately ¥7,300 million for this six-month period compared to the same period of the prior year.


Net sales of appliance, commercial and industrial products for this six-month period increased 14.0% compared to the same period of the prior year. This increase was primarily due to larger sales of motors for air conditioning equipment, increases in orders for new products and orders from new customers, and the positive effect of the foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.


Net sales of automotive products for this six-month period increased 72.0% compared to the same period of the prior year. This primarily reflected the contribution of Nidec Sankyo CMI Corporation and Nidec Elesys Corporation, both of which became newly consolidated subsidiaries in the second half of the fiscal year ended March, 31, 2014, and the commencement of mass-production of new product models, as well as the positive effect of the foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.


Operating income of automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products increased 84.4% to ¥17,686 million for this six-month period compared to the same period of the prior year mainly due to the increase in sales, our efforts to improve profitability, and the positive effect of the foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, which fluctuations resulted in an approximately ¥700 million increase in operating income of automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products for this six-month period compared to the same period of the prior year.


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Machinery-

   

Yen in millions

 

Six months

ended

September 30,

 2014

Six months

ended

 September 30, 2013

Increase or decrease

Increase

or

decrease

ratio

Net sales of machinery

45,022

43,717

1,305

3.0%

Operating income of machinery

6,626

6,174

452

7.3%


Net sales of machinery increased 3.0% to ¥45,022 million for this six-month period compared to the same period of the prior year mainly due to increases in sales of power transmission drives at Nidec-Shimpo Corporation and mounting machine units at Nidec Copal Corporation.


Operating income of machinery increased 7.3% to ¥6,626 million for this six-month period compared to the same period of the prior year mainly due to increases in sales.


Electronic and optical components-

   

Yen in millions

 

Six months

ended

 September 30, 2014

Six months

ended

 September 30, 2013

Increase or

decrease

Increase

or

decrease

ratio

Net sales of electronic and optical components

32,499

37,429

(4,930)

(13.2)%

Operating income of electronic and optical components

2,355

510

1,845

361.8%


Net sales of electronic and optical components decreased 13.2% to ¥32,499 million for this six-month period compared to the same period of the prior year. This decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in sales of components for compact digital cameras.


Operating income of electronic and optical components increased ¥1,845 million to ¥2,355 million for this six-month period compared to the same period of the prior year. This was mainly as a result of our efforts to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce cost of goods sold and lower fixed costs, in spite of the decrease in sales.


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Other products-

   

Yen in millions

 

Six months ended September 30, 2014

Six months ended September 30, 2013

Increase or decrease

Increase

or

decrease

ratio

Net sales of other products

3,304

3,985

(681)

(17.1)%

Operating income of other products

302

176

126

71.6%


Net sales of other products decreased ¥681 million to ¥3,304 million for this six-month period compared to the same period of the prior year.


Operating income of other products increased ¥126 million to ¥302 million for this six-month period compared to the same period of the prior year.



Consolidated Operating Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 (“this 2Q”), Compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 (“this 1Q”)

   

Yen in millions

 

Three months

ended

 September 30,

2014

Three months

ended

 June 30,

2014

Increase or decrease

Increase

or

decrease

ratio

Net sales

249,323

240,188

9,135

3.8%

Operating income

27,124

25,552

1,572

6.2%

Income before income taxes

27,320

24,971

2,349

9.4%

Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation

19,292

17,917

1,375

7.7%


Consolidated net sales increased 3.8% to ¥249,323 million for this 2Q compared to this 1Q, recording the largest three-month net sales in our history for the third consecutive quarter. Operating income increased for the sixth consecutive quarter to ¥27,124 million for this 2Q, up by 6.2% compared to this 1Q. Operating income ratio for this 2Q was 10.9%. The average exchange rate between the Japanese yen and the U.S. dollar for this 2Q was ¥103.92 to the U.S. dollar, which reflected a depreciation of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar of ¥1.76, or approximately 2%, compared to this 1Q. The average exchange rate between the Japanese yen and the Euro for this 2Q was ¥137.76 to the Euro, which reflected an appreciation of the Japanese yen against the Euro of ¥2.31, or approximately 2%, compared to this 1Q. The fluctuations of the foreign currency exchange rates had a positive effect on our net sales of approximately ¥3,000 million as well as on our operating income of approximately ¥200 million for this 2Q compared to this 1Q.


Income before income taxes increased 9.4% to ¥27,320 million for this 2Q compared to this 1Q. Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation increased 7.7% to ¥19,292 million for this 2Q compared to this 1Q.


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Operating Results by Product Category for This 2Q Compared to This 1Q


Small precision motors-

   

Yen in millions

 

Three months ended September 30, 2014

Three months ended June 30, 2014

Increase or decrease

Increase

or

decrease

ratio

Net sales of small precision motors

100,419

89,889

10,530

11.7%

 

Hard disk drives spindle motors

47,593

45,840

1,753

3.8%

 

Other small precision motors

52,826

44,049

8,777

19.9%

Operating income of small precision motors

15,591

15,062

529

3.5%


Net sales of small precision motors increased 11.7% to ¥100,419 million for this 2Q compared to this 1Q. The depreciation of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar had a positive impact of approximately ¥1,700 million on the net sales of small precision motors for this 2Q compared to this 1Q.


Net sales of spindle motors for HDDs increased 3.8% to ¥47,593 million for this 2Q compared to this 1Q. The number of units sold of spindle motors for HDDs for this 2Q increased approximately 1% compared to this 1Q. Net sales of other small precision motors increased 19.9% to ¥52,826 million for this 2Q compared to this 1Q. This increase was mainly due to increases in sales of brushless DC motors and brushless DC fans.


Operating income of small precision motors increased 3.5% to ¥15,591 million for this 2Q compared to this 1Q.


Automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products-

   

Yen in millions

 

Three months ended September 30, 2014

Three months

ended

 June 30,

2014

Increase or decrease

Increase

or

decrease

ratio

Net sales of automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products

108,134

110,244

(2,110)

(1.9)%

 

Appliance, commercial and industrial products

61,938

63,384

(1,446)

(2.3)%

 

Automotive products

46,196

46,860

(664)

(1.4)%

Operating income of automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products

8,713

8,973

(260)

(2.9)%



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Net sales of automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products decreased 1.9% to ¥108,134 million for this 2Q compared to this 1Q. Net sales of appliance, commercial and industrial products decreased 2.3% for this 2Q compared to this 1Q mainly due to seasonal decreases in sales of motors for air conditioning equipment, more than offsetting the increased sales of other products. Net sales of automotive products decreased 1.4% for this 2Q compared to this 1Q mainly due to seasonal decreases in sales.


Operating income of automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products decreased 2.9% to ¥8,713 million for this 2Q compared to this 1Q mainly due to the sales decrease.


Machinery-

   

Yen in millions

 

Three months ended

September 30, 2014

Three months ended

June 30,

2014

Increase or decrease

Increase

or

decrease

ratio

Net sales of machinery

22,743

22,279

464

2.1%

Operating income of machinery

3,814

2,812

1,002

35.6%


Net sales of machinery increased 2.1% to ¥22,743 million for this 2Q compared to this 1Q mainly due to an increase in sales of press machines at Nidec Minster Corporation.


Operating income of machinery increased 35.6% to ¥3,814 million for this 2Q compared to this 1Q due to the increase in sales and our efforts to reduce cost of goods sold.


Electronic and optical components-

   

Yen in millions

 

Three months ended

September 30,

2014

Three months ended

June 30,

2014

Increase or decrease

Increase

or

decrease

ratio

Net sales of electronic and optical components

16,330

16,169

161

1.0%

Operating income of electronic and optical components

1,250

1,105

145

13.1%


Net sales of electronic and optical components increased 1.0% to ¥16,330 million for this 2Q compared to this 1Q. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase in sales of plastic-mold products.


Operating income of electronic and optical components for this 2Q increased 13.1% to ¥1,250 million for this 2Q compared to this 1Q. This increase was primarily attributable to the increase in sales.


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Other products-

   

Yen in millions

 

Three months ended September 30, 2014

Three months

ended

June 30,

2014

Increase or decrease

Increase

or

decrease

ratio

Net sales of other products

1,697

1,607

90

5.6%

Operating income of other products

177

125

52

41.6%


Net sales of other products increased 5.6% to ¥1,697 million for this 2Q compared to this 1Q.


Operating income of other products increased 41.6% to ¥177 million for this 2Q compared to this 1Q.



(2) Financial Position


 

As of September 30, 2014

As of March 31, 2014

Increase or decrease

Total assets (million)

¥1,248,937

¥1,165,918

¥83,019

Total liabilities (million)

644,608

625,013

19,595

Nidec Corporation shareholders’ equity (million)

579,782

518,101

61,681

Interest-bearing debt (million) *1

358,353

351,256

7,097

Net interest-bearing debt (million) *2

¥81,075

¥103,516

¥(22,441)

Debt ratio (%) *3

28.7

30.1

(1.4)

Debt to equity ratio (“D/E ratio”) (times) *4

0.62

0.68

(0.06)

Net D/E ratio (times) *5

0.14

0.20

(0.06)

Nidec Corporation shareholders' equity to total assets (%)

46.4

44.4

2.0

  

Notes:

*1: The sum of “short-term borrowings,” “current portion of long-term debt” and “long-term debt” in our consolidated balance sheet, including convertible bonds

*2: “Interest-bearing debt” less “cash and cash equivalents”

*3: “Interest-bearing debt” divided by “total assets”

*4: “Interest-bearing debt” divided by “Nidec Corporation shareholders' equity”

*5: “Net interest-bearing debt” divided by “Nidec Corporation shareholders' equity”


Total assets increased approximately ¥83,000 million to ¥1,248,937 million as of September 30, 2014 compared to March 31, 2014. The increase was mainly due to an increase of approximately ¥29,500 million in cash and cash equivalents, an increase of approximately ¥22,000 million in inventories and an increase of approximately ¥15,100 million in trade accounts receivable.


Total liabilities increased approximately ¥19,600 million to ¥644,608 million as of September 30, 2014 compared to March 31, 2014. Our short-term borrowings increased approximately ¥24,300 million to approximately ¥46,900 million as of September 30, 2014 compared to March 31, 2014. Our current portion of long-term debt increased approximately ¥88,500 million to approximately ¥117,800 million as of September 30, 2014 compared to March 31, 2014, while our long-term debt decreased approximately ¥105,800 million to approximately ¥193,700 million between the same dates. The ¥88,500 million increase in our current portion of long-term debt and the ¥105,800 million decrease in our long-term debt were mainly attributable to the reclassification of approximately ¥96,000 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of the euro yen convertible bonds with stock acquisition rights due 2015 from long-term liability to current liability, as the convertible bonds will become redeemable within one year.



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Our net interest-bearing debt decreased approximately ¥22,400 million to approximately ¥81,100 million as of September 30, 2014 compared to March 31, 2014. Our debt ratio decreased to 28.7% as of September 30, 2014 from 30.1% as of March 31, 2014. Our debt to equity ratio was 0.62 as of September 30, 2014 compared to 0.68 as of March 31, 2014. Our net debt to equity ratio was 0.14 as of September 30, 2014 compared to 0.20 as of March 31, 2014.


Nidec Corporation shareholders’ equity increased approximately ¥61,700 million to ¥579,782 million as of September 30, 2014 compared to March 31, 2014. The increase in Nidec Corporation shareholders’ equity was mainly due to an increase in positive foreign currency translation adjustments of approximately ¥31,000 million as of September 30, 2014 compared to March 31, 2014 and an increase in retained earnings of approximately ¥29,600 million as of September 30, 2014 compared to March 31, 2014. Nidec Corporation shareholders’ equity to total assets increased to 46.4% as of September 30, 2014 from 44.4% as of March 31, 2014.


Overview of Cash Flow-

 

Yen in millions

 

For the six months

ended September 30

Increase or decrease

 

2014

2013

Net cash provided by operating activities

¥41,552

¥45,526

¥(3,974)

Net cash used in investing activities

(23,131)

(17,140)

(5,991)

Free cash flow *1

18,421

28,386

(9,965)

Net cash used in financing activities

¥(3,487)

¥(12,295)

¥8,808

    

Note:

*1: To supplement our statements of cash flows presented on a GAAP basis, we use non-GAAP measures of cash flows to analyze cash flows generated from our operations. The presentation of non-GAAP free cash flow is not meant to be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income as an indicator of our performance, or as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. Our free cash flow is the sum of “net cash flow from operating activities” and “net cash flow from investing activities.”


Cash flows from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2014 (“this six-month period”) were a net cash inflow of ¥41,552 million. Compared to the six months ended September 30, 2013 (“the same period of the previous year”), our net cash inflows from operating activities for this six-month period decreased approximately ¥4,000 million. The decrease was mainly due to the negative impact of approximately ¥22,600 million of net changes in operating assets and liabilities, which consisted of an increase of approximately ¥18,400 million in operating assets and a decrease of approximately ¥4,200 million in operating liabilities. The decrease was partially offset by an increase of approximately ¥10,600 million in consolidated net income as well as the impact of other adjustments.


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Cash flows from investing activities for this six-month period were a net cash outflow of ¥23,131 million. For this six-month period compared to the same period of the previous year, our net cash outflow to investing activities increased approximately ¥6,000 million mainly due to an approximately ¥3,900 million increase in additional purchases of property, plant and equipment and a decrease in insurance proceeds related to property, plant and equipment damaged in flood to nil from approximately ¥2,600 million.


As a result, we had a positive free cash flow of ¥18,421 million for this six-month period compared to ¥28,386 million for the same period of the previous year.


Cash flows from financing activities for this six-month period were a net cash outflow of ¥3,487 million. Compared to the same period of the previous year, our net cash outflow to financing activities for this six-month period decreased approximately ¥8,800 million mainly due to the impact of approximately ¥6,100 million of net increase in short term borrowings.


As a result of the foregoing and the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations, the balance of cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2014 was ¥277,278 million, an increase of approximately ¥29,500 million from March 31, 2014.



(3) Business Performance Forecast for the Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2015


The global economy continues to lack upward momentum while stock prices in the world’s major stock markets began to fluctuate in October 2014 reflecting the increasingly cautionary sentiment in reaction to the recent developments in the global economy, and concerns remain strong over the weak economic outlook for regions other than the United States and geopolitical and other risks, despite signs of improvement in the U.S. economy.


In light of the current outlook for the macro economy for the six months ending March 31, 2015, we have decided to keep unchanged our previously announced business performance forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015.


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Forecast of consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015


Net sales

¥960,000 million

(Up 9.7% from the previous fiscal year)


Operating income

¥105,000 million

(Up 23.4% from the previous fiscal year)


Income before income taxes

¥103,000 million

(Up 21.7% from the previous fiscal year)


Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation

¥69,000 million

(Up 22.3% from the previous fiscal year)

           

Note:

The exchange rates assumed for the preparation of the foregoing forecast are US$1 = ¥100 and €1 = ¥135. The exchange rates between the relevant Asian currencies and the Japanese yen used for the preparation of the foregoing forecast were determined assuming these exchange rates.


2. Others


(1) Changes in significant subsidiaries during this period

None.


(2) Adoption of simplified accounting methods and accounting methods used specifically for quarterly consolidated financial statements

(Accounting method relating to corporate income taxes)

Corporate income taxes are recognized for the quarterly reporting period based on a worldwide estimated annual effective tax rate.


(3) Changes in accounting method in this period


As of April 1, 2014, NIDEC adopted FASB Accounting Standards Codification™ (ASC) 740 “Income Taxes” updated by Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-11 “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists.” ASU 2013-11 clarifies that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward if such settlement is required or expected in the event the uncertain tax position is disallowed by the taxing authority. In situations where a net operating loss carry forward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction or the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. This standard is provision for disclosure. The adoption of this standard did not have any impact on NIDEC’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.


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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements


This report contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) about Nidec Corporation and its group companies (the “Nidec Group”). These forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections of the Nidec Group in light of the information currently available to it. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “forecast” or similar words. These statements discuss future expectations, identify strategies, contain projections of the results of operations or financial condition of the Nidec Group, or state other forward-looking information. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. The Nidec Group cannot make any assurances that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Actual results could be materially different from and worse than the Nidec Group’s expectations as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, (i) general economic conditions, particularly levels of consumer spending, in the computer, information technology, home appliance, industrial and commercial machinery and equipment, automobile and related product markets, (ii) the effectiveness of our measures designed to reduce costs and improve profitability, (iii) the Nidec Group’s ability to design, develop, mass produce and win acceptance of its products, (iv) exchange rate fluctuations, particularly between the Japanese yen and the U.S. dollar, the Euro and other currencies in which the Nidec Group makes significant sales or in which the Nidec Group’s assets and liabilities are denominated, (v) the Nidec Group’s ability to successfully integrate its recently acquired companies with complementary technologies and product lines, and (vi) adverse changes in laws, regulations or economic policies in any of the jurisdictions where the Nidec Group has manufacturing or other operations.


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3. Consolidated Financial Statements (U.S. GAAP) (unaudited)

(1) Consolidated Balance Sheets

Assets

 

Yen in millions

 

September 30, 2014

March 31, 2014

Increase or decrease

 

Amount

%

Amount

%

Amount

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

¥277,278

 

¥247,740

 

¥29,538

Trade notes receivable

16,830

 

12,188

 

4,642

Trade accounts receivable

199,195

 

184,096

 

15,099

Inventories:

     

Finished goods

62,422

 

51,293

 

11,129

Raw materials

44,694

 

39,993

 

4,701

Work in process

34,596

 

28,926

 

5,670

Supplies and other

4,148

 

3,669

 

479

Other current assets

44,650

 

48,063

 

(3,413)

Total current assets

683,813

54.8

615,968

52.8

67,845

      

Investments and advances:

     

Marketable securities and other securities investments

18,532

 

16,437

 

2,095

Investments in and advances to affiliated companies

2,017

 

2,018

 

(1)

Total investments and advances

20,549

1.6

18,455

1.6

2,094

      

Property, plant and equipment:

     

Land

47,790

 

47,137

 

653

Buildings

182,242

 

177,617

 

4,625

Machinery and equipment

386,046

 

363,806

 

22,240

Construction in progress

21,580

 

18,372

 

3,208

Sub-total

637,658

51.1

606,932

52.0

30,726

Less - Accumulated depreciation

(330,003)

(26.4)

(308,051)

(26.4)

(21,952)

Total property, plant and equipment

307,655

24.7

298,881

25.6

8,774

Goodwill

157,676

12.6

154,927

13.3

2,749

Other non-current assets

79,244

6.3

77,687

6.7

1,557

Total assets

¥1,248,937

100.0

¥1,165,918

100.0

¥83,019


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Liabilities and Equity

 

Yen in millions

 

September 30, 2014

March 31, 2014

Increase or

decrease

 

Amount

%

Amount

%

Amount

Current liabilities:

     

Short-term borrowings

¥46,916

 

¥22,600

 

¥24,316

Current portion of long-term debt

117,782

 

29,245

 

88,537

Trade notes and accounts payable

179,432

 

166,383

 

13,049

Accrued expenses

32,234

 

31,045

 

1,189

Other current liabilities

30,684

 

33,142

 

(2,458)

Total current liabilities

407,048

32.6

282,415

24.2

124,633

      

Long-term liabilities:

     

Long-term debt

193,655

 

299,411

 

(105,756)

Accrued pension and severance costs

16,937

 

17,943

 

(1,006)

Other long-term liabilities

26,968

 

25,244

 

1,724

Total long-term liabilities

237,560

19.0

342,598

29.4

(105,038)

      

Total liabilities

644,608

51.6

625,013

53.6

19,595

      

Equity:

     

Common stock

66,551

5.3

66,551

5.7

-

Additional paid-in capital

64,990

5.2

65,197

5.6

(207)

Retained earnings

397,241

31.8

367,617

31.5

29,624

      

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):

     

Foreign currency translation adjustments

85,553

 

54,539

 

31,014

Net unrealized gains and losses on securities

5,532

 

4,185

 

1,347

Net gains and losses on derivative instruments

(215)

 

(24)

 

(191)

Pension liability adjustments

(200)

 

(324)

 

124

Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

90,670

7.3


58,376

5.0

32,294

      

Treasury stock, at cost

(39,670)

(3.2)

(39,640)

(3.4)

(30)

Total Nidec Corporation shareholders’ equity

579,782

46.4

518,101

44.4

61,681

Noncontrolling interests

24,547

2.0

22,804

2.0

1,743

Total equity

604,329

48.4

540,905

46.4

63,424

Total liabilities and equity

¥1,248,937

100.0

¥1,165,918

100.0

¥83,019


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(2) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

Result for the six months ended September 30

Consolidated Statements of Income

 

Yen in millions

 

Six months ended September 30

Increase or

decrease

Year ended

March 31, 2014

 

2014

2013

 

Amount

%

Amount

%

Amount

%

Amount

%

Net sales

¥489,511

100.0

¥429,634

100.0

¥59,877

13.9

¥875,109

100.0

Cost of products sold

372,493

76.1

333,015

77.5

39,478

11.9

674,699

77.1

Selling, general and administrative expenses

42,165

8.6

38,279

8.9

3,886

10.2

77,534

8.9

Research and development expenses

22,177

4.5

19,003

4.4

3,174

16.7

37,808

4.3

Operating expenses

436,835

89.2

390,297

90.8

46,538

11.9

790,041

90.3

Operating income

52,676

10.8

39,337

9.2

13,339

33.9

85,068

9.7

         

Other income (expenses):

        

Interest and dividend income

1,120

 

1,141

 

(21)

 

2,376

 

Interest expenses

(741)

 

(801)

 

60

 

(1,526)

 

Foreign exchange gain (loss), net

435

 

(722)

 

1,157

 

(56)

 

Gain (loss) from marketable securities, net

6

 

238

 

(232)

 

245

 

Other, net

(1,205)

 

(752)

 

(453)

 

(1,443)

 

Total

(385)

(0.1)

(896)

(0.3)

511

-

(404)

(0.0)

Income before income taxes

52,291

10.7

38,441

8.9

13,850

36.0

84,664

9.7

Income taxes

(13,439)

(2.8)

(10,110)

(2.3)

(3,329)

-

(25,729)

(3.0)

Equity in net income (loss) of affiliated companies

17

0.0

(16)

(0.0)

33

-

(25)

(0.0)

Consolidated net income

38,869

7.9

28,315

6.6

10,554

37.3

58,910

6.7

Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

(1,660)

(0.3)

(1,212)

(0.3)

(448)

-

(2,506)

(0.3)

Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation

¥37,209

7.6

¥27,103

6.3

¥10,106

37.3

¥56,404

6.4


Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

 

Yen in millions

 

Six months ended September 30

Increase or

Year ended

 

2014

2013

decrease

March 31, 2014

 

Amount

Amount

Amount

%

Amount

Consolidated net income

¥38,869

¥28,315

¥10,554

37.3

¥58,910

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

     

Foreign currency translation adjustments

31,461

18,665

12,796

68.6

43,429

Net unrealized gains and losses on securities

1,364

595

769

129.2

2,980

Net gains and losses on derivative instruments

(191)

(159)

(32)

-

(266)

Pension liability adjustments

109

80

29

36.3

737

Total

32,743

19,181

13,562

70.7

46,880

Total comprehensive income (loss)

71,612

47,496

24,116

50.8

105,790

Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

(2,109)

(1,923)

(186)

-

(3,963)

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Nidec Corporation

¥69,503

¥45,573

¥23,930

52.5

¥101,827


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Result for the three months ended September 30

Consolidated Statements of Income

 

Yen in millions

 

Three months ended September 30

Increase or

decrease

 

2014

2013

 

Amount

%

Amount

%

Amount

%

Net sales

¥249,323

100.0

¥218,358

100.0

¥30,965

14.2

Cost of products sold

189,192

75.9

168,337

77.1

20,855

12.4

Selling, general and administrative expenses

21,605

8.6

19,028

8.7

2,577

13.5

Research and development expenses

11,402

4.6

9,703

4.4

1,699

17.5

Operating expenses

222,199

89.1

197,068

90.2

25,131

12.8

Operating income

27,124

10.9

21,290

9.8

5,834

27.4

       

Other income (expenses):

      

Interest and dividend income

559

 

604

 

(45)

 

Interest expenses

(344)

 

(367)

 

23

 

Foreign exchange gain (loss), net

761

 

(322)

 

1,083

 

Gain (loss) from marketable securities, net

6

 

(5)

 

11

 

Other, net

(786)

 

(125)

 

(661)

 

Total

196

0.1

(215)

(0.1)

411

-

Income before income taxes

27,320

11.0

21,075

9.7

6,245

29.6

Income taxes

(7,097)

(2.9)

(6,446)

(3.0)

(651)

-

Equity in net income (loss) of affiliated companies

13

0.0

(23)

(0.0)

36

-

Consolidated net income

20,236

8.1

14,606

6.7

5,630

38.5

Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

(944)

(0.4)

(849)

(0.4)

(95)

-

Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation

¥19,292

7.7

¥13,757

6.3

¥5,535

40.2


Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

 

Yen in millions

 

Three months ended September 30

Increase or

 

2014

2013

decrease

 

Amount

Amount

Amount

%

Consolidated net income

¥20,236

¥14,606

¥5,630

38.5

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

    

Foreign currency translation adjustments

40,149

(1,730)

41,879

-

Net unrealized gains and losses on securities

683

125

558

446.4

Net gains and losses on derivative instruments

(383)

173

(556)

-

Pension liability adjustments

127

(8)

135

-

Total

40,576

(1,440)

42,016

-

Total comprehensive income (loss)

60,812

13,166

47,646

361.9

Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

(1,574)

(844)

(730)

-

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Nidec Corporation

¥59,238

¥12,322

¥46,916

380.7


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(3) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Cash flows from operating activities:

Yen in millions

 

Six months ended September 30

Increase or decrease

Year ended March 31, 2014

 

2014

2013

 





Consolidated net income

¥38,869

¥28,315

¥10,554

¥58,910

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

       

Depreciation and amortization

25,073

22,648

2,425

46,282

Gain from marketable securities, net

(6)

(238)

232

(245)

(Gain) loss from sales, disposal or impairment of property, plant and equipment

(264)

289

(553)

534

Deferred income taxes

3,100

1,289

1,811

9,217

Equity in net (income) loss of affiliated companies

(17)

16

(33)

25

Foreign currency adjustments

441

(1,955)

2,396

(3,498)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

       

Increase in notes and accounts receivable

(13,213)

(9,063)

(4,150)

(19,957)

Increase in inventories

(17,094)

(2,838)

(14,256)

(10,244)

Increase in notes and accounts payable

5,963

6,515

(552)

14,299

Increase in accrued income taxes

837

4,449

(3,612)

3,899

Other

(2,137)

(3,901)

1,764

(12,003)

Net cash provided by operating activities

41,552

45,526

(3,974)

87,219

         

Cash flows from investing activities:

       

Additions to property, plant and equipment

(24,522)

(20,606)

(3,916)

(40,297)

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

1,644

2,237

(593)

2,601

Insurance proceeds related to property, plant and equipment damaged in flood

-

2,584

(2,584)


2,772

Proceeds from sales and redemption of marketable securities

14

1,039

(1,025)

1,059

Acquisitions of business, net of cash acquired

-

-

-

(23,350)

Other

(267)

(2,394)

2,127

(5,963)

Net cash used in investing activities

(23,131)

(17,140)

(5,991)

(63,178)


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Cash flows from financing activities:

Yen in millions

 

Six months ended September 30

Increase or decrease

Year ended March 31, 2014

 

2014

2013

 





Increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings

23,126

17,074

6,052

(11,821)

Repayments of long-term debt

(18,510)

(16,361)

(2,149)

(34,323)

Proceeds from issuance of corporate bonds

-

-

-

50,000

Redemption of corporate bonds

-

(4,250)

4,250

(4,250)

Purchases of treasury stock

(30)

(2,714)

2,684

(2,838)

Dividends paid to shareholders of Nidec Corporation

(7,585)

(5,387)

(2,198)

(11,425)

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests

(314)

(442)

128

(894)

Other

(174)

(215)

41

29,022

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(3,487)

(12,295)

8,808

13,471

         

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

14,604

7,378

7,226

16,808

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

29,538

23,469

6,069

54,320

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

247,740

193,420

54,320

193,420

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

¥277,278

¥216,889

¥60,389

¥247,740


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(4) Notes to our consolidated financial statements


Business Combinations

Pursuant to ASC 805 “Business Combinations,” we are currently evaluating the fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed upon the acquisitions of Nidec Sankyo CMI Corporation (formerly Mitsubishi Materials C.M.I. Corporation) and Nidec Elesys Corporation (formerly Honda Elesys Co., Ltd.). These assets and liabilities have been recorded on our consolidated balance sheet based on preliminary management estimation as of September 30, 2014.



Subsequent events

Completion of Share exchange transaction with Nidec Copal Electronics Corporation

On October 1, 2014, NIDEC made the Nidec Copal Electronics Corporation (“NCEL”) a wholly owned subsidiary through a share exchange transaction. NIDEC allocated 3,160,575 shares of its common stock held in treasury to holders of NCEL stock in connection with the share exchange transaction. As a result of the share exchange transaction, NIDEC’s equity interest in NCEL increased from 65.4% to 100%.


Completion of Share exchange transaction with Nidec-Read Corporation

On October 1, 2014, NIDEC made the Nidec-Read Corporation (“NRCJ”) a wholly owned subsidiary through a share exchange transaction. NIDEC allocated 1,421,498 shares of its common stock held in treasury to holders of NRCJ stock in connection with the share exchange transaction. As a result of the share exchange transaction, NIDEC’s equity interest in NRCJ increased from 65.5% to 100%.


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4. Supplementary Information (Six months ended September 30, 2014) (unaudited)


(1) Quarterly Financial Data for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and June 30, 2014

 

Yen in millions

 

Three months ended

 

June 30, 2014

September 30, 2014

 

Amount

%

Amount

%

Net sales

¥240,188

100.0

¥249,323

100.0

Operating income

25,552

10.6

27,124

10.9

Income before income taxes

24,971

10.4

27,320

11.0

Consolidated net income

18,633

7.8

20,236

8.1

Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation

¥17,917

7.5

¥19,292

7.7


(2) Information by Product Category

 

Yen in millions

 

Six months ended September 30, 2014

 

Small precision motors

 

Automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products

 

Machinery

 

Electronic and

optical

components

 

Others

 

Total

 

Eliminations/

Corporate

 

Consolidated

Net sales:

               

Customers

¥190,308

 

¥218,378

 

¥45,022

 

¥32,499

 

¥3,304

 

¥489,511

 

¥-

 

¥489,511

Intersegment

500

 

186

 

2,538

 

221

 

3,495

 

6,940

 

(6,940)

 

-

Total

190,808

 

218,564

 

47,560

 

32,720

 

6,799

 

496,451

 

(6,940)

 

489,511

Operating expenses

160,155

 

200,878

 

40,934

 

30,365

 

6,497

 

438,829

 

(1,994)

 

436,835

Operating income

¥30,653

 

¥17,686

 

¥6,626

 

¥2,355

 

¥302

 

¥57,622

 

¥(4,946)

 

¥52,676


 

Yen in millions

 

Six months ended September 30, 2013

 

Small precision motors

 

Automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products

 

Machinery

 

Electronic and

optical

components

 

Others

 

Total

 

Eliminations/

Corporate

 

Consolidated

Net sales:

               

Customers

¥180,455

 

¥164,048

 

¥43,717

 

¥37,429

 

¥3,985

 

¥429,634

 

¥-

 

¥429,634

Intersegment

438

 

212

 

3,194

 

158

 

2,664

 

6,666

 

(6,666)

 

-

Total

180,893

 

164,260

 

46,911

 

37,587

 

6,649

 

436,300

 

(6,666)

 

429,634

Operating expenses

154,552

 

154,668

 

40,737

 

37,077

 

6,473

 

393,507

 

(3,210)

 

390,297

Operating income

¥26,341

 

¥9,592

 

¥6,174

 

¥510

 

¥176

 

¥42,793

 

¥(3,456)

 

¥39,337


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Yen in millions

 

Three months ended September 30, 2014

 

Small precision motors

 

Automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products

 

Machinery

 

Electronic and

optical

components

 

Others

 

Total

 

Eliminations/

Corporate

 

Consolidated

Net sales:

               

Customers

¥100,419

 

¥108,134

 

¥22,743

 

¥16,330

 

¥1,697

 

¥249,323

 

¥-

 

¥249,323

Intersegment

173

 

54

 

1,481

 

102

 

1,770

 

3,580

 

(3,580)

 

-

Total

100,592

 

108,188

 

24,224

 

16,432

 

3,467

 

252,903

 

(3,580)

 

249,323

Operating expenses

85,001

 

99,475

 

20,410

 

15,182

 

3,290

 

223,358

 

(1,159)

 

222,199

Operating income

¥15,591

 

¥8,713

 

¥3,814

 

¥1,250

 

¥177

 

¥29,545

 

¥(2,421)

 

¥27,124


 

Yen in millions

 

Three months ended September 30, 2013

 

Small precision motors

 

Automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products

 

Machinery

 

Electronic and

optical

components

 

Others

 

Total

 

Eliminations/

Corporate

 

Consolidated

Net sales:

               

Customers

¥92,640

 

¥79,984

 

¥23,788

 

¥19,918

 

¥2,028

 

¥218,358

 

¥-

 

¥218,358

Intersegment

200

 

98

 

1,601

 

103

 

1,338

 

3,340

 

(3,340)

 

-

Total

92,840

 

80,082

 

25,389

 

20,021

 

3,366

 

221,698

 

(3,340)

 

218,358

Operating expenses

78,512

 

75,005

 

22,496

 

19,230

 

3,365

 

198,608

 

(1,540)

 

197,068

Operating income

¥14,328

 

¥5,077

 

¥2,893

 

¥791

 

¥1

 

¥23,090

 

¥(1,800)

 

¥21,290

             

Notes:

1. Product categories are classified based on similarities in product type, product attributes, and production and sales methods.

2. Major products of each product category:

(1) Small precision motors: Small precision DC motors (including spindle motors for HDDs), brushless DC fans,

brush motors, vibration motors and motor applications

(2) Automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products: Home appliances, commercial and industrial motors and related products, automotive motors, and automotive components

(3) Machinery: Power transmission drives, precision equipment and factory automation-related equipment

(4) Electronic and optical components: Electronic components and optical components

(5) Others: Service etc


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(3) Sales by Geographic Segment

 

Yen in millions

 

Six months ended September 30

Increase or decrease

 

2014

2013

 

Amount

%

Amount

%

Amount

%

Japan

¥134,513

27.5

¥116,020

27.0

¥18,493

15.9

U.S.A

82,506

16.9

68,066

15.8

14,440

21.2

Singapore

32,292

6.6

30,825

7.2

1,467

4.8

Thailand

39,785

8.1

44,787

10.4

(5,002)

(11.2)

Philippines

13,183

2.7

11,588

2.7

1,595

13.8

China

112,825

23.0

95,808

22.3

17,017

17.8

Others

74,407

15.2

62,540

14.6

11,867

19.0

Total

¥489,511

100.0

¥429,634

100.0

¥59,877

13.9


 

Yen in millions

 

Three months ended September 30

Increase or decrease

 

2014

2013

 

Amount

%

Amount

%

Amount

%

Japan

¥68,869

27.6

¥62,269

28.5

¥6,600

10.6

U.S.A

41,766

16.8

29,584

13.5

12,182

41.2

Singapore

16,085

6.5

15,225

7.0

860

5.6

Thailand

20,296

8.1

21,793

10.0

(1,497)

(6.9)

Philippines

6,660

2.7

6,208

2.8

452

7.3

China

56,722

22.7

49,461

22.7

7,261

14.7

Others

38,925

15.6

33,818

15.5

5,107

15.1

Total

¥249,323

100.0

¥218,358

100.0

¥30,965

14.2

             

Note: The sales are classified by domicile of the seller, and the figures exclude intra-segment transactions.


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(4) Sales by Region

 

Yen in millions

 

Six months ended September 30

Increase or decrease

 

2014

2013

 

Amount

%

Amount

%

Amount

%

North America

¥92,862

19.0

¥76,273

17.8

¥16,589

21.7

Asia

249,413

50.9

223,191

51.9

26,222

11.7

Europe

49,798

10.2

48,973

11.4

825

1.7

Others

4,683

1.0

4,850

1.1

(167)

(3.4)

Overseas sales total

396,756

81.1

353,287

82.2

43,469

12.3

Japan

92,755

18.9

76,347

17.8

16,408

21.5

Consolidated total

¥489,511

100.0

¥429,634

100.0

¥59,877

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Yen in millions

 

Three months ended September 30

Increase or decrease

 

2014

2013

 

Amount

%

Amount

%

Amount

%

North America

¥47,325

19.0

¥37,512

17.2

¥9,813

26.2

Asia

128,107

51.4

114,388

52.4

13,719

12.0

Europe

24,370

9.7

24,769

11.3

(399)

(1.6)

Others

2,231

0.9

2,284

1.1

(53)

(2.3)

Overseas sales total

202,033

81.0

178,953

82.0

23,080

12.9

Japan

47,290

19.0

39,405

18.0

7,885

20.0

Consolidated total

¥249,323

100.0

¥218,358

100.0

¥30,965

14.2

             

Note: The sales are classified by domicile of the buyer, and the figures exclude intra-segment transactions.


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5. Other information (unaudited)

(1) Summary of Consolidated Financial Performance

 

Yen in millions

(except for per share amounts)

 

Six months ended

September 30

Increase or decrease

Three months ended

September 30

Increase or decrease

Year ended

March 31,

2014

 

2014

2013

2014

2013

      

Net sales

¥489,511

¥429,634

13.9%

¥249,323

¥218,358

14.2%

 

Operating income

52,676

39,337

33.9%

27,124

21,290

27.4%

 

Ratio of operating income to net sales

10.8%

9.2%

 

10.9%

9.8%

  

Income before income taxes

52,291

38,441

36.0%

27,320

21,075

29.6%

 

Ratio of income before income taxes to net sales

10.7%

8.9%

 

11.0%

9.7%

  

Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation

37,209

27,103

37.3%

19,292

13,757

40.2%

 

Ratio of net income attributable to Nidec Corporation to net sales

7.6%

6.3%

 

7.7%

6.3%

  

Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation per share-basic

¥134.91

¥100.99

 

¥69.95

¥51.26

  

Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation per share-diluted

¥126.53

¥94.27

 

¥65.61

¥47.85

  
        

Total assets

¥1,248,937

¥1,054,743

    

¥1,165,918

Nidec Corporation shareholders’ equity

579,782

453,151

    

518,101

Nidec Corporation shareholders’ equity to total assets

46.4%

43.0%

    

44.4%

Nidec Corporation shareholders’ equity per share

¥2,102.17

¥1,688.61

    

¥1,878.50

        

Net cash provided by operating activities

¥41,552

¥45,526

    

¥87,219

Net cash used in investing activities

(23,131)

(17,140)

    

(63,178)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(3,487)

(12,295)

    

13,471

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

¥277,278

¥216,889

    

¥247,740

         

Notes:

1. Some items colored in the above table are omitted, because we also omit them in the report in Japanese language.

2. We implemented a two-for-one stock split on our common stock effective April 1, 2014. Therefore, we adjusted net income attributable to Nidec Corporation per share-basic, net income attributable to Nidec Corporation per share-diluted and Nidec Corporation shareholders’ equity per share accordingly to reflect the effect of the stock split.


(2) Scope of Consolidation and Application of the Equity Method

Number of consolidated subsidiaries:

231

Number of affiliated companies accounted for under the equity method:

5


(3) Change in Scope of Consolidation and Application of the Equity Method

 

Change from

March 31, 2014

Change from

September 30, 2013

Number of companies newly consolidated:

3

12

Number of companies excluded from consolidation:

1

9

Number of companies newly accounted for by the equity method:

-

1

Number of companies excluded from accounting by the equity method:

-

1


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