| Global Operations |
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At 134 production facilities in 28 countries and at 31 research and development facilities in 15 countries, about 167,000 Honda associates help some 23 million customers each year. Our global operations have grown because Honda delivers genuine satisfaction and has a policy of manufacturing products close to the customer.
In accordance with this policy, Honda’s global operations are divided into six administrative regions responsible for local operations. Hiring associates and procuring parts and materials locally, and engaging in philanthropic initiatives in the communities that host our operations, we have promoted the independence of our local management and sales operations. At the same time, to ensure optimal, integrated and forward-looking planning for each region, certain functions related to motorcycle, automobile and power product production, as well as customer service, purchasing, administration and other areas, are overseen worldwide.
The Honda Group, which comprises 507 companies worldwide*, operates in accordance with shared conduct guidelines. These help member companies and their associates appropriately evaluate and manage risk, comply with laws and regulations, maintain a high level of transparency in business operations, and work as one to maximize customer trust and the value of the Honda brand. |
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| Financial information (consolidated) |
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March 31, 2003 |
March 31, 2004 |
March 31, 2005 |
March 31, 2006 |
March 31, 2007 |
Sales and income
(millions of yen) |
Net sales |
7,971,499 |
8,162,600 |
8,650,105 |
9,907,996 |
11,087,140 |
Income
before taxes |
609,755 |
641,927 |
656,805 |
814,617 |
792,868 |
| Net income |
426,662 |
464,338 |
486,197 |
597,033 |
592,322 |
Research & development expenditure
(millions of yen) |
436,863 |
448,967 |
467,754 |
510,385 |
551,847 |
| Capital expenditures (millions of yen) |
316,991 |
287,741 |
373,980 |
457,841 |
597,958 |
Sales by region
(millions of yen) |
Japan |
1,748,706 |
1,628,493 |
1,699,205 |
1,694,044 |
1,681,190 |
| Overseas |
6,222,793 |
6,534,107 |
6,950,900 |
8,213,952 |
9,405,950 |
| Total |
7,971,499 |
8,162,600 |
8,650,105 |
9,907,996 |
11,087,140 |
| Number of employees |
126,900 |
131,600 |
137,827 |
144,785 |
167,231 |
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