CAJFF Canon Inc (PK)

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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS FOR

THE FIRST QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2020

April 23, 2020

I. Operating Results and Financial Conditions

2020 First Quarter in Review

Looking at the global economy in the first quarter of 2020, the global economy rapidly declined due to limited economic activity caused by the coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) global pandemic. The U.S. economy remained on a path of modest growth until February, thanks to the strong employment situation. It rapidly declined, however, from the beginning of March due to a drop in consumption caused by restrictions on people’s movement. The European economy, which showed signs of recovery in manufacturing sectors from the beginning of 2020 also fell significantly due to a rapid slowdown in consumption caused by, among others, the lockdown of major cities from March. The Chinese economy experienced a drop in domestic demand, mainly due to factory shutdowns and travel restrictions from January. Despite a gradual restart of economic activity from March, however, the Chinese economy saw a significant drop in its rate of growth. Even in other emerging markets, economic activity stagnated due to spread of the infection and drops in resource prices. As for Japan, in addition to sluggish consumption from the fourth quarter of last year due to a hike in the consumption tax rate, the impact of exercising self-restraint with regard to going out since March caused the economic slowdown to worsen.

Amid these conditions, in the markets in which Canon operates, demand for both color and monochrome office multifunction devices (MFDs) declined. As for laser printers, demand also declined, particularly for monochrome models. The camera market declined at an accelerated rate, reflecting the market’s ongoing contraction so far and the impact of COVID-19. As for inkjet printers, although the market continued to shrink, demand did increase in some regions due to remote working and learning. For medical equipment, although sales of equipment in the diagnosis of pneumonia and other infections increased, overall sales were impacted not only by the cancelation of academic conferences and trade show in and outside of Japan, but also by suppressed access to medical institutions. While manufacturers also continued to restrain capital investment in the industrial equipment market, demand for network cameras continued to expand.

The average value of the yen in the first quarter was ¥108.96 against the U.S. dollar, a year-on-year appreciation of approximately ¥1, and ¥120.11 against the euro, a year-on-year appreciation of approximately ¥5.

As for the first quarter, although sales of office MFDs were sluggish, the market for the production printing business remained solid. As for laser printers, despite expanding sales of new models, overall unit sales were below those of last year in the same period, due to the impact that COVID-19 had on production. Although top share of the interchangeable-lens digital camera market was maintained, unit sales were below those of last year in the same period, due to market contraction and the impact that COVID-19 had on production. As for inkjet printers, unit sales were above those of last year in the same period thanks to a rise in demand linked to remote working and learning in developed countries and China. As for medical equipment, although efforts were made to expand sales based on a series of new products introduced so far, because of delays in equipment installation at medical institutions that are our customers and also limited sales & marketing activities due to COVID-19, overall sales were below those of last year in the same period. In industrial equipment, lithography equipment sales were below those of last year in the same period, despite solid capital investment for image sensors supporting the development of the IoT (Internet of Things), due to the ongoing phase of capital investment adjustment towards memory devices and small- and medium-size panels. Conversely, sales of network cameras increased as they are deployed in a wider range of applications. Under these conditions, first-quarter net sales decreased by 9.5% year-on-year to ¥782.3 billion. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales rose by 0.6 points to 45.8%. Operating expenses decreased by 6.9% year-on-year to ¥325.8 billion, thanks to improved productivity and the further promotion of selection and focus for expenses as well as effects of foreign currency fluctuation. As a result, operating profit decreased by 18.7% to ¥32.9 billion. Other income (deductions) decreased by ¥4.1 billion, mainly due to valuation losses on securities compared with the previous year, while income before income taxes decreased by 25.2% year-on-year to ¥34.5 billion and net income attributable to Canon Inc. decreased by 30.0% to ¥21.9 billion.

Basic net income attributable to Canon Inc. shareholders per share was ¥20.69 for the quarter, a year-on-year decrease of ¥8.31.

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Results by Segment

Looking at Canon’s first-quarter performance by business unit, in the Office Business Unit, unit sales of office MFDs were below those of last year in the same period due to delays in business negotiations and equipment installations. It also reflected the impact of office closures due to the spread of COVID-19. Conversely, in the production printing market, unit sales grew thanks to the imagePRESS C165, a new model that has been well received by the market for its ability to provide high-speed and high-volume printing in a compact form factor. As for laser printers, unit sales were below those of last year in the same period, despite being led by new products that pursue not only low-energy consumption and compact form factors, but also high productivity. This also reflected a decline in sales of low-speed models in China due to the ongoing economic slowdown as well as the impact that COVID-19 had on production. Sales of consumables also declined, reflecting impact from the global economic slowdown. These factors resulted in total sales for the business unit of ¥397.6 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 9.4%, while income before income taxes increased by 2.4% year-on-year to ¥47.3 billion thanks to cost reduction.

As for the Imaging System Business Unit, unit sales of interchangeable-lens digital cameras were below those of last year in the same period. This reflected contraction of the Japanese market after the consumption tax hike and the impact of COVID-19 on Canon’s supply chain and marketing activities in each country. As for inkjet printers, unit sales in emerging market were below those of last year in the same period due to the impact of economic slowdown. In developed countries and China, however, sales grew due to expanding demand resulting from remote working and learning. As a result, overall unit sales were above those of last year in the same period. Consequently, sales for the business unit decreased by 13.9% year-on-year to ¥151.7 billion, while income before income taxes decreased by 81.6% year-on-year to ¥0.9 billion.

As for the Medical System Business Unit, although sales of Diagnostic X-ray systems and related components grew, there were fewer opportunities to hold business discussion with customers owing to the cancelation of academic conferences and trade shows due to COVID-19. Additionally, sales were hindered as, particularly in Europe and the U.S., entry restrictions were tightened from the beginning of March, delays in equipment installation at medical institutions were caused and sales & marketing activities were limited. Consequently, sales for the business unit decreased by 3.0% year-on-year to ¥106.1 billion, while income before income taxes decreased by 36.8% year-on-year to ¥4.1 billion.

As for the Industry & Others Business Unit, as for semiconductor equipment, although capital investment towards memory devices remained in a phase of adjustment, capital investment towards IoT related image sensors remained solid. As a result, unit sales were above those of last year in the same period. As for FPD (Flat Panel Display) lithography equipment, manufacturers continued to hold back capital investment towards small- and medium-size panels due to sluggish demand for smartphones. At the same time, the installation of some FPD lithography equipment for large-size panels was postponed due to the impact of COVID-19. As a result, unit sales were below those of last year in the same period. On the other hand, as for network cameras, sales of network cameras increased reflecting the growth of Axis and the contribution of relevant software, driven by the market’s continued expansion based on diversifying market needs and replacement demand. Consequently, sales for the business unit decreased by 9.8% year-on-year to ¥147.1 billion, while income before income taxes decreased by 28.4% year-on-year to ¥4.1 billion.

Cash Flow

In the first quarter, cash flow from operating activities increased by ¥2.5 billion year-on-year to ¥63.3 billion mainly due to working capital improvement, despite a decrease in profit. Cash flow used in investing activities decreased by ¥8.0 billion year-on-year to ¥43.6 billion mainly due to a decrease of investment in production equipment. Accordingly, free cash flow totaled an inlay of ¥19.7 billion, an increase of ¥10.5 billion compared with the corresponding year-ago period.

As for cash flow from financing activities, despite cash outlays for dividend payments and share repurchases, an inlay of ¥13.6 billion was recorded, mainly due to an increase in short-term loans.

Owing to these factors, as well as the impact from foreign currency translation adjustments, cash and cash equivalents increased by ¥27.1 billion to ¥439.9 billion from the end of the previous year.

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Outlook

Amid restrictions on movement and activity around the world due to the spread of COVID-19, the situation of stagnant consumer consumption and company’s operation or business activities continues. At this point in time, Canon cannot tell with any certainty when things will return to normal, making it very difficult to provide a reasonable calculated consolidated results forecast. As a result, Canon decided to revise its consolidated financial results forecast for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, to undetermined. Going forward, once it become possible to provide a consolidated results forecast, Canon will make prompt manner.

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CANON INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED

5. NOTE FOR GOING CONCERN ASSUMPTION

Not applicable.

6. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN CANON INC. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

None.

7. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Canon’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses – (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which requires entities to use a current expected credit loss model to measure impairments of certain financial assets. Using this model results in earlier recognition of losses than under the incurred loss approach, which requires waiting to recognize a loss until it is probable of being incurred. Canon adopted the guidance from the quarter beginning January 1, 2020 with the modified retrospective basis through a cumulative effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on its consolidated results of operation and financial condition.

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