ANNUAL REPORT 2 016
Year ended March 31, 2016

Profile

Since its establishment, the NLM Group has been Japan’s sole fully integrated aluminum manufacturer
offering varieties of products ranging from aluminum raw material to fabricated products.
Aluminum has properties that make it a superb industrial material: it is lightweight and has
excellent processability, corrosion resistance, thermal conductivity, and recyclability. Nippon Light
Metal applies its core strengths — a wealth of knowledge about aluminum and its characteristics andtechnological capabilities that have been developed over many years — to supply a highly diversified
range of products to a number of key industrial sectors, including the automotive, electrical andelectronics, information and telecommunication, environment, safety, energy,
construction, railroad, and food products industries.
By carrying on development of new applications for aluminum and aluminum materials, the
NLM Group is to continue to support customers in wide-ranging industrial sectors and contribute toimproving the quality of people’s lives and protection of the environment.

Consolidated Financial Highlight
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd. and its consolidated subsidiaries Years ended March 31

2016

2015

2016
Thousands of
U.S. dollars

Millions of yen

For the year:
Net sales 
Operating profit Profit attributable to owners of parent ¥431,477 ¥464,405 $4,121,450
19,30526,821
238,028
9,645
15,533
137,851

At year-end:
Total assets 
Net assets 
Short-term borrowings and long-term debt,
including bonds and capital lease obligation 
Net Sales

500

457,277
137,385

452,194
144,419

4,013,081
1,281,673

192,594

184,989

1,641,720

Operating Profit

Total Assets

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd.

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd.

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd.

Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd.

Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd.

Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd.

30

500

400

24

400

300

18

300

200

12

200

100

6

100

0

2011

2012

Billions of yen

2013

2014

2015

2016

Years ended March 31

0

2011

2012

Billions of yen

2013

2014

2015

2016

Years ended March 31

0

2011

2012

Billions of yen

2013

2014

2015

2016

As of March 31

Contents

Consolidated Financial Highlights................................................................................................................. C2
To Our Shareholders........................................................................................................................................ 2
NLM Group Topics........................................................................................................................................... 5
Special Feature................................................................................................................................................ 6
Corporate Governance And Internal Control Systems.............................................................................. 8
NLM Group Environmental Activities .......................................................................................................... 10
NLM Group........................................................................................................................................................ 11
Review Of Operations..................................................................................................................................... 12
Consolidated Six-Year Summary................................................................................................................... 16
Financial Review.............................................................................................................................................. 18
Consolidated Balance Sheets....................................................................................................................... 20
Consolidated Statements Of Income............................................................................................................ 22
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income............................................................................... 23
Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Net Assets................................................................................ 24
Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows..................................................................................................... 25
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements............................................................................................. 26
Report Of Independent Auditors................................................................................................................... 44
Overseas Network........................................................................................................................................... 45
Directors And Officers.................................................................................................................................... 46
Corporate Data................................................................................................................................................. 47

2016

2015

2016

yen

U.S. dollars

Per share data (yen and dollars):
Net income —basic —diluted 
Cash dividends 
Net assets ¥17.74
15.59
5.00
223.27¥28.5625.10
6.00
239.39$0.25
0.22
0.05
2.12

Stock information (TSE) (yen and dollars):
Stock price:
High 
Low 

¥193
132

¥237
161

$2.101.43

Note: U.S. dollar amounts have been translated, for convenience only, at the exchange rate of ¥112.68 = U.S.$1.00. See Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Net Income per Share

30.0

Net Assets per Share

Cash Dividends per Share

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd.

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd.

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd.

Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd.

Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd.

Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd.

250.0

6.0

24.0

200.0

4.8

18.0

150.0

3.6

12.0

100.0

2.4

6.0

50.0

1.2

0
Yen

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Years ended March 31

Net Income per Share = (Net Income - Amount
not attributable to common shareholders) /Average Number of Shares Outstanding

0
Yen

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Years ended March 31

Net Assets per Share = (Net Assets-Minority
interests in consolidated subsidiaries) /Number of Shares Outstanding at Year-end

0
Yen

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

As of March 31

1

To Our Shareholders

Ichiro Okamoto, President & CEO

I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere gratitude
to our shareholders for their continued support of our business operations.
I hereby report on the operating results for
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd. (“NLM Holdings”) for
fiscal 2015 (the year from April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016).
2

Overview of Fiscal 2015
During the year under review, in the transport industry,
demand for trucks were robust, and the adoption ofaluminum for materials of passenger cars, especially thatof luxury cars, progressed smoothly. However, domestic
production of cars declined, and shipments for constructionrelated fields decreased. As a result, the domestic aluminum
industry saw a slight dip in overall demand. In terms of price,
the aluminum ingots market experienced a downturn thatlasted throughout the fiscal period. Although this contributed
to lower raw material prices, in the business fields where sales
prices also fell in line with this downturn, and profits were
negatively affected.
Regarding net sales, although domestic sales volumesof aluminum ingots and secondary alloys decreased, sales
volumes increased in segments including the Alumina
and Chemicals segment, the Aluminum Sheet segment,
the Aluminum Extrusions segment, the Transport-Related
segment, and the Panel System segment. Therefore, overall
net sales were higher than the previous fiscal year. In terms
of profit, in addition to higher sales volumes, effects of therevision of sales prices implemented in each segment also
contributed greatly to higher operating profit. As a result, theGroup’s net sales for the year under review increased 7.6%
year on year, to ¥464.4 billion. Operating profit and ordinary
profit increased 38.9% and 19.1% year on year, to ¥26.8 billionand ¥24.5 billion, respectively. Profit attributable to owners ofparent increased 61.0% year on year to ¥15.5 billion.
Year-end dividend payment will be ¥6 per share, ¥1 greaterthan the year-end dividend payment for the previous year.
Overview by Business Segment
Sales in the Alumina, Chemicals and Aluminum Ingot
segment decreased 3.9% year on year, to ¥109.9 billion,
while operating profit increased 50.6% year on year, to ¥9.1
billion. Regarding alumina-related products, domestic salesof mainstay alumina and aluminum hydroxide products wererobust. In the Aluminum Ingot segment, regarding the coresecondary alloy products for automotive applications business,sales were strong in countries such as China and Thailand.
However, sales of new aluminum ingots for trading companies
declined, leading to lower net sales for the segment. Profits
were significantly higher than the previous year due to factors
such as the effects of rationalization of product pricing
implemented for alumina-related products, and the fall in raw
fuel prices.
Sales in the Aluminum Sheet and Extrusions segment
increased 24.8% year on year, to ¥103.3 billion, while
operating profit decreased 27.7% year on year, to ¥3.1
billion. The rise in net sales was due to factors including
the conversion of Toyo Rikagaku Kenkyusho Co., Ltd. to a
subsidiary in January 2015 in the Aluminum Sheet segment,
as well as strong demand for truck outfitting domesticallyand for automobiles in China, and the steady increase in salesof solar panel racks in the Aluminum Extrusions segment.
Profits were lower than the previous year, as the selling prices
of some products fell in tandem with the downtrend in thealuminum ingot market.
As a result, sales in the Fabricated Products and Others
segment increased 8.1% to ¥149.2 billion, and operating
profit increased 42.2% to ¥11.0 billion. The increase in sales
was due to the stable growth in commercial freezers andrefrigerators for plants that process food products, wholesalemarkets and low temperature distribution warehouses, andalso in the clean rooms for semiconductors and medical
use in the Panel System segment. The improvement in
profitability was due to the effect of cost cuts in material
expense and increase in sales in the Panel System segment.
Sales in the Aluminum Foil, Powder and Paste segment
increased 6.0% year on year to ¥102.0 billion, while operating
profit increased 63.3% year on year, to ¥6.8 billion. Sales ofhigh value-added products such as water-repellent fabricatedfoil for food products and fabricated foil for pharmaceuticalpackaging were strong. Furthermore, in the Solar segment,
sales of back sheets for solar cells rose owing to sales
expansion efforts such as new customer acquisition, despite3some remaining concerns about credit issues. The rise inoperating profit was attributable to factors such as effects ofraising the rolling margin price implemented in the previous
year in the Aluminum Foil segment and higher sales volumes
in the Solar segment.
Key Topics
In June 2015, Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd. (“NLM”)
and Nikkei Panel System Co., Ltd. succeeded in the mass
production of non-Freon non-combustible insulation panels,
which use foaming agents with zero ozone depletion potential,
and Nikkei Panel System Co., Ltd. began to manufacture andsell the product.
In addition, NLM established a subsidiary, “Nikkeikin
OhLiS,” whose operations include the cleaning of facilities
and equipment, providing support at the company canteen,
and the sale of food. In January 2016, Nikkeikin OhLiS wasrecognized as a special subsidiary company based on laws
related to promoting the employment of disabled people, etc.
(For more details on “Nikkeikin OhLiS,” please refer to “NLM
Topics” on page 6.)

In the Aluminum Foil segment, to remove duplicates oforganizations and functions within the Group, and with theaim of capitalizing on management resources such as humanresources and equipment, in April 2016, Toyo Aluminium
K.K. acquired its subsidiary Tokai Aluminium Foil Co., Ltd.,
Toyo Aluminium Chiba K.K. and Toyal Techno-Frontier Corp.
through absorption-type mergers.
Outlook for Fiscal 2016
With regard to the Japanese economy for fiscal 2016, a
gradual recovery is expected to continue, owing to strong
personal consumption due to low crude oil prices andimprovements in the employment and income situation.
However, due to concerns over how the fall in stock prices
and the sudden yen appreciation that began at the start of42016 will affect corporate earnings, particularly in export
companies, there is a heightened risk of an economic
downturn. As for overseas economies, while the U.S.
economy is set to continue its gradual recovery, slowdownsof economic growth in China and other emerging countries
are also expected to persist. Moreover, with concerns over
the threats of terrorism and refugee problems, the outlook
for the world economy lacks optimism.
Regarding the demand for aluminum products, although
there are not many countries besides China that have showna significant increase in demand, in line with the trend offurther increases in the need for lighter vehicles, as well
as expanded usage for transport machinery and industrial
machinery, we anticipate the global demand to steadily
increase in the medium term.
Under such circumstances, the NLM Group (the “Group”)
has formulated a Mid-Term Management
Plan (for an outline of this Mid-Term Management Plan,please refer to the feature that starts on page 3) that isscheduled to conclude in the fiscal year ending March 31,
2019. The aims of the plan include enhancing cooperative
efforts within the Group and strengthening the profitabilityof overseas business bases, in order to maximize theconsolidated revenue. The next fiscal year is projected toregister net sales of ¥455.0 billion, operating profit of ¥27.0
billion, and ordinary profit of ¥25.0 billion. I would liketo ask for the continuous support of our shareholders inthese efforts, just as we would do everything in our power tofurther develop the NLM Group.
June 2016

President & CEO
Ichiro Okamoto

NLM Group Topics

The NLM Group includes several companies that handle distinctive fabricated products.

NLM Establishes Special Subsidiary Company “Nikkeikin OhLiS”~Based on laws related to promoting employment of disabled people, etc.~
In January 2016, “Nikkeikin OhLiS,” aemployees, Nikkeikin OhLiS was
subsidiary of Nippon Light Metal
established in Kanbara, Shizuoka
Company, Ltd. (hereinafter “NLM”),
City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
was recognized as a special
Operations include the cleaning ofsubsidiary company* based on laws
facilities and equipment, providing
related to promoting the employment
support at the company canteen,of disabled people, etc.
and the sale of food. The company’s
The NLM Group has continuously Establishment ceremony at the Shinaga- name “OhLiS” was chosen with theendeavored to create a workplace wa Public Employment Security Officeaim of letting all employees work
Left: Mr. Takatoku, President of Nikkeikin
environment that allows both able- OhLiS at the time
together with “One heart,” bebodied and disabled people to“Lively” at work, and always work
participate actively. This time, in view of a greaterwith a “Smile.”
undertaking of our corporate social responsi-bility, we*Special subsidiary company : A subsidiary established tohave established a special subsidiary com-pany, with
provide special consideration during the employment process,the aim of creating a workplace that is worth working
with the aim of promoting and achieving stability in theemployment of disabled people. When certain conditions are met,
for, to help disabled people, such as people withthe employees of such a subsidiary can be considered employees
intellectual disabilities, gain independence and growof the parent company, and included in the employment rate ofthrough their jobs.
persons with disabilities as a special case.
In October 2015, with a capital of ¥10 million and 17
Toyo Aluminium Sets Up Aluminum Paste-Related Joint Venture Company in India
Toyo Aluminium K.K. (“Toyo
In India, in line with the economic
Aluminium”) invested about ¥1
growth, paint manufacturers arebillion in a project to start theincreasing supply. Therefore,
manufacturing of aluminum
Toyo Aluminium has also
paste for general paints in India.
decided to establish a new
In May 2016, Toyo Aluminium
business base in India.
established the aluminum paste
Toyo Aluminium already had
manufacturing company “TOYAL
aluminum paste manufacturing
Interference color aluminum pigment "CHROMASHINE "MMP INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED”
bases in Japan, China, the U.S.
as a joint venture with the local company MMP and France. Now, with the addition of India, Toyo
Industries Ltd. in Nagpur City, central India.
Aluminum now works with a five-location global
With a 50% share in the global market and a 70% share manufacturing system. If local manufacturing performs
in the Japanese market of aluminum paste for automobile well, we will consider exporting to the Middle East,
paint, Toyo Aluminium is the biggest player in the industry. Africa and ASEAN countries as well.
®

5Special Feature : NLM Group “New Mid-Term Management Plan”(3 years)

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd. (“NLM Holdings”) has formulated the NLM Group’s “New Mid-Term Management Plan” (New
Mid-Term Plan), which will last for three years starting from April 2016. The contents of the plan are featured this time.
Fiscal year ended March 31, 2016
(Targets of Previous Mid-Term Plan)

Net sales
Operating profit
Ordinary profit
Profit attributable to owners of parent
Fiscal year-end interest-bearing liabilities
D/E ratio
R-O-C-E
Overseas sales ratio¥440.0 billion
25.0
22.0
14.0
175.0
1.1 times*
8.9%
25.0%

Fiscal year ended March 31, 2016
(Actual Results)

Fiscal year ending March 31, 2019
(Targets of New Mid-Term Plan)¥464.4 billion
26.8
24.5
15.5
182.2
1.1 times*
9.0%
20.8%

¥500.0 billion
32.0
31.0
20.0
160.0
Less than 1.0 times
Over 10.0%—

Elements of the New Mid-Term Plan : ● Market price of aluminum ingots: ¥240,000 per ton ● Exchange rate: 110 yen to 1 US dollar*The figures of Fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 (Targets of Previous Mid-Term Plan) and Fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 (Actual Results) are the net D/E ratio.

I. Summary of the Previous Mid-Term Management Plan
As a compilation of efforts made in the Mid-Term Management Plan that lasted for the three years from April 2013 (hereinafter “Previous
Mid-Term Plan”), following the basic policies of the Previous Mid-Term Plan, with a holding company structure, the Group strengthened
cooperative efforts within itself, with the aim of maximizing consolidated revenue and increasing corporate value. As a result, the targeted
figures for the final year of the Previous Mid-Term Plan were mostly attained as shown above, and we managed to raise the dividend forthe fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 to ¥6 per share (1 yen higher than the target in the Previous Mid-Term Plan).
Furthermore, through the permeation of the basic cycle of “Create-Make-Sell” that the Group has always focused on, and thoroughlymanaging profit and losses by product, each and every employee’s cost awareness was heightened, which helped to nurture talented personnel
who could carry out revenue management stringently. We view this as one of the major achievements of the Previous Mid-Term Plan.
II. Overview of the New Mid-Term Management Plan
Based on the NLM Group’s mission (corporate philosophy) of “be forever committed to the development of new applications for aluminum
and aluminum-related materials and thereby contribute to the improvement of people's quality of life and environmental protection,” theGroup has formulated the new Mid-Term Management Plan that began in April 2016 (from fiscal 2016 to fiscal 2018), with the aim ofachieving sustainable growth and increasing corporate value.
1. Basic Policies(i) Create new products and business models by strengthening cooperation within the GroupThe Group possesses a wide range of business domains related to aluminum. We draw out customers’ needs via a cross-sectional andmultifaceted viewpoint achieved through cooperation within the Group, and gather intellect so as to produce value-added products. As aresult, in addition to manufacturing, we also possess overall competence in areas including design, execution, services, maintenance, andthe formulation of business concepts. Based on that, we can formulate new products and businesses with a competitive advantage, andendeavor to achieve growth of the Group.
Field
Batteries
Batteries
Batteries
Batteries
Batteries
Automobiles
Automobiles
Electrical and electronics
Electrical and electronics
Transportation
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Related Department
Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd.
Nikkeikin Aluminium Core Technology Co., Ltd.
Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd.
Toyo Aluminium K.K.
Nippon Electrode Co., Ltd.
Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd.
Nikkeikin Aluminium Core Technology Co., Ltd.
Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd.
Aluminium Wire Rod Co., Ltd.
Toyo Aluminium K.K.
Toyo Aluminium K.K.
Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd.
Nikkei MC Aluminium Co., Ltd.
Nippon Fruehauf Co., Ltd.
Nikkei Panel System Co., Ltd.

New Products and Businesses
LiB case materials, square cases
Granule alumina for LiB parts
Foil for LiB cladding, LiB cathode materials
LiB anode materials
LiB condensers for automobiles
Aluminum electric wires for automobiles
Silica treatment Alpaste
Laminated foil powder condensers
Development alloy (high strength and heat conduction)
Cold Chain in the ASEAN region*LiB: Lithium ion secondary batteries

(ii) Business Development through Strategies by Region and by Sector
Segments where management resources will be invested are selected by considering the combination of region and market segment. In
addition to maximizing the profitability of the investments, in our overseas business development, we have centered our efforts in China
and Southeast Asia up until now. We are looking into expanding our business into other regions of Asia and North American regions, andare actively promoting these efforts. We endeavor to transform the company into one that truly deserves to be called a global corporation.
RegionSegment

Company
Nikkei MC
Aluminium Co., Ltd.

Products

Thailand

Automobiles

India

Industrial
products

Toyo Aluminium K.K.

PastesNorth America—

NLM Group

Secondary alloys, shaped
parts, battery materials, panel
systems, etc.

China,
ThailandTransportation

Nippon FruehaufCo., Ltd.

Trailer and truck outfitting

Secondary alloys

Business Strategy
Build second factory in Thailand (Scheduled
to begin operations in January 2017)
Establish a new joint venture with local
powder manufacturer
Establish new shared marketing outlets for
the Group and capitalize on existing outlets
Expand production capacity and sales
in China, expand production capacity in
Thailand, and expand sales in Southeast Asia(iii) Strengthening of Corporate Culture
To realize the basic policy described above, it is essential to have “talented personnel who can create new businesses from the perspective ofcooperation within the Group.” Besides expanding and enhancing the education system in order to nurture such personnel, we are raising
the mobility of talented personnel between Japan and overseas, and between Group companies and each department. Through this, wewant to promote internationalism and diversity within our personnel.
Through cooperative business operations within the Group, we will develop high value-added products, develop new sales channels
overseas, promote the strengthening of sales in growth markets, endeavor to raise the profitability of the chemicals business and thealuminum sheet business, as well as aim to achieve revenue stability in newly-established business bases outside of Japan.
The Company will resolutely and actively carry out the action plan formulated based on the basic policy detailed above. Going forward,
the Group will work together as one in our endeavor to raise our corporate value and enhance common interests of shareholders.
Nurturing and Capitalizing on Talented Personnel in the Group● Nurturing talented personnel via providing employees of each company in the Group with various types of training● Nurturing talented global personnel by measures that increase the internationalism and diversity of personnel
		 Capitalize on talented personnel throughout the entire Group
Raising Profitability of Struggling Businesses
NLM: Chemicals business
The Group: Aluminum sheet business

Release new products, expand sales in growth markets
Cooperation within the Group, accelerate development of processing

Moving Unprofitable Overseas Business bases into the Black
Aiming to turn profitable in 2016
Aiming to turn profitable in 2017

Nikkei Siam Aluminium Ltd. (Thailand): Panels business
Nikkei MC Aluminium Co., Ltd. (Mexico): Secondary alloys business
Shandong Conglin Fruehauf Automobile Co., Ltd. (China): Trailers business
Fruehauf Mahajak Co., Ltd. (Thailand): Truck outfitting business

2. Strengthening the Financial Structure and Returns to Shareholders
Regarding the distribution of profits, the Company adopts the basic policy of“Pay dividends to shareholders while strengthening the financial structure
and management base, and considering the overall consolidated performancefrom a medium- to long-term perspective.” In addition, regarding internal
reserves, in addition to funds for reducing interest-bearing liabilities in orderto strengthen the financial structure, we are also making efforts such as
investments to expand our business in growth areas, as well as increase
profitability and create demand in fundamental business areas. Throughthese efforts, we aim to raise our corporate value.
Under the New Mid-Term Plan, we aim to raise the annual dividend fromthe current ¥6 per share (for fiscal 2015) to ¥7 per share as soon as possible.
Ichiro Okamoto President and CEO

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Corporate Governance and Internal Control Systems

1. Summary of Corporate Governance
NLM considers the development of a corporate governance system one of its most important management priorities, as this system
helps ensure trust in management by stakeholders, including shareholders, business partners, employees and local communities.
NLM has adopted an executive officer system. The Board of Directors consists of 12 directors, of whom two are outside
directors. This system enables agile management and sufficient deliberation by the Board of Directors. To clarify the roles
and responsibilities of directors and executive officers and ensure that their tasks are conducted appropriately, their term ofoffice is set to be one year. 12 Board of Directors meetings were held in fiscal 2015.
To examine important matters that affect the entire Group from multiple perspectives, NLM has set up an Executive Committee
under the Board of Directors. This committee consists of the president and CEO, senior executives and executive officers anddirectors of subsidiaries who concurrently serve as NLM directors. The Executive Committee meets at least twice a month.
NLM has also adopted a statutory auditor system. The Board of Statutory Auditors consists of five statutory auditors, ofwhom three are outside auditors. Auditors are independent and play a key role in corporate governance by attending Boardof Directors and other important internal meetings.
Support Systems for Outside Directors and Outside Statutory Auditors
The Planning Department and the Legal Department, which jointly serve as the secretariat for the Board of Directors,
circulate preparatory handouts to directors and auditors. The secretariat also elaborates on issues of particular importanceprior to meetings.
The Auditors Office provides staff to assist the auditors.

NLM’s CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
General Meeting of Shareholders
Appointment / removal

Audit reports

Appointment / removal

Directors
Outside directors

Audit reports

Board of Directors
Appointment/ removal

Accounting
auditorAppointment / removal

Accounting
audit

President and CEO

Reports andproposals

Operations,subsidiaries and affiliates
Internal
audit
Auditing Office
Audit reports/ Information exchange

8

Audit bystatutory
auditors

Executive Committee
Executive officers

Information exchange

Board of
Statutory
Auditors

Appointment / removal

Subcommittees under the
Executive Committee• Compliance Committee• CSR Committee• Quality Committee• Environment Committee, etc.

Statutory
auditors
Outsideauditors

Information exchange

Accounting Audits
In fiscal 2015, Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC conducted accounting audits based on the Companies Act and the Financial
Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan.

2. Summary of Implementation of Internal Control Systems
To fulfill its corporate governance obligations, NLM takes as another management priority the development of internal
control systems for all NLM Group employees. Such systems affect all of NLM’s business processes, ensuring risk
management, compliance with laws and ordinances and ongoing work efficiency.
At a meeting on March 14, 2008, the Board of Directors resolved to partially amend the basic policy on theimplementation of the Internal Control Systems, in order to achieve the Company’s goals stipulated in the Groupmanagement policy. We will continue to move forward with the implementation of the systems, while revising the policy asnecessary.
Establishment of the Compliance Code and the Internal Whistle-Blower System
In July 2004, NLM established the Compliance Committee, chaired by the president and CEO, to clarify its corporate social
responsibility and to implement effective internal compliance systems. On April 1, 2006, NLM also established the Group
Compliance Code, which is posted on the Group Intranet. At the same time, a leaflet containing this code was distributed to
all members of Group companies. Concurrently, an internal whistle-blower system was created.
NLM considers important the creation of an atmosphere that fosters the frank exchange of opinions among officers andemployees about workplace compliance and encourages its top-of-mind significance. Each year, NLM holds more than 900
compliance meetings that are attended by employees.
Establishment of Group Risk Management Regulations
As part of its risk management system, in May 2006 NLM established the Group Risk Management Regulations. These
regulations specify departmental responsibilities and risk management guidelines, segmented by risk significance into 1)
product and service defects, 2) environmental problems, 3) disasters (natural and accidental) and 4) information systemproblems.
Establishment of Regulations Concerning the Preservation and Management ofDocuments Containing Important Decisions
In accordance with corporate regulations, NLM appropriately stores and manages information on the execution ofduties by directors, which is disclosed to statutory auditors upon request. On May 29, 2006, NLM established theRegulations Concerning the Preservation and Management of Documents Containing Important Decisions. These
regulations establish criteria for the storage and management of documents at each NLM Group company, including
those concerning Executive Committee decisions, committee minutes and departmental decisions, such as approval
applications, data and addenda.
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NLM Group Environmental Activities

Nippon Light Metal Group fully recognizes the influence the operation of our business has on the environment.
To reduce that burden, the Group implements a "Plan, Do, Check, Action" environmental management system.
Environmental Management System

Energy Consumption
OUTPUT

FY2015 FY2014 FY2013 FY2012

The Environment Committee is responsible for discussing andGreenhouse Gas (kton-CO2)

768

748

695

745

determining environmental management policies. The

SOx (ton)

288

402

379

372

committee consists of executive officers and division managers

NOx (ton)

422

496

396

380

from Nippon Light Metal Holdings and the presidents ofDischarged Water (Mm )

26.0

26.3

27.9

29.0

affiliated companies.

COD (ton)

108

93

110

101

Disposed-landfill- (kton)

2.4

2.0

2.2

3.5

Recycled/ Reduced (kton)

33.2

38.9

34.3

28.6

3

NIPPON LIGHT METAL HOLDINGS
President & CEO

Executive Committee

Environment OfficeEnvironmental
Committee

21.8

PJ

17.7
14.0

Subsidiaries Sites
Twenty fourth companies
2005
Base Line

Environmental Audit

12
12.8

12.7

13.4

2011 2012 2013 2014 20152020
TargetChange in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Environment Office conduct regular environmental

1,143

Down 15%

audits for all sites in addition to ISO14001. The audit process
on-site inspection which is implemented with a period of once
every three years. In 2015, Waste Management and Public972
k ton-CO2

consists of double procedures: documentation review and

779

745

695

748

768

Cleansing Act were focused on. These results arecommunicated to the Director in charge and the Auditors.

2005
Base Line

Material Balance2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

SCOPE 3 (FY2015)
SCOPE 1FY2015 energy consumption were similar to the previous year
INPUT
FY2015 FY2014 FY2013 FY2012
Electricity (PJ)

8.5

7.5

7.8

8.2

Fuel (PJ)

4.9

5.2

5.0

5.8

310

(k ton-CO2)

break down
Category(yoy)

1

SCOPE 2SCOPE 3102020
Target438

2,053

1,858 (-137)

2

17

(+7)

3

34

(+3)

4

11

(±0)

5

3

(-2)

6

0

(±0)

7

3

(+2)

NLM Group
Nippon Light Metal Group consists of 80 subsidiaries and 23 affiliates (as of March 31, 2016).
The Group’s major operations and the business relations between the Company, major consolidated subsidiaries andaffiliates accounted for by the equity method are shown in the diagram below.
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd.

Aluminum
Ingot andChemicals(Manufacture and Sales)● Nippon Light Metal Co., Ltd.
● Aluminium Wire Rod Co., Ltd.
● Nikkei MC Aluminium Co., Ltd.
● Nikkei MC Aluminum America, Inc.
● Nikkei MC Aluminium (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
● Nikkei MC Aluminium (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.
● Ihara Nikkei Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
● CMR Nikkei India Private Ltd.

(Sales and Others)● Nikkei Sangyo Co., Ltd.
● Tamai Steamship Co., Ltd.

(Manufacture and Sales)(Sales and Others)● Nippon Light Metal Co., Ltd.

● Nikkeikin Kakoh Kaihatsu Holdings● Toyo Rikagaku Kenkyusho Co., Ltd.
● Toyo Precision Appliance (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.

Co., Ltd.

● Nikkei Sangyo Co., Ltd.

● Nikkei Extrusions Co., Ltd.

Aluminum
Sheet andExtrusions● Nikkeikin Aluminium Core Technology Co., Ltd.
● Shandong Nikkei Conglin Automotive Parts Co., Ltd.
● Nikkei (Shanghai) Body Parts Co., Ltd.
● Nikkei Siam Aluminium Ltd.
● Riken Light Metal Industrial Co., Ltd.
● Huafon Nikkei Aluminium Co., Ltd.
● Guangxi Zhengrun Nikkei High Purity

Aluminium Technology Co., Ltd.

● Nonfemet International (China-Canada-Japan)

Aluminium Co., Ltd.

FabricatedProducts
and Others(Manufacture and Sales)(Sales and Others)● Nippon Light Metal Co., Ltd.

● Nikkei Information System Co., Ltd.

● NLM ECAL Co., Ltd.

● Nikkei Logistics Co., Ltd.

● Nikkei Sangyo Co., Ltd.

● Sumikei Nikkei Engineering Co., Ltd.

● Nikkei Panel System Co., Ltd.

● Toho Earthtech Inc.

● Nikkei Matsuo Co., Ltd.
● Nippon Electrode Co., Ltd.
● Nippon Fruehauf Co., Ltd.
● Fruehauf Mahajak Co., Ltd.
● Shandong Conglin Fruehauf Automobile Co., Ltd.
● Nikkei Heat Exchanger Co., Ltd.

(Manufacture and Sales)● Toyo Aluminium K.K.
● Hunan Ningxiang JiWeiXin Metal Powder Co., Ltd.

Aluminum
Foil, Powder
and Paste● Toyal Zhaoqing Co., Ltd.
● Tokai Aluminum Foil Co., Ltd.
● Toyal America, Inc.
● Toyal Europe S.A.S.U.
● Toyo Aluminium Ekco Products Co., Ltd.
● Toyo Aluminium Chiba K.K.
● Sam-A Aluminium Co., Ltd.

C U S T O M E R● Consolidated subsidiaries: 75 companies● Affiliates accounted for by the equity method: 17 companies(As of March 31, 2016)

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Review of Operations

Aluminum Ingot and Chemicals

Consolidated
Net Sales

Profile Alumina and Chemicals segment produce aluminum hydroxide, alumina and chemicals
used in various fields. These products are used as raw materials for flame retardants, ceramics andother products and as industrial materials in paper and pulp manufacturing. Aluminum Ingot segment manufacture various kinds of aluminum alloys and enjoy an excellent
reputation for the development of high-performance alloys in response tocustomer requirements.
Net Sales(Millionsof Yen)120,000

10,00090,0007,500

60,0005,000

30,000

2,500

0

’14

’15

’16

0

’14

’15

109,844%

Millions of Yen

Principal Products

Consolidated Operating Profit(Millionsof Yen)23.7• Aluminum• Aluminum hydroxide• Chemicals (chemical products)• Caustic soda
• Chlorinated chemical products• Aluminum ingot• Aluminum alloys’16● Overview of results for fiscal 2015

In the Alumina and Chemicals segment, with regard to the mainstay

related equipment costs as impairment loss at the previous fiscal

alumina and aluminum hydroxide products among alumina-

year-end reduced the burden on depreciation and amortization

related products, domestic sales of alumina for refractory materials,

costs. As a result, profits improved significantly compared with theabrasives and glass were robust, and exports of aluminum hydroxide

previous year.

products also increased. In terms of chemicals, although sales ofIn the Aluminum Ingot segment, although shipments of theorganic chlorine products were sluggish, and sales of caustic soda

mainstay secondary alloy products for automotive applications

products and inorganic chlorine products were on par with thedecreased in Japan, sales volumes exceeded those of the previous

previous year’s levels, overall sales for the segment exceeded theyear, owing to robust sales in overseas markets such as China andlevels of the previous year.

Thailand, as well as a recovery in order volume in the U.S. On the

In terms of profits, in addition to effects of the revision of sales
prices of alumina-related products, the recording of alumina-other hand, due to the decline in sales prices of aluminum ingots
which reflect conditions of the market, sales decreased slightly
compared to the previous year. In contrast, profits increased year on
year, owing to efforts in securing profitability by focusing on getting
highly profitable orders domestically, where demand was sluggish, aswell as the decrease in fuel prices. Additionally, sales related to newaluminum ingots decreased significantly, due to the fall in sales of
new aluminum ingots for trading companies.
As a result, Alumina, Chemicals and Aluminum Ingot segment
sales decreased 3.9%, or ¥4,495 million year on year, to ¥109,844
million (¥114,339 million for the previous year), while operating
profit increased 50.6%, or ¥3,069 million year on year, to ¥9,138
million (¥6,069 million for the previous year).

Aluminum Billet

12Review of Operations

Aluminum Sheet and Extrusions

Consolidated
Net Sales

Profile The NLM Group’s aluminum sheet and extrusions are used in a wide rangeof market sectors, for instance for automotive parts and railway cars in the transport industry
and for semiconductor and liquid crystal manufacturing equipment and photosensitive
drums in the electrical machinery and electronics industries. The Group applies technologies
and expertise accumulated over many years to actively develop products that meet userneeds and provides customers with high-performance sheets and extrusions.
Net Sales

Consolidated Operating Profit(Millionsof Yen)(Millionsof Yen)120,000

6,000

90,0004,500

60,0003,000

30,000

1,500

0

’14

’15

’16

0

Applications

103,340
Millions of Yen

22.2%

Principal Products• Automobile

’14

’15

’16

• Automobile suspension parts • Lead-free cut aluminum alloy• Quick freezing coagulated powder extruded materials• High-intensity molded aluminum sheet
Transport•• Large structural materials for railway rolling stock• Flap for trucks• Electronics• Thick plate for semiconductor and LCD manufacturing
equipment • Foil stock • Photosensitive drum materials
Industrial
Printingroll • Industrial materials••• Building materials and • Aluminum honeycomb panel • Scaffolding
infrastructure materials • Building materials● Overview of results for fiscal 2015

In the Aluminum Sheet segment, although shipments of construction

the next fiscal year, and selling prices of some products fell in tandem

materials were sluggish, sales of thick plates for railway and foilwith the downtrend in the aluminum ingot market, profits were lower

stock were robust. Converting Toyo Rikagaku Kenkyusho Co., Ltd.

than the previous year.

to a subsidiary in January 2015 contributed to increased sales of

As a result, Aluminum Sheet and Extrusion segment sales increasedmaterials for PC and smartphone cases. Accordingly, both sales

24.8%, or ¥20,517 million, to ¥103,340 million (¥82,823 million

volumes and sales exceeded those of the previous year. In contrast, infor the previous year). Operating profit decreased 27.7%, or ¥1,172

terms of profits, as the aluminum ingot market saw a downtrend thismillion, to ¥3,058 million (¥4,230 million for the previous year).

fiscal year, products that used raw materials procured at a high pricewere sold at a low price due to the fall in prices. Additionally, higher
costs of new product development, the recording of valuation loss oninventory for some products, and other factors led to profits being
significantly lower than that of the previous year.
In the Aluminum Extrusions segment, demand in the building
materials-related and industrial equipment-related fields werestagnant and sales declined. On the other hand, in the transport field,
the mainstay of the segment, despite sluggish sales for automobilesin the domestic market, sales for truck outfitting and railway cars
increased. Also, sales for automobiles and railway cars were robust in
China. Additionally, sales of new products such as solar panel racks
increased steadily. As a result, sales of the segment exceeded levelsof the previous year. However, as sales of nuclear energy-related
products, which are high-value added products, have been pushed to

Aluminum Sheet

13

Review of Operations

Fabricated Products and Others

Consolidated
Net Sales

Profile The NLM Group includes several companies that handle distinctive fabricated products.
In particular, Nippon Fruehauf’s truck bodies and Nikkei Panel
System’s commercial refrigerators and freezer panels enjoy an
excellent reputation for quality, and are market share leaders in their respective fields.
In addition, the Group provides familiar aluminum fabricated products, including anodized
aluminum foil for aluminum electrolytic capacitors, automotive parts, and carbon products.
Net Sales

Consolidated Operating Profit(Millionsof Yen)(Millionsof Yen)160,000

12,000120,000

9,000

80,0006,000

40,000

3,000

0

’14

’15

’16

0

Applications• Automobile• Transport• Electronics• Building materials
and infrastructurematerials

’14

’15

’16

• Food and lifestyle149,220
Millions of Yen

32.1%

Principal Products• Cast and forged parts for automobiles• Heat exchangers for automobiles• Van truck bodies and trailers• Anodized foil for electrolytic capacitors• Clean rooms• Landscape engineering products• Solid truss structural materials (Aluminum truss)• Plant package for communication base stations• Panels for commercial refrigerators and freezers● Overview of results for fiscal 2015

In the Transport-Related segment, sales volumes in the truckorder volume. As a result, sales surpassed levels of the previous year.

outfitting business were at high levels as per the previous year, as

In the Panel System segment, with regard to shipments of industrial

profitability in the transport-related industry improved, backed by therefrigerators and freezers, although demand from convenience storesdomestic economy’s recovery and lower fuel prices due to low crudeleveled off, demand for small systems for stores were robust. Demand ofoil prices. On top of that, replacement demand of vehicles purchased

large systems for plants that process food products, wholesale markets,at the time of emissions regulations tightening continued this year.

and low temperature distribution warehouses increased, owing to factors

Profits were also higher than last year, due to the effects of cutting

such as higher food safety awareness, continued active investment

raw material costs and other factors.

stemming from road improvement projects in metropolitan areas, andIn the area of capacitors for car air conditioners, on top of a decline

the trend of increasing sizes of properties. With regard to clean rooms,

in overall vehicle production volume in Japan, the production of mini

the order volume increased, due to renovation demand in line with thevehicles also decreased significantly due to the mini vehicle tax hikerestructuring of the semiconductors and LCD industries. Sales for theat the start of the fiscal year, leading to sales levels significantly lower

pharmaceutical and bio field were also robust, leading to overall segment

than those of the previous year.

sales significantly exceeding levels of the previous year.

Sales in the Shaped Parts segment increased year on year, owing to

In the Carbon Product segment, our customers in the steel andfactors such as increased shipments for luxury vehicles and exports,

aluminum smelter industry experienced a decline in earnings, leading

despite a low domestic order volume due to a decrease in the number

to lower sales of our major products, including carbon blocks for blastof automobiles manufactured in Japan.

furnaces and electric furnaces, unshaped materials for electrodes,

In the Electronic Materials segment, regarding anodized aluminum
foil for aluminum electrolytic capacitors, backed by yen depreciation,and cathodes. As a result, sales levels decreased significantly from theprevious year.

the price competitiveness and market shares of customers who are

As a result, sales in the Fabricated Products and Others segment

Japanese capacitor manufacturers recovered. Amid the ongoingincreased 8.1%, or ¥11,132 million, to ¥149,220 million (¥138,088

trends of capacitor manufacturing and anodized aluminum foil

million for the previous year). Operating profit increased 42.2%, or ¥3,254

procurement moving back to Japan, we made efforts in increasing our

million, to ¥10,958 million (¥7,704 million for the previous year).

14

Review of Operations

Aluminum Foil, Powder and Paste

Consolidated
Net Sales

Profile The core company in this segment is Toyo Aluminium K.K. The company has established its position as the leading manufacturer by using the features of aluminum to develop awide range of products beneficial to society, industry and daily life, including packaging forfood and pharmaceutical products, electronics, aluminum pastes, and materials for solar cells.
Expanding into new fields based on our own technology, we are marketing various kinds andtypes of materials and products of high functionality in both domestic and overseas markets.
Net Sales

Consolidated Operating Profit(Millionsof Yen)(Millionsof Yen)120,000

8,000

90,0006,000

60,0004,000

30,000

2,000

0

’14

’15

’16

0

Applications• Food and lifestyle• Electronics• Automobile• Environmental / Energy

’14

’15

22.0
%

102,001
Millions of Yen

Principal Products• Aluminum foil
• Aluminum foil for electrolytic capacitors• Powder and paste• Back sheets for solar cells• Electrode ink for solar cells’16● Overview of results for fiscal 2015

In the Aluminum Foil segment, overall shipments of high-purity

North American market. Also, shipments of aluminum paste foraluminum foil for electrolytic capacitors decreased due to sluggish

inks and home appliances were robust. However, mainstay products

domestic demand, despite steady progress in the adoption of newof automobile paint remained in a harsh environment as demand

products such as powder laminated foil and through-hole foils.

diversified, with an increased preference for colors other than

Although demand of standard foil remained sluggish particularly formetallic colors such as silver. As a result, sales of the overall segment

the food products field, sales of high value-added products such asremained at about the same level as the previous year.

water-repellent fabricated foil for food products and fabricated foil

In the Solar segment, amid the continuing trend of market

for pharmaceutical packaging were strong. Owing to the expansion

expansion and the increase in solar panel production, sales of backof applications in the industrial field, shipments of plain foil for

sheets for solar cells rose, as sales expansion efforts such as newlithium ion battery surfaces significantly increased, and effects ofcustomer acquisition are going smoothly, despite some remaining

raising the rolling margin price implemented the previous fiscal year

concerns about credit issues among certain users. In the first half

were observed throughout the whole of this fiscal year. As a result,of the year, sales of functional ink for solar cells were severely andsales for the overall segment exceeded levels of the previous year.

negatively affected by the intense competition to acquire customers.

With regards to the Aluminum Foil segment, to remove duplicates

However, in the second half, sales volumes were headed for recovery

of organizations and functions within the Group, and with the aim

owing to the introduction of new products and other factors, leadingof capitalizing on management resources such as human resources

to overall segment sales increasing year on year.

and equipment, as of April 1, 2016, Toyo Aluminium K.K. acquired

As a result, sales in the Aluminum Foil, Powder and Paste

its subsidiary Tokai Aluminium Foil Co., Ltd., Toyo Aluminium

segment increased 6.0%, or ¥5,774 million, to ¥102,001 million

Chiba K.K. and Toyal Techno-Frontier Corp. through absorption-type(¥96,227 million for the previous year). Operating profit increased

mergers.

63.3%, or ¥2,646 million, to ¥6,829 million (¥4,183 million for the

In the Powder and Paste segment, sales of the new products,

previous year).

glass flakes and Colored Alpaste, were strong particularly in the15Consolidated Six-Year Summary
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd. and its consolidated subsidiaries Years ended March 31

Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd.

Gross Profit and Gross Profit Margin
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd.

80,00016

60,00012

40,0008

20,000

4

0

2011
2012
2013
Gross Profit Margin
Gross Profit

2014

2015

2016

0

Years ended March 31

Millions of yen

Interest-bearing Debt
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd.
Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd.

200,000

160,000

120,000

80,00040,000

0

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Years ended March 31

Millions of yen

Free Cash Flows
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd.
Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd.

30,00025,00020,00015,00010,0005,000
0-5,0002011

Millions of yen

16

2012

2013

2014

2015

2011

%
20

Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd.

100,000

2016

Years ended March 31

2012(Millions of yen)

Financial Results
Net Sales..................................................................................................
Gross Profit.............................................................................................
Gross Profit Margin (%).........................................................................
Operating Profit (Loss)...........................................................................
Ordinary Profit (Loss)............................................................................
Profit attributable to owners of parent..................................................
Segment Information
Net Sales:
Aluminum Ingot and Chemicals......................................................
Aluminum Sheet and Extrusions.....................................................
Fabricated Products and Others.......................................................
Aluminum foil, powder and paste....................................................
Total...................................................................................................
Operating Profit (Loss):
Aluminum Ingot and Chemicals......................................................
Aluminum Sheet and Extrusions.....................................................
Fabricated Products and Others.......................................................
Aluminum foil, powder and paste....................................................
Elimination or corporate items........................................................
Total...................................................................................................
Financial Position
Current Assets.........................................................................................
Property, plant and equipment..............................................................
Intangible assets.....................................................................................
Investments and other assets.................................................................
Current liabilities ...................................................................................
Long-term liabilities...............................................................................
Shareholders’ equity (Note 3)................................................................
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (Note 3)..................
Non-controlling interests (Note 3).........................................................
Interest-bearing Debt (Note 2)...............................................................
Cash Flows
Cash Flows from Operating Activities.....................................................
Depreciation and Amortization........................................................
Cash Flows from Investing Activities......................................................
Capital Expenditures.........................................................................
Cash Flows from Financing Activities....................................................
Per Share Data (yen and dollars)
Net Income (Loss) - basic.......................................................................
- diluted.....................................................................
Net Assets (Note 3)..................................................................................
Cash Dividends........................................................................................
Indices
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)(%).....................................................
Return on Equity (ROE)(%)..................................................................
Equity Ratio (%).....................................................................................
OthersNumber of Shares Outstanding (thousands)...................................................
R&D Expenditures..................................................................................
Number of Employees.............................................................................

¥429,433
78,16618.2
24,724
18,52911,040¥403,009
67,55916.8
13,665
9,709
2,856

107,397
69,458136,095
116,483
429,433

99,56070,618
127,972
104,859
403,009

6,783
4,604
5,738
10,245(2,646)
24,724

5,227
1,569
6,392
3,402
(2,925)
13,665

221,956
143,767
4,458
44,704
182,703
127,425
98,272
463
6,022
190,760

225,200
149,919
6,601
40,951
192,070
121,752
100,033
434
8,382
187,697

26,47915,831964
15,363(30,726)

19,537
17,040(18,289)
23,167(6,915)¥ 20.29—
181.512.00¥5.25—184.71
2.00

7.9
11.8
23.8

4.9
2.9
23.8

545,126
4,798
9,739

545,126
4,902
10,041

Note 1: U.S. dollar amounts have been translated, for convenience only, at the exchange rate of ¥112.68 =U.S.$1.00. See Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Note 2: Interest-bearing Debt = Long-term debt and Short-term borrowings, excluding capital lease obligations +Notes discounted + Notes endorsed
Note 3: Numbers used for the year ended March 2010 have been revised according to the current segmentcategories.

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd.
2013

2014

2015

2016

Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd.

2016
(Thousands of
U.S. dollars)(Note 1)

(Millions of yen)

¥371,887
62,715
16.9
8,154
6,873
3,355

¥402,829
69,00317.1
12,617
12,7305,128¥431,477
76,98717.8
19,30520,6009,645¥464,405
89,23719.2
26,821
24,526
15,533$4,121,450
791,95119.2
238,028
217,661
137,851

93,902
63,161
126,218
88,606
371,887

105,488
71,274132,261
93,806
402,829

114,339
82,823138,088
96,227431,477

109,844
103,340
149,220
102,001
464,405

974,831
917,110
1,324,281
905,228
4,121,450

3,273
1,675
6,974
(771)
(2,997)
8,154

2,917
2,668
7,224
2,889
(3,081)
12,617

6,069
4,230
7,704
4,183
(2,881)
19,305

9,138
3,058
10,958
6,829(3,162)
26,82181,097
27,13997,24960,605(28,062)
238,028

217,648
153,238
6,338
42,562
182,173
122,989
102,297
2,851
9,476
188,844

226,807
150,901
5,022
49,808
181,520
129,824
105,787
4,629
10,778
198,668

248,906
153,235
4,543
50,593202,220
117,672
111,791
9,631
15,963
188,990

247,363
152,183
3,328
49,320186,881
120,894
124,884
5,300
14,235
182,207

2,195,270
1,350,577
29,535
437,699
1,658,511
1,072,897
1,108,306
47,036
126,331
1,617,031

18,030
16,259(14,025)
17,121(5,175)

18,14816,435(18,998)
14,001
5,762

11,78016,406(7,119)15,869(17,581)

37,77016,356(19,419)
18,861(10,708)

335,197
145,154(172,338)
167,386(95,030)

Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd.

10

8

6

4

2

0

2011

¥9.43—203.034.00¥17.74
15.59
223.275.00¥28.5625.10
239.396.00$0.25
0.22
2.12
0.05

3.7
3.3
25.0

5.8
4.8
25.5

8.2
8.3
26.6

9.0
12.3
28.8

000
000
000

545,126
5,063
10,392545,126
4,984
10,438545,126
4,495
13,335545,126
4,794
12,961000$42,545.26
000

2013

2014

2015

2016

Years ended March 31%

Return on Equity (ROE)
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd.
Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd.

15

12

9

6

3

0

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Years ended March 31%

R&D Expenditures
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd.
Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd.

6,000

¥6.17—193.33
3.00

2012

5,000

4,000

3,000

2,000

1,000

0

2011

Millions of yen

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

Years ended March 31

17

Financial Review

Overview
The Japanese economy during fiscal 2015 (the year ended March 31,2016) experienced a moderate recovery trend. Although productionand exports appeared weak due to slowdown in China and otheremerging economies, corporate earnings improved, particularly for
those companies that benefitted from yen depreciation and low
resources costs, and personal consumption was solid, underpinned bya rebound in the employment and income environment, among otherfactors. However, advancing yen appreciation and lower stock prices
since the start of the year, as well as signs of trends toward stagnationin personal consumption, have led to a growing sense of uncertainty
about the future.
The domestic aluminum industry during the year under review saw
robust demand for trucks in the transport industry, together withfurther adoption of aluminum parts for passenger vehicles, especiallyfor luxury cars. However, with declining domestic automobile
production and a decrease in shipments of aluminum forconstruction materials, overall demand for aluminum products
declined slightly year on year. In terms of price, aluminum ingot
market prices experienced downward momentum throughout the
fiscal year.
Given these circumstances, as a culmination of the three-year MidTerm Management Plan (hereinafter “Current Mid-Term Plan”)
which commenced in fiscal 2013, the NLM Group worked in line withits basic policies to maximize consolidated earnings and raise

Net Sales By Segment

Overview of Consolidated Business Performance(Millions of yen)
Changes in
Comparison
Previous
Fiscal year
fiscal year [Decrease in brackets]
under Review
Changes
The year ended The year ended
March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015 [Percent changes]

Net sales

464,405

431,477

Operating profit

26,821

19,3057,516(38.9%)

Ordinary profit

24,526

20,6003,926(19.1%)

15,533

9,645

5,888(61.0%)

28.56

17.74

10.82(61.0%)

Net income attributable toowners of parent
Net income per share (yen)Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd.

Equity Ratio

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd.

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd.

Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd.

150

30

400

120

24

300

90

18

200

60

12

100

30

6

0

2012

Billions of yen

2013

2014

2015

2016

Years ended March 31

0

2012

Billions of yen

2013

32,928(7.6%)

Regarding net sales, the increase was attributable to increases in sales
volumes for products in segments including the Alumina andChemicals segment, the Aluminum Ingot segment, the Aluminum
Sheet segment, the Aluminum Extrusions segment, the TransportRelated segment, and the Panel System segment. On the profit front,
the revision of sales prices implemented in each segment and theeffect of thorough profit and loss management executed from thedevelopment stage also contributed to higher profit.
The Group surpassed all of the target figures stated for the final
year of the Current Mid-Term Plan; net sales of ¥440.0 billion,

Total Net Assets

Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd.

500

corporate value by strengthening cooperation within the Group undera holding company format. With regard to business results for the
fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, both revenue and profit increased
as indicated below.

2014

2015

0

2016

As of March 31%

Nippon Light Metal Company, Ltd.

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

As of March 31

Aluminum Ingot and Chemicals
Aluminum Sheet and Extrusions
Fabricated Products and Others
Aluminum Foil, Powder and Paste

Note: Numbers used for the year ended March 2010 have been revised according to the current segment categories. Numbers used for the year ended March 2010 do notinclude numbers form the Building Materials segment.

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operating profit of ¥25.0 billion, ordinary profit of ¥22.0 billion andnet income attributable to owners of parent of ¥14.0 billion.
Earnings and Expenses
NLM Holdings’ consolidated net sales for the fiscal year under review
increased 7.6% year on year to ¥464.4 billion ($4,121 million). For
sales and other financial performance by business segment, please see
the Review of Operations on pages • to •.
The cost of sales was ¥375.2 billion ($3,329 million), and the costof sales ratio was 80.8%. Selling, general and administrative expenses
were ¥62.4 billion ($554 million). As a result, operating profit
increased 38.9% year on year to ¥26.8 billion ($238 million)
Non-operating income totaled ¥4.0 billion ($36 million) during theyear under review. Equity in earnings of affiliates decreased 51.9%
year on year to ¥1.0 billion ($9 million) and dividend income fell
57.9% year on year to ¥0.4 billion ($4 million). Non-operating
expenses were ¥6.3 billion ($56 million), including foreign exchange
losses of ¥1.1 billion ($10 million). As a result, ordinary profit rose
19.1% year on year to ¥24.5 billion ($218 million).
There were no special gains. Special losses amounted to ¥1.0 billion($9 million).
As a result, the Group posted income before income taxes during
the period under review of ¥23.5 billion ($209 million). Corporate,
inhabitant and business taxes amounted to ¥5.8 billion ($52 million)
and deferred income taxes during the fiscal year under review were¥1.2 billion ($10 million). Net income amounted to ¥16.5 billion($146 million).
As a result of the above, net income attributable to owners ofparent in the fiscal year under review increased 61.0% year on year to¥15.5 billion ($137 million). The average number of shares
outstanding fell from 543,835 thousand in the previous year to543,826 thousand. Accordingly, net income per share rose from ¥17.7
in the previous year to ¥28.6 ($0.25). The annual cash dividend pershare increased by ¥1.0 year on year to ¥6.0 ($0.05), by resolution at
the General Meeting of Shareholders held on June 24, 2016.
Overview of Consolidated Balance Sheets(Millions of yen)March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015

Changes incomparison

Total assets

452,194457,277(5,083)

Total liabilities

307,775

319,892(12,117)

Net assets

144,419

137,385

7,034

28.8

26.6

2.2

Equity ratio (%)

Assets, Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Total assets as of March 31, 2016 decreased ¥5.1 billion year on year to¥452.1 billion ($4,013 million). Total liabilities fell ¥12.1 billion year
on year to ¥307.8 billion ($2,731 million). Interest-bearing debt
decreased ¥6.8 billion year on year to ¥182.2 billion.

Total net assets increased ¥7.0 billion year on year to ¥144.4 billion($1,282 million), primarily owing to an increase in retained earnings
due to the recording of net income in the fiscal year under review. Net
assets per share increased ¥16.12 year on year to ¥239.39 ($2.12),
while the equity ratio rose 2.2 percentage points year on year to 28.8%.
Cash Flows
Cash and cash equivalents on a consolidated basis as of March 31,
2016 increased ¥7.1 billion, to ¥36.5 billion ($324 million).
Net cash provided by operating activities totaled ¥37.8 billion ($335
million). Net cash used in investing activities was ¥19.4 billion ($172
million). The main outflows were payments for purchases of fixed
assets. Net cash used in financing activities totaled ¥10.7 billion ($95
million). The main inflows were ¥28.9 billion ($257 million) inproceeds from long-term debt. The main outflows were ¥25.9 billion($230 million) in repayments of long-term debt.
Outlook for Fiscal 2016
With regard to the Japanese economy in the future, a moderate
recovery had been expected to continue owing to low crude oil prices
and strong personal consumption due to improvements in theemployment and income environment. However, due to the rapid yen
appreciation that began from January 2016, and concerns over how
the fall in stock prices will impact corporate earnings, particularly inexport companies, there is a heightened risk of an economic
downturn. With regard to overseas, while the U.S. economy is set tocontinue its gradual recovery, slowdown in China and other emerging
economies is also expected to persist. Moreover, with the threat ofterrorism and refugee problems causing concern, it has become
difficult to be optimistic with regard to the future of the world
economy.
Regarding the demand for aluminum products, given growing
demand in China, and rising needs for lighter vehicles and expanding
usage in transport machinery and industrial machinery among otherfactors in the future worldwide, we anticipate that global demand to
steadily increase in the medium term.
Under such circumstances, the Group has formulated a Mid-Term
Management Plan that is scheduled to conclude in the fiscal year
ending March 31, 2019. The aims of the plan include creating new
products, enhancing cooperative efforts within the Group andstrengthening the profitability of overseas business bases, in order tomaximize the consolidated revenue. For details on the Mid-Term
Management Plan, please see the feature on pages • to •.
Our forecasts for the year ending March 31, 2017 are net sales of¥455.0 billion, operating profit of ¥27.0 billion, and ordinary profit of¥25.0 billion, and net income attributable to the parent or its
shareholders of ¥16.0 billion. We expect net income per share to total¥29.42 and a dividend per share of ¥6.0.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd. and consolidated subsidiaries

2015

March 31,
2016

2016

(Millions of yen)(Thousands of
U.S. dollars) (Note 3)

Current assets:
Cash and deposits (Notes 4 and 7) Notes and accounts receivable – trade (Note 7) Finished products Work-in-progress, including costs related to construction-type contracts 
Raw material and supplies Deferred tax assets (Note 10) 
Other current assets Allowance for doubtful accounts 
Total current assets ¥29,823 ¥36,875
133,976
135,357
27,86525,27016,97916,45922,80818,294
5,008
5,396
13,465
10,742(1,018)(1,030)248,906
247,363$327,254
1,201,251
224,263
146,069
162,354
47,88895,332(9,141)
2,195,270

Property, plant and equipment (Note 6):
Land 
Buildings and structures 
Machinery and equipment 
Tools, furniture and fixtures Construction-in-progress 
Accumulated depreciation 
Total property, plant and equipment 

54,99754,910131,397
132,114272,900
275,101
31,451
31,0705,158
6,500(342,668) (347,512)
153,235
152,183

487,309
1,172,471
2,441,436
275,737
57,685(3,084,061)
1,350,577

AssetsIntangible assets:
Goodwill 
Other intangible assets (Note 6) 
Total intangible assets 

1,006
3,537
4,543

45
3,283
3,328

399
29,13629,535Investments and other assets:
Investment securities (Notes 5, 6 and 7) Deferred tax assets (Note 10) 
Other assets Allowance for doubtful accounts 
Total investments and other assets 

36,899
9,146
5,035
(487)
50,59335,993
8,105
5,781
(559)
49,320319,427
71,92951,304(4,961)
437,699¥457,277 ¥452,194$4,013,081

Total assets 

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2015

March 31,
2016

(Millions of yen)

2016
(Thousands of
U.S. dollars) (Note 3)

Liabilities and net assets
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings (Notes 6 and 7) Current portion of long-term debt (Notes 6 and 7) Notes and accounts payable – trade (Note 7) 
Income taxes payable 
Other current liabilities 
Total current liabilities ¥70,108
26,562
69,0602,392
34,098202,220¥60,802
25,89467,9433,684
28,558186,881$539,599
229,801
602,973
32,694
253,444
1,658,511

Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt (Notes 6 and 7) Liabilities for retirement benefits (Note 9) 
Deferred tax liabilities on land revaluation surplus (Notes 10 and 12) 
Other long-term liabilities (Notes 6, 7 and 10) 
Total long-term liabilities 
Total liabilities 

95,924
18,797410
2,541
117,672
319,892

98,293
20,36450
2,187
120,894
307,775

872,320
180,724444
19,409
1,072,897
2,731,408

39,085
11,17961,639(112)
111,791

39,085
11,46074,452(113)
124,884

346,867
101,704
660,738(1,003)
1,108,306

3,493
(25)
145
6,198
(180)
9,631
15,963
137,385

2,892
(105)
145
3,871
(1,503)
5,300
14,235
144,419

25,666(932)
1,287
34,354(13,339)
47,036
126,331
1,281,673¥457,277¥452,194$4,013,081

Net assets:
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock:
Authorized: 2,000,000,000 shares Issued: 545,126,049 shares 
Additional paid-in capital Retained earnings Treasury stock, at cost (1,295,748 shares in 2015 and 1,303,047 shares in 2016) 
Total shareholders’ equity Accumulated other comprehensive income:Net unrealized gains on securities (Note 5) Net unrealized losses on hedges (Note 13) 
Revaluation surplus (Note 12) 
Foreign currency translation adjustments 
Remeasurements of defined benefits plans 
Total accumulated other comprehensive income Non-controlling interests 
Total net assets Contingent liabilities (Note 15) 
Total liabilities and net assets 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Income
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd. and consolidated subsidiaries

March 31,
2016

2015

(Thousands of
U.S. dollars) (Note 3)(Millions of yen)

Net sales 
Cost of sales (Note 14) 
Gross profit 
Selling, general and administrative expenses (Note 14) 
Operating profit 
Non-operating income:Interest income Dividend income Equity in earnings of affiliates 
Rental income Other Total non-operating income Non-operating expenses:
Interest expense 
Foreign exchange losses 
Other Total non-operating expenses 
Ordinary profit Special gains:
Gain on refund of investment securities due to capital reduction 
Gain on sales of fixed assets (Note 14) 
Gain on negative goodwill 
Total special gains Special losses:
Loss on impairment of fixed assets (Note 16) 
Loss on removal cost of fixed assets 
Cost of corrective measures for products Environmental expenses 
Loss on step acquisitions 
Total special losses 
Profit before income taxes 
Income taxes (Note 10):
Current Deferred 
Net profit Profit attributable to non-controlling interests Profit attributable to owners of parent Per share of common stock (Note 17):
Net asset 
Net income Cash dividends 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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2016

¥431,477
354,490
76,987
57,682
19,305¥464,405
375,168
89,23762,416
26,821$4,121,450
3,329,499
791,951
553,923
238,028

83
989
2,097
666
2,840
6,675

97
416
1,008
648
1,874
4,043

861
3,692
8,946
5,751
16,63135,881

2,382
—
2,998
5,380
20,600

2,139
1,104
3,095
6,338
24,52618,983
9,798
27,46756,248217,661

1,845
1,397
604
3,846

—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—

6,201
—
920
573
569
8,263
16,183

678
332
—
—
—
1,010
23,516

6,017
2,946
—
—
—
8,963
208,698

4,161
1,049
5,210
10,973
1,328¥9,645

5,835
1,180
7,015
16,501968¥15,533

51,784
10,47262,256
146,4428,591$137,851(Yen)¥223.27
17.74
5.00

(U.S. dollars)(Note 3)

¥239.39
28.56
6.00

$2.120.25
0.05

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd. and consolidated subsidiaries

March 31,
2016

2015

2016
(Thousands of
U.S. dollars) (Note 3)(Millions of yen)

¥10,973¥16,501$146,442

Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities 

1,104

(532)

(4,721)

Net unrealized losses on hedges 

(15)

(80)

(710)

Foreign currency translation adjustments 

2,317(2,358)(20,927)

Remeasurements of defined benefit plans 761(1,413)(12,540)

Equity of other comprehensive income (losses) of affiliates 

1,524

(727)

(6,452)

Total other comprehensive income (losses) (Note 8) 

5,691

(5,110)(45,350)¥16,664¥11,391$101,092¥14,647¥11,202$99,415

2,017

189

1,677

¥16,664¥11,391$101,092

Net profit 
Other comprehensive income Comprehensive income Attributable to:owners of parent 
non-controlling interests 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements Of Changes In Net Assets
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd. and consolidated subsidiaries

2015
Shareholders’ equity
Commonstock

Additional
paid-in
capital¥ 39,085¥ 11,179

39,085

11,179

Accumulated other comprehensive income

Retainedearnings

Treasurystock,
at costNet
unrealized
gains onhedgesNet
unrealized
gains onsecurities

ProfitForeign
Revaluation currency Remeasurements attributable toTotaltranslation
surplusof defined non-controllinginterests
net assets(Note 12) adjustments benefits plans(Millions of yen)

Balance at April 1, 2014 
Cumulative effects of changes in accounting policies 
Restated balance at the beginning of the year 
Cash dividends Profit attributable to owners of parent 
Change in treasury shares of parent arising fromtransactions with non-controlling shareholders Change in retained earnings due to mergers between
consolidated and non-consolidated subsidiaries 
Net increase in treasury stock 
Net unrealized gains on securities (Note 5) Net unrealized gains on hedges 
Foreign currency translation adjustments 
Remeasurements of defined benefits plans 
Net increase in profit attributable tonon-controlling interests 
Balance at March 31, 2015 ¥ 55,633(1,557)54,076(2,176)9,645¥(110)¥2,399¥(10)¥145¥2,978

(110)

2,399

(10)

145

2,978

¥(883) ¥ 10,778 ¥ 121,194(1,557)(883)
10,778
119,637(2,176)
9,645
—

94

94
(2)

1,094

(15)

3,220

(2)
1,094
(15)
3,220
703

703
5,185

¥39,085¥11,179¥61,639¥(112)¥3,493¥(25)¥145¥6,198

5,185¥(180) ¥15,963 ¥137,385

2016
Shareholders’ equity

Accumulated other comprehensive income
Treasurystock,
at costNet
unrealized
gains onhedgesNet
unrealized
gains onsecurities

ProfitForeign
Revaluation currency Remeasurements attributable toTotaltranslation
surplusof defined non-controllinginterests
net assets(Note 12) adjustments benefits plans

Commonstock

Additional
paid-in
capitalRetainedearnings¥ 39,085¥ 11,179¥61,639¥(112)¥3,493¥(25)¥145¥6,198

39,085

11,17961,639(2,720)15,533

(112)

3,493

(25)

145

6,198

(Millions of yen)

Balance at April 1, 2015 
Cumulative effects of changes in accounting policies 
Restated balance at the beginning of the year 
Cash dividends Profit attributable to owners of parent 
Change in treasury shares of parent arising fromtransactions with non-controlling shareholders Change in retained earnings due to mergers between
consolidated and non-consolidated subsidiaries 
Net increase in treasury stock 
Net unrealized gains on securities (Note 5) Net unrealized gains on hedges 
Foreign currency translation adjustments 
Remeasurements of defined benefits plans 
Net increase in profit attributable tonon-controlling interests 
Balance at March 31, 2016 ¥(180) ¥15,963 ¥137,385—(180)
15,963
137,385(2,720)15,533281(1,452)(1,171)
—

(1)

(601)

(80)

(2,327)

(1)
(601)
(80)
(2,327)(1,323)(1,323)(276)¥39,085¥11,460¥74,452¥(113)¥2,892¥(105)¥145¥3,871(276)¥(1,503) ¥14,235 ¥144,419

2016
Shareholders’ equity
Commonstock

Additional
paid-in
capitalRetainedearnings

Accumulated other comprehensive income
Treasurystock,
at costNet
unrealized
gains onsecurities

Net
unrealized
gains onhedgesProfitForeign
Revaluation currency Remeasurements attributable toTotaltranslation
surplusof defined non-controllinginterests
net assets(Note 12) adjustments benefits plans(Thousands of U.S. dollars) (Note 3)$346,867 $99,210 $547,026
Balance at April 1, 2015 
Cumulative effects of changes in accounting policies 346,867
99,210547,026
Restated balance at the beginning of the year (24,139)
Cash dividends 137,851
Profit attributable to owners of parent 
Change in treasury shares of parent arising from
2,494
transactions with non-controlling shareholders Change in retained earnings due to mergers between
consolidated and non-consolidated subsidiaries 
Net increase in treasury stock 
Net unrealized gains on securities (Note 5) Net unrealized gains on hedges 
Foreign currency translation adjustments 
Remeasurements of defined benefits plans 
Net increase in profit attributable tonon-controlling interests $346,867 $101,704 $660,738
Balance at March 31, 2016 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

24$(994) $30,999(994)

30,999$(222)$1,287$55,005

(222)

1,287

55,005$(1,597) $141,667 $1,219,248—(1,597) 141,667 1,219,248(24,139)
137,851(12,886)(10,392)—(9)(5,333)(710)(20,651)(9)(5,333)(710)(20,651)(11,742)(11,742)(2,450)$(1,003) $25,666$(932)$1,287$34,354(2,450)$(13,339) $126,331 $1,281,673

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd. and consolidated subsidiaries

March 31,
2016

2015

(Millions of yen)

Cash flows from operating activities
Profit before income taxes 
Depreciation and amortization 
Loss on impairment of fixed assets 
Loss on removal cost of fixed assets 
Cost of corrective measures for products Environmental expenses 
Loss on step acquisitions 
Gain on refund investment securities due to capital reduction 
Gain on sales of fixed assets Gain on negative goodwill 
Increase (decrease) in allowance for doubtful accounts 
Decrease in liability for retirement benefit Interest and dividend income Interest expense 
Equity in earnings of affiliates 
Increase in notes and accounts receivable – trade (Increase) decrease in inventories 
Increase in notes and accounts payable – trade 
Other Subtotal Interest and dividend income received Interest paid 
Income taxes paid 
Net cash provided by operating activities 
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments into time deposits Proceeds from withdrawal of time deposits 
Payments for purchases of fixed assets Proceeds from sales of fixed assets 
Payments for purchases of investment securities Proceeds from refund of investment securities due to capital reduction Proceeds from acquisition of shares of subsidiaries resulting into change
in scope of consolidation 
Payments of loans receivable Collection of loans receivable 
Other Net cash used in investing activities 
Cash flows from financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings Proceeds from long-term debt 
Repayments of long-term debt 
Redemption of bonds 
Cash dividends paid 
Cash dividends paid to non-controlling interests 
Payments from changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries that do not
result in change in scope of consolidation 
Other Net cash used in financing activities 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents resulting from merger withunconsolidated subsidiaries 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year (Note 4)

2016(Thousands of
U.S. dollars)(Note 3)

¥16,183 ¥23,516
16,406
16,356
6,201
678
—
332
920
—
573
—
569
—
(1,845)—(1,397)
—
(604)
—
(43)
90
(185)
(266)
(1,072)
(513)
2,382
2,139
(2,097)(1,008)(10,412)(2,776)(12,811)
6,399
846
646
4,310
(3,392)
17,92442,2011,602
1,010(2,462)(2,130)(5,284)(3,311)
11,78037,770$208,698
145,154
6,017
2,946
—
—
—
—
—
—
799
(2,361)(4,553)
18,983(8,946)(24,636)
56,7895,733(30,102)374,521
8,963(18,903)(29,384)
335,197(380)
414(13,062)
2,077
(916)
3,686

(374)
374
(19,081)
176
(334)
—

(3,319)3,319(169,338)
1,562(2,964)
—

1,190

—

—

(272)
16
128
(7,119)

(13)
12
(179)
(19,419)(115)
106(1,589)(172,338)

4,896
10,236(26,774)(2,000)(2,165)(555)(8,292)
28,914(25,938)—(2,709)(516)(73,589)
256,603(230,192)—(24,042)(4,579)—(1,094)(9,709)(1,219)(17,581)744(12,176)
41,597(1,073)(10,708)
(591)
7,052
29,433(9,522)(95,030)(5,245)62,584
261,20912——¥29,433¥36,485$323,793

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd. and consolidated subsidiaries

1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES(a) Basis of presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd. (the “Company”) and its consolidated
subsidiaries are prepared on the basis of accounting principles generally accepted in Japan, which are different in certain respects as to theapplication and disclosure requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards, and are compiled from the consolidated financial
statements prepared by the Company as required by the Financial Instruments and Exchange Law of Japan. The notes to the consolidated financial
statements include certain financial information which is not required under accounting principles generally accepted in Japan, but is presented
herein as additional information. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include certain reclassifications for the purpose ofpresenting them in a form familiar to readers outside Japan.
(b) Principles of consolidation and accounting for investments in affiliates
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and, with minor exceptions, companies substantiallycontrolled by the Company. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.
Investments in equity securities issued by unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates are accounted for by the equity method, except thatinvestments in certain unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates are stated at cost because the effect of application of the equity method would be
immaterial.
The difference between the cost and the underlying net assets of investments in consolidated subsidiaries or affiliates accounted for by theequity method has been allocated to identifiable assets based on fair value at the respective dates of acquisition. Any unassigned residual amount isrecognized as goodwill and amortized by the straight-line method over an estimated useful life, with the exception of minor amounts which arecharged to income in the year of acquisition.
(c) Translation of foreign currencies
All monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, whether long-term or short-term, are translated into Japanese yen at theexchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. The resulting gains and losses are included in net loss for the year.
Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries and affiliates are translated into Japanese yen at the exchange rates prevailing at the balance sheet
date. Income statement accounts for the year are translated into Japanese yen using the average exchange rates during the year. The resulting
translation adjustments are accounted for as foreign currency translation adjustments, except for the minority interest portion which is allocatedto minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries.
((d) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated statements of cash flows comprise of cash in hand, bank deposits available for withdrawal on
demand and short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less and which are exposed to a minor risk of fluctuation invalue.
(e) Inventories
Inventories are principally stated at cost, determined by the moving average method, except that the specific identification method is applied tocosts related to construction-type contracts. In addition, the amount of Balance Sheet is calculated by write-down method based on descent of
profitability.
(f) Investment securities
Securities other than equity securities issued by subsidiaries and affiliates are classified into held-to-maturity securities or available-for-salesecurities.
Held-to-maturity securities are stated at amortized cost. Available-for-sale securities for which market quotations are available are stated at fairvalue with net unrealized gains or losses being included in net assets, net of the related taxes. Available-for-sale securities for which market
quotations are not available are stated at cost. Realized gains and losses on sales are determined using the average cost method and are included
in net income for the year.
In cases where the fair value of held-to-maturity securities or available-for-sale securities has declined significantly and such impairment isother than temporary, such securities are written down to fair value and the resulting losses are charged to income for the year.

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(g) Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated by applying the average percentage of actual bad debts in the past to the balance of receivables. In
addition, an amount deemed necessary to cover non-collectible receivables is provided on an individual account basis.
(h) Property, plant and equipment and depreciation
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed principally using the straight-line method at rates based on theestimated useful lives of the respective assets, ranging from 2 years to 60 years for buildings and structures, and from 2 years to 22 years formachinery and equipment.
(i) Intangible assets
Intangible assets are amortized by the straight-line method over their respective estimated useful lives. Expenditure relating to computer softwaredeveloped for internal use is charged to income as incurred, except in cases where it contributes to the generation of income or future cost savings.
In these cases, it is capitalized and amortized using the straight-line method over its estimated useful life, which is no longer than 5 years.
(j) Retirement benefits
1) The retirement benefit obligation for employees is attributed to each period by the benefit formula method over the estimated years ofservice of the eligible employees.
2) Prior service cost is being amortized as incurred mainly by the straight-line method over the period of 15 years which is shorter than the
average remaining number of years of service of the employees. Unrecognized actuarial gain or loss is amortized by the declining-balancemethod over a period of 12 years from the year following that in which it arises, except for unrecognized costs with respect to employees
who retired under the early retirement program which were fully amortized at the time of the employees’ retirement.
(k) Lease transactions
Finance leases without options to transfer ownership of the leased assets to the lessee are accounted for as ordinary sale and purchase transactions.
These leased assets are depreciated to their respective salvage value of zero using the straight-line method over a period of leasing term. Financeleases with options to transfer ownership of the leased assets to the lessee are depreciated by the same method applied to the fixed assets owned by
the Company.
(l) Income taxes
The income taxes of the Company and its domestic consolidated subsidiaries consist of corporate income taxes, local inhabitants’ taxes andenterprise taxes. The Company and its wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries use the Japanese consolidated taxation system.
The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries apply the deferred tax accounting method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determinedusing the asset and liability approach, and recognized for temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and those as reported
in the consolidated financial statements.
(m) Derivatives
All derivatives are stated at fair value with changes in fair value being included in net income for the year in which they arise, except for derivatives
designated as hedging instruments.
The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries use derivatives to reduce their exposure to fluctuation in foreign exchange rates, interest rates,
and the prices of aluminum ingot and others in the market. Derivatives designated as hedging instruments are principally forward foreignexchange contracts, interest rate swap contracts and aluminum ingot and others forward contracts. The underlying hedged items are tradeaccounts receivable and payable, long-term bank loans and sales or purchases of aluminum ingot and others.
Gains and losses arising from changes in fair value of derivatives designated as hedging instruments are deferred and included in net incomein the same period in which the corresponding gains and losses on the underlying hedged items or transactions are recognized. The Company andits consolidated subsidiaries use interest rate swaps to hedge their interest rate risk exposure. The related interest differentials paid or received under
the interest rate swap agreements are recognized in interest expense over the term of the agreements.
The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries evaluate the effectiveness of their hedging activities by reference to the accumulated gains orlosses on the hedging instruments and the underlying hedged items from the commencement of the hedges.
(n) Research and development costs
Research and development costs are charged to income as incurred.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements(o) Appropriation of retained earnings
Appropriation of retained earnings is reflected in the consolidated financial statements for the year in which the appropriation is approved at an
ordinary general meeting of shareholders.
The Company’s retained earnings consist of unappropriated retained earnings and a legal reserve as required by the Corporation Law of Japan.
The Corporation Law provides that an amount equal to 10% of distributions from unappropriated retained earnings paid by the Company and its
Japanese subsidiaries be appropriated to the legal reserve. Such appropriations are no longer required when the total amount of additional paid-in
capital and the legal reserve equals 25% of their respective stated capital.
Under the Corporation Law, the Company is permitted to transfer to unappropriated retained earnings the portion of its statutory reserve(additional paid-in capital and the legal reserve) in excess of 25% of common stock upon approval at a shareholders’ meeting. Any suchtransferred portion is available for dividend distribution.
(p) Net income per share
Basic net income per share of common stock, presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of income, is computed based on theweighted average number of shares outstanding during each year.
Diluted net income per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities were converted into common stock. Diluted net
income per share of common stock assumes full conversion of the outstanding convertible bonds at the time of issuance with an applicableadjustment for the related interest expense on a net of tax basis.
(q) Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications of previously reported amounts have been made to conform them to the current year’s classifications.
2. ACCOUNTING CHANGE
The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries adopted “Revised Accounting Standard for Business Combinations” (ASBJ Statement No. 21 of
September 13, 2013), “Revised Accounting Standard for Consolidated Financial Statements” (ASBJ Statement No. 22 of September 13, 2013),“Revised Accounting Standard for Business Divestitures” (ASBJ Statement No. 7 of September 13, 2013) effective from April 1, 2015. As a result,under these revised accounting standards, the accounting treatment for any changes in a parent’s ownership interest in a subsidiary when theparent retains control over the subsidiary and the corresponding accounting for acquisition-related costs were revised. In addition, the presentation
method of profit attributable to owners of parent was amended, the reference to “minority interests” was changed to “non-controlling interests,”
and accounting treatment for adjustments to provisional amounts during measurement period was also changed.
The cumulative impact of the retroactive application of the new accounting policies over all past periods as April 1, 2015 was reflected incapital surplus and retained earnings.
The application of the Accounting Standard for Business Combinations and the other standards follows the transitional treatment specified in
Article 58-2(4) of the Accounting Standard for Business Combinations, Article 44-5(4) of the Accounting Standard for Consolidated Financial
Statement, and Article 57-4(4) of the Accounting Standard for Business Divestiture. The application of these standards has been under way since
the beginning of the consolidated fiscal year under review, and will continue to be applied going forward.
As a result, operating profit and ordinary profit increased by ¥13 million ($115 thousand), profit before income taxes decreased by ¥281
million ($2,494 thousand) for the year ended March 31, 2016, additional paid-in capital decreased by ¥281 million ($2,494 thousand) at the year
ended March 31, 2016.
In the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the consolidated fiscal year under review, payments from changes in ownership interests in
subsidiaries that do not result in change in scope of consolidation is recorded under “Cash flows from financing activities.”
The balance at the end of fiscal year for additional paid-in capital in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets increased in ¥281
million ($2,494 thousand) for the year ended March 31, 2016.
3. U.S. DOLLAR AMOUNTS
The rate of ¥112.68 = U.S.$1, the approximate exchange rate prevailing at March 31, 2016, has been used for the purpose of presenting the U.S.
dollar amounts in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. These amounts are included solely for the convenience of the reader.
Accordingly, they should not be construed as representations that yen amounts actually represent, or have been or could be readily converted,
realized or settled in U.S. dollars at that rate.

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4. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
A reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows to cash and deposits disclosed in theaccompanying consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2015 and 2016 is summarized as follows:
2015

2016

(Millions of yen)

Cash and deposits Time deposits with maturities in excess of 3 months 
Cash and cash equivalents ¥29,823(390)¥29,433

2016(Thousands of
U.S. dollars)¥36,875(390)¥36,485$327,254(3,461)$323,793

5. INVESTMENT SECURITIES(a) Available-for-sale securities with available market quotations
The aggregate cost, carrying amount and gross unrealized gains and losses of available-for-sale securities comprising equity securities withavailable market quotations at March 31, 2015 and 2016 was as follows:
2015

2016

(Millions of yen)

Cost 
Unrealized gains 
Unrealized losses 
Carrying amount ¥2,8954,723(19)¥7,5992016(Thousands of
U.S. dollars)¥3,9093,836(65)¥7,680$34,691
34,043(576)$68,158(b) Sales of available-for-sale securities
The realized gains on sales of available-for-sale securities for the years ended March 31, 2015 and 2016 was as follows:
2015

2016

(Millions of yen)

Sales proceeds 
Realized gains on sales 
Realized losses on sales 

¥109
87
—

2016
(Thousands of
U.S. dollars)

¥173
102
—

$1,535905—

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

6. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND LONG-TERM DEBT
Short-term borrowings at March 31, 2016 bore interest at annual rates ranging from 0.03% to 7.60% and mainly consisted of bank loans andshort-term notes maturing at various dates within one year.
Long-term debt at March 31, 2015 and 2016 comprised the following:
2015

2016

(Millions of yen)

Loans, principally from banks and insurance companies due from 2017 to 2072 withinterest rates ranging from 0.00% to 4.75%:
Secured 
Unsecured Convertible bonds due December 10, 2018 (*1)
Unsecured 2.56% bonds due March 29, 2072, redeemable before due dateUnsecured 1.50% bonds due June 1, 2017, redeemable before due date
Capital lease obligations due from 2016 to 2029 with interest rates ranging from 1.20% to 6.88% 
Less: portion due within one year 
Total long-term debt ¥6,521
93,44015,000
3,200
721
3,604
122,486(26,562)¥95,924¥5,346
97,18315,000
3,200
676
2,782
124,187(25,894)¥98,293

2016(Thousands of
U.S. dollars)$47,444
862,469
133,120
28,3995,999
24,6901,102,121(229,801)$872,320(*1) The details of the convertible bonds due December 10, 2018 are summarized as follows:
Common stock
Stock type to be issued:
Issue price per stock acquisition right:
None¥200 per share
Initial exercise price:¥15,000 million
Total issue price:
Exercisable period of stock acquisition rights: From December 23, 2013 to November 26, 2018

A summary of assets pledged as collateral for short-term borrowings and long-term debt at March 31, 2015 and 2016 as follows:
2015

2016

(Millions of yen)

Property, plant and equipment 
Investment securities 
Other intangible assets ¥42,254
66
408¥43,376
60
381

2016
(Thousands of
U.S. dollars)$384,949
532
3,381

The aggregate annual maturities of long-term debt outstanding at March 31, 2016 are summarized as follows:
Years ending March 31,2017 
2018 
2019 
2020 
2021 
Thereafter 

30(Millions of yen)(Thousands of
U.S. dollars)¥25,894
21,41033,38910,223
5,334
27,780¥124,030$229,801
190,007296,31790,72647,338
246,539$1,100,728

7. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS(a) Overview
1. Policy for financial instruments
The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries (the “Group”) strive to diversify financing methods by managing temporary cash surpluses
primarily through short-term deposits, and by raising funds through bank borrowings and corporate bonds. The Group utilizes various derivative
financial instruments such as interest rate swaps, forward foreign exchange contracts, and forward trading in aluminum ingots for the purpose of
reducing risk and does not enter into derivative transactions for speculative or trading purposes.
2. Types of financial instruments and related risk, and risk management for financial instruments
Notes and accounts receivable – trade are exposed to credit risk in relation to customers. The Group manages the risks by controlling the due dates
and outstanding balances by individual customers. Accounts receivable – trade denominated in foreign currencies are exposed to risk of exchange
fluctuations and are hedged by utilizing forward foreign exchange contracts. Stocks of investment securities, which are exposed to market
fluctuations, are mainly those of other companies with which the Group has business relationships. The Group periodically reviews the fair valuesof such stocks and the financial position of the issuers.
Notes and accounts payable – trade, have payment due dates approximately within one year.
Short-term borrowings are raised mainly in connection with business activities, and long-term borrowings are taken out principally for the
purpose of making capital investments. Variable rate borrowings are exposed to interest rate fluctuation risk. However, in order to reduce such risk
and fix interest expenses, the Group utilizes interest rate swap transactions as a hedging instrument for each individual contract. Assessment of theeffectiveness of hedging activities, which meets the requirements for special treatment of interest rate swaps, is omitted.
The execution and management of derivative transactions is performed based on the control procedure designated in management policy. In
addition, to reduce credit risk, utilizing derivative instruments is restricted to only highly rated financial institutions and major trading companies.
Notes and accounts payable – trade and borrowings, the Group prepares its cash flow plans to manage liquidity risk (the risk that the Groupmay not be able to meet its obligations on scheduled due dates).
3. Supplementary explanation of the estimated fair value of financial instruments
The notional amounts of derivatives in “(b) Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” are not necessarily indicative of the actual market
risk involved in the derivative transactions.
(b) Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying value of financial instruments on the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2015 and 2016 and estimated fair value is as follows:
2015
Carrying Value *1

Estimated Fair Value *1

Difference(Millions of yen)

(1) Cash and deposits (2) Notes and accounts receivable – trade (3) Investment securities
Stocks of subsidiaries and affiliates 
Other securities (4) Notes and accounts payable – trade (5) Short-term borrowings *2 
(6) Bonds (7) Long-term borrowings *2 (8) Derivatives ¥29,823
133,976¥29,823
133,976

¥—
—

4,696
7,599
(69,060)(70,108)(18,921)(99,961)
(43)

2,264
7,599
(69,060)(70,108)(18,359)(100,273)(43)(2,432)
—
—
—
562
(312)
—

*1 Liabilities are shown in parenthesis.
*2 The current portion of long-term borrowings is included in long-term borrowings.

31Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

2016
Carrying Value *1

Estimated Fair Value *1

Difference(Millions of yen)

(1) Cash and deposits (2) Notes and accounts receivable – trade (3) Investment securities
Stocks of subsidiaries and affiliates 
Other securities (4) Notes and accounts payable – trade (5) Short-term borrowings *2 
(6) Bonds (7) Long-term borrowings *2 (8) Derivatives ¥36,875
135,357¥36,875
135,357

¥

—
—

4,096
7,680
(67,943)(60,802)(18,876)(102,529)
(151)

1,509
7,680
(67,943)(60,802)(18,437)(102,913)(151)(2,587)
—
—
—
439
(384)
—

2016
Carrying Value *1

Estimated Fair Value *1

Difference(Thousands of U.S. dollars)(1) Cash and deposits (2) Notes and accounts receivable – trade (3) Investment securities
Stocks of subsidiaries and affiliates 
Other securities (4) Notes and accounts payable – trade (5) Short-term borrowings *2 
(6) Bonds (7) Long-term borrowings *2 (8) Derivatives $327,254
1,201,251$327,254
1,201,251$——36,351
68,158(602,973)(539,599)(167,519)(909,913)(1,340)13,392
68,158(602,973)(539,599)(163,623)(913,321)(1,340)(22,959)
—
—
—
3,896
(3,408)—*1 Liabilities are shown in parenthesis.
*2 The current portion of long-term borrowings is included in long-term borrowings.
Notes(1) Cash and deposits, (2) Notes and accounts receivable – trade
Since these items are settled in a short period of time, their carrying value approximates fair value.
(3) Investment securities
The fair value of stocks is based on quoted market prices. For information on securities classified by holding purpose, refer to Note 5“Investment Securities.”(4) Notes and accounts payable – trade, (5) Short-term borrowings
Since these items are settled in a short period of time, their carrying value approximates fair value.
(6) Bonds
The fair value of bonds is based on the present value of the total of principal and interest discounted by an interest rate determined taking
into account the remaining period of each bond and current credit risk.
(7) Long-term borrowings
The fair value of long-term borrowings is based on the present value of the total of principal and interest discounted by the interest rate tobe applied if similar new borrowings were entered into.
(8) Derivatives
Refer to Note 13, “Derivatives” of the notes the consolidated financial statements.
2. Unlisted stock of ¥24,604 million and ¥24,217 million ($214,918 thousand) as of March 31, 2015 and 2016 are not included in “(3)Investment securities” because no quoted market prices are available and it is extremely difficult to measure the fair value.
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3. The redemption schedule for receivables and marketable securities with maturities at March 31, 2015 and 2016 are as follows:2015
Due within
one year

Due after one year but
within five years

Due after five years but
within ten years

Due after
ten years(Millions of yen)

Cash and deposits Notes and accounts receivable – trade 
Investment securities 
Held-to-maturity securities Government and municipal bonds 
Corporate debt securities ¥29,777
133,976

¥—
—

¥—
—

¥—
—

2
—
¥163,755

7
—
¥7

3
—
¥3

—
—
¥—

Due after five years but
within ten years

Due after
ten years

2016
Due within
one year

Due after one year but
within five years(Millions of yen)

Cash and deposits Notes and accounts receivable – trade 
Investment securities 
Held-to-maturity securities Government and municipal bonds 
Corporate debt securities ¥36,830
135,357

¥—
—

¥—
—

¥—
—

2
—
¥172,189

7
—
¥7

1
—
¥1

—
—
¥—

Due after five years but
within ten years

Due after
ten years

2016
Due within
one year

Due after one year but
within five years(Thousands of U.S. dollars)

Cash and deposits Notes and accounts receivable – trade 
Investment securities 
Held-to-maturity securities Government and municipal bonds 
Corporate debt securities $326,855
1,201,251

$—
—

$—
—

$—
—

18
—
$1,528,124

62
—
$62

9
—
$9

—
—
$—

33

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

4. The redemption schedule for bonds and long-term borrowings at March 31, 2015 and 2016 are as follows:2015
Due within
one year

Due after one year but
within five years

Due after
five years(Millions of yen)¥—
25,710¥25,710

Bonds Long-term borrowings ¥15,721
65,012¥80,733¥ 3,200
9,239¥ 12,439

2016
Due within
one year

Due after one year but
within five years

Due after
five years(Millions of yen)¥—25,261¥25,261

Bonds Long-term borrowings ¥15,676
53,147¥68,823¥3,200
23,964¥27,1642016
Due within
one year

Due after one year but
within five years

Due after
five years(Thousands of U.S. dollars)$—
224,184$224,184

Bonds Long-term borrowings $139,120
471,663$610,783$28,399
212,673$241,072

5. The fair value of derivatives at March 31, 2015 and 2016 are as follows:
Currency-related transactions
2015
Hedge item

Notional amount Maturity over 1 year

Forward foreign exchange
Deferred hedge method
Net Valuation method using forward foreign exchange contracts

Fair value(Millions of yen)Accounts receivable Accounts payable Accounts receivable Accounts payable 

¥

285
1,863
1,165
390

¥

—
—
—
—

¥ (1)
4——

Interest-related transactions
2015
Hedge item

Interest rate swap
Fixed rate payment / Floating rate receipt
Deferred hedge method
Short-cut method of interest rate swap transactions

Notional amount Maturity over 1 year

Fair value(Millions of yen)

Long-term borrowings Long-term borrowings ¥ 2,670
32,713¥ 1,600
30,909¥(17)—

Commodity-related transactions
2015
Hedge item

Notional amount Maturity over 1 year

Aluminum ingot forward contracts and others
Fair value hedge accounting
34

Fair value(Millions of yen)Accounts receivable Accounts payable 

¥

580
1,652

¥

—
—

¥ 4
(33)

Currency-related transactions
2016
Hedge item

Notional amount Maturity over 1 year

Forward foreign exchange
Deferred hedge method
Net Valuation method using forward foreign exchange contracts

Fair value(Millions of yen)Accounts receivable Accounts payable Accounts receivable Accounts payable 

¥179
1,810
790
232

¥—
—
—
—

¥0
(37)
—
—

Interest-related transactions
2016
Hedge item

Interest rate swap
Fixed rate payment / Floating rate receipt
Deferred hedge method
Short-cut method of interest rate swap transactions

Notional amount Maturity over 1 year

Fair value(Millions of yen)

Long-term borrowings Long-term borrowings ¥2,089
38,932¥1,191
37,644¥(17)—

Commodity-related transactions
2016
Hedge item

Notional amount Maturity over 1 year

Aluminum ingot forward contracts and others
Fair value hedge accounting

Fair value(Millions of yen)Accounts receivable Accounts payable 

¥657
2,593

¥—
—

¥9
(106)

Currency-related transactions
2016
Hedge item

Notional amount Maturity over 1 year

Forward foreign exchange
Deferred hedge method
Net Valuation method using forward foreign exchange contracts

Fair value(Millions of yen)Accounts receivable Accounts payable Accounts receivable Accounts payable $1,589
16,063
7,011
2,059

$—
—
—
—

$0
(328)
—
—

Interest-related transactions
2016
Hedge item

Interest rate swap
Fixed rate payment / Floating rate receipt
Deferred hedge method
Short-cut method of interest rate swap transactions

Notional amount Maturity over 1 year

Fair value(Millions of yen)

Long-term borrowings Long-term borrowings $18,539
345,509$10,570
334,079$(151)—

Commodity-related transactions
2016
Hedge item

Notional amount Maturity over 1 year

Aluminum ingot forward contracts and others
Fair value hedge accounting

Fair value(Millions of yen)Accounts receivable Accounts payable $5,831
23,012

$—
—

$80
(941)

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

8. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Each component of other comprehensive income for the year ended March 31, 2015 and 2016 were as follows:
2015

2016

2016
(Thousands of
U.S. dollars)(Millions of yen)

Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Amount arising during the year 
Reclassification adjustments for gains and losses included in profit (loss) attributableto owners of parent 
Before-tax amount 
Tax benefit Net-of-tax amount 
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedges:
Amount arising during the year 
Reclassification adjustments for gains and losses included in profit (loss) attributableto owners of parent 
Before-tax amount 
Tax benefit Net-of-tax amount Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Amount arising during the year 
Remeasurements of defined benefit plans:
Amount arising during the year 
Reclassification adjustments for gains and losses included in profit (loss) attributableto owners of parent 
Before-tax amountTax benefit Net-of-tax amount Equity of other comprehensive income (loss) of affiliates: Amount arising during the year 
Total other comprehensive income ¥1,411¥ (866)$ (7,685)

—

(100)

(888)

1,411
(307)
1,104

(966)
434
(532)

(8,573)
3,852(4,721)

77

205

1,819

(96)

(314)

(2,786)

(19)
4
(15)

(109)
29
(80)

(967)
257
(710)

2,317

(2,358)(20,927)869(2,041)(18,113)

(342)

68

603

527
234
761

(1,973)560(1,413)(17,510)
4,970(12,540)1,524¥5,691(727)¥(5,110)(6,452)$(45,350)

9. RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
The Company and its domestic subsidiaries have defined benefit corporate pension plans and a lump-sum payment retirement benefit planscovering substantially all employees in Japan. Additional benefits may be granted to employees according to the conditions under which
termination of employment occurs. Certain consolidated subsidiaries use the simplified method for calculation of retirement benefit obligation.
Certain foreign subsidiaries have defined contribution pension plans.
The changes in the retirement benefit obligation during the years ended March 31, 2015 and 2016 are as follows:
2015

2016

(Millions of yen)

Balance at the beginning of the year 
Cumulative effects of changes in accounting policies 
Restated balance at the beginning of the year 
Increase by acquisition of a consolidated subsidiary Service cost Interest cost 
Actuarial gain or loss Retirement benefits paid 
Others 
Balance at the end of the year 36¥31,391
2,320
33,711
983
1,868
442
451
(1,639)444¥36,260¥36,260—
36,260
—
1,980
477
1,348
(1,664)(159)¥38,242

2016(Thousands of
U.S. dollars)$321,796—
321,796—
17,572
4,233
11,963(14,767)(1,411)$339,386

The changes in plan assets during the years ended March 31, 2015 and 2016 are as follows:
2015

2016

(Millions of yen)

Balance at the beginning of the year 
Increase by acquisition of a consolidated subsidiary Expected return on plan assets 
Actuarial gain or loss 
Employer contributions Retirement benefits paid 
Others 
Balance at the end of the year ¥20,546
486
334
1,320
1,937
(1,195)355¥23,783¥23,783
—
464
(693)
2,098
(1,115)(87)¥24,450

2016(Thousands of
U.S. dollars)$211,067—
4,118(6,150)18,619(9,895)(773)$216,986

The changes in liability for retirement benefits on the simplified method during the years ended March 31, 2015 and 2016 are as follows:
2015

2016

(Millions of yen)

Balance at the beginning of the year Retirement benefit expenses 
Retirement benefits paid Contributions for the plans Balance at the end of the year ¥6,285
794
(390)
(369)
¥6,320¥6,320
960
(413)
(295)
¥6,572

2016(Thousands of
U.S. dollars)$ 56,088
8,520(3,665)(2,619)$ 58,324

The following table sets forth the funded status of the plans and the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31,
2015 and 2016 for the defined benefit plans:
2015

2016

(Millions of yen)

2016
(Thousands of
U.S. dollars)

Unfunded retirement benefit obligation 
Net liability for retirement benefits in the consolidated balance sheets ¥43,449(26,856)
16,5932,204¥18,797¥45,714(27,665)
18,0492,315¥20,364$ 405,698(245,519)
160,179
20,545$ 180,724

Liability for retirement benefits 
Net liability for retirement benefits in the consolidated balance sheets ¥18,797¥18,797¥20,364¥20,364$ 180,724$ 180,724

Funded retirement benefit obligation 
Fair value of plan assets 

The components of retirement benefit expenses for the years ended March 31, 2015 and 2016 are as follows:
2015

2016

(Millions of yen)

Service cost Interest cost Expected return on plan assets 
Amortization of unrecognized actuarial gain or loss Amortization of prior service cost Retirement benefit expenses on the simplified method Retirement benefit expenses on the defined benefit plan ¥1,868
442
(334)
176
(28)
785
¥2,909¥ 1,980
477
(464)
10
(26)
960
¥ 2,937

2016(Thousands of
U.S. dollars)$ 17,572
4,233(4,118)
89
(231)
8,520
$ 26,065

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The components of retirement benefits liability adjustments included in other comprehensive income (before tax effect) for the years ended March
31, 2015 and 2016 are as follows:
2015

2016

(Millions of yen)

Prior service cost 
Actuarial loss 
Total ¥78
(605)
¥(527)

2016(Thousands of
U.S. dollars)

¥

24
1,949
¥ 1,973$

213
17,297$ 17,510

Remeasurements of defined benefits plans included in accumulated other comprehensive income (before tax effect) as of March 31, 2015 and2016 as follows:
2015

2016

(Millions of yen)

Unrecognized prior service cost 
Unrecognized actuarial gain or loss 
Total ¥(252)
598
¥346

2016
(Thousands of
U.S. dollars)¥ (228)2,547¥ 2,319$ (2,023)
22,604$ 20,581

The fair value of plan assets, by major category, as a percentage of total plan assets as of March 31, 2015 and 2016 as follows:
2015

General account 
Domestic bonds 
Foreign stocks Domestic stocks Foreign bonds 
Others 
Total 

2016

35%
23%
13%
11%
9%
9%
100%

32%
21%
15%
13%
9%
10%
100%

The total fair value of plan assets includes 3% and 3% of the retirement benefit trust set to the corporate pension plan at March 31, 2015 and 2016separately.
The expected return on assets has been estimated based on the anticipated allocation to each asset class and the expected long-term returns on
assets held in each category.
The assumptions used in accounting for the above plans were as follows:
2015

Discount rate Expected rate of return on plan assets 

2016

1.0%
1.0%

1.0%
1.0%

Required contribution of the consolidated subsidiaries for the defined contribution pension plans as of March 31, 2015 and 2016 as follows:
2015

2016

(Millions of yen)

Required contribution 

38

¥3

¥6

2016
(Thousands of
U.S. dollars)$53

10. INCOME TAXES
Significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities at March 31, 2015 and 2016 were as follows:
2015

2016

(Millions of yen)

Deferred tax assets:
Tax loss carry forwards Net defined benefit liabilities 
Unrealized intercompany loss 
Accrued bonuses 
Allowance for doubtful accounts 
Loss on disposal of fixed assets 
Other Total deferred tax assets 
Valuation allowance 
Total deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Undistributed retained earnings of subsidiaries and associates 
Unrealized gain on securities Revaluation gain on subsidiaries 
Unrealized intercompany profit 
Other Total deferred tax liabilities 
Net deferred tax assets 

2016(Thousands of
U.S. dollars)¥15,249
6,243
2,906
1,679
1,702
827
10,20138,807(21,087)
17,720¥11,216
6,065
2,761
1,748
1,631
766
9,947
34,134(16,156)
17,978$ 99,539
53,82524,503
15,513
14,475
6,798
88,276302,929(143,380)
159,549(214)(1,494)(1,029)(962)(595)(4,294)¥13,426(1,178)(1,083)
(974)
(912)
(834)
(4,981)¥12,997(10,454)(9,611)(8,644)(8,094)(7,402)(44,205)$115,344

Deferred tax assets and liabilities that comprise net deferred tax assets are included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as follows:
2015

2016

(Millions of yen)

Deferred tax assets (current assets) Deferred tax assets (investments and other assets) 
Other long-term liabilities ¥5,008
9,146
(728)

2016
(Thousands of
U.S. dollars)¥5,3968,105(504)$ 47,888
71,929(4,473)

In addition to the above, the Company recorded deferred tax liabilities on land revaluation surplus of ¥410 million and ¥50 million ($444
thousand) at March 31, 2015 and 2016 separately.
A reconciliation of the differences between the statutory income tax rate and the effective income tax rate for the years ended March 31, 2015
and 2016 was summarized as follows:
2015

Statutory income tax rate Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting from:
Undistributed retained earnings of subsidiaries and associates Permanently non-deductible expenses 
Amortization of goodwill Inhabitant taxes per capita 
Decrease in deferred tax assets due to a change in tax rate 
Valuation allowance 
Equity in earnings of affiliates 
Other Effective income tax rate 

2016

35.6%

33.1%

—
1.1
1.5
1.0
11.9
(12.9)
(4.6)
(1.4)
32.2%

4.3
1.7
1.4
0.6
0.4
(11.7)
(1.5)
1.5
29.8%
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The “Act for Partial Amendment of the Income Tax Act, etc.” (ACT No. 15 of 2016) and the “Act for Partial Amendment of the Local Tax Act,etc.” (Act No. 13 of 2016) were enacted on March 29, 2016. As a result, the effective statutory tax rate used to measure the Company’s deferred tax
assets and liabilities was changed from 32.3% to 30.9% and 30.6% for the temporary differences expected to be realized or settled in the year
beginning April 1, 2016 and April 1, 2017 and for the temporary differences expected to be realized or settled from April 1, 2018, respectively. The
effect of this reduction is immaterial.
Deductible amount due to net tax loss carryforwards is limited to 60% of taxable income in the year beginning on or after April 1, 2016, 55% in
the year beginning on or after April 1, 2017 and 50% in the year beginning on or after April 1, 2018. The effect of this reduction is immaterial.
11. APPROPRIATIONS OF RETAINED EARNINGS
The following appropriation was approved at the ordinary general meeting of shareholders of the Company held on June 24, 2016:(Millions of yen)(Thousands of U.S. dollars)¥3,264

Cash dividends $28,967

The Company is required to obtain the approval of shareholders at an ordinary general meeting of shareholders for appropriations of retained
earnings in conformity with the Corporation Law. Appropriations of retained earnings are, therefore, not reflected in the consolidated financial
statements for the year to which they relate but are recorded in the consolidated financial statements in the subsequent year after shareholders’approval has been obtained.
12. REVALUATION SURPLUS
A consolidated subsidiary of the Company revalued its land used for business purposes in accordance with the Land Revaluation Law, when it was
an affiliate. As a result of this revaluation, the Company recognized its portion of the affiliate’s revaluation surplus and the related deferred tax
liabilities.
13. DERIVATIVESIn the normal course of business, the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries utilize various derivative financial instruments in order tomanage the exposure resulting from fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and the prices of aluminum ingot in the market.
The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.
14. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
Inventories
The amount of inventories written down due to a decline in profitability for the years ended March 31, 2015 and 2016 was ¥173 million and ¥354
million ($3,142 thousand), respectively which is included in cost of sales.
Selling, general and administrative expenses
2015

2016

2016
(Thousands of
U.S. dollars)(Millions of yen)

Freight charges Salaries, allowances and bonuses ¥11,487
16,808¥12,279
18,290$108,972
162,318

Research and Development
Research and development costs charged to cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses for the years ended March 31, 2015 and2016 was ¥4,495 million and ¥4,794 ($42,545 thousand), respectively.
Gain on sales of fixed assets
2015

2016

2016
(Thousands of
U.S. dollars)(Millions of yen)

Land 

40¥1,397——15. CONTINGENT LIABILITIESContingent liabilities at March 31, 2016 amounted to ¥1,309 million ($11,617 thousand) for loans guaranteed and other guarantees given in theordinary course of business.
16. LOSS ON IMPAIRMENT OF FIXED ASSETS
The domestic consolidated subsidiaries recognized ¥6,201 million of loss on impairment of fixed assets in the consolidated statements of income,of which the significant items for the year ended March 31, 2015 were as follows:
2015

Location
Shizuoka City,
Shizuoka Prefecture

Major use
Operating assets

Asset category
Machinery and equipment 
Buildings and structures 
Others 

Total(Millions of yen)

¥2,8702,455
19¥5,344Since the cash flows generated from operating activities resulting from the use of the groups of assets have been continuously negative, theconsolidated subsidiaries recognized an impairment loss of ¥5,344 million after noting a sign of impairment and evaluating a necessity of theimpairment loss. The recoverable amounts of the asset groups were measured at their respective value in use and cash flows were calculated at a
discount rate of 3.5%.
The consolidated subsidiaries has grouped the operating assets by the independent operating division which generates cash flows, the rental
assets by administrative business division and idle assets by individual asset itself.
The domestic consolidated subsidiaries recognized ¥678 million ($6,017 thousand) of loss on impairment of fixed assets in the consolidated
statements of income, of which the significant items for the year ended March 31, 2016 were as follows:
2016

Location
Guangdong, China

Total

Major use
Operating assets

Asset category
Buildings and structures 
Machinery and equipment 
Tools, furniture and fixtures 
Others (Millions of yen)

¥228
195
37
47
¥507

(Thousands of
U.S. dollars)$2,023
1,731
328
417
$4,499Since the cash flows generated from operating activities resulting from the use of the groups of assets have been continuously negative, theconsolidated subsidiaries recognized an impairment loss of ¥507 million ($4,499 thousand) after noting a sign of impairment and evaluating anecessity of the impairment loss.
The consolidated subsidiaries has grouped the operating assets by the independent operating division which generates cash flows, the rental
assets by administrative business division and idle assets by individual asset itself.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

17. Amounts Per Share
Net income and net assets per share for the years ended and as of March 31, 2015 and 2016 were summarized as follows:
1. Number of shares
2015

2016

(Millions of shares)

Weighted average number of shares 
Effect of convertible bonds 
Diluted number of shares 

543,835
75,000618,835

543,826
75,000618,826

2015

2016

2. Net income per share(Millions of yen)

Net income ¥15,533¥9,6452015$137,851

2016
(yen)

Net income per share 
Diluted net income per share 

2016(Thousands of
U.S. dollars)

2016(U.S. dollars)¥17.74¥15.59¥28.56¥25.10

2015

2016

$0.25
$0.22

3. Net asset per share(Millions of yen)

Total net assets 
Non-controlling interests 
Net assets attributable to shares of common stock ¥137,385(15,963)¥121,422
2015¥144,419(14,235)¥130,184

42$1,281,673(126,331)$1,155,342

2016
(yen)

Net assets per share 

2016(Thousands of
U.S. dollars)¥223.27

2016(U.S. dollars)¥ 239.39

$

2.12

18. Segment Information
The reportable segments are components of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, for which their discrete financial information isavailable, and whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the Board of Directors to make decisions about resources to be allocated to thesegments and assess their performance.
The Company and its consolidated subsidiaries operate within four distinct business segments mainly in Japan: “Aluminum ingot andchemicals,” “Aluminum sheet and extrusions,” “Fabricated products and others” and “Aluminum foil, powder and paste.”
The “Aluminum ingot and chemicals” segment supplies aluminum remelted ingot used for various industrial materials, and produces a wide
spectrum of alumina and alumina hydrates ranging from raw materials to basic materials for ceramic compounds. The “Aluminum sheet andextrusions” segment produces sheet, coil, and extrusion products consisting primarily of shapes, tubes and rods. The “Fabricated products andothers” segment produces a variety of products which include wing bodies for transport vehicles, automobile components and electronic materials.
The “Aluminum foil, powder and paste” segment produces aluminum foil and aluminum powder used for various fields, such as daily necessaries,
energy, electronics and automobile. “Corporate items” includes unallocated operating expenses and corporate assets not specifically related toreportable segments.
Reportable segment information for the years ended March 31, 2015 and 2016 was as follows:2015
The reportable segments
Aluminumingot andchemicals

Aluminum
sheet andextrusions

Fabricatedproducts
and others

Aluminum
foil, powder
and paste

Adjustment(Note 1)

Consolidated¥—(81,565)(81,565)¥(2,881)¥(19,221)
¥174
¥—
¥—
¥—
¥173

¥431,477—
431,477¥19,305¥457,277¥16,406¥672¥6,201¥20,650¥15,869(Millions of yen)

Net sales
Customers Intersegment 
Total Operating profit 
Segment assets 
Depreciation and amortization 
Amortization of goodwill 
Loss on impairment of fixed assets 
Investment in equity-method affiliates
Capital expenditures ¥114,339
47,570161,909¥6,069¥119,824¥4,292¥—¥5,443¥4,010¥3,529¥82,823
22,383
105,206¥4,230¥118,974¥4,004¥—¥—¥7,953¥5,269¥138,088
11,040149,128¥7,704¥136,224¥3,601¥19¥84¥5,276¥3,440¥96,227
572
96,799¥4,183¥101,476¥4,335¥653¥674¥3,411¥3,458(Note 1).Adjustments amounts are as follows.
1)Adjustments of ¥(2,881) million in segment profit are general corporate expenses.
2)Adjustments of ¥(19,221) million in segment assets include ¥(38,099) million in the elimination of transactions between segments and¥18,878 million in corporate assets.
3)Adjustments of ¥174 million in depreciation and amortization expenses have primarily to do with corporate assets.
4)Adjustments of ¥173 million for capital expenditures are the increase in corporate assets.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

2016
The reportable segments
Aluminumingot andchemicals

Aluminum
sheet andextrusions

Fabricatedproducts
and others

Aluminum
foil, powder
and paste

Adjustment(Note 1)

Consolidated(Millions of yen)

Net sales
Customers Intersegment 
Total Operating profit 
Segment assets 
Depreciation and amortization 
Amortization of goodwill 
Loss on impairment of fixed assets 
Investment in equity-method affiliates Capital expenditures ¥109,844
42,426
152,270¥ 9,138¥107,598¥ 3,630¥—¥—¥ 3,804¥ 2,865¥103,340
23,936
127,276¥ 3,058¥112,211¥ 4,882¥—¥—¥ 8,245¥ 6,042¥149,220
12,242
161,462¥ 10,958¥146,603¥ 3,533
¥
384
¥
—
¥ 5,413¥ 5,391¥102,001
470
102,471¥ 6,829¥100,732¥ 4,115
¥
564
¥
678
¥ 3,076¥ 4,445¥

—(79,074)(79,074)¥ (3,162)¥(14,950)
¥
196
¥
—
¥
—
¥
—
¥
118

¥464,405

—464,405¥ 26,821¥452,194¥ 16,356
¥
948
¥
678
¥ 20,538¥ 18,861

Aluminum
foil, powder
and paste

Adjustment(Note 1)

Consolidated

2016
The reportable segments
Aluminumingot andchemicals

Aluminum
sheet andextrusions

Fabricatedproducts andothers(Thousands of U.S. dollars)

Net sales
Customers Intersegment 
Total Operating profit 
Segment assets 
Depreciation and amortization 
Amortization of goodwill 
Loss on impairment of fixed assets 
Investment in equity-method affiliates Capital expenditures $ 974,831
376,518
1,351,349$ 81,097$ 954,899$ 32,215$—$—$ 33,759$ 25,426$ 917,110
212,425
1,129,535$ 27,139$ 995,838$ 43,326$—$—$ 73,172$ 53,621$1,324,281
108,644
1,432,925$97,249$1,301,056$ 31,354$ 3,408$—$ 48,039$ 47,843$905,228
4,170
909,398$ 60,605$893,965$ 36,520$ 5,005$ 6,017$ 27,298$ 39,449$—(701,757)(701,757)$ (28,062)$(132,677)$ 1,739
$
—
$
—
$
—
$ 1,047$4,121,450

—4,121,450$ 238,028$4,013,081$ 145,154$ 8,413$ 6,017$ 182,268$ 167,386(Note 1).Adjustments amounts are as follows.
1)Adjustments of ¥(3,162) million ($(28,062) thousands) in segment profit are general corporate expenses.
2)Adjustments of ¥(14,950) million ($(132,677) thousands) in segment assets include ¥(36,596) million ($(324,778) thousands) in theelimination of transactions between segments and ¥21,646 million ($192,101 thousands) in corporate assets.
3)Adjustments of ¥196 million ($1,739 thousands) in depreciation and amortization expenses have primarily to do with corporate assets.
4)Adjustments of ¥118 million ($1,047 thousands) for capital expenditures are the increase in corporate assets.

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Geographical sales for the years ended March 31, 2015 and 2016 were summarized as follows:
2015
Japan

Other

2016
Total

Japan

(Millions of yen)¥349,752¥81,725

Other

2016
Total

Japan

(Millions of yen)

¥431,477¥368,004¥96,401

Other

Total

(Thousands of U.S. dollars)¥464,405$3,265,921$855,529$4,121,450

Geographical property, plant and equipment for the year ended March 31, 2015 and 2016 were summarized as follows:
2015
Japan

Other

2016
Total

Japan

(Millions of yen)

¥129,381¥23,854

Other

2016
Total

(Millions of yen)

¥153,235¥130,143¥22,040

Japan

Other

Total

(Thousands of U.S. dollars)¥152,183$1,154,979$195,598$1,350,57745

Report Of Independent Auditors

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Overseas Network

OVERSEAS SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES
North America
Nikkei MC Aluminum
America, Inc.
Indiana, U.S.A.
Phone: 1-812-342-1141
Aluminum alloys(60%)

East Asia
Nikkei MC Aluminium(Kunshan) Co., Ltd.
Kunshan, China
Phone: 86-512-5763-1946
Aluminum alloys(85%)

Southeast Asia
Nikkei MC Aluminium(Thailand) Co., Ltd.
ThailandPhone: 66-3852-2296
Aluminum alloys(79%)

Toyal America, Inc.
Illinois, U.S.A.
Phone: 1-630-505-2160
Aluminum powder and paste(100%)

Nikkei (Shanghai) Body Parts
Co., Ltd.
Shanghai, China
Phone: 86-21-5986-9388
Automobile components(100%)

Nikkei Siam Aluminium
LimitedThailandPhone: 66-2909-7300
Aluminum sheet, foil
(100%)

Nikkei (Shanghai)International Trading Co., Ltd.
Shanghai, China
Phone: 86-21-6236-9659
Sales and marketing bases(100%)

Nikkei Singapore
Aluminium Pte. Ltd.
Singapore
Phone: 65-6293-3770
Trading and marketing(100%)

EuropeToyal Europe Société par
Actions Simplifiée
Unipersonnelle
Accous, France
Phone: 33-1-34-931020
Aluminum powder and paste(100%)NI Nikkei Shenzhen Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen, China
Phone: 86-755-2650-5656
Automobile components(55%)
Nonfemet International(China-Canada-Japan)
Aluminium Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen, China
Phone: 86-755-2661-1569
Extrusion(18%)
Toyal Zhaoqing Co., Ltd.
Zhaoqing, China
Phone: 86-758-3602-160
Aluminum paste(90%)
Sam-A Aluminium Co., Ltd.
Seoul, Korea
Phone: 82-2-3458-0600
Aluminum foil, paste(33%)(As of July 31, 2016)47

Directors And Officers

Directors

Audit & Supervisory Board Member

Chairman of the Board and director

Ichiro Okamoto

Nobuo Matsumoto
Takayuki Tsuchida
Koji Fukui
Yuzuru Fujita*2
Toshihito Hayano*2
Koji Yasui*2

President and CEO of Nippon Light Metal Co., Ltd*2 Outside Member

Directors

Officers

Takashi Ishiyama
President
Representative Director

Toshihide Murakami
Yasunori Okamoto
Mikio Shimizu

Takashi Hara
Masamichi Ueda

President and Representative Director of Nikkeikin

Hirokazu Takatoku

Kakoh Kaihatsu Holdings Co., Ltd.

Minoru Sotoike

Masao Imasu
Hiroshi Yamamoto

Hideki Amimura

President and CEO of Toyo Aluminium K.K.

Koji Ueno

Kotaro Yasuda
Kazuto Sanada

President and CEO of Nippon Fruehauf Co., Ltd.

Hiroyasu Hiruma
President and CEO of Nikkei Panel System Co., Ltd.

Shozo Hamamura
President and CEO of Nikkei MC Aluminium Co., Ltd.

Masato Ono*1
Ryoichi Hayashi*1
Haruo Ito*1*1 Outside Director(As of June 24, 2016)

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Corporate Data

Head Office

Major Shareholders

NYK Tennoz Building
2-20, Higashi-Shinagawa 2-chome
Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-8628, Japan
http://www.nikkeikinholdings.co.jp
Phone: 81-3-5461-8601
Fax: 81-3-5461-8681(Ratio of Stock Holding)Japan Trustee Services Bank, Ltd.
(trust accounts)(9.0%)

EstablishedThe Dai-ichi Mutual Life Insurance Co.
(3.7%)

October 1. 2012
Paid-In Capital¥39,085 million
Shares of Common Stock
Authorized: 2,000,000,000
Issued: 545,126,049
Number of Shareholders
52,307The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd.
(trust accounts)(7.3%)

Nikkei-Keiyu-Kai(2.9%)The Light Metal Educational Foundation, Inc.
(2.7%)
Asahi Mutual Life Insurance Co.
(2.3%)
Japan Trustee Services Bank,Ltd(trust accounts 9)(2.3%)

Stock Exchange Listings
Tokyo
Transfer Agent of Common Stock
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd.
Last Shareholders’ Meeting
June 24, 2016

Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
(2.1%)
Trust & Custody Services Bank,Ltd(securities investment trust account)(1.9%)
CBNY DFA International Small Cap Value Portfolio(1.7%)(As of March 31, 2016)

Cautionary Statement
This annual report contains various projections and estimates. Important factors that could alter these projections and estimates include
changes in the balance of aluminum supply and demand, fluctuations in the price of aluminum ingot and foreign exchange rates, as well
as shifts in Japanese government policies and regulations. The Company cautions, therefore, that the projections and estimates contained
herein involve risk and uncertainty, and that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied.
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Nippon Light Metal Holdings Company, Ltd.
NYK Tennoz Building, 2-20, Higashi-Shinagawa 2-chome
Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-8628, Japan
http://www.nikkeikinholdings.co.jp
Printed in Japan