6-K 1 d912994d6k.htm FORM 6-K Form 6-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of May, 2015

Commission File Number 1-8910

NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

OTEMACHI FIRST SQUARE, EAST TOWER

5-1, OTEMACHI 1-CHOME

CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8116 JAPAN

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F  x    Form 40-F  ¨

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):             

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2015

On May 15, 2015, the registrant filed with the Tokyo Stock Exchange information as to the registrant’s financial condition and results of operations at and for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. Attached hereto is a copy of the press release and supplementary data relating thereto, both dated May 15, 2015, pertaining to such financial condition and results of operations, as well as forecasts for the registrant’s operations for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016. The consolidated financial information of the registrant and that of its subsidiary, NTT DOCOMO, INC., included in the press release and the supplementary data relating thereto were prepared on the basis of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The non-consolidated financial information of the registrant and that of each of the registrant’s three wholly-owned subsidiaries, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East Corporation, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Corporation and NTT Communications Corporation, as well as the consolidated financial information of its subsidiary, NTT DATA CORPORATION, included in the press release and the supplementary data relating thereto were prepared on the basis of accounting principles generally accepted in Japan. The consolidated financial information of the registrant’s subsidiary, Dimension Data Holdings plc, included in the supplementary data relating to the press release was prepared on the basis of International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). The financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 are currently being audited, and the actual results could differ materially from those set forth in the press release.

The earnings projections of the registrant and its subsidiaries for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016 included in the press release contain forward-looking statements. The registrant desires to qualify for the “safe-harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and consequently is hereby filing cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause the registrant’s actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the attachment.

The registrant’s forward-looking statements are based on a series of assumptions, projections, estimates, judgments and beliefs of the management of the registrant in light of information currently available to it regarding the registrant and its subsidiaries and affiliates, the economy and the telecommunications industry in Japan and overseas, and other factors. These projections and estimates may be affected by the future business operations of the registrant and its subsidiaries and affiliates, the state of the economy in Japan and abroad, possible fluctuations in the securities markets, the pricing of services, the effects of competition, the performance of new products, services and new businesses, changes to laws and regulations affecting the telecommunications industry in Japan and elsewhere, other changes in circumstances that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results that may be derived from the forward-looking statements, as well as other risks included in the registrant’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and other filings and submissions with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

No assurance can be given that the registrant’s actual results will not vary significantly from any expectation of future results that may be derived from the forward-looking statements included herein.

The information on any website referenced herein or in the attached material is not incorporated by reference herein or therein.

The attached material is a translation of the Japanese original. The Japanese original is authoritative.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORPORATION

By  

  /s/ Yasutake Horinouchi

  Name:   Yasutake Horinouchi
  Title:   Vice President
    Investor Relations Office

Date: May 15, 2015


Financial Results Release    May 15, 2015

For the Year Ended March 31, 2015

   [U.S. GAAP]

Name of registrant: Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (“NTT”) / URL http://www.ntt.co.jp/ir/

Code No.: 9432

Stock exchanges on which the Company’s shares are listed: Tokyo

Representative: Hiroo Unoura, President and Chief Executive Officer

Contact: Yasutake Horinouchi, Head of IR, Finance and Accounting Department / TEL +81-3-6838-5481

Scheduled date of the ordinary general meeting of shareholders: June 26, 2015

Scheduled date of dividend payments: June 29, 2015

Scheduled filing date of securities report: June 30, 2015

Supplemental material on financial results: Yes

Presentation on financial results: Yes (for institutional investors and analysts)

 

1. Consolidated Financial Results for the Year Ended March 31, 2015 (April 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015)

Amounts are rounded to nearest million yen.

(1) Consolidated Results of Operations

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     Operating Revenues     Operating Income     Income (Loss)
before Income Taxes
    Net Income (Loss)
Attributable to NTT
 

Year ended March 31, 2015

     11,095,317         1.6     1,084,566         (10.6 )%      1,066,629         (17.6 )%      518,066         (11.5 )% 

Year ended March 31, 2014

     10,925,174         2.1     1,213,653         1.0     1,294,195         8.1     585,473         12.2

Note: Percentages above represent changes from the previous year.

 

     Basic Earnings
(Loss)  per Share
    Diluted Earnings
per  Share
Attributable to
NTT
    ROE
(Ratio of
Net Income to

Shareholders’
Equity)
    ROA
(Ratio of
Income  (Loss)

before
Income Taxes

to Total Assets)
    Operating  Income
Margin
(Ratio of
Operating Income

to Operating
Revenues)
 

Year ended March 31, 2015

     473.69  (yen)      —  (yen)      6.0     5.2     9.8

Year ended March 31, 2014

     509.21  (yen)      —  (yen)      7.0     6.5     11.1

 

Notes:    

  Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to NTT:   For the year ended March 31, 2015:   691,332 million yen ((20.8)%)
    For the year ended March 31, 2014:   873,371 million yen (27.2%)
  Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliated companies:   For the year ended March 31, 2015:   5,889 million yen
    For the year ended March 31, 2014:   (50,792) million yen

(2) Consolidated Financial Position

 

      (Millions of yen, except per share amounts)  
     Total Assets      Total Equity
(Net Assets)
     Shareholders’
Equity
     Equity Ratio
(Ratio of Shareholders’
Equity to Total Assets)
    Shareholders’  Equity
per Share
 

March 31, 2015

     20,702,427         11,049,810         8,681,860         41.9     8,201.27 (yen)   

March 31, 2014

     20,284,949         10,924,806         8,511,354         42.0     7,667.57 (yen)   

(3) Consolidated Cash Flows

 

      (Millions of yen)  
     Cash Flows  from
Operating Activities
     Cash Flows  from
Investing Activities
    Cash Flows  from
Financing Activities
    Cash and Cash Equivalents
at End of Year
 

Year ended March 31, 2015

     2,391,812         (1,868,579     (678,008     849,174   

Year ended March 31, 2014

     2,727,904         (2,106,806     (622,440     984,463   

 

2. Dividends

 

    Dividends per Share     Total Annual
Dividends
    Payout Ratio
(Consolidated)
    Ratio of
Dividends to
Shareholders’
Equity

(Consolidated)
 
    End of
the First
Quarter
    End of  the
Second
Quarter
  End of
the Third
Quarter
    Year-end     Total        

Year ended March 31, 2014

    —          80.00 (yen)     —          90.00 (yen)        170.00 (yen)        191,249 (millions of yen)        33.4%        2.3

Year ended March 31, 2015

    —          90.00 (yen)     —          90.00 (yen)        180.00 (yen)        195,140 (millions of yen)        38.0%        2.3

Year ending March 31, 2016 (Forecasts)

    —        100.00 (yen)     —          100.00 (yen)        200.00 (yen)        —          33.6%        —     

 

Note: NTT authorized a two-for-one stock split of its common stock, with an effective date of July 1, 2015, at a meeting of its board of directors held on May 15, 2015. The year-end dividend forecast for the year ending March 31, 2016 does not reflect the impact of the stock split. The total year-end dividend forecast for the year ending March 31, 2016, taking the stock split into account, is 100 yen.

 

3. Consolidated Financial Results Forecasts for the Year Ending March 31, 2016 (April 1, 2015 – March 31, 2016)

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     Operating Revenues     Operating
Income
    Income before
Income Taxes
    Net Income
Attributable to NTT
    Basic Earnings per Share
Attributable to NTT
 

Year ending March 31, 2016

     11,350,000         2.3     1,200,000         10.6     1,180,000         10.6     630,000         21.6     595.00  (yen) 

 

Notes: 1. Percentages above represent changes from the previous year.

 

            2. The forecast for basic earnings per share attributable to NTT for the year ending March 31, 2016 does not reflect the impact of the two-for-one stock split of NTT’s common stock, with an effective date of July 1, 2015. The forecast for basic earnings per share attributable to NTT for the year ending March 31, 2016, taking the stock split into account, is 297.50 yen.

 

 

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*Notes

 

  (1) Change in reporting entities (change in significant consolidated subsidiaries): Yes
       Eliminations: One company (NTT DATA International Services, Inc.)

 

  (2) Change of accounting policy

 

  i. Change due to revision of accounting standards and other regulations: None

 

  ii. Other change: None

 

  (3) Number of shares outstanding (common stock)

 

  i. Number of shares outstanding (including treasury stock) at end of year:
  

March 31, 2015: 1,136,697,235 shares

   March 31, 2014: 1,136,697,235 shares

 

  ii. Number of shares of treasury stock at end of year:
  

March 31, 2015: 78,097,606 shares

   March 31, 2014: 26,650,807 shares

 

  iii. Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
  

For the year ended March 31, 2015: 1,093,680,009 shares

   For the year ended March 31, 2014: 1,149,758,214 shares

(Reference) Non-Consolidated Financial Results

For the Year Ended March 31, 2015

     [Japanese GAAP

 

1. Non-consolidated Financial Results for the Year Ended March 31, 2015 (April 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015)

Amounts are rounded off per 1 million yen.

(1) Non-consolidated Results of Operations

 

     (Millions of yen, except per share amounts)  
     Operating Revenues     Operating Income     Recurring Profit     Net Income  

Year ended March 31, 2015

     411,828         (4.4 )%      273,969         (3.4 )%      272,393         (1.8 )%      556,578         99.3

Year ended March 31, 2014

     430,843         (0.4 )%      283,530         1.8     277,322         1.1     279,224         2.8

Note: Percentages above represent changes from the previous year.

 

     Earnings per Share     Diluted Earnings
per Share
 

Year ended March 31, 2015

     508.90  (yen)      —   (yen) 

Year ended March 31, 2014

     242.86  (yen)      —   (yen) 

(2) Non-consolidated Financial Position

 

     (Millions of yen, except per share amounts)  
     Total Assets      Net Assets      Equity Ratio
(Ratio of Shareholders’ Equity
to Total Assets)
    Net Assets
per Share
 

March 31, 2015

     7,027,374         4,345,475         61.8     4,104.93  (yen) 

March 31, 2014

     7,302,096         4,329,004         59.3     3,899.84  (yen) 

 

(Reference) Shareholders’ equity:

   For the year ended March 31, 2015:      4,345,475 million yen   
   For the year ended March 31, 2014:      4,329,004 million yen   

 

2. Non-consolidated Financial Results Forecasts for the Year Ending March 31, 2016 (April 1, 2015 – March 31, 2016)

 

     (Millions of yen, except per share amounts)  
     Operating Revenues     Operating Income     Recurring Profit     Net Income     Earnings
per Share
 

Year ending March 31, 2016

     427,000         3.7     291,000         6.2     287,000         5.4     288,000         (48.3 )%      272.00 (yen) 

Notes: 1. Percentages above represent changes from the previous year.

2. The forecast for earnings per share for the year ending March 31, 2016 does not reflect the impact of the two-for-one stock split of NTT’s common stock, with an effective date of July 1, 2015. The forecast for earnings per share for the year ending March 31, 2016, taking the stock split into account, is 136.00 yen.

* Presentation on the status of audit process:

This financial results release is not subject to the audit process as required by the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan. As of the date when this financial results release was issued, the audit process on financial statements as required by the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act was still ongoing.

* Explanation for financial results forecasts and other notes:

With regard to the assumptions and other related matters concerning the above estimated results, please refer to page 44.

As NTT evaluates its business performance on an annual basis, prospects on a semi-annual basis are not provided.

NTT authorized a two-for-one stock split of its common stock, with an effective date of July 1, 2015, at a meeting of its board of directors held on May 15, 2015.

On Friday, May 15, 2015, NTT will hold a presentation on its financial results for institutional investors and analysts. Shortly thereafter, NTT plans to post on its website explanatory details, along with the materials used at the presentation.

 

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1.    BUSINESS RESULTS

(1) Analysis Concerning Business Results

Overview of Consolidated Business Results (April 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015)

 

     (Billions of yen)  
     Fiscal Year  Ended
March 31, 2014
(April 1, 2013 –
March 31, 2014)
     Fiscal Year  Ended
March 31, 2015
(April 1, 2014 –
March 31, 2015)
     Change     Percent Change  

Operating revenues

     10,925.2         11,095.3         170.1        1.6

Operating expenses

     9,711.5         10,010.8         299.2        3.1

Operating income

     1,213.7         1,084.6         (129.1     (10.6 )% 

Income before income taxes

     1,294.2         1,066.6         (227.6     (17.6 )% 

Net income attributable to NTT

     585.5         518.1         (67.4     (11.5 )% 

In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, while the economies of Europe and certain emerging countries weakened, the U.S. economy remained stable, leading to a gradual recovery of the global economy. The Japanese economy grew steadily overall, despite decreases in consumer spending levels and other areas due to the increase in the consumption tax rate enacted in April 2014.

In the information and telecommunications market, the use of devices such as smartphones, tablets and similar devices that use fiber-optic services, LTE services, Wi-Fi and other broadband services has increased, and the use of social media and cloud services has continued to expand. There has also been a worldwide trend in both developed and developing countries of various new participants entering the market alongside telecommunications companies, and rapid growth in the variety and sophistication of services available.

In light of these circumstances, NTT Group worked to expand its global cloud services and strengthen its network service competitiveness in line with its Medium-Term Management Strategy adopted in November 2012, entitled “Towards the Next Stage.”

 

   

Expansion of Global Cloud Services

NTT Group worked to expand its provision of global cloud services by taking advantage of its strengths as a corporate group to provide comprehensive cloud services from the information and telecommunications platforms stage, such as data centers and the IP backbone, to the ICT management and applications stage.

To reinforce the structure by which it provides global cloud services, NTT Group acquired the following subsidiaries: ICT solutions provider Nexus IS, Inc. (headquartered in the United States ), technology consulting service provider Oakton Limited (headquartered in Australia), cloud service solutions provider Symphony Management Consulting, LLC (headquartered in the United States), and security solutions provider InfoTrust AG (headquartered in Switzerland). NTT Group also entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire a majority of the outstanding shares of Lux e-shelter 1 S.a.r.l. (headquartered in Luxembourg), a provider of data center services in Germany and elsewhere in Europe.

In order to meet the increasing global demand for data center services, NTT Group aimed to strengthen its provision of data center services overseas in Cyberjaya, Malaysia while also expanding its data center facilities in Mumbai, the commercial center of India. In Japan, NTT Group continued to provide services from Shinagawa, which is readily accessible from business districts in the Tokyo metropolitan area. NTT Group also began construction on another data center in Osaka in anticipation of growing demand, including demand for back-up sites outside of the Tokyo metropolitan area.

As a result of the combined initiatives of a number of NTT Group companies, NTT Group obtained orders from organizations such as HM Treasury (the United Kingdom government’s economic and finance ministry), to provide services to coordinate a number of suppliers, cloud-hosting services, and application management services. NTT Group companies also developed an enterprise resource planning (“ERP”) system and began providing operation and maintenance services for the German automaker Daimler AG. In addition, NTT Group began providing All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (“ANA”) with services for a unified voice service to be utilized in all of their worldwide locations.

 

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Strengthening Network Service Competitiveness

In the fixed-line communications field, in order to encourage a variety of service providers from a wide range of industries to use Hikari access infrastructure services and to stimulate the ICT market through new channels of value creation, NTT Group began offering the “Hikari Collaboration Model,” the world’s first wholesale provision of fiber access services to various service providers. The introduction of the “Hikari Collaboration Model” has allowed a variety of businesses to begin providing their own services using this model.

In the mobile communications field, NTT Group unveiled “Kake-hodai & Pake-aeru”, a new billing plan tailored to suit a customer’s stage of life that offers more affordable rates to long-term users, and the number of subscriptions reached 17.83 million as of March 31, 2015. In addition, NTT Group launched the “docomo Hikari Pack,” a new customer-friendly rate package that provides a discount by combining the fiber-optic broadband service “docomo Hikari,” which utilizes the “Hikari Collaboration Model,” with smartphones or mobile phones. NTT Group also launched the LTE-based voice communications service “VoLTE,” which provides reliable and high-sound quality calls compared to conventional voice calling services.

NTT Group also strengthened its efforts to cut costs in its fixed-line and mobile communications services. Specifically, NTT Group has worked to further enhance efficiency through cutting the cost of laying optical transmission lines by increasing construction projects that do not require the dispatch of NTT employees and working to further improve the efficiency of its maintenance and operations business, while also introducing high-performance equipment and making effective use of its existing equipment in order to further improve equipment efficiency. Furthermore, on the basis of the “Hikari Collaboration Model” and other factors, NTT Group continued to streamline costs associated with marketing.

 

   

Promoting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

In order to contribute to the sustainable development of society, NTT Group companies undertook a range of activities and engaged in proactive information disclosure with the aim of meeting the quantitative indicators of the eight Priority Activities of the “NTT Group CSR Priority Activities” plan, which were established in accordance with the “NTT Group CSR Charter.”

As a result of NTT Group’s initiatives to reduce greenhouse gases utilizing ICT as a means of “creating a low-carbon society,” NTT Group was recognized by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), the world’s largest program for the evaluation of companies in the context of climate change issues, as one of the leading companies in Japan for disclosure of the status of its corporate response and other climate change disclosure and achieved a position in the Climate Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI) for the second consecutive year. NTT Group was also the first Japanese telecommunications provider to be selected to the Climate Performance Leadership Index (CPLI) in recognition of its distinguished performance in addressing climate change issues.

NTT Group continued to promote initiatives aimed at “securing high-level stability and reliability in key infrastructure,” by reexamining the hypothetical consequences of natural disasters such as major earthquakes on potentially afflicted areas, and implementing strategies to mitigate such consequences. In this context, NTT Group formulated group-wide measures to address and manage long-term electrical failures while also collaborating with local governments and other relevant entities in carrying out disaster preparedness drills. In addition, NTT Group initiated its “Mobile ICT Unit,” which enables telephone calls and data transmissions by immediately securing Wi-Fi areas in a very short timeframe in evacuation zones in the event of large and complex emergencies. NTT Group also participated in field trials for this unit in the typhoon-afflicted areas of Cebu in the Philippines.

In response to increasing investor demands for information regarding NTT Group’s efforts with respect to the environment, society and governance, NTT Group issued an “Integrated Report” with the aim of supplementing the information included in the non-financial sections of its Annual Report.

In light of the foregoing and other similar endeavors, NTT Group was selected as one of the Asia-Pacific Region index companies of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), a global index for socially responsible investing.

As a result of the above efforts, NTT Group’s consolidated operating revenues for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 were 11,095.3 billion yen (an increase of 1.6% from the previous fiscal year). Consolidated operating expenses were 10,010.8 billion yen (an increase of 3.1% from the previous fiscal year). As a result, consolidated operating income was 1,084.6 billion yen (a decrease of 10.6% from the previous fiscal year), consolidated income before income taxes was 1,066.6 billion yen (a decrease of 17.6% from the previous fiscal year), and consolidated net income attributable to NTT was 518.1 billion yen (a decrease of 11.5% from the previous fiscal year).

 

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The forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016 is as follows: operating revenues of 11,350.0 billion yen (an increase of 2.3% year-over-year), operating income of 1,200.0 billion yen (an increase of 10.6% year-over-year), income before income taxes of 1,180.0 billion yen (an increase of 10.6% year-over-year), and net income attributable to NTT of 630.0 billion yen (an increase of 21.6% year-over-year).

 

Note: The consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

The business results for NTT (Holding Company) and each of its business segments for the consolidated fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 are as follows.

 

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Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (Holding Company)

Overview of Non-consolidated Business Results (April 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015)

 

     (Billions of yen)  
     Fiscal Year  Ended
March 31, 2014
(April 1, 2013 –
March 31, 2014)
     Fiscal Year  Ended
March 31, 2015
(April 1, 2014 –
March 31, 2015)
     Change     Percent Change  

Operating revenues

     430.8         411.8         (19.0     (4.4 )% 

Operating expenses

     147.3         137.8         (9.4     (6.4 )% 

Operating income

     283.5         273.9         (9.5     (3.4 )% 

Recurring profit

     277.3         272.3         (4.9     (1.8 )% 

Net income

     279.2         556.5         277.3        99.3

In its capacity as the holding company of the NTT Group companies, during the past fiscal year, NTT continued working to formulate group-wide strategies and redistribute managerial resources in line with changes in the business environment. NTT also conducted fundamental research and development and provided the results to each group company for their broader dissemination, while planning and promoting the commercialization of fundamental technologies. Furthermore, NTT exercised its voting and other shareholder rights at the general shareholders’ meetings of each group company.

During fiscal 2014, NTT repurchased 51,000,000 shares of its common stock for an aggregate of 338.1 billion yen pursuant to a resolution passed at its board of directors’ meeting held on November 7, 2014.

NTT plans to set its annual dividends at 180 yen per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.

[1] Provision of Advice and Intermediary Services to Group Companies

NTT continues to provide appropriate and timely advice and intermediary services to group companies to facilitate the performance of their business activities in accordance with group policies and objectives.

Specifically, NTT provided advice and intermediary services aimed at expanding its provision of global cloud services and strengthening its network service competitiveness pursuant to its Medium-Term Management Strategy “Towards the Next Stage.” As compensation for these services, NTT received 18.5 billion yen in group management and administration revenues for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 (a very slight increase from the previous fiscal year).

[2] Fundamental Research & Development Activities

Pursuant to its Medium-Term Management Strategy “Towards the Next Stage,” NTT has undertaken research and development on fundamental technologies that contribute to the provision of flexible, quick and efficient cloud services as well as cost-effective network services in order to continue being its customers’ service provider of choice as a “Value Partner.” NTT worked to achieve technological development based on a variety of market demands and aimed to accelerate the creation of new value by collaborating with other companies through promoting open innovation. In addition, NTT participated in research focused on business collaboration activities with growth potential and carried out research on cutting-edge technologies in anticipation of future market trends. NTT also formulated business plans through its “General Production System” to promptly commercialize the results of its research and development in light of technological and business plan developments by observing market trends.

 

 

Research & Development Contributing to the Provision of Flexible, Quick and Efficient Cloud Services

 

   

By participating as Asia’s only Gold Member in the “Cloud Foundry Foundation,” an open-source development community that builds cloud computing platforms, NTT strengthened its application development capabilities for cloud services.

 

   

NTT provided technical support for the launch of services that enable users to easily expand their storage capacity through the open-source storage platform software “Sheepdog,” which was developed by NTT and is widely used throughout the world.

 

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Research & Development Contributing to Cost-Optimized Network Services

 

   

In order to achieve cost-optimized network services through network simplification, NTT developed technologies that integrate fixed-line telephone networks with the Internet as well as technologies that integrate the multistage configuration of networks.

 

   

In order to enable the flexible and rapid development and addition of functionality to networks, NTT developed a controller and software switch that can run on a general-purpose server using virtualization technology, and opened these products to the public as open source.

 

   

In order to distribute large capacity and high-speed content in a flexible and cost-effective manner, NTT promoted research and development on 400 Gbps optical transmission technology, the world’s fastest-level transmission speed, and is working toward its objective of making the technology commercially viable.

 

 

Promoting Open Innovation

 

   

NTT significantly contributed to the commercialization of physical training support services utilizing the advanced nanofiber material “hitoe,” jointly developed with Toray Industries, Inc., a fabric coated with a conductive resin which, when worn, can acquire the wearer’s biometric information such as heart rate and electrocardiogram waveform.

 

   

During the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, NTT significantly contributed to the provision of ultra-realistic live video coverage by providing stable and reliable IP transmission technologies between Brazil and Japan for public viewing in ultra-high definition 8K resolution, sponsored by Japan Broadcasting Corporation.

 

   

In partnership with DWANGO Co., Ltd., NTT created and contributed to commercializing technologies that enable an immersive visual experience through the high-quality distribution of images from omni-directional cameras installed in live performance venues.

 

   

NTT developed a “Compact Intelligent Microphone” that enables high-quality calls and highly accurate voice recognition even in extremely loud environments exceeding 100 dB. Through the “Social Infrastructure x ICT” research and development collaboration initiative with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., NTT conducted tests to enable accurate communication in factories.

 

 

Research & Development in Anticipation of Collaborative Business Expansion

 

   

NTT developed a technology that accurately recognizes the identity of, and searches for and displays the information of, a subject photographed from any angle. By holding a device, such as a smartphone, against a sign or building, the technology provides tourist navigation services designed for specific users and circumstances.

 

   

NTT developed an audio processing software technology that delivers dynamic sounds from sporting events to television viewers by extracting clear sounds from the competition that are often obscured by the cheers of spectators.

 

   

In an effort to encourage the growth of the provision of services creating a highly immersive visual experience through ultra-high definition images with 4K resolution, NTT developed the world’s first LSI that is compatible with the latest international video coding standard and which enables the transmission of high-quality visual material.

 

   

In order to enable subscribers to reliably and securely use ICT services, NTT assisted in organizing programs to improve the training of cybersecurity specialists. In addition, NTT also prepared to sponsor a course at Waseda University on “Cyber-attack and Cyber-defense Technologies” to contribute to Japan’s cybersecurity training.

 

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Promoting Advanced Research

 

   

NTT participated in the National Institute of Informatics’ artificial intelligence project, “Can a Robot Get Into the University of Tokyo?,” for the first time and was in charge of the English department. By applying its language and knowledge processing technologies developed over the years, NTT robots succeeded in achieving higher marks than the average test-taker on the practice exams for the National Center Test for University Admissions conducted by Yoyogi Seminar, a private cram school to prepare students for university entrance examinations.

 

   

NTT developed “HenGenTou” (Deformation Lamps), which is a light projection technology based on research on human sensory information processing by projecting patterns of light on static objects to produce impressions of realistic movements.

 

   

With the aim of further speeding up and reducing energy consumption of information and communications technologies, NTT developed the world’s first Hikari random access memory (RAM) with a speed exceeding 100b, which makes it possible to process information without converting high-speed light signals into electrical signals.

As a result of these research and development activities, NTT’s total expenditures on research and development during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 totaled 110.0 billion yen (a decrease of 8.2% from the previous fiscal year), and NTT received basic research and development revenues of 106.4 billion yen (a decrease of 7.0% from the previous fiscal year) as compensation for these research and development activities.

[3] Share Ownership and Exercise of Voting Rights

NTT exercises its rights as a shareholder based on the principle that each group company should conduct its business activities in line with NTT Group’s policies and objectives, while maintaining its independence and autonomy. When exercising voting rights as a shareholder at the general shareholders’ meetings of each group company during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, NTT determined that the business practices, financial conditions, retained earnings, and other conditions during the previous fiscal year (the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014) were appropriate and, accordingly, NTT voted to approve the disposition of unappropriated retained earnings based on proposals from each group company as well as the election of directors and other matters. As a result, NTT received 276.8 billion yen in dividends (a decrease of 3.9% from the previous fiscal year).

NTT recorded a special profit of 299.2 billion yen after selling 176,991,100 of its shares in NTT DOCOMO Inc. following NTT DOCOMO’s announcement of its decision to repurchase 206,489,675 shares of its common stock.

As a result of the above, NTT’s operating revenues for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 were 411.8 billion yen (a decrease of 4.4% from the previous fiscal year), recurring profit was 272.3 billion yen (a decrease of 1.8% from the previous fiscal year), and net income was 556.5 billion yen (an increase of 99.3% from the previous fiscal year).

 

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Regional Communications Business Segment

Overview of Business Results by Business Segment (April 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015)

 

     (Billions of yen)  
     Fiscal Year Ended
March  31, 2014
(April 1, 2013 –
March 31, 2014)
     Fiscal Year Ended
March  31, 2015
(April 1, 2014 –
March 31, 2015)
     Change     Percent Change  

Operating revenues

     3,572.3         3,505.5         (66.8     (1.9 )% 

Operating expenses

     3,445.1         3,336.7         (108.4     (3.1 )% 

Operating income

     127.2         168.9         41.6        32.7

Number of Subscriptions

 

     (Thousands of subscriptions)  
     As of
March 31, 2014
     As of
March 31, 2015
     Change      Percent Change  

FLET’S Hikari

     18,050         18,716         665         3.7

NTT East

     10,187         10,403         215         2.1

NTT West

     7,863         8,313         450         5.7

Hikari Denwa

     16,256         17,108         852         5.2

NTT East

     8,694         9,032         337         3.9

NTT West

     7,562         8,076         515         6.8

Notes:

 

1. Number of “FLET’S Hikari” subscribers includes subscribers to “B FLET’S,” “FLET’S Hikari Next,” “FLET’S Hikari Light” and “FLET’S Hikari WiFi Access” provided by NTT East, and subscribers to “B FLET’S,” “FLET’S Hikari Premium,” “FLET’S Hikari Mytown,” “FLET’S Hikari Next,” “FLET’S Hikari Light” and “FLET’S Hikari WiFi Access” provided by NTT West.
2. The figures for Hikari Denwa indicate the number of channels (in thousands).
3. “FLET’S Hikari” and “Hikari Denwa” include wholesale services provided to service providers by NTT East and NTT West.

NTT East and NTT West, NTT’s main subsidiaries in the regional communications business segment, worked to secure solid revenue streams by collaborating with other business operators, expanding their respective FLET’S Hikari service offerings, promoting fiber-optic and IP-related services through the expansion of opportunities for use of Wi-Fi-based Hikari, and by launching the “Hikari Collaboration Model,” which provides wholesale Hikari services to a variety of businesses. The main initiatives are as follows.

[1] Number of Subscriptions for Major Services

 

   

FLET’S Hikari: 18.72 million subscriptions (an increase of 0.67 million subscriptions from the previous fiscal year)

 

   

Hikari Denwa: 17.11 million channels (an increase of 0.85 million channels from the previous fiscal year)

 

   

FLET’S TV: 1.34 million subscriptions (an increase of 0.18 million subscriptions from the previous fiscal year)

(Note): “FLET’S Hikari,” “Hikari Denwa” and “FLET’S TV” include wholesale services provided to service providers by NTT East and NTT West.

 

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[2] Promotion of Fiber-optic and IP Services

Major Services Launched in the Fiscal Year

 

Service or Product

  

Description

Hikari Collaboration Model

(NTT East, NTT West)

   A service that provides wholesale NTT East and NTT West Hikari access services to a variety of service providers.

O2O Cloud Service

(NTT East)

   A Wi-Fi-based application service aimed at businesses in the restaurant, retail and other similar industries.

Office Anshin Pack

(NTT West)

   A service that provides detailed ICT support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as an IT helpdesk for offices.

Giga Raku Wi-Fi

(NTT East)

   A service for SMEs that is designed to serve unique Wi-Fi environments through a pre-determined menu plan and that aims to provide both Wi-Fi access point equipment and support for their installation and operation.

Omoide Album on FLET’S

(NTT West)

   A service that allows users to view photos and videos via the Internet on computers and other devices by enabling users to digitalize photos and videotapes and store them on the cloud.

Major Collaborative Projects Entered into During the Fiscal Year

 

Business Partner

  

Description

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.

(NTT East)

   Provided customers who purchased JAL tickets departing from overseas locations to Japan with IDs and passwords through JAL’s overseas domains to enable 14 days of free Wi-Fi access through “Hikari Station” Wi-Fi hotspots.

DAIICHIKOSHO CO., LTD.

(NTT West)

   Launched the “Hikari Karaoke BOX+ @DAM” service, which uses the “Hikari BOX+” digital media player offered by NTT West to provide in-home access to the same “LIVE DAM” karaoke music tracks that DAIICHIKOSHO CO., LTD. provides to karaoke companies.

[3] Improving Customer Service

 

   

Subscriptions to “Remote Support Service,” which provides remote responses to a broad range of customer inquiries concerning all aspects of broadband services, reached 4.51 million.* (NTT East/NTT West)

 

* This includes subscriptions to wholesale services provided to service providers by NTT East and NTT West.

 

   

Subscriptions to the “FLET’S Hikari Members Club” (for NTT East) and “CLUB NTT-West” (for NTT West) membership privilege programs, which offer special content and points based on monthly usage, reached a total of 10.76 million.

As a result of the above, and despite an increase in IP/packet communications revenues and other revenue increases, consolidated operating revenues in the regional communications business segment for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 declined to 3,505.5 billion yen (a decrease of 1.9% from the previous fiscal year) due to a decrease in fixed voice-related revenues resulting from the decline in fixed-line telephone subscriptions. On the other hand, due to a decrease in personnel expenses and improved efficiency in operating expenses, among other factors, consolidated operating expenses decreased to 3,336.7 billion yen in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 (a decrease of 3.1% from the previous fiscal year). As a result, consolidated operating income increased to 168.9 billion yen (an increase of 32.7% from the previous fiscal year).

 

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Long-distance and International Communications Business Segment

Overview of Business Results by Business Segment (April 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015)

 

     (Billions of yen)  
     Fiscal Year  Ended
March 31, 2014
(April 1, 2013 –
March 31, 2014)
     Fiscal Year  Ended
March 31, 2015
(April 1, 2014 –
March 31, 2015)
     Change     Percent Change  

Operating revenues

     1,809.9         1,998.6         188.7        10.4

Operating expenses

     1,682.4         1,885.1         202.6        12.0

Operating income

     127.5         113.6         (13.9     (10.9 )% 

Pursuant to its “Vision 2015” business strategy, NTT Communications, NTT’s main subsidiary in the long-distance and international communications business segment, worked to become the optimal business partner that global customers choose to work with and a true leading global player (Global ICT Partner). For corporate clients, NTT Communications worked to provide seamless ICT solutions unique to telecommunication providers that not only provide cloud services but also combine networks, security, applications, and managed ICT services. For individual customers, NTT Communications worked to provide more convenient applications and rich content, enabling new lifestyles. The main initiatives are as follows.

[1] Number of Subscriptions for Major Services

 

   

Hikari TV: 3.01 million subscriptions (an increase of 0.19 million subscriptions from the previous fiscal year)

 

   

OCN: 8.28 million subscriptions (an increase of 0.13 million subscriptions from the previous fiscal year)

 

   

Plala: 2.96 million subscriptions (a decrease of 0.01 million subscriptions from the previous fiscal year)

[2] Development of Global Business

Strengthening of Systems for Service Provision

 

   

With regard to its “NexcenterTM” data center services, NTT Communications commenced operations at its Malaysia Cyberjaya 4 Data Center. In addition, NTT Communications began construction of the India Mumbai 5 Data Center, the Osaka 5 Data Center and the Virginia Ashburn 2 (VA2) Data Center facilities. Furthermore, NTT Communications entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire a majority of the outstanding shares of Lux e-shelter 1 S.a.r.l. (headquartered in Luxembourg), a provider of data center services in Germany and elsewhere throughout Europe, and took other actions to substantially strengthen its data center bases.

 

   

In order to strengthen its total security services, which support global businesses from their establishment of information security management initiatives to their introduction of countermeasures and operations, and to further establish its infrastructure in the Germany, Switzerland, and Austria region, NTT Communications acquired InfoTrust AG (headquartered in Switzerland), which has a client base of multinational corporations in Switzerland.

Network Expansion

 

   

To meet the demand for high-quality, highly reliable IP backbones, NTT Communications established new connection points as part of its Global Internet Access service “Global IP Network” in Boston, United States, and Bangkok, Thailand.

 

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[3] Development of Services for Corporate Customers

Main Services Launched in the Fiscal Year

 

Service

  

Description

Arcstar Contact Center

   A cloud service that enables an increase or decrease in the number of operators and flexible changes to functions used at contact centers that conduct customer service business operations.

Arcstar Universal One Advanced Option Virtual Appliance Type

   An optional service that provides cloud-based network functions such as firewalls and application acceleration that previously required the installation of dedicated on-premise equipment.

Global Management One

   A service that provides a centralized portal for and the operation and management of all ICT environments, including NTT Communications Group services (ranging from networks to cloud platforms and applications), customers’ on-premise equipment and other companies’ services, with globally uniform specifications and quality.

[4] Development of Services for Individual Customers

Main Services Launched in the Fiscal Year

 

Service

  

Description

OCN Hikari

   A service that enables the integrated use of optical broadband services and the Internet connection service “OCN” by using the “Hikari Collaboration Model” provided by NTT East and NTT West.

As a result of the above, and despite a decline in domestic fixed voice-related revenues, consolidated operating revenues in the long-distance and international communications business segment for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 increased to 1,998.6 billion yen (an increase of 10.4% from the previous fiscal year) due to an increase in system integration revenues primarily resulting from the expansion of overseas consolidated subsidiaries. On the other hand, consolidated operating expenses for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 increased to 1,885.1 billion yen (an increase of 12.0% from the previous fiscal year) due to factors such as an increase in revenue-linked expenses. As a result, consolidated operating income decreased to 113.6 billion yen (a decrease of 10.9% from the previous fiscal year).

 

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Mobile Communications Business Segment

Overview of Business Results by Business Segment (April 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015)

 

     (Billions of yen)  
     Fiscal Year  Ended
March 31, 2014
(April 1, 2013 –
March 31, 2014)
     Fiscal Year  Ended
March 31, 2015
(April 1, 2014 –
March 31, 2015)
     Change     Percent Change  

Operating revenues

     4,461.2         4,383.4         (77.8     (1.7 )% 

Operating expenses

     3,644.0         3,747.6         103.7        2.8

Operating income

     817.2         635.8         (181.5     (22.2 )% 
Number of Subscriptions           
     (Thousands of subscriptions)  
     As of March 31, 2014      As of March 31, 2015      Change     Percent Change  

Mobile phone services

     63,105         66,595         3,490        5.5

LTE (“Xi” services)

     21,965         30,744         8,779        40.0

FOMA services

     41,140         35,851         (5,289     (12.9 )% 

sp-mode services

     23,781         28,160         4,379        18.4

i-mode services

     26,415         22,338         (4,077     (15.4 )% 

Notes:

1. Number of subscriptions to mobile phone services, LTE (“Xi”) and “FOMA” services includes communication module service subscriptions.
2. Effective March 3, 2008, the use of the “2-in-1” service, in principle, requires a “FOMA” subscription; the number of mobile phone service subscriptions and the number of “FOMA” service subscriptions include such “FOMA” subscriptions.

NTT DOCOMO, NTT’s major subsidiary in the mobile communications business segment, undertook various initiatives to reinforce its competitiveness in the mobile area, including the launch of a new billing plan, the enhancement of networks using LTE services and the introduction of highly functional and appealing devices. In addition, in the Smart Life area, NTT DOCOMO promoted its expansion of new services to support Smart Life for its customers by further enhancing dmarket, through collaboration and partnerships with a variety of vendors, and through other initiatives. NTT DOCOMO also launched the fiber-optic broadband services “docomo Hikari” and “docomo Hikari Pack” in March 2015. The main initiatives are as follows.

[1] Number of Subscriptions to Main Services

In order to meet the diverse needs of its customers, NTT DOCOMO endeavored to enhance its product lineup, including its smartphone and tablet devices, wearable devices, Wi-Fi devices, and other offerings.

 

 

Number of mobile phone service subscriptions: 66.6 million (an increase of 3.49 million subscriptions from the previous fiscal year)

(Included in the above) LTE (“Xi” service) subscriptions: 30.74 million (an increase of 8.78 million subscriptions from the previous fiscal year)

(Included in the above) FOMA service subscriptions: 35.85 million (a decrease of 5.29 million subscriptions from the previous fiscal year)

(Note) Number of subscriptions to mobile phone services, LTE (“Xi”) and “FOMA” services includes communication module service subscriptions.

 

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Main Services Launched in the Fiscal Year

 

Service, etc.

  

Description

Kake-hodai & Pake-aeru

   A new billing plan comprising four main components: “Kake-hodai” (a flat-rate domestic voice calling plan), “Share Pack” (a packet data quota-sharing plan among family members), “Zutto DOCOMO Wari” (a discount service favoring long-term users with graduated discounts based on length of subscription) and “U25 Ouen Wari” (a service providing helpful discounts to users of age 25 or younger)

ddelivery

   A service that delivers take-out and household groceries.

dmagazine

   A service that provides unlimited access to electronic magazines at a fixed rate.

docomo Hikari

  

“docomo Hikari” Standalone Type

   A fiber-optic broadband service utilizing the “Hikari Collaboration Model” provided by NTT East and NTT West.

ISP Rate Inclusive Type

   An inclusive service comprising fiber-optic broadband service utilizing the “Hikari Collaboration Model” provided by NTT East and NTT West, and Internet connection service.

docomo Hikari Pack

   A discount service that provides “docomo Hikari” and smartphone/cellphone services at discounted rates by combining the rate of “docomo Hikari” with “Kake-hodai & Pake-aeru.”

[2] Expansion of Service Area

 

 

In order to provide even wider service areas, NTT DOCOMO increased the number of LTE base stations nationwide from 55,300 to 97,400. In addition, in order to promote further increases in speed, NTT DOCOMO increased the number of LTE base stations that can support maximum download speeds of over 100Mbps from 3,500 to 57,700.

 

 

NTT DOCOMO launched “VoLTE,” an LTE-based voice communications service which provides reliable and high-sound quality calls compared to conventional voice calling services. In addition, NTT DOCOMO began providing “PREMIUM 4GTM,” a service that delivers download speeds of up to 225Mbps using the next-generation LTE-Advanced system.

[3] Efforts in the Smart Life Area

 

 

In conjunction with runtastic GmbH (headquartered in Austria), NTT DOCOMO jointly developed and launched “Runtastic for docomo,” a new training support service that uses a wearable measurement device made from the “hitoe” fabric, which measures and manages users’ heart rate, electrocardiograph and other bodily data, in conjunction with a dedicated application.

 

 

NTT DOCOMO entered into an agreement with Tesla Motors, Inc. (headquartered in the United States) to provide an in-vehicle information/communication platform and data connectivity for Tesla Model S electric vehicles marketed in Japan.

As a result of the above, despite expansion in the Smart Life business and in other areas, consolidated operating revenues for the mobile communications business segment for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 decreased to 4,383.4 billion yen (a decrease of 1.7% from the previous fiscal year) due to, among other factors, a decline in mobile voice revenues, primarily as a result of the impact of the “Monthly Support” discount program and the new “Kake-hodai & Pake-aeru” billing plan. Further, despite the promotion of cost optimization, consolidated operating expenses for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 increased to 3,747.6 billion yen (an increase of 2.8% from the previous fiscal year) due to, among other factors, the cost of mobile handsets and other revenue-linked expenses. As a result, consolidated operating income decreased to 635.8 billion yen (a decrease of 22.2% from the previous fiscal year).

 

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Data Communications Business Segment

Overview of Business Results by Business Segment (April 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015)

 

     (Billions of yen)  
     Fiscal Year  Ended
March 31, 2014
(April 1, 2013 –
March 31, 2014)
     Fiscal Year  Ended
March 31, 2015
(April 1, 2014 –
March 31, 2015)
     Change      Percent Change  

Operating revenues

     1,343.9         1,511.0         167.2         12.4

Operating expenses

     1,275.9         1,424.7         148.7         11.7

Operating income

     67.9         86.4         18.4         27.2

NTT DATA has evolved into a corporate group that efficiently provides a wide range of ICT services on a global scale, and is working to achieve its business goals of “Global Top 5 (Revenue over 1,500 billion yen)” and “EPS (Earnings Per Share) of 200 yen.” NTT DATA’s Medium-Term Management Plan for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 through the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016 has the following focus areas: “Expansion of new fields and reinforcement of product competitiveness,” “Expansion, enhancement and reinforcement of global business” and “Pursuit of overall optimization.” The main initiatives are as follows.

[1] Management Policies

 

 

Targeting the costs required for management operations, NTT DATA worked steadily toward the reorganization and integration of divisions and mobilization and optimized allocation of management resources, beginning with standardization, improvement of efficiency and consolidation of its business.

[2] Status of Business Activity Measures

 

 

NTT DATA concluded a multi-year agreement with Daimler AG, the German automobile manufacturer, and began providing services as a strategic partner for the maintenance and operation of its global enterprise resource planning (“ERP”) system and for the development of additional systems.

 

 

NTT DATA received an order from the government of Myanmar to develop a trade processing and customs clearing systems, utilizing NTT DATA’s expertise in domestic trade processing and customs clearing systems, as part of the initiative to export Japanese infrastructure solutions.

 

 

With regard to the digital archiving work contracted with the Vatican Apostolic Library, NTT DATA digitalized the Library’s valuable manuscripts and made them available for viewing by the public on the Library’s website.

 

 

NTT DATA, in partnership with Tokyo Electric Power Co., Inc. (TEPCO), promoted a series of services that utilize the Smart Meter operations management system developed byTEPCO. In addition, NTT DATA received an order from the Organization for Cross-Regional Coordination of Transmission Operators, Japan for a “switching support system” aimed at promoting the organization’s electric power system reform.

Main Services Launched in the Fiscal Year

 

Service

  

Description

BizXaas Omnichannel

   A cloud service that enables centralized management of product information, customer information, inventory information, and information on orders received, which had previously been managed separately on e-commerce sites or at actual store locations.

As a result of the above, consolidated operating revenues from the data communications business segment for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 increased to 1,511.0 billion yen (an increase of 12.4% from the previous fiscal year) due to, among other things, an increase in overseas consolidated subsidiaries, cultivation of new customers, and expansion of the scale of systems for existing customers. On the other hand, despite a decrease in unprofitable transactions, consolidated operating expenses increased to 1,424.7 billion yen (an increase of 11.7% from the previous fiscal year) due to an increase in revenue-linked expenses. As a result, consolidated operating income increased to 86.4 billion yen (an increase of 27.2% from the previous fiscal year).

 

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Other Business Segment

Overview of Business Results by Business Segment (April 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015)

 

     (Billions of yen)  
     Fiscal Year  Ended
March 31, 2014
(April 1, 2013 –
March 31, 2014)
     Fiscal Year  Ended
March 31, 2015
(April 1, 2014 –
March 31, 2015)
     Change     Percent
Change
 

Operating revenues

     1,328.5         1,272.2         (56.3     (4.2 )% 

Operating expenses

     1,272.4         1,204.8         (67.7     (5.3 )% 

Operating income

     56.1         67.5         11.4        20.3

In the other business segment, due to decreased revenues in the real estate and systems development businesses, consolidated operating revenues for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 decreased to 1,272.2 billion yen (a decrease of 4.2% from the previous fiscal year). On the other hand, consolidated operating expenses for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 decreased to 1,204.8 billion yen (a decrease of 5.3% from the previous fiscal year) due to, among other things, a decrease in revenue-linked expenses. As a result, consolidated operating income increased to 67.5 billion yen (an increase of 20.3% from the previous fiscal year).

 

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(2) Analysis of Financial Position

Net cash provided by operating activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 decreased 336.1 billion yen (12.3%) from the previous fiscal year to 2,391.8 billion yen. This decrease was due to, among other factors, a decrease in operating income as well as the effect of bank holidays.

Net cash used in investing activities decreased 238.2 billion yen (11.3%) from the previous fiscal year to 1,868.6 billion yen. This decrease was due to, among other factors, decreases in capital investments and in payments for the purchase of non-current investments and other such investments.

Net cash used in financing activities increased 55.6 billion yen (8.9%) from the previous fiscal year to 678.0 billion yen. This increase was due to, among other factors, an increase in the payments for the acquisition of subsidiaries’ shares, which offset a decrease in stock repurchases and an increase in borrowings.

As a result of the above, NTT Group’s consolidated cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2015 totaled 849.2 billion yen, a decrease of 135.3 billion yen (13.7%) from the end of the previous fiscal year.

 

     (Billions of yen)  
     Fiscal Year  Ended
March 31, 2014
(April 1, 2013 –
March 31, 2014)
    Fiscal Year  Ended
March 31, 2015
(April 1, 2014 –
March 31, 2015)
    Change     Percent
Change
 

Cash flows provided by operating activities

     2,727.9        2,391.8        (336.1     (12.3 )% 

Cash flows used in investing activities

     (2,106.8     (1,868.6     238.2        11.3

Cash flows used in financing activities

     (622.4     (678.0     (55.6     (8.9 )% 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year

     984.5        849.2        (135.3     (13.7 )% 

(3) Basic Policy Concerning Profit Distribution; Dividends in the Current Term and Next Term

In addition to increasing corporate value over the medium- and long-term, NTT has identified the return of profits to shareholders as an important management goal. In determining the level of dividends, NTT, while giving consideration to stability and sustainability, takes into account a full range of factors, including business performance, financial standing and dividend payout ratio.

NTT is planning to distribute dividends of 180 yen per share for the current annual period, comprising a 90-yen end-of-term dividend and a 90-yen interim dividend. For the next annual period, dividends are planned to be 200 yen for the full year.

While maintaining a good financial standing and as part of a capital policy to improve capital efficiency, NTT intends to use internal funds for investments in new business opportunities.

 

Note:

   NTT authorized a two-for-one stock split of its common stock, with an effective date of July 1, 2015, at a meeting of its board of directors held on May 15, 2015. The dividend forecast for the next annual period described above does not reflect the impact of the stock split. The dividend forecast for the next annual period, taking the stock split into account, is 100 yen per share for the full year.

 

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2. STATUS OF THE NTT CORPORATE GROUP

NTT Group consists of NTT (Holding Company), its 917 subsidiaries and 121 affiliated companies (as of March 31, 2015). The principal businesses of NTT Group are its regional communications business, long-distance and international communications business, mobile communications business, and data communications business.

The principal elements of NTT Group’s businesses and the main consolidated subsidiaries in each business are as follows.

Among NTT’s main consolidated subsidiaries, NTT DOCOMO, INC. (NTT DOCOMO), NTT DATA CORPORATION (NTT DATA), NTT URBAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (NTTUD) and XNET Corporation are listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, NJK Corporation is listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and NTT DATA INTRAMART CORPORATION is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers.

(1) Regional Communications Business

The principal elements in this business are intra-prefectural communications services and related ancillary services pertaining to domestic communications services.

The consolidated subsidiaries in the regional communications business are NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE EAST CORPORATION (NTT East), NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE WEST CORPORATION (NTT West), NTT EAST-MINAMIKANTO CORPORATION(*1), NTT-ME CORPORATION, NTT INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK CORPORATION, NTT EAST SERVICE CORPORATION, NTT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS CORPORATION, NTT NEOMEIT CORPORATION, NTT MARKETING ACT CORPORATION, NTT FIELDTECHNO CORPORATION, NTT DIRECTORY SERVICES Co., NTT Printing Corporation(*2), TelWel East Japan Corporation, NTT Solco Corporation, NTT CARD SOLUTION CORP., NTT EAST PROPERTIES, INC., NTT SOLMARE CORPORATION, NTT WEST ASSET PLANNING CORPORATION, TelWel West Nippon Corporation, and 35 other companies.

(2) Long-distance and International Communications Business

The principal elements in this business are inter-prefectural communications services, international communications services, solution services and related services thereof.

The consolidated subsidiaries in the long-distance and international communications business are NTT COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION (NTT Communications), Dimension Data Holdings plc (Dimension Data), NTT PC Communications Incorporated, NTT Plala Inc., NTT Resonant Inc., NTT America, Inc., NTT EUROPE LTD., NTT AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD., Verio Inc.(*3), NTT Com Security AG, Virtela Technology Services Incorporated, RagingWire Data Centers, Inc., RW Holdco Inc., RW Midco Inc., Arkadin International SAS, GYRON INTERNET LIMITED, NETMAGIC SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED, NETMAGIC IT SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED, Spectrum Holdings Inc., Dimension Data Commerce Centre Limited, Dimension Data (U.S.) II, Inc., Dimension Data (U.S.) Inc., Dimension Data North America, Inc., Dimension Data International Limited, Dimension Data Holdings Nederland B.V., Solutionary, Inc., NTT Innovation Institute, Inc., and 323 other companies.

(3) Mobile Communications Business

The principal elements in this business are mobile telephone services and related services.

The consolidated subsidiaries in the mobile communications business are NTT DOCOMO, DOCOMO CS, Inc. (*4), DOCOMO Support, Inc., DOCOMO Systems, Inc., DOCOMO Technology, Inc., DOCOMO Guam Holdings, Inc., MCV Guam Holding Corp., D2C Inc., mmbi, Inc., OAK LAWN MARKETING, INC., Tower Records Japan Inc., NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Inc., ABC Cooking Studio Co.,Ltd(*5), Radishbo-ya Co., Ltd., DOCOMO ANIME STORE, INC., DOCOMO Deutschland GmbH, Buongiorno S.p.A., net mobile AG, DOCOMO interTouch Pte. Ltd., DOCOMO Capital, Inc., and 154 other companies.

 

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(4) Data Communications Business

The principal elements in this business are systems integration services and network system services.

The consolidated subsidiaries in the data communications business are NTT DATA, NTT DATA i CORPORATION, NTT DATA KANSAI CORPORATION, XNET Corporation, Japan Information Processing Service Co., Ltd., NTT DATA INTRAMART CORPORATION, JSOL CORPORATION, NJK Corporation, NTT DATA CUSTOMER SERVICE CORPORATION, NTT DATA SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES INC., NTT Data International L.L.C., NTT DATA EUROPE GmbH & CO. KG, itelligence AG, NTT DATA Deutschland GmbH, NTT DATA, Inc., NTT DATA ITALIA S.P.A., NTT DATA EMEA LTD., NTT DATA Enterprise Services Holding, Inc., NTT DATA ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD., EVERIS PARTICIPACIONES, S.L.U., and 233 other companies.

(5) Other Business

The principal elements in this business are the real estate business, financing business, construction and electricity business, system development business and advanced technology development business.

Other consolidated subsidiaries of NTT are NTTUD, UD EUROPE LIMITED, NTT FINANCE CORPORATION, NTT FACILITIES, INC., NTT COMWARE CORPORATION, NTT ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, NTT Electronics Corporation, NTT Software Corporation, NTT ADVERTISING, INC., InfoCom Research, Inc., NTT Human Solutions Corporation, NTT LEARNING SYSTEMS CORPORATION, NTT BUSINESS ASSOCIE Corporation, NTT LOGISCO Inc., NTT Broadband Platform, Inc., and 71 other companies.

 

*1: NTT EAST-TOKYO CORPORATION changed its name to NTT EAST-MINAMI KANTO CORPORATION on July 1, 2014.
*2: NTT Quaris Corporation changed its name to NTT Printing Corporation on October 1, 2014.
*3: Verio Inc. merged into NTT America, Inc. on April 1, 2015.
*4: DOCOMO Engineering Inc. changed its name to DOCOMO CS, Inc. on July 1, 2014.
*5: ABC HOLDINGS Co.,Ltd. merged into ABC Cooking Studio Co.,Ltd on January 1, 2015.

A group organizational chart appears on the following page.

 

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LOGO

 

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3. BUSINESS OPERATION POLICY

(1) Basic Business Operation Policy

For over 100 years, NTT Group has been the mainstay behind the growth and development of Japanese telecommunications; this track record, the confidence that comes with it, and one of the world’s leading R&D capabilities serve as the foundation from which we will “continue to provide safe and secure services, and continue to always earn the trust of our customers and stakeholders.” In order to do so, we will fulfill the legal responsibilities and social mission demanded of each of our businesses in a market environment characterized by intense competition, and at the same time move proactively to develop our businesses to meet the needs of the diversifying and expanding ICT industry. Our aim is for sustainable development backed always by a high level of trust from both our customers and our shareholders.

(2) Medium-Term Management Objectives and Issues Facing the Corporate Group

In furtherance of this basic business operation policy, in November 2012, NTT Group formulated its Medium-Term Strategy, entitled “Towards the Next Stage,” in order to respond to globalization of the market and the development of cloud services. In May 2015, NTT Group formulated a new Medium-Term Strategy, entitled “Towards the Next Stage 2.0,” in order to further accelerate its group-wide efforts to become a “Value Partner” that customers continue to select, which motivated NTT Group’s adoption of its initial “Towards the Next Stage” strategy. For additional details, please refer to the new Medium-Term Strategy, “Towards the Next Stage 2.0,” which was announced on the same day as this filing.

4. BASIC APPROACH TO THE SELECTION OF ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

NTT Group is considering adopting International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) beginning with the three months ending June 30, 2018 in order to, among other things, improve the international comparability of its financial information in the capital markets and increase the efficiency of its financial reporting.

 

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5. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(1) CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

     Millions of yen  
     March 31,
2014
    March 31,
2015
    Increase
(Decrease)
 

ASSETS

      

Current assets:

      

Cash and cash equivalents

   ¥ 984,463      ¥ 849,174      ¥ (135,289

Short-term investments

     38,949        36,342        (2,607

Notes and accounts receivable, trade

     2,509,030        2,663,012        153,982   

Allowance for doubtful accounts

     (46,893     (43,230     3,663   

Accounts receivable, other

     345,197        408,051        62,854   

Inventories

     415,309        390,523        (24,786

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     394,294        434,023        39,729   

Deferred income taxes

     220,662        219,333        (1,329
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     4,861,011        4,957,228        96,217   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment:

      

Telecommunications equipment

     12,959,564        12,592,070        (367,494

Telecommunications service lines

     15,408,604        15,647,879        239,275   

Buildings and structures

     6,060,129        6,107,299        47,170   

Machinery, vessels and tools

     1,949,903        1,995,879        45,976   

Land

     1,238,742        1,299,072        60,330   

Construction in progress

     359,014        404,698        45,684   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     37,975,956        38,046,897        70,941   

Accumulated depreciation

     (28,136,268     (28,245,427     (109,159
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net property, plant and equipment

     9,839,688        9,801,470        (38,218
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investments and other assets:

      

Investments in affiliated companies

     521,634        542,247        20,613   

Marketable securities and other investments

     407,766        515,580        107,814   

Goodwill

     1,086,636        1,186,161        99,525   

Software

     1,309,912        1,247,956        (61,956

Other intangible assets

     401,194        413,552        12,358   

Other assets

     1,195,608        1,448,296        252,688   

Deferred income taxes

     661,500        589,937        (71,563
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments and other assets

     5,584,250        5,943,729        359,479   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   ¥ 20,284,949      ¥ 20,702,427      ¥ 417,478   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     Millions of yen  
     March  31,
2014
    March  31,
2015
    Increase
(Decrease)
 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

      

Current liabilities:

      

Short-term borrowings

   ¥ 269,444      ¥ 330,423      ¥ 60,979   

Current portion of long-term debt

     425,351        370,279        (55,072

Accounts payable, trade

     1,540,249        1,579,572        39,323   

Current portion of obligations under capital leases

     16,929        20,604        3,675   

Accrued payroll

     448,061        429,440        (18,621

Accrued taxes on income

     256,994        124,861        (132,133

Accrued consumption tax

     47,376        148,168        100,792   

Advances received

     266,743        243,263        (23,480

Other

     405,677        475,078        69,401   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     3,676,824        3,721,688        44,864   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term liabilities:

      

Long-term debt (excluding current portion)

     3,483,673        3,688,825        205,152   

Obligations under capital leases (excluding current portion)

     35,951        34,382        (1,569

Liability for employees’ retirement benefits

     1,327,873        1,387,962        60,089   

Accrued liabilities for point programs

     130,466        108,099        (22,367

Deferred income taxes

     233,151        196,853        (36,298

Other

     446,293        486,536        40,243   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total long-term liabilities

     5,657,407        5,902,657        245,250   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

     25,912        28,272        2,360   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity:

      

NTT shareholders’ equity

      

Common stock, no par value

     937,950        937,950        —     

Additional paid-in capital

     2,827,010        2,846,723        19,713   

Retained earnings

     4,808,361        5,126,657        318,296   

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     94,966        268,232        173,266   

Treasury stock, at cost

     (156,933     (497,702     (340,769
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total NTT shareholders’ equity

     8,511,354        8,681,860        170,506   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Noncontrolling interests

     2,413,452        2,367,950        (45,502
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     10,924,806        11,049,810        125,004   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

   ¥ 20,284,949      ¥ 20,702,427      ¥ 417,478   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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(2) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME YEAR ENDED MARCH 31

Consolidated Statements of Income

 

     Millions of yen  
     2014     2015     Increase
(Decrease)
 

Operating revenues:

      

Fixed voice related services

   ¥ 1,578,941      ¥ 1,441,383      ¥ (137,558

Mobile voice related services

     1,052,622        872,062        (180,560

IP / packet communications services

     3,711,866        3,672,157        (39,709

Sale of telecommunications equipment

     969,664        996,996        27,332   

System integration

     2,275,034        2,691,766        416,732   

Other

     1,337,047        1,420,953        83,906   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     10,925,174        11,095,317        170,143   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

      

Cost of services (excluding items shown separately below)

     2,360,916        2,434,870        73,954   

Cost of equipment sold (excluding items shown separately below)

     885,288        948,903        63,615   

Cost of system integration (excluding items shown separately below)

     1,643,988        1,900,319        256,331   

Depreciation and amortization

     1,880,293        1,827,998        (52,295

Impairment losses

     5,738        38,739        33,001   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     2,929,111        2,856,458        (72,653

Goodwill and other intangible asset impairments

     6,187        3,464        (2,723
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     9,711,521        10,010,751        299,230   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     1,213,653        1,084,566        (129,087
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other income (expenses):

      

Interest and amortization of bond discounts and issue costs

     (47,684     (44,016     3,668   

Interest income

     17,632        18,398        766   

Other, net

     110,594        7,681        (102,913
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     80,542        (17,937     (98,479
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes and equity in earnings (losses) of affiliated companies

     1,294,195        1,066,629        (227,566
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income tax expense (benefit):

      

Current

     483,113        364,845        (118,268

Deferred

     3,433        32,504        29,071   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     486,546        397,349        (89,197
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before equity in earnings (losses) of affiliated companies

     807,649        669,280        (138,369
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliated companies

     (50,792     5,889        56,681   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     756,857        675,169        (81,688
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Less – Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

     171,384        157,103        (14,281
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to NTT

   ¥ 585,473      ¥ 518,066      ¥ (67,407
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Per share of common stock:

      

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (Shares)

     1,149,758,214        1,093,680,009     

Net income attributable to NTT (Yen)

   ¥ 509.21      ¥ 473.69     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

 

     Millions of yen  
     2014     2015      Increase
(Decrease)
 

Net income

   ¥ 756,857      ¥ 675,169       ¥ (81,688

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

       

Unrealized gain (loss) on securities

     16,057        76,308         60,251   

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments

     (4,895     2,903         7,798   

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     156,471        129,863         (26,608

Pension liability adjustments

     163,241        16,370         (146,871

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

     330,874        225,444         (105,430

Total comprehensive income (loss)

     1,087,731        900,613         (187,118

Less – Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

     214,360        209,281         (5,079
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to NTT

   ¥ 873,371      ¥ 691,332       ¥ (182,039
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(3) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2014

 

    Millions of yen  
    NTT shareholders’ equity              
    Common
stock
    Additional
paid-in
capital
    Retained
earnings
    Accumulated
other
comprehensive

income (loss)
    Treasury
stock, at  cost
    Total     Noncontrolling
interests
    Total
Equity
 

At beginning of year

  ¥ 937,950      ¥ 2,827,612      ¥ 5,227,268      ¥ (192,932   ¥ (568,459   ¥ 8,231,439      ¥ 2,290,564      ¥ 10,522,003   

Net income

        585,473            585,473        171,384        756,857   

Other comprehensive income (loss)

          287,898          287,898        42,976        330,874   

Cash dividends

        (186,174         (186,174     (96,203     (282,377

Changes in NTT’s ownership interest in subsidiaries

      (1,069           (1,069     4,731        3,662   

Stock compensation transactions

      467              467          467   

Acquisition of treasury stock

            (406,696     (406,696       (406,696

Resale of treasury stock

      3            13        16          16   

Cancellation of treasury stock

      (3     (818,206       818,209        —            —     

At end of year

  ¥ 937,950      ¥ 2,827,010      ¥ 4,808,361      ¥ 94,966      ¥ (156,933   ¥ 8,511,354      ¥ 2,413,452      ¥ 10,924,806   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2015

 

    Millions of yen  
    NTT shareholders’ equity              
    Common
stock
    Additional
paid-in
capital
    Retained
earnings
    Accumulated
other
comprehensive

income (loss)
    Treasury
stock, at  cost
    Total     Noncontrolling
interests
    Total
Equity
 

At beginning of year

  ¥ 937,950      ¥ 2,827,010      ¥ 4,808,361      ¥ 94,966      ¥ (156,933   ¥ 8,511,354      ¥ 2,413,452      ¥ 10,924,806   

Net income

        518,066            518,066        156,013        674,079   

Other comprehensive income (loss)

          173,266          173,266        50,943        224,209   

Cash dividends

        (199,770         (199,770     (96,100     (295,870

Changes in NTT’s ownership interest in subsidiaries

      17,421              17,421        (156,358     (138,937

Stock compensation transactions

      2,292              2,292          2,292   

Acquisition of treasury stock

            (340,781     (340,781       (340,781

Resale of treasury stock

            12        12          12   

At end of year

  ¥ 937,950      ¥ 2,846,723      ¥ 5,126,657      ¥ 268,232      ¥ (497,702   ¥ 8,681,860      ¥ 2,367,950      ¥ 11,049,810   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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(4) CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

YEAR ENDED MARCH 31

 

     Millions of yen  
     2014     2015     Increase
(Decrease)
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net income

   ¥ 756,857      ¥ 675,169      ¥ (81,688

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

      

Depreciation and amortization

     1,880,293        1,827,998        (52,295

Impairment losses

     5,738        38,739        33,001   

Deferred taxes

     3,433        32,504        29,071   

Goodwill and other intangible asset impairments

     6,187        3,464        (2,723

Losses on disposals of property, plant and equipment

     98,317        104,718        6,401   

Gains on sales of property, plant and equipment

     (33,119     (34,191     (1,072

Gains resulting from the exchange of rights

     (59,996     —          59,996   

Equity in (earnings) losses of affiliated companies

     50,792        (5,889     (56,681

(Increase) decrease in notes and accounts receivable, trade

     17,415        (126,476     (143,891

(Increase) decrease in inventories

     (68,776     (12,044     56,732   

(Increase) decrease in other current assets

     (16,658     (86,809     (70,151

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, trade and accrued payroll

     66,032        (21,538     (87,570

Increase (decrease) in accrued consumption tax

     (11,621     99,661        111,282   

Increase (decrease) in advances received

     37,691        (32,481     (70,172

Increase (decrease) in accrued taxes on income

     20,909        (133,894     (154,803

Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities

     (20,351     60,141        80,492   

Increase (decrease) in liability for employees’ retirement benefits

     42,964        38,753        (4,211

Increase (decrease) in other long-term liabilities

     (33,122     2,588        35,710   

Other

     (15,081     (38,601     (23,520
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   ¥ 2,727,904      ¥ 2,391,812      ¥ (336,092
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     Millions of yen  
     2014     2015     Increase
(Decrease)
 

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Payments for property, plant and equipment

   ¥ (1,486,651   ¥ (1,444,917   ¥ 41,734   

Payments for intangibles

     (416,583     (358,209     58,374   

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

     50,625        54,424        3,799   

Payments for purchases of non-current investments

     (50,517     (31,097     19,420   

Proceeds from sales and redemptions of non-current investments

     15,444        27,478        12,034   

Acquisitions of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired

     (211,195     (42,217     168,978   

Payments for purchases of short-term investments

     (60,485     (61,364     (879

Proceeds from redemptions of short-term investments

     92,396        70,644        (21,752

Other

     (39,840     (83,321     (43,481
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (2,106,806     (1,868,579     238,227   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

     637,253        615,353        (21,900

Payments for settlement of long-term debt

     (735,894     (496,729     239,165   

Proceeds from issuance of short-term debt

     4,872,714        5,931,664        1,058,950   

Payments for settlement of short-term debt

     (4,713,795     (5,889,243     (1,175,448

Dividends paid

     (186,174     (199,770     (13,596

Proceeds from sale of (payments for acquisition of) treasury stock, net

     (406,680     (338,399     68,281   

Acquisitions of shares of subsidiaries from noncontrolling interests

     (5,834     (175,088     (169,254

Other

     (84,030     (125,796     (41,766
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (622,440     (678,008     (55,568
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     24,372        19,486        (4,886
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     23,030        (135,289     (158,319

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     961,433        984,463        23,030   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   ¥ 984,463      ¥ 849,174      ¥ (135,289
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash paid during the year for:

      

Interest

   ¥ 48,836      ¥ 44,795      ¥ (4,041

Income taxes, net

     462,349        543,354        81,005   

Noncash investing and financing activities:

      

Capital lease obligations incurred during the year

     14,933        20,987        6,054   

Cancellation of treasury stock

     818,209        —          (818,209

Assets acquired through exchange of rights

     62,221        —          (62,221

Assets acquired through exchange of buildings

     —          18,719        18,719   

 

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(5) Going Concern Assumption

None

(6) Significant Matters Serving as a Basis for the Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements

The consolidated financial statements of NTT have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), etc.).

Principal Accounting Policies, etc.

Marketable Securities

ASC320, “Investments – Debt and Equity Securities” applies.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. The cost of telecommunications equipment to be sold is determined by the first-in first-out method.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed principally using the declining-balance method with the exception of buildings, for which the straight-line method is used.

Goodwill, Software and Other Intangible Assets

ASC350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other” applies.

Liability for Employees’ Retirement Benefits

ASC715, “Compensation – Retirement Benefits” applies.

Derivative Financial Instruments

ASC815, “Derivatives and Hedging” applies.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are computed based on income before income taxes in the consolidated statements of income. According to the asset and liability approach, the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities and of operating loss carryforwards are recognized as deferred tax assets or liabilities.

(7) Change in Significant Matters Serving as a Basis for the Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements

Change in accounting estimate

Effective July 1, 2014, NTT Group revised its estimate of the expected useful life of a part of the software for telecommunications network and internal-use software based on the actual utilization of the software to reflect an extended expected useful life of up to 7 years. This modification complies with ASC Topic 250, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, and will be applied prospectively as a change in accounting estimates.

The financial impact from this change in accounting estimate on “Income before income taxes and equity in earnings (losses) of affiliated companies,” “Net income attributable to NTT” and “Per share of common stock” of “Net income attributable to NTT” for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 is ¥51,307 million, ¥21,754 million, and ¥19.89, respectively.

 

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(8) Business Segments

1. Operating revenues

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     Year ended
March 31, 2014
    Year ended
March 31, 2015
    Increase
(Decrease)
 

Regional communications business

      

External customers

     3,129,362        3,032,292        (97,070

Intersegment

     442,948        473,227        30,279   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     3,572,310        3,505,519        (66,791
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-distance and international communications business

      

External customers

     1,713,439        1,906,784        193,345   

Intersegment

     96,463        91,857        (4,606
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     1,809,902        1,998,641        188,739   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Mobile communications business

      

External customers

     4,422,614        4,340,317        (82,297

Intersegment

     38,589        43,080        4,491   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     4,461,203        4,383,397        (77,806
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Data communications business

      

External customers

     1,221,481        1,401,348        179,867   

Intersegment

     122,374        109,671        (12,703
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     1,343,855        1,511,019        167,164   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other

      

External customers

     438,278        414,576        (23,702

Intersegment

     890,248        857,664        (32,584
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     1,328,526        1,272,240        (56,286
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Elimination

     (1,590,622     (1,575,499     15,123   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated total

     10,925,174        11,095,317        170,143   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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2. Segment profit

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     Year ended
March 31, 2014
     Year ended
March 31, 2015
     Increase
(Decrease)
 

Segment profit

        

Regional communications business

     127,240         168,860         41,620   

Long-distance and international communications business

     127,476         113,568         (13,908

Mobile communications business

     817,230         635,751         (181,479

Data communications business

     67,916         86,361         18,445   

Other

     56,098         67,481         11,383   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total segment profit

     1,195,960         1,072,021         (123,939

Elimination

     17,693         12,545         (5,148
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Consolidated total

     1,213,653         1,084,566         (129,087
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

3. Segment assets

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     March 31, 2014     March 31, 2015     Increase
(Decrease)
 

Segment assets

      

Regional communications business

     7,162,076        7,041,285        (120,791

Long-distance and international communications business

     2,314,780        2,609,666        294,886   

Mobile communications business

     7,676,820        7,326,360        (350,460

Data communications business

     1,774,562        1,930,349        155,787   

Other

     10,664,076        10,589,357        (74,719
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total segment assets

     29,592,314        29,497,017        (95,297

Elimination

     (9,307,365     (8,794,590     512,775   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated total

     20,284,949        20,702,427        417,478   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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4. Other significant items

 

         (Millions of yen)  
         Year ended
March 31, 2014
     Year ended
March 31, 2015
    Increase
(Decrease)
 

Depreciation and amortization

       

Regional communications business

     751,906         734,518        (17,388

Long-distance and international communications business

     149,734         162,610        12,876   

Mobile communications business

     719,132         663,344        (55,788

Data communications business

     135,358         148,927        13,569   

Other

     118,415         113,814        (4,601
    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total segment

     1,874,545         1,823,213        (51,332

Elimination

     5,748         4,785        (963
    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated total

     1,880,293         1,827,998        (52,295
    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
         (Millions of yen)  
         Year ended
March 31, 2014
     Year ended
March 31, 2015
    Increase
(Decrease)
 

Capital investments for segment assets (*)

       

Regional communications business

     722,829         666,164        (56,665

Long-distance and international communications business

     168,413         198,112        29,699   

Mobile communications business

     703,124         661,765        (41,359

Data communications business

     147,725         140,900        (6,825

Other

     150,672         150,582        (90
    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated total

     1,892,763         1,817,523        (75,240
    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 
(*)  

The figures for capital investments are the accrual-based amounts required for acquisition of property, plant and equipment, and intangibles. The differences from the figures for “Payments for property, plant and equipment” and “Payments for intangibles” in the consolidated statements of cash flows are as follows:

 

    

         Millions of yen  
         Year ended
March 31, 2014
     Year ended
March 31, 2015
    Increase
(Decrease)
 

Payments for property, plant and equipment

     1,486,651         1,444,917        (41,734

Payments for intangibles

     416,583         358,209        (58,374
    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     1,903,234         1,803,126        (100,108

Difference from the total of capital investments

     10,471         (14,397     (24,868

 

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(9) Employees’ Retirement Benefits

Retirement Benefits and Contract-type Corporate Pension Plan

1. Benefit obligations

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     March 31, 2014     March 31, 2015  

Benefit obligation, end of year

     (1,903,160     (1,879,969

Fair value of plan assets, end of year

     1,130,188        1,122,736   

Under funded status

     (772,972     (757,233

The following table provides the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     March 31, 2014     March 31, 2015  

Liability for employees’ retirement benefits

     (831,192     (869,635

Other assets

     58,220        112,402   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)

     189,737        162,053   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net amount recognized

     (583,235     (595,180
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table provides the amounts recognized as accumulated other comprehensive loss (income):

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     March 31, 2014     March 31, 2015  

Net actuarial loss

     193,727        164,108   

Transition obligation

     609        453   

Prior service cost

     (4,599     (2,508
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     189,737        162,053   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

2. Cost for employees’ retirement benefits

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     Year ended
March 31,  2014
    Year ended
March 31,  2015
 

Service cost

     72,631        65,160   

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

     30,021        25,510   

Expected return on plan assets

     (22,069     (22,027

Net amortization

     3,864        2,151   

Curtailment gain from the change in pension plans

     (12,966     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     71,481        70,794   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

3. Assumptions in determination of benefit obligations and costs

 

     Year ended
March  31, 2014
    Year ended
March  31, 2015
 

Discount rate

   Projected benefit obligation      1.4     1.0
   Net pension cost      1.5     1.4

Rate of compensation increase

     2.4-4.0     2.4-4.0

Expected long-term return on plan assets

     2.0     2.0

 

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Defined Contribution Pension Plan

NTT and certain subsidiaries recorded 18,082 million yen of retirement benefit expenses related to NTT Group’s defined contribution benefit plan in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.

The NTT Kigyou-Nenkin-Kikin (NTT Corporate Defined Benefit Pension Plan)

1. Benefit obligations

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     March 31, 2014     March 31, 2015  

Benefit obligation, end of year

     (1,553,265     (1,683,431

Fair value of plan assets, end of year

     1,056,584        1,165,104   

Under funded status

     (496,681     (518,327

The following table provides the amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     March 31, 2014     March 31, 2015  

Liability for employees’ retirement benefits

     (496,681     (518,327

Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)

     23,188        28,015   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net amount recognized

     (473,493     (490,312
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table provides the amounts recognized as accumulated other comprehensive loss (income):

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     March 31, 2014     March 31, 2015  

Net actuarial loss

     95,549        93,281   

Prior service cost

     (72,361     (65,266
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     23,188        28,015   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

2. Cost for employees’ retirement benefits

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     Year ended
March  31, 2014
    Year ended
March  31, 2015
 

Service cost

     39,098        37,281   

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

     22,961        21,278   

Expected return on plan assets

     (23,871     (25,825

Net amortization

     9,753        (1,704

Employee contributions

     (3,557     (3,753
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     44,384        27,277   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

3. Assumptions in determination of benefit obligations and costs

 

     Year ended
March 31, 2014
    Year ended
March 31, 2015
 

Discount rate

   Projected benefit obligation      1.4     1.0
   Net pension cost      1.5     1.4

Rate of compensation increase

     3.4     3.4

Expected long-term return on plan assets

     2.5     2.5

 

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(10) Investment Property

1. Investment Property

NTT Group maintains investment properties including office buildings.

2. Fair Value of Investment Property

 

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     Year ended
March 31, 2014
     Year ended
March 31, 2015
 

Amount included in the consolidated balance sheets (1)

     

Balance at beginning of year

     832,372         899,877   

Increase (Decrease)

     67,505         85,864   

Balance at end of year

     899,877         985,741   

Fair value at end of year (2)

     1,524,282         1,718,560   

 

(1) “Amount included in the consolidated balance sheets” represents the original acquisition cost reduced by the accumulated depreciation amount and the accumulated impairment loss.
(2) “Fair value at end of year” is calculated primarily through real estate appraisal standards.

(11) Additional Information

The Change in Corporate Tax Rates

Following the enactment of the Act for the Partial Revision of the Income Tax Act and the Act for the Partial Revision of the Local Tax Act on March 31, 2015, the corporate tax rates have been changed for fiscal years that began on or after April 1, 2015. Due to the change in the enacted tax rates, the statutory effective tax rate to be used for the calculation of deferred tax assets and liabilities decreased and as a result, when compared with the effective tax rate applied before this revision, deferred tax assets(net) decreased ¥54,357 million and current net income attributable to NTT decreased ¥47,841 million.

Impairment of Multimedia Broadcasting Business for Mobile Devices Assets

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, NTT DOCOMO Group failed to meet the projected revenues from the multimedia broadcasting business for mobile devices due to new competition in content and services provided through smart phones, resulting in a significant increase in uncertainty over the likelihood of future significant improvement of the profitability of the multimedia broadcasting business of NTT DOCOMO’s Smart Life business segment. As a result, NTT DOCOMO evaluated the recoverability for its long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, of the multimedia broadcasting business for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.

As the estimated undiscounted future cash flows generated by such long-lived assets were less than their carrying amounts, the carrying amounts of such long-lived assets were reduced to fair value. NTT DOCOMO estimated the fair value of the assets based on observable market transactions involving sales of comparable assets. Consequently, NTT Group recorded a non-cash impairment loss of ¥30,161 million as “Impairment loss” in the consolidated statements of income, which included an impairment loss for the intangible assets of ¥6,365 million.

 

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Lux e-shelter 1 S.a.r.l. (“e-shelter”) Stock Acquisition

NTT Communications resolved to acquire 86.7% of the outstanding shares of German data center services provider e-shelter at the board of directors’ meeting convened on March 2, 2015, and entered into a stock purchase agreement with e-shelter’s shareholders on the same day. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, NTT Communications plans to consummate the acquisition during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016. The effectiveness of the agreement is contingent upon, among other things, approval of the German and Austrian antitrust regulatory authorities, German foreign exchange and foreign trade regulators, and the completion of legal proceedings.

(12) Subsequent Events

Stock Split

On May 15, 2015, the board of directors resolved that NTT Group will implement a stock split as follows:

1. Objective of the Stock Split

The objective of the two-for-one stock split is to lower NTT’s minimum investment cost per unit, thereby improving the investment environment for its shares and expanding its investor base.

2. Outline of Stock Split

 

(1) Method of stock split

The record date for the stock split will be June 30, 2015. Each share of common stock held by shareholders as of the record date will be split into two.

(2) Increase in number of shares as a result of stock split

Number of shares outstanding prior to stock split: 1,136,697,235 shares

Increase in number of shares as a result of stock split: 1,136,697,235 shares

Number of shares outstanding after stock split: 2,273,394,470 shares

Number of shares authorized to be issued after stock split: 6,192,920,900 shares

(3) Stock split schedule

Public notice date of the record date: June 15, 2015

Record date: June 30, 2015

Effective date: July 1, 2015

3. Effects per share of common stock

Per share information for the previous fiscal year and the current fiscal year, assuming the stock split had been carried out at the beginning of the previous fiscal year, is as follows:

 

     Year ended
March 31, 2014
     Year ended
March 31, 2015
 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (excluding treasury stock)

     2,299,516,428 shares         2,187,360,018 shares   

Net income per share attributable to NTT

     254.61 yen         236.85 yen   

Dividends

     85.00 yen         90.00 yen   

 

     Year ended
March 31, 2014
     Year ended
March 31, 2015
 

Number of shares outstanding (excluding treasury stock)

     2,220,092,856 shares         2,117,199,258 shares   

Shareholders’ Equity per Share

     3,833.78 yen         4,100.63 yen   

 

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6. NON-CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(1) NON-CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Based on accounting principles generally accepted in Japan)

 

     Millions of yen  
     March 31,
2014
     March 31,
2015
 

ASSETS

     

Current assets:

     

Cash and bank deposits

     10,308         8,052   

Accounts receivable, trade

     2,695         1,503   

Supplies

     220         189   

Advance payment

     828         866   

Deferred income taxes

     789         957   

Short-term loans receivable

     290,523         296,784   

Accounts receivable, other

     67,730         93,480   

Subsidiary deposits

     2,340         4   

Other

     5,705         4,419   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     381,143         406,257   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fixed assets:

     

Property, plant and equipment

     

Buildings

     110,612         105,758   

Structures

     4,589         4,378   

Machinery, equipment and vehicles

     419         380   

Tools, furniture and fixtures

     17,048         15,478   

Land

     31,320         31,350   

Lease assets

     412         373   

Construction in progress

     1,658         1,411   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total property, plant and equipment

     166,062         159,131   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Intangible fixed assets

     37,520         25,840   

Investments and other assets

     

Investment securities

     15,756         12,769   

Investments in subsidiaries and affiliated companies

     5,094,091         5,093,735   

Other securities of subsidiaries and affiliated companies

     8,869         8,805   

Contributions to affiliated companies

     146         135   

Long-term loans receivable to subsidiaries

     1,579,922         1,303,142   

Prepaid pension costs

     1,962         1,959   

Deferred income taxes

     15,104         14,022   

Other

     1,515         1,575   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total investments and other assets

     6,717,369         6,436,145   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total fixed assets

     6,920,952         6,621,117   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

     7,302,096         7,027,374   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     Millions of yen  
     March 31,
2014
    March 31,
2015
 

LIABILITIES

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable, trade

     249        137   

Current portion of corporate bonds

     139,998        149,995   

Current portion of long-term borrowings

     138,150        55,180   

Current portion of long-term borrowings from subsidiaries

     —          240,000   

Short-term borrowings

     150,000        46,000   

Lease obligations

     42        43   

Accounts payable, other

     21,476        19,339   

Accrued expenses

     7,071        6,799   

Accrued taxes on income

     13,077        1,033   

Advances received

     141        824   

Deposits received

     263        641   

Deposits received from subsidiaries

     82,698        51,617   

Unearned revenues

     1        1   

Other

     34,003        0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     587,173        571,612   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term liabilities:

    

Corporate bonds

     1,006,277        856,341   

Long-term borrowings

     1,104,380        1,218,600   

Long-term borrowings from subsidiaries

     240,000        —     

Lease obligations

     749        711   

Liability for employees’ retirement benefits

     32,773        30,634   

Asset retirement obligations

     1,390        1,385   

Other

     347        2,613   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total long-term liabilities

     2,385,918        2,110,286   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     2,973,091        2,681,899   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

    

Shareholders’ equity:

    

Common stock

     937,950        937,950   

Capital surplus

    

Additional paid-in capital

     2,672,826        2,672,826   

Other capital surplus

     —          0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total capital surplus

     2,672,826        2,672,826   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earned surplus

    

Legal reserve

     135,333        135,333   

Other earned surplus

    

Other reserve

     531,000        —     

Accumulated earned surplus

     207,372        1,097,546   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total earned surplus

     873,705        1,232,879   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Treasury stock

     (156,932     (497,702
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

     4,327,549        4,345,954   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unrealized gains (losses), translation adjustments, and others:

    

Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities

     1,455        (478
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total unrealized gains (losses), translation adjustments, and others

     1,455        (478
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

     4,329,004        4,345,475   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

     7,302,096        7,027,374   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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(2) NON-CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

YEAR ENDED MARCH 31

(Based on accounting principles generally accepted in Japan)

 

     Millions of yen  
     2014     2015  

Operating revenues:

    

Dividends received

     288,155        276,812   

Revenues from group management

     18,499        18,500   

Revenues from basic R&D

     114,499        106,499   

Other services

     9,687        10,015   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating revenues

     430,843        411,828   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

    

Administration

     21,629        20,686   

Experiments and research

     86,949        81,485   

Depreciation and amortization

     35,083        31,947   

Retirement of fixed assets

     1,056        965   

Miscellaneous taxes

     2,594        2,774   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     147,313        137,859   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     283,530        273,969   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-operating revenues:

    

Interest income

     21,366        18,419   

Lease and rental income

     11,163        10,627   

Miscellaneous income

     1,393        4,939   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-operating revenues

     33,924        33,985   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non-operating expenses:

    

Interest expenses

     14,969        14,015   

Corporate bond interest expenses

     15,597        14,005   

Lease and rental expenses

     5,633        5,102   

Miscellaneous expenses

     3,931        2,437   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-operating expenses

     40,131        35,561   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Recurring profit

     277,322        272,393   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Special profits:

    

Gains on sales of investments in subsidiary

     —          299,280   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total special profits

     —          299,280   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Special losses:

    

Write-off of investments in subsidiaries

     —          2,257   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total special losses

     —          2,257   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     277,322        569,416   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Corporation, inhabitant and enterprise taxes

     (1,977     11,825   

Deferred tax expenses (benefits)

     75        1,012   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total income taxes

     (1,902     12,838   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     279,224        556,578   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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(3) NON-CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND OTHER NET ASSETS

(Based on accounting principles generally accepted in Japan)

YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2014

 

    Millions of yen  
    NTT shareholders’ equity  
          Capital surplus     Earned surplus  
                                  Other earned surplus        
    Common
stock
    Additional
paid-in
capital
    Other capital
surplus
    Total
capital
surplus
    Legal reserve     Other
reserve
    Accumulated
earned
surplus
    Total
earned
surplus
 

At beginning of year

  ¥ 937,950      ¥ 2,672,826      ¥ —        ¥ 2,672,826      ¥ 135,333      ¥ 531,000      ¥ 932,528      ¥ 1,598,861   

Net change during the annual period

               

Cash dividends

                (186,174     (186,174

Net income

                279,224        279,224   

Payments to acquire treasury stock

               

Resale of treasury stock

        2        2           

Cancellation of treasury stock

        (2     (2         (818,206     (818,206

Others, net

               

Total net change during the annual period

    —          —          —          —          —          —          (725,156     (725,156

At end of year

  ¥ 937,950      ¥ 2,672,826      ¥ —        ¥ 2,672,826      ¥ 135,333      ¥ 531,000      ¥ 207,372      ¥ 873,705   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     Millions of yen  
     NTT shareholders’ equity     Unrealized gains
(losses), translation
adjustments, and others
       
     Treasury
stock
    Total
shareholders’

equity
    Net
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
securities
    Total
unrealized
gains
(losses),
translation
adjustments,
and others
    Total net
assets
 

At beginning of year

   ¥ (568,458   ¥ 4,641,179      ¥ (7   ¥ (7   ¥ 4,641,171   

Net change during the annual period

          

Cash dividends

       (186,174         (186,174

Net income

       279,224            279,224   

Payments to acquire treasury stock

     (406,696     (406,696         (406,696

Resale of treasury stock

     13        15            15   

Cancellation of treasury stock

     818,209        —              —     

Others, net

         1,462        1,462        1,462   

Total net change during the annual period

     411,526        (313,629     1,462        1,462        (312,167

At end of year

   ¥ (156,932   ¥ 4,327,549      ¥ 1,455      ¥ 1,455      ¥ 4,329,004   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2015

 

    Millions of yen  
    NTT shareholders’ equity  
          Capital surplus     Earned surplus  
                                  Other earned surplus        
    Common
stock
    Additional
paid-in
capital
    Other
capital
surplus
    Total
capital
surplus
    Legal reserve     Other
reserve
    Accumulated
earned
surplus
    Total
earned
surplus
 

At beginning of year

  ¥ 937,950      ¥ 2,672,826      ¥ —        ¥ 2,672,826      ¥ 135,333      ¥ 531,000      ¥ 207,372      ¥ 873,705   

Cumulative effect of changes in accounting policies

                2,365        2,365   

Current balance reflecting changes in accounting policies

    937,950        2,672,826        —          2,672,826        135,333        531,000        209,737        876,071   

Net change during the annual period

               

Cash dividends

                (199,769     (199,769

Net income

                556,578        556,578   

Return of other reserve

              (531,000     531,000        —     

Payments to acquire treasury stock

               

Resale of treasury stock

        0        0           

Others, net

               

Total net change during the annual period

    —          —          0        0        —          (531,000     887,808        356,808   

At end of year

  ¥ 937,950      ¥ 2,672,826      ¥ 0      ¥ 2,672,826      ¥ 135,333      ¥ —        ¥ 1,097,546      ¥ 1,232,879   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

    Millions of yen  
  NTT shareholders’ equity     Unrealized gains
(losses), translation
adjustments, and others
    Total net
assets
 
  Treasury
stock
    Total
shareholders’

equity
    Net
unrealized
gains

(losses) on
securities
    Total
unrealized
gains
(losses),
translation
adjustments,
and others
   

At beginning of year

  ¥ (156,932   ¥ 4,327,549      ¥ 1,455      ¥ 1,455      ¥ 4,329,004   

Cumulative effect of changes in accounting policies

      2,365            2,365   

Current balance reflecting changes in accounting policies

    (156,932     4,329,914        1,455        1,455        4,331,370   

Net change during the annual period

         

Cash dividends

      (199,769         (199,769

Net income

      556,578            556,578   

Return of other reserve

      —              —     

Payments to acquire treasury stock

    (340,781     (340,781         (340,781

Resale of treasury stock

    12        12            12   

Others, net

        (1,934     (1,934     (1,934

Total net change during the annual period

    (340,769     16,039        (1,934     (1,934     14,105   

At end of year

  ¥ (497,702   ¥ 4,345,954      ¥ (478   ¥ (478   ¥ 4,345,475   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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(4) NON-CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

YEAR ENDED MARCH 31

(Based on accounting principles generally accepted in Japan)

 

     Millions of yen  
     2014     2015  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Income before income taxes

     277,322        569,416   

Depreciation and amortization

     37,583        34,329   

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

     741        720   

Dividends received

     (288,155     (276,812

Gains on sale of investment in subsidiary

     —          (299,280

Write-off of investments in subsidiaries

     —          2,257   

Increase (decrease) in liability for employees’ retirement benefits

     915        (2,139

(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable

     1,878        9,891   

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses

     (1,720     (3,398

Increase (decrease) in accrued consumption tax

     (201     2,303   

(Increase) decrease in other current assets

     (2,387     (839

Increase (decrease) in deposits received from subsidiaries

     (6,678     (31,080

Other

     11,070        16,115   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Sub-total

     30,368        21,484   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Interest and dividends received

     310,612        295,612   

Interest paid

     (31,541     (28,137

Income taxes received (paid)

     (4,771     (58,560
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     304,668        230,399   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Payments for property, plant and equipment

     (27,192     (17,953

Payments for purchase of investment securities

     (28,938     (3,832

Proceeds from sale of investment in subsidiary

     —          299,999   

Payments for long-term loans

     (280,000     (70,000

Proceeds from long-term loans receivable

     353,800        339,750   

Other

     27        1,261   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

     17,696        549,225   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

     320,950        221,000   

Payments for settlement of long-term debt

     (343,300     (329,750

Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings

     183,971        (138,025

Payments for settlement of lease obligations

     (44     (43

Dividends paid

     (186,174     (199,769

Proceeds from sale of (payments for acquisition of) treasury stock, net

     (406,680     (338,398
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (431,277     (784,987
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     80        0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (108,832     (5,362
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     123,856        15,023   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

     15,023        9,661   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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7. OTHER

CHANGES IN BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Scheduled Date of Appointment: June 26, 2015

(1) Candidate for Member of the Board

Takashi Hiroi (Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting)

(2) Candidate scheduled to take office as Executive Vice President

Akira Shimada (Member of the Board)

(3) New Executive Positions and Organizational Responsibilities

Scheduled Date of Appointment: June 26, 2015

 

New Position(s) and Organizational Responsibilities

  

Name

  

Current Position(s) and Organizational Responsibilities

Executive Vice President    Akira Shimada    Member of the Board
Senior Vice President of General Affairs       Senior Vice President of General Affairs
Member of the Board    Takashi Hiroi    Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting
Senior Vice President of Finance and Accounting      

 

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[Note]

 

 

 

The forward-looking statements and projected figures concerning the future performance of NTT and its subsidiaries and affiliates contained or referred to herein are based on a series of assumptions, projections, estimates, judgments and beliefs of the management of NTT in light of information currently available to it regarding NTT and its subsidiaries and affiliates, the economy and telecommunications industry in Japan and overseas, and other factors. These projections and estimates may be affected by the future business operations of NTT and its subsidiaries and affiliates, the state of the economy in Japan and abroad, possible fluctuations in the securities markets, the pricing of services, the effects of competition, the performance of new products, services and new businesses, changes to laws and regulations affecting the telecommunications industry in Japan and elsewhere, other changes in circumstances that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forecasts contained or referred to herein, as well as other risks included in NTT’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and other filings and submissions with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

 

 

 

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Attachment

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

May 15, 2015

NTT’s Shares and Shareholders (as of March 31, 2015)

 

1. Classification of Shareholders

 

Details    NTT’s Shares and Shareholders (1 unit = 100 shares)      Shares
Representing
Less Than
One Unit
 
   Government
and Public
Bodies
     Financial
Institutions
     Securities
Firms
     Other
Domestic
Corporations
     Foreign Corporations, etc.      Domestic
Individuals,
etc.
     Total     
               Non-
Individuals
     Individuals           

Total Holders

     4         247         58         6,024         1,225         818         742,213         750,589         —     

Total Shares (Units)

     3,690,733         1,727,255         130,657         136,177         3,120,701         4,862         2,541,534         11,351,919         1,505,335   

        %

     32.51         15.22         1.15         1.20         27.49         0.04         22.39         100.00         —     

Notes:

(1) “Domestic Individuals, etc.” includes 780,979 units of treasury stock, and “Shares Representing Less Than One Unit” includes 6 shares of treasury stock. 78,097,906 shares of treasury stock are recorded in the shareholders’ register; the actual number of treasury stock shares at the end of March 31, 2015 was 78,097,606.
(2) “Other Domestic Corporations” includes 147 units under the name of the Japan Securities Depository Center, and “Shares Representing Less Than One Unit” includes 72 shares under the name of the Japan Securities Depository Center.
(3) The number of shareholders who only own shares representing less than one unit is 186,622.

 

2. Classification by Number of Shares

 

Details    NTT’s Shares and Shareholders (1 unit =100 shares)      Shares
Representing
Less Than
One Unit
 
   At Least
1,000 Units
     At Least
500 Units
     At Least
100 Units
     At Least
50 Units
     At Least
10 Units
     At Least
5 Units
     At Least
1 Unit
     Total     

Number of Holders

     388         149         780         829         20,093         47,505         680,845         750,589         —     

%

     0.05         0.02         0.10         0.11         2.68         6.33         90.71         100.00         —     

Total Shares (Units)

     9,392,898         100,961         164,458         53,660         307,649         288,158         1,044,135         11,351,919         1,505,335   

%

     82.74         0.89         1.45         0.47         2.71         2.54         9.20         100.00         —     

Notes:

(1) “At Least 1,000 Units” includes 780,979 units of treasury stock, and “Shares Representing Less Than One Unit” includes 6 shares of treasury stock.
(2) “At Least 100 Units” includes 147 units under the name of the Japan Securities Depository Center, and “Shares Representing Less Than One Unit” includes 72 shares under the name of the Japan Securities Depository Center.

3. Principal Shareholders

 

Name

   Shareholdings
(in thousands
of shares)
     Percentage of
Total Shares
Issued (%)
 

The Minister of Finance

     369,062         32.47   

Japan Trustee Services Bank, Ltd. (Trust Account)

     36,602         3.22   

The Master Trust Bank of Japan, Ltd. (Trust Account)

     30,248         2.66   

Moxley and Co LLC

     15,407         1.36   

State Street Bank and Trust Company

     12,597         1.11   

JP Morgan Chase Bank 385632

     10,241         0.90   

Japan Trustee Services Bank, Ltd. (Trust Account 9)

     9,998         0.88   

NTT Employee Share-Holding Association

     9,140         0.80   

The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV 10

     8,840         0.78   

State Street Bank and Trust Company 505202

     8,396         0.74   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     510,536         44.91   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Note: The Company’s holdings of treasury stock (78,097,606 shares) are not included in the above table.

 

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Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2015 and Financial Forecasts for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2016

May 15, 2015


LOGO

 

The forward-looking statements and projected figures concerning the future performance of NTT and its subsidiaries and affiliates contained or referred to herein are based on a series of assumptions, projections, estimates, judgments and beliefs of the management of NTT in light of information currently available to it regarding NTT and its subsidiaries and affiliates, the economy and telecommunications industry in Japan and overseas, and other factors. These projections and estimates may be affected by the future business operations of NTT and its subsidiaries and affiliates, the state of the economy in Japan and abroad, possible fluctuations in the securities markets, the pricing of services, the effects of competition, the performance of new products, services and new businesses, changes to laws and regulations affecting the telecommunications industry in Japan and elsewhere, other changes in circumstances that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forecasts contained or referred to herein, as well as other risks included in NTT’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and other filings and submissions with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

* “E” in this material represents that the figure is a plan or projection for operation.

** “FY” in this material indicates the fiscal year ending March 31 of the succeeding year.

Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2015 1 Copyright (c) 2015 Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

and Financial Forecasts for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2016


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FY2014 Highlights

Operating Income

(Billions of yen)

1,213.7

1,084.6

FY2013 FY2014

Overseas Sales

Overseas Sales in billions of yen Overseas Sales in billions of USD

1,585.4 1,196.0 15.0 12.2

FY2013 FY2014

Operating Revenues increased for the fifth consecutive year; Operating Income decreased Expansion of global cloud services

?Promoting M&A

NTT Communications acquired e-shelter, a Europe-based data center provider

?Cross-selling order volume was approximately US$200 million

?Overseas sales increased to ¥1,585.4 billion (a ¥389.4 billion increase year-on-year) ?Percentage of corporate sales represented by overseas sales: 44%

Enhanced competitiveness of network services

?Expansion of NTT’s user base

17.83 million new billing plan subscribers

66.60 million mobile phone subscribers (net increase of 3.49 million subscribers)

18.72 million FLET’S Hikari subscribers (net increase of 0.67 million subscribers), including 0.27 million subscribers to the “Hikari Collaboration Model”

Number of subscribers to Hikari TV and FLET’S TV: 4.36 million (net increase of 0.37 million subscribers)

?Fixed-line and mobile access cost reductions

Reduction of ¥239.0 billion year-over-year, and a total ¥651.0 billion in reductions compared to FY2011

?Capex to Sales

15.6% as a result of enhanced efficiency in capital investments

Shareholder returns

? Completed ¥338.1 billion of share buybacks (mainly from the Japanese government) ? Dividends of ¥180 per share for FY2014, a ¥10 increase year-on-year

Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2015 2 Copyright (c) 2015 Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

and Financial Forecasts for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2016


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Consolidated Results and Forecasts (U.S. GAAP)

FY2014 Highlights

Operating Revenues increased, spurred by the continued growth of our overseas businesses Operating Income decreased due to a decrease in income in the Mobile communications segment, despite increased revenues in other segments; fell short of the FY2014 Forecast by ¥10.4 billion Earnings Per Share (EPS) was ¥473.69, a 29.2% increase compared to FY2011

(Billions of yen)

FY2014

FY2014

FY2013 Forecasts

Change Change from the

year-on-year [%] Revised

Forecasts

Operating

Revenues 11,095.3 +170.1 +1.6% +85.3 10,925.2 11,010.0

Operating

Expenses 10,010.8 +299.2 +3.1% +95.8 9,711.5 9,915.0

Operating

Income 1,084.6 (129.1) (10.6)% (10.4) 1,213.7 1,095.0

Net Income * 518.1 (67.4) (11.5)% (10.9) 585.5 529.0

EPS 473.69 (35.52) (7.0)% (5.31) 509.21 479.00

(yen)

* Net Income represents net income attributable to NTT, excluding noncontrolling interests.

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and Financial Forecasts for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2016


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Consolidated Results and Forecasts (U.S. GAAP)

FY2014 Contributing Factors by Segment

Regional communications business: Operating Income increased as a result of vastly improved operational efficiency as well as the reduction of marketing costs.

Long distance and international communications business: Although intensifying domestic competition led to a decrease in Operating Income, overseas businesses experienced steady growth.

Mobile communications business: Operating Revenues decreased due to the increased impact of “Monthly Support” discount programs and the effect of new rate plans, which also resulted in a decrease in Operating Income.

Data communications business: Operating Income increased due to an improvement in gross margins resulting from increased sales, as well as a reduction in unprofitable transactions, among other factors.

Operating [year-on-year +170.1]

Revenues (Billions of yen)

88.7 77.8 167.2 56.3 Other Elimination 15.1 of 11,095.3

66.8 Mobile Data

10,925.2 Regional Long distance and communications communications business intersegment/Others

communications international business business

business communications

business

FY2013 FY2014

Operating [year-on-year +299.2]

Expenses

48.7 67.7 20.3

03.7 Other Elimination of 10,010.8

Data business intersegment/Others

08.4 202.6 Mobile communications

9,711.5 Regional Long distance and communications business

communications international business

business communications

business

FY2013 FY2014

Operating [year-on-year (129.1)]

Income

Regional Long-distance and Mobile Data Other business Elimination of

communications international communications communications intersegment/

FY2013 business communications business business Others FY2014

business

1,213.7 41.6 13.9 181.5 18.4 11.4 5.1 1,084.6

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Consolidated Results and Forecasts (U.S. GAAP)

FY2015 Forecast Summary

Operating Revenues are expected to increase for the sixth consecutive year, to reach a record ¥11,350.0 billion Operating Income is expected to recover and reach ¥1,200.0 billion, a ¥115.4 billion increase year-over-year EPS is expected to reach ¥595, a 62.3% increase compared to FY2011

(Billions of yen)

FY2015 Forecasts

FY2014

Change

year-on-year [%]

Operating

Revenues 11,095.3 11,350.0 +254.7 +2.3%

Operating

Expenses 10,010.8 10,150.0 +139.2 +1.4%

Operating

Income 1,084.6 1,200.0 +115.4 +10.6%

Net Income 518.1 630.0 +111.9 +21.6%

?

EPS 473.69 595.00 +121.31 +25.6%

(yen)

?Net income represents net income attributable to NTT, excluding noncontrolling interests.

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Consolidated Results and Forecasts (U.S. GAAP)

FY2015 Forecast Summary by Segment

Regional communications business: Operating Income is expected to increase due to, among other factors, decreased marketing costs as the “Hikari Collaboration Model” becomes fully established, despite an expected continued decrease in Operating Revenues Long distance and international communications business: Although intensifying domestic competition is expected to lead to a decrease in Operating Income, Operating Revenues are expected to increase due to the steady growth of overseas businesses.

Mobile communications business: Operating Revenues and Operating Income are both expected to increase due to a softening of the adverse impact of the new billing plans, increased revenues from the “docomo Hikari” and “Smart Life” business areas, and cost reductions.

Data communications business: Operating Income and Operating Revenues are expected to increase due to an improvement in gross margins resulting from increased sales and a reduction in unprofitable transactions, among other factors.

Operating Revenue Operating Income

11,095.3* +254.7 11,350.0* +115.4 1,200.0*

1,272.2 (12.2) 1,260.0 1,084.6* (22.5) 45.0

67.5 110.0

1,511.0 +29.0 1,540.0 +23.6

86.4

4,383.4 +126.6 4,510.0 675.0

635.8 +39.2

1,998.6 +241.4 2,240.0

(13.6) 100.0

113.6

3,505.5 (105.5) 3,400.0

168.9 +51.1 220.0

FY2014 FY2015E FY2014 FY2015E

Billion yen

Other business

Data communications business Mobile Communications business Long distance and international communications business Regional communications business

*including adjustments such as Elimination

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Shareholder Returns

Share buybacks: Completed ¥338.1 billion of share buybacks (mainly from the Japanese government) in FY2014

Dividends: Dividends of ¥180 per share for FY2014, a ¥10 increase year-on-year

Share buybacks 406.5 (Billions of yen)

381.7

338.1

200.0

150.0

94.4

FY 2007 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014

Dividends per share 180 (yen)

170

Pay-out ratio 160

140

120 120 •

90 110 38.2% 37.2% • 38.0% •

• 33.4%

• 32.3% •

31.2%

19.5% 27.5%

FY 2007 FY 2008 FY 2009 FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014

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Shareholder Returns

Dividends: Dividends of ¥200 per share planned for FY2015,

a ¥ 10 increase in interim and year-end dividends and

a ¥ 20 increase in total from FY2014.

Two-for-one stock split of NTT’s common stock:

The objective of the two-for-one stock split* is to lower NTT’s minimum investment cost per unit, thereby improving the investment environment for its shares and expanding its investor base.

* Effective date: July 1, 2015

Note 1: The dividend forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016, taking the stock split into account, are as follows:

Interim dividends are ¥50 per share,

Year-end dividends are ¥50 per share,

Annual Dividends (total of the above two items) are ¥100 per share.

Note 2: EPS for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016, taking the stock split into account, is expected to be ¥297.50.

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Progress of Broadband Services


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Progress of Broadband Services

Number of Subscribers for Fixed Broadband Services

FLET’S ADSL

Number of subscribers *1*2 FLET’S Hikari

Hikari Denwa

(Thousands) 20,317

20,000 19,271 19,335 19,444 19,534 19,717 19,788 19,892 19,935 1,001

1,751 1,663 1,572 1,483 1,398 1,333 1,275 1,219 19,316

17,521 17,672 17,873 18,050 18,319 18,455 18,617 18,716 [270]

15,000 17,108 17,108

16,705 16,910

16,256 16,507

15,412 15,664 15,950

10,000

5,000

0

2013.6 2013.9 2013.12 2014.3 2014.6 2014.9 2014.12 2015.3 2016.3E

Changes from the preceding quarter

(Thousands)

FY2013 FY2014

4-6 7-9 10-12 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 1-3 FY2014 FY2015E

FLET’S Hikari *1 220 152 200 178 269 136 162 99 665 600

Number of

opened 870 707 743 811 879 683 684 720 2,966 2,750

connections*3

FLET’S ADSL (98) (88) (91) (89) (85) (65) (58) (56) (264) (218)

Hikari Denwa*4*5 242 252 287 305 251 199 204 198 852 0

*1 Number of FLET’S Hikari subscribers includes B FLET’S, FLET’S Hikari Next, FLET’S Hikari Light and FLET’S Hikari WiFi Access provided by NTT East, B FLET’S, FLET’S Hikari Premium,

FLET’S Hikari Mytown, FLET’S Hikari Next, FLET’S Hikari Light and FLET’S Hikari WiFi Access provided by NTT West, and wholesale Hikari Access (Hikari Collaboration Model) FTTH

(fiber-to-the-home) access services provided to service providers by NTT East and NTT West.

*2 Figures in [ ] represent FTTH access services which NTT East and NTT West provide to service providers.

*3 Number of opened connections excludes openings due to relocations.

*4 Numbers for Hikari Denwa include wholesale services provided to service providers by NTT East and NTT West.

*5 Numbers of Hikari Denwa subscribers are presented in thousands of channels.

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Progress of Broadband Services

Number of Subscribers for Mobile Broadband Services

Number of subscribers*

(Thousands)

LTE(“Xi”) FOMA

69,900

70,000 66,595

61,623 61,772 62,182 63,105 63,566 64,295 65,274

60,000

50,000 14,198 16,398 19,021 21,965 24,043 26,215 28,298 30,744 37,000

40,000

30,000

20,000 47,425 45,374 43,160 41,140 39,523 38,080 36,976 35,851

32,900

10,000

0

2013.6 2013.9 2013.12 2014.3 2014.6 2014.9 2014.12 2015.3 2016.3E

Changes from the preceding quarter

(Thousands)

FY2013 FY2014

4-6 7-9 10-12 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 1-3 FY2014 FY2015E

LTE(“Xi”)+FOMA 87 149 410 924 461 729 979 1,322 3,490 3,300

* The number of FOMA subscribers includes communications module service subscribers

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Progress of Broadband Services

ARPU of Mobile Broadband Services (LTE(“Xi”), FOMA)*

Smart ARPU

Packet ARPU

(Yen) Voice ARPU

5,000 4,680 4,680 4,610

470 500 510 4,460 4,450 4,370 4,340 4,340 4,370 4,310

4,000 520 530 560 620 640 590 680

3,000

2,720 2,720 2,700 2,680 2,670

2,620 2,560 2,580 2,600 2,540

2,000

1,000

1,490 1,460 1,400 1,260 1,250 1,190 1,160 1,120 1,180 1,090

0

FY2013 FY2014

4-6 7-9 10-12 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 1-3 FY2014 FY2015E

* NTT DOCOMO’s ARPU calculation methods have been changed from the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015. Accordingly, the ARPU data for the results

for the three months ended Jun. 30, 2013 (from Apr. to Jun., 2013), the three months ended Sep. 30, 2013 (from Jul. to Sep., 2013), the three months ended Dec. 31, 2013

(from Oct. to Dec., 2013), the three months ended Mar. 31, 2014 (from Jan. to Mar., 2014), the year ended Mar. 31, 2014 and the three months ended Jun. 30, 2014 (from

Apr. to Jun., 2014) presented above have also been changed.

Please see page 17 regarding the calculation of ARPU.

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Progress of Broadband Services

Number of Subscribers for Video Services

FLET’S TV *1 *2

Hikari TV

(Thousands)

5,000

4,522

4,086 4,183 4,275 4,359

4,000 3,841 3,984

3,552 3,692 1,372

1,113 1,161 1,209 1,256 1,304 1,345

3,000 1,032 1,067

2,000

2,520 2,625 2,727 2,823 2,877 2,927 2,971 3,014 3,150

1,000

0

2013.6 2013.9 2013.12 2014.3 2014.6 2014.9 2014.12 2015.3 FY2015E

* 1 “FLET’S TV” requires a subscription to “FLET’S TV Transmission Services,” provided by NTT East and NTT West, and a subscription to SKY Perfect JSAT’s “SKY Perfect JSAT

Facility Use Services” broadcast service.

* 2 Numbers of subscribers for “FLET’S TV Transmission Services” include wholesale services provided to service providers by NTT East and NTT West.

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Financial Information


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Details of Consolidated Statement of Income

Operating

Revenues [year-on-year +170.1] Fixed Mobile IP/packet: IP/packet: (2.2) (37.6) (Billions of yen)

Other: +0.1

Fixed voice: (137.6)

Mobile voice: (180.6) SI revenues and sales IP/packet

of telecommunications communications Other revenues

equipment services revenues

services Voice-related revenues 444.1 39.7 83.9

318.1

Fixed voice Systems Integration 11,095.3

10,925.2 Mobile voice Telecommunications

equipment

Systems Integration: +416.7

Telecommunications equipment (Fixed-line): (5.4)

Telecommunications equipment (Mobile): +32.7

FY2013 FY2014

Operating

Expenses [year-on-year +299.2]

Depreciation 21.6 30.4

expenses and loss on O 10,010.8

disposal of assets 192.1 Personnel expenses

44.8

9,711.5 Expenses for purchase

of goods and services

and other expenses

FY2013 FY2014

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Details of Consolidated Balance Sheet

March 31, 2014 March 31, 2015

(Billions of yen)

20,284.9 20,702.4

Liabilities

Liabilities Assets 9,624.3

Assets 9,334.2 20,702.4 [+290.1]

20,284.9 [+417.5] Interest-Bearing

Interest-Bearing Debt

Debt 4,406.7

4,200.0 [+206.8]

Liability for Employees’

Liability for Employees’ Depreciable Assets Retirement Benefits

Depreciable Assets Retirement Benefits (property, plant and 1,388.0

(property, plant and 1,327.9 equipment) [+60.1]

equipment)

8,241.9 Other 8,097.7 Other

25.9 [(144.2)] 28.3[+2.4]

Equity Equity

11,049.8

10,924.8 [+125.0]

Deferred Tax Deferred Tax Assets

Assets Treasury Stock (non-current) Treasury Stock

(non-current) (156.9) [(71.6)] 589.9 [(340.8)] (497.7)

661.5

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Details of Consolidated Cash Flows

Cash flows from Cash flows from FCF Cash flows from Interest-bearing debt

operating investing (A) + (B) financing

activities activities activities

(A) (B)

Billions of yen

4,500.0

4,406.7

3,000 2,727.9 FY2013

2,391.8

FY2014 4,200.0 4,200.0

2,000

4,000.0

1,000

+238.2 621.1 523.2

0

(336.1) (97.9) 3,500.0

(1,000) (622.4) (678.0)

(55.6)

(2,000) (1,868.6)

(2,106.8) 3,000.0

FY2013 FY2014 FY2015E

Increase/Decrease from the same period of the previous fiscal year

(3,000)

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Capital Investment

(Billions of yen)

Capital Investment

1,892.8 Includes consolidated

1,795.7 1,817.5 1,760.0 estate-related capital investments amounts real

112.4 1,702.9 1,660.0

147.7 92.9 152.2 Other

5.2)% 42.9 175.0 NTT DATA (Consolidated)

141.8 140.9 2.5)% 130.0 NTT Communications

121.4 135.0 NTT West

339.4 NTT East

314.5 290.0 NTT DOCOMO (Consolidated)

351.3

312.1 300.0

703.1 661.8 630.0

FY2013 FY2014 FY2015E

Capex to Sales Ratio

16.7% 15.6% 14.9% * Amounts include sales and

investments related to real estate and

Capex to Sales solar power generation operations

* (includes real estate-related amounts) 17.3% 16.4% 15.5%

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Calculation of ARPU

Average monthly revenue per unit, or ARPU, is used to measure average monthly operating revenues attributable to each designated service on a per user

basis. In the case of NTT Group’s mobile communications business, ARPU is calculated by dividing revenue items included in operating revenues from its

mobile communications business segment, such as revenues from FOMA mobile phone services and Xi mobile phone services, that are incurred consistently

each month (i.e., basic monthly charges and voice/packet transmission charges), by the number of Active Subscribers to the relevant services. The calculation

of these figures excludes revenues that are not representative of monthly average usage, such as telecommunications equipment sales, activation fees and

universal service charges.

NTT believes that its ARPU figures calculated in this way provide useful information regarding the monthly average usage of its subscribers. The revenue items

included in the numerators of NTT Group’s ARPU figures are based on its financial results comprising its U.S. GAAP results of operations.

For a complete discussion on the calculation of APRU, please see the “Supplementary Data for the Annual Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2015.”

Notes:

(1) The following is the formula we use to compute ARPU for mobile business conducted by NTT DOCOMO.

Mobile Aggregate ARPU (“LTE(‘Xi’)”+“FOMA”) = Voice ARPU (“LTE(‘Xi’)”+“FOMA”) + Packet ARPU (“LTE(‘Xi’)”+“FOMA”) + Smart ARPU

(“LTE(‘Xi’)”+“FOMA”).

NTT DOCOMO’s Voice ARPU (“LTE(‘Xi’)”+“FOMA”) is based on operating revenues related to voice services, such as basic monthly

charges and voice communication charges attributable to our “FOMA” and “LTE(‘Xi’)” services, and Packet ARPU (“LTE(‘Xi’)”+“FOMA”) is

based on operating revenues related to packet services, such as flat monthly fees and packet communication charges attributable to

“FOMA” and “LTE(‘Xi’)” services, and Smart ARPU (“LTE(‘Xi’)”+“FOMA”) is based on operating revenues from a part of Other Operating

Revenues attributable to “FOMA” and “LTE(‘Xi’)” wireless communications services (revenues from content, collection of charges, mobile

phone insurance service, advertising and others).

(2) NTT DOCOMO’s ARPU calculation does not include subscriptions for and revenues from communication module services, “Phone Number Storage,” “Mail

Address Storage,” “docomo Business Transceiver” and wholesale telecommunications services and interconnecting telecommunications facilities that are

provided to Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs).

(3) Number of active subscribers used in the ARPU calculation of NTT DOCOMO are as below.

1Q Results: Sum of number of active subscribers** for each month from April to June.

2Q Results: Sum of number of active subscribers** for each month from July to September.

3Q Results: Sum of number of active subscribers** for each month from October to December.

4Q Results: Sum of number of active subscribers** for each month from January to March.

FY Results/FY Forecast: Sum of number of active subscribers**/ expected number of active subscribers** for each month from April to March.

** Active subscribers = (number of subscribers at end of previous month + number of subscribers at end of the current month)/2

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2015

The financial results of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East Corporation (NTT East) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 are presented in the following attachments.

(Attachments)

 

1. Summary of Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2015

 

2. Non-Consolidated Comparative Balance Sheets

 

3. Non-Consolidated Comparative Statements of Income

 

4. Non-Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and Other Net Assets

 

5. Business Results (Non-Consolidated Operating Revenues)

 

6. Non-Consolidated Comparative Statements of Cash Flows

 

7. Changes in Board of Directors

For inquiries, please contact:

Mr. Yasuhiro Kawamori or Mr. Chikashi Sakurai

Accounting Section, Finance Division

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East Corporation

Tel: +81-3-5359-3331

E-mail: kessan_info@sinoa.east.ntt.co.jp


1. Summary of Business

In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, while the economies of Europe and certain emerging countries weakened, the U.S. economy remained stable, leading to a gradual recovery of the global economy. The Japanese economy grew steadily overall, despite decreases in consumer spending levels and other areas due to the increase in the consumption tax rate enacted in April 2014.

The information and communications market is undergoing structural changes beyond the existing framework, including as a result of an increasing shift to broadband services and globalization, fixed-mobile convergence, cloud computing(*1) and smart TV development, penetration of high-speed wireless and Wi-Fi(*2) compatible devices, such as smartphones and tablet devices, and widespread use of applications that enable free phone calls and messaging.

Regional telecommunications markets are also changing dramatically, with intensifying competition in broadband service facilities and services centered around the shift to fiber-optic access, and increasing offloading(*3) needs due to the expansion of the volume of data communications. New services that leverage a variety of wireless devices are also expanding, which in turn leads to diversification in the way that customers are using these devices.

Amid such a difficult and volatile business environment, as a carrier with an important leadership role in the information and communications industry, NTT East has endeavored to be thorough in its compliance regime and to abide by the requirements of fair competition. At the same time, NTT East has aimed to secure a stable and solid foundation for its business, and ensure the reliability of social infrastructure, including the provision of high-quality, stable universal services, construction of a communications network that is resilient against disasters, and prompt restoration of services in times of large-scale natural disasters and other calamities.

NTT East has also engaged in efforts to further enhance broadband/ubiquitous environments and to expand fiber-optic access service user demographics through the provision of new services and products utilizing the next generation network (NGN), as well as providing customer-friendly rate menus that encourage subscribers to use its services for longer terms.

1. Efforts to Promote Fiber Optic and IP Services

Amid intensifying competition with respect to broadband services, NTT East launched new services and carried out other initiatives designed to promote the expansion and continued use of “FLET’S Hikari”(*4) and meet customers’ needs when using their Wi-Fi-compatible devices.

 

  i. Starting on July 1, 2014, NTT East began offering the new “FLET’S Hikari” services “FLET’S Hikari Next Giga Family Smart Type” and “FLET’S Hikari Next Giga Mansion Smart Type,” which provide transmission speeds at the fastest available level in Japan for both access networks and for home wireless LAN environments, providing a maximum upload and download (sending and receiving data) transmission speed of about 1Gbps, and which are compatible with the latest high-speed wireless LAN standards. In addition to these services, on December 1, 2014, NTT East began providing “FLET’S Hikari Next Family Giga Line Type” and “FLET’S Hikari Next Mansion Giga Line Type” services, which do not utilize Wi-Fi routers.

 

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Furthermore, in order to allow even more customers to utilize “FLET’S Hikari,” NTT East has implemented discount campaigns aimed at attracting new subscribers, including the “Giga Push! Campaign” and “Lighter than FLET’S Hikari Light! Discount” programs.

The membership program for subscribers to “FLET’S Hikari,” the “FLET’S Hikari Members Club,” exceeded five million members(*5) on April 11, 2014. To commemorate this milestone, NTT East conducted a gift campaign beginning in May 2014 for customer members to win points, products and other items through a lottery.

 

  ii.

The growing penetration of high-speed wireless Wi-Fi-compatible devices such as smartphones, tablets and similar devices led NTT East to provide connectivity to “Hikari Station”(*6) Wi-Fi Internet hotspots through the Android/iOS application “Japan Connected-free Wi-Fi”(*7) beginning on August 26, 2014. Users of smartphones and other devices, including visitors to Japan, can now enjoy more convenient Wi-Fi Internet connectivity at tourist attractions and in urban areas. In addition, in order to create demand and enhance convenience for visitors to Japan, Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (“JAL”) and NTT East collaborated to provide IDs and passwords through the websites of JAL’s overseas domains(*8) to enable visitors to Japan to access free wireless Wi-Fi services at “Hikari Station” hotspots.

Furthermore, given the expansion of the O2O services(*9) market, on November 4, 2014, NTT East started providing the “O2O Cloud Service,” an application service that uses Wi-Fi and is aimed at businesses in the restaurant, retail and other similar industries. This service allows businesses to link to an application for smartphones and tablets to display coupons, recommendations or other information to customers, while also gathering preregistered information from users connected to the Wi-Fi access point.

 

  iii.

In an effort to promote the prosperity of society through the active use of ICT(*10), NTT East held an interactive caravan event, the “Showa Retro Community Forum,” with the objective of stimulating interest in the Internet among senior citizens who still do not use it, by demonstrating to them the Internet’s enjoyability and usefulness. By taking an event car through various areas (a total of 17 prefectures) in eastern Japan, NTT East had senior citizens interact with new technologies and services as they experienced the nostalgic “Showa Retro Worldview.”

In addition, in order to contribute to the maintenance and stabilization of management of nursery schools through the active utilization of ICT, Global Bridge Co. and NTT East collaborated to provide the “Child Care System” nursery school operational management system, with NTT East providing one-stop service, which includes “FLET’S Hikari” services, public wireless LAN access point services, utilization support, fee collection agency services, and other services.

 

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  iv. In order to cultivate new demand by promoting new ICT utilization, on February 1, 2015, NTT East began offering the “Hikari Collaboration Model.” NTT East’s wholesale provision of services such as “FLET’S Hikari” to various service providers will allow such service providers to combine their services with fiber optic access services and provide new services to their customers.

2. Initiatives Relating to the Solutions Business

In order to support its regional customers through the promotion of ICT utilization, NTT East launched business operations for its corporate customers centered on industry-specific solutions that take into account each industry’s characteristics and trends.

 

  i. On August 20, 2014, NTT East launched “FLET’S VPN Prio” as a new IP-VPN service for the bandwidth priority service “FLET’s Hikari Next Prio,” aimed at customers with large-scale networks. This enables the structuring of a private network capable of reliable transmission that minimizes delays compared to the previous “FLET’S VPN Wide.”

On June 20, 2014, NTT East launched the “Biz Hikari Cloud Natural Disaster Victim Relief Support System” for local governments as a cloud-based service that comprehensively supports efforts to aid in disaster victims’ livelihood rehabilitation, such as “Issuance of Disaster Damage Certificates”(*11) by local governments. This system enables local governments to support disaster victims promptly and impartially and allows disaster victims to receive prompt support in the event of a disaster.

 

  ii. Amid a business climate where small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are utilizing mobile devices to achieve greater operational efficiency, on December 1, 2014, NTT East launched “Giga Raku Wi-Fi,” which provides ready-made Wi-Fi environments in response to customer requests, combining Wi-Fi access point equipment and support from installation through operation. Mobile ICT can be effectively utilized in the office, addressing the needs of NTT East customers who hope to improve productivity in their businesses and create new business opportunities.

In addition, on December 10, 2014, NTT East launched “IT Support Plan Mini Light” as a new, lower-cost option that provides support in the office ICT environment with a more limited range of content than the existing support lineup for “Office Marugoto Support,” a support service aimed at SMEs in the event of problems with office IT equipment, including breakdowns or other malfunctions.

 

  iii. On June 24, 2014, NTT East launched “FLET’S Azukeru PRO Plan” as an addition to the lineup of the “FLET’S Azukeru” online storage service. This service provides enhanced security compared to previous plans and adds additional functionality aimed at businesses, such as the ability to scheduling appointments on calendars. This plan enables schedule sharing and management of calendars among customers with the same subscription agreement as well as calendar registration and confirmation via smartphones and other mobile devices while away from the office.

 

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3. Status of Business Operation Structure

NTT East, in response to the changing market and business environments, and in order to further enhance operational efficiency and to promote service provision by working even more closely with local communities, revised its business management structure on July 1, 2014.

Specifically, in order to further promote the efficiency of its 17 branch offices in each prefecture of the NTT East area, NTT East merged its branch offices into six business divisions and consolidated operations for efficiency where possible. To promote service provision in even closer conjunction with the local communities, NTT East established 29 branch offices as internal units within these business divisions, which divide the larger markets, namely the greater Tokyo metropolitan area (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba and Saitama) and Hokkaido.

In connection with these developments, NTT East reorganized its 17 regional subsidiaries in each prefecture of the NTT East area and NTT East Solutions Corporation, which had overseen corporate sales in the Tokyo area, into four companies. In addition, in order to further increase business efficiency and to promote greater consistency in, and improvement of, service levels, front office operations (including 116 call centers) that had previously been outsourced to multiple companies were re-established as NTT EAST JAPAN SERVICE CORPORATION to operate in a centralized manner.

4. Corporate Social Responsibility Activities

NTT East considers Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) activities to be one of the most important pillars of the management of the company, and recognizes that it is the social responsibility of a company to contribute to the environmentally friendly, healthy and sustainable development of society.

NTT East has directed its efforts as follows: (i) ensuring a high degree of stability and reliability of vital infrastructure that is indispensable to the general public; (ii) complying with laws and regulations, including those that ensure fair competition, protect personal information, make accurate representations in advertising, and regulate the dispatch of workers; and (iii) providing information and communications services that contribute to the reduction of the environmental impact of society as a whole, as well as taking measures to reduce its environmental impact by, among other things, reducing its consumption of energy, resources and electricity.

In addition, having further defined the “Shape the NTT East Group is Aiming For,” NTT East has made an effort to realize CSR activities befitting its position as the leading company in Japan’s information and communications industry, such as working to widen the reach of the “NTT Group CSR Charter” (enacted in June 2006) and striving to set up specific practices for the PDCA cycle based on “KPIs”(*12) established for each important theme of CSR activities. Furthermore, by issuing the NTT East Group CSR Report 2014, NTT East proactively endeavors to disclose relevant information to its stakeholders.

 

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5. Financial Standing

As a result of these and other cost reduction efforts during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, operating revenues totaled 1,765.4 billion yen (a decrease of 0.5 percent from the previous fiscal year), operating income totaled 109.8 billion yen (an increase of 64.6 percent from the previous fiscal year), recurring profit was 122.0 billion yen (an increase of 33.0 percent from the previous fiscal year), and net income totaled 69.5 billion yen (an increase of 28.9 percent from the previous fiscal year).

 

*1: A form or service providing software and hardware, etc. via a network that can be utilized as needed without the purchase (ownership) of software and hardware, such as a server.

 

*2: An abbreviation for Wireless Fidelity. This is a brand name for ensuring compatibility, so that wireless LAN equipment can connect effortlessly with other equipment. This term is now used to signify the wireless LAN environment itself in which Wi-Fi-compatible equipment interacts with other equipment.

 

*3: Dispersing the load in order to eliminate reduction in transmission speed or connection difficulties that arise due to an increase in the transmission volume.

 

*4: A collective name for “FLET’S Hikari Next,” “B FLET’S,” “FLET’S Hikari Light” and “FLET’S Hikari Wi-Fi Access” (includes Hikari Collaboration Model).

 

*5: Numerical value for the “FLET’S Hikari” circuit unit.

 

*6: A public wireless LAN access point service provided by NTT East for store and facility owners.

 

*7: An application that can connect to free Wi-Fi Internet services, provided by NTT Broadband Platform Inc.

 

*8: JAL websites aimed at customers in overseas areas (26 locations globally in 11 languages, excluding Japanese).

 

*9: An abbreviation for Online-to-Offline. Promote customer purchasing activities and attract customers to small retail shops and facilities, etc. through information from Internet-based media (websites, email, applications, etc.).

 

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*10: An abbreviation for Information and Communication Technology. Data communication technology. A collective term for technology related to data communication via computers, including hardware, software, systems, and data communication.

 

*11: Documents by which local governments certify the extent of damage to homes and such during disasters, such as fires, floods, earthquakes, etc.. These documents are required when applying for support funds for disaster victim relief or disaster restoration home financing, and claiming indemnity insurance payments, etc.

 

*12: An abbreviation for Key Performance Indicator. This is a quantitative indicator that measures the degree to which goals have been achieved.

 

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2. Non-Consolidated Comparative Balance Sheets

(Based on accounting principles generally accepted in Japan)

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     March 31, 2014     March 31, 2015     Increase
(Decrease)
 

ASSETS

      

Fixed assets:

      

Fixed assets - telecommunications businesses

      

Property, plant and equipment

      

Machinery and equipment

     474,554        434,518        (40,036

Antenna facilities

     4,325        3,948        (377

Terminal equipment

     45,756        37,569        (8,186

Local line facilities

     862,315        854,162        (8,153

Long-distance line facilities

     4,107        3,683        (424

Engineering facilities

     612,405        602,828        (9,576

Submarine line facilities

     1,421        1,119        (301

Buildings

     438,137        423,373        (14,764

Structures

     16,807        16,938        130   

Other machinery and equipment

     4,062        3,400        (662

Vehicles and vessels

     322        307        (14

Tools, furniture and fixtures

     40,745        42,826        2,080   

Land

     197,026        193,047        (3,978

Lease assets

     475        608        132   

Construction in progress

     19,885        27,975        8,089   

Total property, plant and equipment

     2,722,349        2,646,308        (76,041

Intangible fixed assets

     88,386        84,496        (3,889

Total fixed assets - telecommunications businesses

     2,810,736        2,730,805        (79,931

Investments and other assets

      

Investment securities

     8,231        11,815        3,584   

Investments in subsidiaries and affiliated companies

     48,253        47,543        (710

Other investments in subsidiaries and affiliated companies

     4,089        3,800        (289

Investment in capital

     343        273        (70

Long-term prepaid expenses

     4,114        4,042        (72

Prepaid pension costs

     13,576        9,167        (4,408

Deferred income taxes

     130,509        117,889        (12,619

Other investments and assets

     4,771        4,047        (724

Allowance for doubtful accounts

     (1,030     (956     74   

Total investments and other assets

     212,859        197,623        (15,235

Total fixed assets

     3,023,595        2,928,428        (95,166

Current assets:

      

Cash and bank deposits

     25,765        21,980        (3,784

Notes receivable

     171        15        (155

Accounts receivable, trade

     238,999        236,984        (2,014

Accounts receivable, other

     113,953        118,510        4,557   

Supplies

     33,852        33,633        (219

Advance payments

     1,616        2,332        715   

Prepaid expenses

     7,237        7,460        223   

Deferred income taxes

     5,541        6,986        1,445   

Deposits

     91,534        114,736        23,202   

Other current assets

     13,920        10,186        (3,734

Allowance for doubtful accounts

     (622     (544     78   

Total current assets

     531,969        552,283        20,313   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

     3,555,565        3,480,711        (74,853
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     (Millions of yen)  
     March 31, 2014      March 31, 2015      Increase
(Decrease)
 

LIABILITIES

        

Long-term liabilities:

        

Long-term borrowings from parent company

     548,775         430,955         (117,820

Lease obligations

     987         1,185         197   

Liability for employees’ retirement benefits

     231,328         232,618         1,290   

Reserve for point services

     7,074         9,724         2,650   

Reserve for unused telephone cards

     11,082         9,686         (1,395

Allowance for environmental measures

     4,511         7,748         3,236   

Asset retirement obligations

     1,110         1,119         9   

Other long-term liabilities

     8,613         8,292         (321

Total long-term liabilities

     813,483         701,330         (112,153

Current liabilities:

        

Current portion of long-term borrowings from parent company

     127,420         66,220         (61,200

Accounts payable, trade

     77,246         85,478         8,232   

Lease obligations

     482         400         (82

Accounts payable, other

     212,539         175,324         (37,215

Accrued expenses

     14,951         14,688         (262

Accrued taxes on income

     5,746         10,713         4,967   

Advances received

     5,300         5,348         48   

Deposits received

     125,491         205,477         79,985   

Unearned revenues

     374         181         (193

Allowance for environmental measures

     —           3,147         3,147   

Asset retirement obligations

     149         —           (149

Other current liabilities

     3,123         2,462         (660

Total current liabilities

     572,826         569,443         (3,382
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     1,386,310         1,270,773         (115,536
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

        

Shareholders’ equity:

        

Common stock

     335,000         335,000         —     

Capital surplus

        

Additional paid-in capital

     1,499,726         1,499,726         —     

Total capital surplus

     1,499,726         1,499,726         —     

Earned surplus

        

Other earned surplus

        

Reserve for special depreciation

     2,648         2,241         (407

Reserve for reduction entry

     11,405         12,890         1,484   

Accumulated earned surplus

     319,686         356,773         37,087   

Total earned surplus

     333,740         371,905         38,164   

Total shareholders’ equity

     2,168,467         2,206,632         38,164   

Unrealized gains (losses), translation adjustments, and others:

        

Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities

     787         3,305         2,518   

Total unrealized gains (losses), translation adjustments, and others

     787         3,305         2,518   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

     2,169,255         2,209,938         40,682   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

     3,555,565         3,480,711         (74,853
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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3. Non-Consolidated Comparative Statements of Income

(Based on accounting principles generally accepted in Japan)

 

      (Millions of yen)  
     Year ended
March 31, 2014
     Year ended
March 31, 2015
     Increase
(Decrease)
 

Telecommunications businesses:

        

Operating revenues

     1,630,523         *1,625,057         (5,466

Operating expenses

        

Business expenses

     423,552         393,958         (29,593

Operations

     9,397         8,917         (480

Maintenance expenses

     409,979         400,322         (9,657

Overhead expenses

     90,607         94,826         4,218   

Administration

     90,679         87,240         (3,439

Experiment and research

     45,341         41,542         (3,799

Depreciation and amortization

     359,020         357,159         (1,860

Retirement of fixed assets

     45,645         46,910         1,264   

Access charges

     31,944         29,402         (2,541

Miscellaneous taxes

     71,654         72,886         1,231   

Total operating expenses

     1,577,823         *1,533,165         (44,657

Operating income from telecommunications businesses

     52,699         91,891         39,191   

Supplementary businesses:

        

Operating revenues

     143,286         140,365         (2,920

Operating expenses

     129,271         122,414         (6,856

Operating income from supplementary businesses

     14,014         17,950         3,935   

Operating income

     66,714         109,841         43,127   

Non-operating revenues:

        

Interest income

     76         76         0   

Interest on securities

     0         0         (0

Dividends received

     3,690         6,400         2,710   

Lease and rental income

     44,296         —           (44,296

Gains on sales of fixed assets

     5,973         9,565         3,592   

Miscellaneous income

     3,991         7,660         3,669   

Total non-operating revenues

     58,027         23,704         (34,323

Non-operating expenses:

        

Interest expenses

     7,203         5,852         (1,351

Lease and rental expenses

     23,253         —           (23,253

Miscellaneous expenses

     2,536         5,651         3,115   

Total non-operating expenses

     32,993         11,504         (21,488

Recurring profit

     91,749         122,041         30,291   

Special losses:

        

Impairment loss

     4,909         —           (4,909

Provision for allowance for environmental measures

     3,382         7,930         4,547   

Total special losses

     8,292         7,930         (362

Income before income taxes

     83,457         114,111         30,654   

Corporation, inhabitant, and enterprise taxes

     23,033         35,511         12,478   

Deferred tax expenses (benefits)

     6,467         9,027         2,560   

Net income

     53,956         69,571         15,615   

 

Note:    *    “Lease and rental income” and “lease and rental expenses,” which were previously included under non-operating revenues and non-operating expenses, respectively, in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, have been reclassified as telecommunications businesses operating revenues and operating expenses in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.
      Telecommunications operating revenues attributable to lease and rental income and operating expenses attributable to lease and rental expenses were 42,494 million yen and 21,081 million yen, respectively, in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.

 

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4. Non-Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and Other Net Assets

(Based on accounting principles generally accepted in Japan)

 

Year ended March 31, 2014

  (Millions of yen)  
    Shareholders’ equity     Unrealized gains
(losses), translation
adjustments, and
others
    Total
net
assets
 
  Common
stock
    Capital surplus     Earned surplus     Total
share-

holders’
equity
    Net
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
securities
    Total
unrealized
gains
(losses),
translation
adjustments,
and others
   
    Additional
paid-in
capital
    Total
capital
surplus
    Other earned surplus     Total
earned
surplus
         
        Reserve
for
special
depreciation
    Reserve
for
reduction
entry
    Accu-
mulated
earned
surplus
           

April 1, 2013

    335,000        1,499,726        1,499,726        2,997        9,901        300,384        313,284        2,148,011        271        271        2,148,283   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change during the annual period

                     

Cash dividends

              (33,500     (33,500     (33,500         (33,500

Net income

              53,956        53,956        53,956            53,956   

Provision of reserve for special depreciation

          242          (242     —          —              —     

Return of reserve for special depreciation

          (591       591        —          —              —     

Provision of reserve for reduction entry

            1,503        (1,503     —          —              —     

Others, net

                    515        515        515   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net change during the annual period

    —          —          —          (349     1,503        19,301        20,456        20,456        515        515        20,971   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

March 31, 2014

    335,000        1,499,726        1,499,726        2,648        11,405        319,686        333,740        2,168,467        787        787        2,169,255   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Year ended March 31, 2015

  (Millions of yen)  
    Shareholders’ equity     Unrealized gains
(losses), translation
adjustments, and
others
    Total
net
assets
 
  Common
stock
    Capital surplus     Earned surplus     Total
share-

holders’
equity
    Net
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
securities
    Total
unrealized
gains
(losses),
translation
adjustments,
and others
   
    Additional
paid-in
capital
    Total
capital
surplus
    Other earned surplus     Total
earned
surplus
         
        Reserve for
special
depreciation
    Reserve
for
reduction
entry
    Accu-
mulated
earned
surplus
           

April 1, 2014

    335,000        1,499,726        1,499,726        2,648        11,405        319,686        333,740        2,168,467        787        787        2,169,255   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cumulative effect of changes in accounting policies

              2,092        2,092        2,092            2,092   

Current balance reflecting changes in accounting policies

    335,000        1,499,726        1,499,726        2,648        11,405        321,778        335,833        2,170,560        787        787        2,171,347   

Net change during the annual period

                     

Cash dividends

              (33,500     (33,500     (33,500         (33,500

Net income

              69,571        69,571        69,571            69,571   

Provision of reserve for special depreciation

          206          (206     —          —              —     

Return of reserve for special depreciation

          (613       613        —          —              —     

Provision of reserve for reduction entry

            1,487        (1,487     —          —              —     

Return of reserve for reduction entry

            (3     3        —          —              —     

Others, net

                    2,518        2,518        2,518   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net change during the annual period

    —          —          —          (407     1,484        34,994        36,071        36,071        2,518        2,518        38,590   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

March 31, 2015

    335,000        1,499,726        1,499,726        2,241        12,890        356,773        371,905        2,206,632        3,305        3,305        2,209,938   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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5. Business Results (Non-Consolidated Operating Revenues)

(Based on accounting principles generally accepted in Japan)

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     Year ended
March 31, 2014
     Year ended
March 31, 2015
     Increase
(Decrease)
    Percent
Increase
(Decrease)
 

Voice transmission services revenues
(excluding IP services revenues)

     518,346         468,529         (49,817     (9.6

Monthly charge revenues*

     378,089         346,421         (31,667     (8.4

Call rates revenues*

     42,044         35,542         (6,501     (15.5

Interconnection call revenues*

     63,210         55,061         (8,149     (12.9

IP services revenues

     841,334         844,470         3,135        0.4   

Leased circuit services revenues
(excluding IP services revenues)

     117,286         111,986         (5,300     (4.5

Telegram services revenues

     14,951         14,063         (887     (5.9

Other telecommunications services revenues

     138,604         186,007         47,403        34.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Telecommunications total revenues

     1,630,523         1,625,057         (5,466     (0.3
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplementary business total revenues

     143,286         140,365         (2,920     (2.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating revenues

     1,773,809         1,765,422         (8,387     (0.5
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Partial listing only

 

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6. Non-Consolidated Comparative Statements of Cash Flows

(Based on accounting principles generally accepted in Japan)

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     Year ended
March 31, 2014
    Year ended
March 31, 2015
    Increase
(Decrease)
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Income before income taxes

     83,457        114,111        30,654   

Depreciation and amortization

     372,285        362,499        (9,786

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

     23,031        19,276        (3,755

Increase (decrease) in liability for employees’ retirement benefits

     8,858        1,290        (7,568

(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable

     18,301        (2,387     (20,688

(Increase) decrease in inventories

     484        (2,715     (3,200

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses

     (28,439     (58,409     (29,969

Increase (decrease) in accrued consumption tax

     (3,721     12,053        15,774   

Other

     755        87,582        86,827   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Sub-total

     475,013        533,301        58,287   

Interest and dividends received

     3,767        6,477        2,710   

Interest paid

     (7,810     (6,154     1,656   

Income taxes received (paid)

     (21,779     (24,302     (2,523
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     449,190        509,321        60,131   

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Payments for property, plant and equipment

     (362,549     (293,760     68,789   

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

     7,679        11,861        4,182   

Payments for purchase of investment securities

     (167     (248     (81

Proceeds from sale of investment securities

     358        389        30   

Other

     (7,373     398        7,771   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (362,051     (281,359     80,692   

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

     100,000        —          (100,000

Payments for settlement of long-term debt

     (168,155     (179,020     (10,864

Payments for settlement of lease obligations

     (599     (555     43   

Dividends paid

     (33,500     (33,500     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (102,255     (213,075     (110,820

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (15,116     14,887        30,003   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     138,901        123,785        (15,116
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

     123,785        138,672        14,887   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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7. Changes in Board of Directors

Scheduled Appointment or Resignation Date: June 19, 2015

 

(1) Candidates for Senior Vice President   

Hideo Fujimoto

   (Executive Vice President, NTT-ME CORPORATION)

Takeshi Asano

   (General Manager, Procurement and Supply Center)

Hiroshi Tanabe

   (Executive Manager, Engineering Department, Network Business Headquarters)

Kiyoshi Harada

   (General Manager, Kanagawa Division; General Manager, Kanagawa Branch, Kanagawa Division)
(2) Senior Vice Presidents Scheduled to Resign from Office   

Masahide Oka

   (Senior Executive Vice President; scheduled to take office at Hitachi, Ltd.)

Takashi Kagaya

   (Executive Vice President; scheduled to take office at Nippon COMSYS Corporation)

Sakuo Sakamoto

   (Senior Vice President; will continue to serve as President, NTT EAST SERVICE CORPORATION, following the scheduled resignation as Senior Vice President)

Masayuki Takahashi

   (Senior Vice President; scheduled to take office at MIRAIT Corporation)
(3) Candidates for Representative Directors   

Candidates Scheduled to be Re-elected/Take Office as Representative Director and Executive Vice President

Fukuzo Inoue

   (Executive Vice President)

Motoyuki Ii

   (Senior Vice President)

(4) New Executive Positions and Organizational Responsibilities

Scheduled appointment date: June 19, 2015

 

New Position(s) and Organizational

Responsibilities

  

Name

  

Current Position(s) and Organizational

Responsibilities

Representative Director and Senior Executive Vice President;

in charge of risk management; in charge of corporate strategy planning; in charge of IT innovation; in charge of general affairs and personnel; in charge of finance

   Hiroshi Nakagawa   

Senior Executive Vice President;

Executive Manager, Corporate Strategy Planning Department;

in charge of risk management; in charge of general affairs and personnel; in charge of finance; in charge of information security

Representative Director and Executive Vice President;

Senior Executive Manager, New Business Development Headquarters

   Fukuzo Inoue   

Executive Vice President;

Senior Executive Manager, New Business Development Headquarters

Representative Director and Executive Vice President;

Senior Executive Manager, Corporate Sales Promotion Headquarters

   Motoyuki Ii   

Senior Vice President;

Senior Executive Manager, Corporate Sales Promotion Headquarters

 

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New Position(s) and Organizational

Responsibilities

  

Name

  

Current Position(s) and Organizational

Responsibilities

Senior Vice President;

Senior Executive Manager, Sales Promotion Headquarters;

Executive Manager, Sales Department, Sales Promotion Headquarters

   Masao Seki   

Senior Vice President;

Executive Manager, Sales Department, Sales Promotion Headquarters

Senior Vice President;

Executive Manager, Corporate Strategy Planning Department;

in charge of information security

   Shinji Yano   

Senior Vice President

General Manager, Chiba Division;

General Manager, Chiba Branch

Senior Vice President;

Senior Executive Manager, Network Business Headquarters;

in charge of interconnection promotion; in charge of procurement and supply; in charge of Tohoku future network design and reconstruction; Head of Plant Department established pursuant to the Regulations for Enforcement of the Telecommunications Business Law; in charge of information management pursuant to the Regulations for Enforcement of the Telecommunications Business Law

   Hideo Fujimoto   

Senior Vice President;

General Manager, Tokyo Division

   Takeshi Asano   

Senior Vice President;

Executive Manager, Service Operation Department, Network Business Headquarters; Executive Manager, Engineering Department, Network Business Headquarters

   Hiroshi Tanabe   

Senior Vice President;

General Manager, Kanagawa Division; General Manager, Kanagawa Branch, Kanagawa Division

   Kiyoshi Harada   

 

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May 15, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Settlement for Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2015

The results of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Corporation (NTT West) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 are presented in the following attachments.

(Attachments)

 

1. Summary of Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2015

 

2. Non-Consolidated Comparative Balance Sheets

 

3. Non-Consolidated Comparative Statements of Income

 

4. Non-Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and Other Net Assets

 

5. Business Results (Non-Consolidated Operating Revenues)

 

6. Non-Consolidated Comparative Statements of Cash Flows

 

7. Changes in Board of Directors

For inquiries, please contact:

Takashi Sasaki or Ryosuke Yamashita

Accounting Section, Finance Division

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Corporation

Tel: +81-6-4793-3141

E-mail: kessan-info@west.ntt.co.jp


1. Summary of Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2015

In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, while the economies of Europe and certain emerging countries weakened, the U.S. economy remained stable, leading to a gradual recovery of the global economy. The Japanese economy grew steadily overall, despite decreases in consumer spending levels and other areas due to the increase in the consumption tax rate enacted in April 2014.

Information and communications services are expected to make significant contributions to invigorating and increasing the efficiency of social and economic activities, improving lifestyle convenience, and vitalizing local economies. Accordingly, the government and the private sector are working in partnership to achieve the development of a ubiquitous broadband network society in which there is an advanced level of utilization of information communication technology (“ICT”). Moreover, the information and telecommunications market is undergoing structural changes as a result of the shift to broadband and globalization, as well as the spread of smartphones, tablets, and social media. The market is catering to increasingly sophisticated and diversified needs by, among other things, expanding platform services and cloud services. Regional telecommunications markets are also undergoing significant changes, such as the convergence of fixed and mobile services and of telecommunications and broadcasting, as well as the convergence of services through the use of a diverse range of wireless devices. This is due in part to an increase in competition not only between the providers of fiber-optic access services and cable television-based broadband services but also between the various services made possible by faster mobile connections.

Within this challenging and dramatically changing business environment, NTT West strove to ensure its reliability and public utilization in the information and communications market by, for example, promoting the smooth migration to optical, IP-based networks and enhancing the fiber-optic access network that is the backbone of broadband services, while continuing to provide and maintain high-quality, stable universal services.

NTT West also aimed to realize a broadband and ubiquitous network environment that enables customers to connect “anytime, anywhere, and with anyone or anything” “in comfort, safety, and with peace of mind,” and to provide various reasonably priced services that match each customer’s patterns of usage.

(1) Efforts to Promote Fiber-optic and IP services

NTT West worked to provide a more comfortable, safer, and more secure next-generation network (NGN) to promote its fiber-optic and IP services. In addition to providing services that take advantage of fiber-optic access, such as optical IP telephone and video distribution services, NTT West was committed to expanding the use of optical services by collaborating with other businesses to promote new lifestyles through the creation and launch of new services. NTT West also strove to realize a broadband and ubiquitous network environment, including by expanding Wi-Fi platforms.

The number of subscriptions to FLET’S Hikari surpassed eight million in June 2014 as a result of efforts to advertise the service as one that supports lifestyles and businesses, to expand the range of services provided and to increase the number of reasonably priced offerings. In February 2015, NTT West launched the “Hikari Collaboration Model,” which provides “FLET’S Hikari” and various other services to service providers on a wholesale basis, with the aim of contributing to the resolution of social issues and strengthening Japan’s industrial competitiveness through the revitalization of the ICT market as a whole, by creating new value with a wide range of industries and business categories.

In the area of optical IP telephone services, NTT West worked to expand services utilizing video communications through, among other things, the launch of “Mimamori Video Phone Pack,” a service intended for nursing care and welfare purposes, which supports communications between individuals requiring nursing care and in-home caretakers. NTT West also worked to expand “Hikari Denwa Office A (Ace)” for its corporate IP telephone customers, to lower the costs of communication between the customers’ main offices and branch offices.

 

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In order to launch new collaborative services, NTT West expanded its alliance businesses using ICT services in a range of areas, beginning with the launch of “Unlimited Software on FLET’S powered by OPTiM” in collaboration with OPTiM Corp. NTT West also launched a variety of services for “Hikari BOX+” through collaboration with a number of businesses, while also updating the home screen to improve maneuverability and increase customer usage. NTT West also worked to generate a new communication channel through its “Smart Hikari Heartbeat Project,” and endeavored to generate new services via the Internet and television by co-hosting a hackathon with Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc., the first such collaboration between a communications company and television company in Japan.

In the area of Wi-Fi services, NTT West worked to expand its Wi-Fi platform by making an effort to improve convenience for tourists by providing seamless Wi-Fi connection under the “Japan Connected-Free Wi-Fi” application designed by NTT Broadband Platform, Inc. for visitors to Japan, through “DoSPOT,” a Wi-Fi service developed for retail stores provided by NTT MEDIA SUPPLY CO., LTD. NTT West also promoted the establishment of Wi-Fi environments through partnerships with local governments.

NTT West also launched the “Security Function Marugoto Web Filter” web filtering service for customer support, to ensure safe and secure Web access by its customers. In addition, NTT West engaged in efforts to improve customer service including enhancing the special benefits available to long-term customers of its membership program, “Club NTT-West.”

(2) Initiatives in the Solutions Business

NTT West launched the “Biz Hikari Cloud” service, which mainly provides data center and platform service menus and also provided a wide range of solution services to guide local governments and companies toward solutions to the business issues they face.

NTT West added “Hikari Signage,” a cloud-based digital signage service that displays on a wide range of devices, from tablets to 4K televisions, as a new component of the “Biz Hikari Cloud” service to expand its line-up of cloud services.

In February 2014, NTT West collaborated with Wazuka town in Kyoto to use ICT to revitalize regional communities and improve community services. After successful field trials of the television-based government information delivery system, NTT West launched sales of the “Hikari Town Channel,” a local government information delivery system for television using “Hikari BOX+,” as a new service for local governments.

NTT West also worked to expand support services for small- to medium-size businesses by launching the “Office Anshin Pack,” an ICT support service that addresses customers’ specific support needs in response to a corporate ICT environment that has become increasingly sophisticated and complex in recent years, in addition to launching “Smart Hikari Business Wi-Fi,” a corporate Wi-Fi service that provides total support for everything from installation to operation of the office Wi-Fi environment.

 

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(3) Status of Business Operation Structure

In order to consolidate its total resource management and centralize its sales support structure in its Corporate Business Headquarters, NTT West integrated the distributor response function of its Business Partner Sales Department into the Office Sales Department of its Corporate Business Headquarters in July 2014, and changed the department’s name to the “Smart Business Promotion Department.” In the area of group management, NTT West established NTT WEST-BUSINESS FRONT CORPORATION as a new group company aimed at improving sales efforts in the small- to medium-sized business market, which began operations in July 2014. NTT West also simplified the procedures to apply for and make changes to a variety of services from the NTT West members’ site in response to an increase in web-based applications and inquiries resulting from expanded internet use, in order to enhance user convenience. In addition, NTT West modified the cut-off time for telephone applications for FLET’S Hikari (0120-116116 and other contact numbers) from 9:00 pm to 5:00 pm, effective November 2014.

In the area of facility maintenance, NTT West worked to enhance its disaster preparedness framework by conducting disaster drills designed to simulate events in the event of a large earthquake along the Nankai Trough, as well as practical exercises aimed at maintaining and enhancing service quality and strengthening IP service operations. NTT West also implemented measures to prevent accidents involving facilities, such as planned facility inspections, with the goal of eliminating third-party accidents caused by fallen lines. To prevent site accidents involving physical injury, NTT West worked to expand safety measures by establishing a timeframe for improving safety promotion initiatives.

As part of its comprehensive cost control efforts to maintain profitable management, NTT West worked to further enhance the efficiency of fiber-optic service installation work, including reducing material costs by utilizing terminal equipment and streamlining procurement operations for materials, increasing construction projects that do not require the dispatch of NTT West employees, and reducing the number of back orders resulting from emergency pipe work. NTT West also worked to achieve greater efficiency in its maintenance and operational work, including by increasingly having customers perform repairs by replacing equipment themselves.

(4) Corporate Social Responsibility (“CSR”) Activities

In the area of CSR promotion, the “NTT Group CSR Charter” (adopted in June 2006) provides that, as responsible members of the information and communication industry, NTT Group companies will provide services of the highest quality and reliability and contribute to the development of a safe, secure and prosperous society in which people, society and the earth are connected through communications. Based on the NTT Group CSR Charter, NTT West established three core CSR principles – “thorough compliance,” “development of a safe and secure society” and “creation of value through business activities” – as well as a “visualization” benchmark. Each NTT West employee takes part in CSR activities, including working to maintain legal compliance, providing safe and reliable communication services, and reducing the burden on the environment.

 

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To ensure “thorough compliance,” NTT West Group has focused on promoting group-wide initiatives in five high-risk areas that have the potential to erode consumer trust in NTT West group companies, namely “eradicating on-the-job misconduct,” “scrupulous management of customer information,” “eradicating incidences of driving while under the influence,” “eradicating power harassment” and “respect for human rights.” In conjunction with these initiatives, NTT West also established “Corporate Culture Kaizen” Month to implement measures intended to “create a positive workplace with open communication” at all work sites, thereby working to ensure even greater employee awareness.

Based on the “Green NTT West Strategy” established in June 2012, in order to “achieve its environmental grand design,” NTT West has been working to decrease power usage, the amount of paper it uses, and the volume of waste it produces. In addition, with respect to “developing an environment and energy business,” NTT SMILE ENERGY Inc. began generating its own power and promoted increased capacity utilization of its solar power generation system. NTT West also contributed to reducing its environmental burden by undertaking community-based activities centered around tree-planting pursuant to the “NTT West Midori Ippai Project” in order to “promote biodiversity preservation activities.”

While instilling the principles of the NTT Group CSR Charter, in addition to promoting its group-wide CSR activities and enhancing its environmental management, NTT West also issued the “NTT West Group CSR Report 2014” and the “NTT West Group Environmental Report 2014” to proactively disclose relevant information to its stakeholders.

(5) Financial Standing

As a result of these efforts during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, operating revenues totaled 1,574.2 billion yen (a decrease of 1.0% from the previous fiscal year), operating income was 35.6 billion yen (an increase of 117.8% from the previous fiscal year), income before income taxes was 28.8 billion yen (an increase of 10.7% from the previous fiscal year), and net profit totaled 13.9 billion yen (a decrease of 25.6% from the previous fiscal year).

 

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2. Non-Consolidated Comparative Balance Sheets

(Based on accounting principles generally accepted in Japan)

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     March 31, 2014     March 31, 2015     Increase
(Decrease)
 

ASSETS

      

Fixed assets:

      

Fixed assets - telecommunications businesses

      

Property, plant and equipment

      

Machinery and equipment

     446,003        407,805        (38,198

Antenna facilities

     6,212        6,061        (151

Terminal equipment

     18,194        17,786        (408

Local line facilities

     956,384        981,834        25,450   

Long-distance line facilities

     2,432        2,201        (230

Engineering facilities

     551,357        541,617        (9,739

Submarine line facilities

     3,067        4,094        1,026   

Buildings

     363,292        344,165        (19,127

Structures

     13,966        13,751        (215

Other machinery and equipment

     1,395        1,294        (100

Vehicles and vessels

     263        283        19   

Tools, furniture and fixtures

     34,020        31,014        (3,005

Land

     174,439        173,308        (1,131

Lease assets

     261        165        (95

Construction in progress

     17,498        25,780        8,281   

Total property, plant and equipment

     2,588,791        2,551,165        (37,626

Intangible fixed assets

     74,244        68,950        (5,293

Total fixed assets - telecommunications businesses

     2,663,036        2,620,116        (42,919

Investments and other assets

      

Investment securities

     4,576        5,204        628   

Investments in subsidiaries and affiliated companies

     39,373        39,373        —     

Investment in capital

     532        447        (85

Long-term prepaid expenses

     3,471        3,537        66   

Prepaid pension costs

     12,673        2,605        (10,067

Deferred income taxes

     93,664        91,750        (1,913

Other investments and assets

     7,271        6,944        (327

Allowance for doubtful accounts

     (551     (652     (101

Total investments and other assets

     161,012        149,211        (11,801

Total fixed assets

     2,824,048        2,769,327        (54,721

Current assets:

      

Cash and bank deposits

     33,273        26,533        (6,740

Notes receivable

     443        6        (436

Accounts receivable, trade

     201,606        198,729        (2,876

Accounts receivable, other

     96,278        97,738        1,459   

Securities

     16        6        (10

Supplies

     35,234        33,580        (1,654

Advance payments

     2,315        4,750        2,434   

Prepaid expenses

     6,342        6,345        3   

Deferred income taxes

     3,313        3,024        (289

Deposits

     55,000        64,002        9,001   

Other current assets

     7,691        9,210        1,518   

Allowance for doubtful accounts

     (518     (597     (79

Total current assets

     440,998        443,329        2,330   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

     3,265,047        3,212,656        (52,390
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     (Millions of yen)  
     March 31, 2014      March 31, 2015      Increase
(Decrease)
 

LIABILITIES

        

Long-term liabilities:

        

Long-term borrowings from parent company

     884,427         778,827         (105,600

Lease obligations

     691         693         2   

Liability for employees’ retirement benefits

     228,337         229,952         1,615   

Reserve for point services

     7,178         7,571         393   

Reserve for unused telephone cards

     10,480         9,160         (1,320

Allowance for environmental measures

     5,721         10,794         5,072   

Asset retirement obligations

     342         345         3   

Other long-term liabilities

     6,734         5,698         (1,035

Total long-term liabilities

     1,143,913         1,043,045         (100,868

Current liabilities:

        

Current portion of long-term borrowings from parent company

     157,370         175,600         18,230   

Accounts payable, trade

     61,883         74,063         12,179   

Short-term borrowings

     72,000         75,000         3,000   

Lease obligations

     471         199         (272

Accounts payable, other

     180,853         179,243         (1,609

Accrued expenses

     14,188         13,813         (374

Accrued taxes on income

     1,133         1,082         (50

Advances received

     3,110         4,021         910   

Deposits received

     121,302         141,105         19,802   

Unearned revenues

     123         57         (66

Allowance for environmental measures

     2,370         3,356         986   

Asset retirement obligations

     4         —           (4

Other current liabilities

     4,579         3,342         (1,237

Total current liabilities

     619,391         670,885         51,493   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     1,763,305         1,713,930         (49,374
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

        

Shareholders’ equity:

        

Common stock

     312,000         312,000         —     

Capital surplus

        

Additional paid-in capital

     1,170,054         1,170,054         —     

Total capital surplus

     1,170,054         1,170,054         —     

Earned surplus

        

Other earned surplus

        

Accumulated earned surplus

     19,272         15,934         (3,338

Total earned surplus

     19,272         15,934         (3,338

Total shareholders’ equity

     1,501,326         1,497,988         (3,338

Unrealized gains (losses), translation adjustments, and others:

        

Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities

     415         738         322   

Total unrealized gains (losses), translation adjustments, and others

     415         738         322   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

     1,501,742         1,498,726         (3,015
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

     3,265,047         3,212,656         (52,390
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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3. Non-Consolidated Comparative Statements of Income

(Based on accounting principles generally accepted in Japan)

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     Year ended
March 31, 2014
    Year ended
March 31, 2015
     Increase
(Decrease)
 

Telecommunications businesses:

       

Operating revenues

     1,425,666        *1,415,321         (10,345

Operating expenses

       

Business expenses

     394,094        377,656         (16,438

Operations

     11,979        11,119         (859

Maintenance expenses

     361,952        356,374         (5,577

Overhead expenses

     60,644        63,231         2,587   

Administration

     82,814        78,582         (4,231

Experiment and research

     44,982        41,642         (3,339

Depreciation and amortization

     326,391        324,144         (2,247

Retirement of fixed assets

     45,954        48,470         2,516   

Access charges

     29,788        25,686         (4,102

Miscellaneous taxes

     64,822        65,937         1,115   

Total operating expenses

     1,423,424        *1,392,847         (30,577

Operating income from telecommunications businesses

     2,241        22,473         20,232   

Supplementary businesses:

       

Operating revenues

     163,934        158,892         (5,041

Operating expenses

     149,795        145,692         (4,103

Operating income from supplementary businesses

     14,138        13,200         (937

Operating income

     16,379       35,674        19,294  

Non-operating revenues:

       

Interest income

     13        5         (7

Interest on securities

     4        0         (3

Dividends received

     1,902        1,355         (546

Lease and rental income

     35,907        —           (35,907

Gains on sales of fixed assets

     1,456        2,531         1,074   

Miscellaneous income

     2,397        2,123         (274

Total non-operating revenues

     41,680        6,015         (35,664

Non-operating expenses:

       

Interest expenses

     13,212        11,461         (1,750

Lease and rental expenses

     16,755        —           (16,755

Miscellaneous expenses

     2,030        1,390         (640

Total non-operating expenses

     31,998        12,851         (19,146

Recurring profit

     26,061       28,838        2,776  

Special losses:

       

Provision for allowance for environmental measures

     6,087        7,972         1,885   

Total special losses

     6,087        7,972         1,885   

Income before income taxes

     19,973        20,865         891   

Corporation, inhabitant, and enterprise taxes

     3,735        5,457         1,721   

Deferred tax expenses (benefits)

     (2,469     1,486         3,955   

Net income

     18,707        13,921         (4,786

 

Note:    *    “Lease and rental income” and “lease and rental expenses,” which were previously included under non-operating revenues and non-operating expenses, respectively, in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, have been reclassified as telecommunications businesses operating revenues and operating expenses in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.
      Telecommunications operating revenues attributable to lease and rental income and operating expenses attributable to lease and rental expenses were 35,011 million yen and 17,501 million yen, respectively, in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.

 

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4. Non-Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and Other Net Assets

(Based on accounting principles generally accepted in Japan)

 

Year ended March 31, 2014

   (Millions of yen)  
     Shareholders’ equity     Unrealized gains
(losses), translation
adjustments, and others
     Total net
assets
 
     Common
stock
     Capital surplus      Earned surplus     Total
shareholders’
equity
    Net
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
securities
     Total
unrealized
gains
(losses),
translation
adjustments,
and others
    
        Additional
paid-in
capital
     Total
capital
surplus
     Other
earned
surplus
    Total
earned
surplus
           
              Accumulated
earned
surplus
             

April 1, 2013

     312,000         1,170,054         1,170,054         28,645        28,645        1,510,699        169         169         1,510,868   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net change during the annual period

                       

Cash dividends

              (28,080     (28,080     (28,080           (28,080

Net income

              18,707        18,707        18,707              18,707   

Others, net

                    245         245         245   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net change during the annual period

     —           —           —           (9,372     (9,372     (9,372     245         245         (9,126
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

March 31, 2014

     312,000         1,170,054         1,170,054         19,272        19,272        1,501,326        415         415         1,501,742   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Year ended March 31, 2015

   (Millions of yen)  
     Shareholders’ equity     Unrealized gains
(losses), translation
adjustments, and others
     Total net
assets
 
   Common
stock
     Capital surplus      Earned surplus     Total
shareholders’
equity
    Net
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
securities
     Total
unrealized
gains
(losses),
translation
adjustments,
and others
    
      Additional
paid-in
capital
     Total
capital
surplus
     Other
earned
surplus
    Total
earned
surplus
           
            Accumulated
earned
surplus
             

April 1, 2014

     312,000         1,170,054         1,170,054         19,272        19,272        1,501,326        415         415         1,501,742   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cumulative effect of changes in accounting policies

              1,740        1,740        1,740              1,740   

Current balance reflecting changes in accounting policies

     312,000         1,170,054         1,170,054         21,013        21,013        1,503,067        415         415         1,503,482   

Net change during the annual period

                       

Cash dividends

              (19,000     (19,000     (19,000           (19,000

Net income

              13,921        13,921        13,921              13,921   

Others, net

                    322         322         322   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net change during the annual period

     —           —           —           (5,079     (5,079     (5,079     322         322         (4,756
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

March 31, 2015

     312,000         1,170,054         1,170,054         15,934        15,934        1,497,988        738         738         1,498,726   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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5. Business Results (Non-Consolidated Operating Revenues)

(Based on accounting principles generally accepted in Japan)

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     Year ended
March 31, 2014
     Year ended
March 31, 2015
     Increase
(Decrease)
    Percent
Increase
(Decrease)
 

Voice transmission services revenues
(excluding IP services revenues)

     523,300         472,572         (50,727     (9.7

Monthly charge revenues*

     379,607         347,759         (31,847     (8.4

Call rates revenues*

     38,890         33,194         (5,695     (14.6

Interconnection call revenues*

     70,441         61,333         (9,108     (12.9

IP services revenues

     671,614         686,194         14,580        2.2   

Leased circuit services revenues
(excluding IP services revenues)

     104,361         103,035         (1,326     (1.3

Telegram services revenues

     17,121         15,455         (1,665     (9.7

Other telecommunications services revenues

     109,269         138,062         28,793        26.4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Telecommunications total revenues

     1,425,666         1,415,321         (10,345     (0.7
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplementary business total revenues

     163,934         158,892         (5,041     (3.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating revenues

     1,589,600         1,574,213         (15,386     (1.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Partial listing only

 

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6. Non-Consolidated Comparative Statements of Cash Flows

(Based on accounting principles generally accepted in Japan)

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     Year ended
March 31, 2014
    Year ended
March 31, 2015
    Increase
(Decrease)
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Income before income taxes

     19,973        20,865        891   

Depreciation and amortization

     335,867        327,648        (8,219

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

     20,776        20,091        (684

Increase (decrease) in liability for employees’ retirement benefits

     7,067        1,615        (5,452

(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable

     23,022        1,859        (21,162

(Increase) decrease in inventories

     5,097        (1,722     (6,819

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses

     (21,842     (5,271     16,570   

Increase (decrease) in accrued consumption tax

     (1,832     9,098        10,931   

Other

     23,678        43,010        19,331   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Sub-total

     411,808        417,194        5,385   

Interest and dividends received

     1,919        1,362        (557

Interest paid

     (13,733     (11,549     2,183   

Income taxes received (paid)

     231        (3,745     (3,977
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     400,226        403,260        3,033   

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Payments for property, plant and equipment

     (342,994     (303,015     39,979   

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

     3,909        5,483        1,573   

Payments for purchase of investment securities

     (167     (198     (31

Proceeds from sale of investment securities

     16        21        5   

Other

     (8,346     335        8,682   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (347,582     (297,372     50,210   

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

     90,000        70,000        (20,000

Payments for settlement of long-term debt

     (182,057     (157,370     24,687   

Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings

     71,994        2,990        (69,004

Payments for settlement of lease obligations

     (1,693     (493     1,200   

Dividends paid

     (28,080     (19,000     9,079   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (49,836     (103,873     (54,037

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     2,808        2,015        (793

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     85,711        88,520        2,808   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

     88,520       90,535       2,015  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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7. Changes in Board of Directors

Scheduled appointment or resignation date: June 19, 2015

 

(1)

 

Candidatesfor Members of the Board

    Katsuya Uema    (Vice President of Research and Development Planning Department, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation)
    Kou Ikeda    (Vice President of General Affairs Department, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation)
    Ichiro Uehara    (Senior Manager of Personnel Department (NTT NEOMEIT CORPORATION))
    Teruyuki Kishimoto    (Senior Manager of Personnel Department (NTT FIELDTECHNO CORPORATION))

(2)

  Candidates for Audit & Supervisory Board Members
    Masataka Isaji    (Representative Executive Vice President of NTT FINANCE CORPORATION)
    Hiroshi Ikegawa    (Corporate Auditor (full-time) of NTT URBAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION)

(3)

  Members of the Board scheduled to resign from office
    Toshikatsu Ogura    (Representative Director and Senior Executive Vice President; scheduled to take office at NTT BUSINESS ASSOCIE Corporation)
    Norio Sakai    (Executive Vice President; scheduled to take office at NTT COMWARE CORPORATION)
    Joji Kimura    (Executive Vice President; scheduled to take office at NTT ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION)
    Satoshi Tamamura    (Member of the Board; scheduled to take office at NDS Co., Ltd.)

(4)

  Audit & Supervisory Board Members scheduled to resign from office
    Takashi Sasaki    (Audit & Supervisory Board Member)
    Toru Asaoka    (Audit & Supervisory Board Member)

(5)

  Candidates for Representative Director and Executive Officers
  Candidate scheduled to be re-elected as Representative Director and Executive Vice President
    Shinji Oota    (Member of the Board)
  Candidate scheduled to be re-elected as Executive Vice President
    Yoshihiro Kuroda    (Member of the Board)

 

(Notes)    1.    One of the candidates for Audit & Supervisory Board Member, Hiroshi Ikegawa, is a candidate for external Audit & Supervisory Board Member.
   2.    One of the Members of the Board scheduled to resign from office, Joji Kimura, will resign on June 15, 2015.

 

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(6)  

New Executive Positions and Organizational Responsibilities

Scheduled appointment date: June 19, 2015

 

New Position(s) and Organizational

Responsibilities

  Name   

Current Position(s) and Organizational

Responsibilities

Representative Director and Senior Executive Vice President

Senior Executive Manager, Plant Headquarters

In charge of Corporate Strategy Planning Department

In charge of Accounts and Finance Department

In charge of Personnel Department

In charge of General Affairs Department

In charge of Compliance and CSR

  Toshihiko Kumamoto   

Representative Director and Senior Executive Vice President

Senior Executive Manager, Plant Headquarters

Representative Director and Executive Vice President

Senior Executive Manager, Marketing Headquarters

Executive Manager, Business Design Department

In charge of Corporate Business Headquarters

In charge of Fiber Access

Collaboration Project, Corporate Strategy Planning Department

  Shinji Oota   

Member of the Board

Senior Executive Manager, Kansai Regional Headquarters

General Manager, Osaka Branch

Executive Vice President

Executive Manager, Network Department, Plant Headquarters

In charge of Technology Innovation Department

  Yoshihiro Kuroda   

Member of the Board

Executive Manager, Network Department, Plant Headquarters

Executive Manager, Technology Innovation Department

Member of the Board

Executive Manager, Corporate Strategy Planning Department

In charge of Information Security Department

  Shozo Ito   

Member of the Board

Executive Manager, Personnel Department

Member of the Board

Senior Executive Manager, Kansai Regional Headquarters

General Manager, Osaka Branch

  Mikihiro Kitamura   

Member of the Board

Executive Manager, Marketing Department, Marketing Headquarters

In charge of Fiber Access Collaboration Project, Corporate Strategy Planning Department

Member of the Board

Executive Manager, Technology Innovation Department

  Katsuya Uema   

 

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Member of the Board

Executive Manager, Personnel Department

  Kou Ikeda   

Member of the Board

Senior Executive Manager, Kyusyu Regional Headquarters

General Manager, Fukuoka Branch

  Ichiro Uehara   
Member of the Board   Teruyuki Kishimoto   

 

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Scheduled appointment date: July 1, 2015

 

New Position(s) and Organizational

Responsibilities

  Name   

Current Position(s) and Organizational

Responsibilities

Representative Director and Executive Vice President

Senior Executive Manager, Alliance Business Headquarters

Executive Manager, Business Design Department, Alliance Business Headquarters

In charge of Marketing Department

  Shinji Oota   

Representative Director and Executive Vice President

Senior Executive Manager, Marketing Headquarters

Executive Manager, Business Design Department

In charge of Corporate Business Headquarters

In charge of Fiber Access Collaboration Project, Corporate Strategy Planning Department

Member of the Board

Executive Manager, Corporate Strategy Planning Department

Executive Manager, Accounts and Finance Department

In charge of Information Security Department

  Shozo Ito   

Member of the Board

Executive Manager, Corporate Strategy Planning Department

In charge of Information Security Department

Member of the Board

Executive Manager, Fiber Access Collaboration Department, Alliance Business Headquarters

  Shuji Oota   

Member of the Board

Executive Manager of Business Partner Sales Department, Marketing Headquarters

 

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(Reference)

List of Members of the Board and Audit & Supervisory Board Members of NTT West

Scheduled appointment date: July 1, 2015

 

New Position(s)   Name    Organizational Responsibilities
Representative Director and President   Kazutoshi Murao   
Representative Director and Senior Executive Vice President   Toshihiko Kumamoto   

Senior Executive Manager, Plant Headquarters

In charge of Corporate Strategy Planning Department

In charge of Accounts and Finance Department

In charge of Personnel Department

In charge of General Affairs Department

In charge of Compliance and CSR

Representative Director and Executive Vice President   Shinji Oota   

Senior Executive Manager, Alliance Business Headquarters

Executive Manager, Business Design Department, Alliance Business Headquarters

In charge of Marketing Department

Executive Vice President   Yoshihiro Kuroda   

Executive Manager, Network Department, Plant Headquarters

In charge of Technology Innovation Department

Member of the Board   Masaharu Higashitamori   

Senior Executive Manager, Tokai Regional Headquarters

General Manager, Nagoya Branch

Member of the Board   Kazunari Furugen    Senior Executive Manager, Corporate Business Headquarters
Member of the Board   Shozo Ito   

Executive Manager, Corporate Strategy Planning Department

Executive Manager, Accounts and Finance Department

In charge of Information Security Department

Member of the Board   Shuji Oota    Executive Manager, Fiber Access Collaboration Department, Alliance Business Headquarters
Member of the Board   Yasushi Tohtake    Executive Manager, Service Management Department, Plant Headquarters

 

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Member of the Board   Mikihiro Kitamura   

Senior Executive Manager, Kansai Regional Headquarters

General Manager, Osaka Branch

Member of the Board   Katsuya Uema    Executive Manager, Technology Innovation Department
Member of the Board   Kou Ikeda    Executive Manager, Personnel Department
Member of the Board   Ichiro Uehara   

Senior Executive Manager, Kyusyu Regional Headquarters

General Manager, Fukuoka Branch

Member of the Board   Teruyuki Kishimoto    (President, NTT FIELDTECHNO CORPORATION)
Member of the Board   Akira Shimada    (Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President of General Affairs, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation)
Audit & Supervisory Board Member   Kimiko Ohga   
Audit & Supervisory Board Member   Masataka Isaji   
Audit & Supervisory Board Member   Hiroshi Ikegawa   

 

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May 15, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NTT Com Announces Financial Results for Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2015

TOKYO, JAPAN – NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com) announced today its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. Please see the following attachments for further details:

 

I. Results for Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2015

 

II. Non-Consolidated Comparative Balance Sheets

 

III. Non-Consolidated Comparative Statements of Income

 

IV. Non-Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and Other Net Assets

 

V. Business Results (Non-Consolidated Operating Revenues)

 

VI. Non-Consolidated Comparative Statements of Cash Flows

 

VII. Financial Results of NTT Communications Group

 

VIII. Changes in NTT Communications Directors (Subject to Shareholders’ Approval)

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About NTT Communications Corporation

NTT Communications provides consultancy, architecture, security and cloud services to optimize the information and communications technology (ICT) environments of enterprises. These offerings are backed by the company’s worldwide infrastructure, including the leading global tier-1 IP network, the Arcstar Universal One™ VPN network reaching 196 countries/regions, and 130 secure data centers worldwide. NTT Communications’ solutions leverage the global resources of NTT Group companies including Dimension Data, NTT DOCOMO and NTT DATA.

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For more information

(Mr.) Masaya Okazaki or (Mr.) Masato Uchiyama

Accounting and Taxation, Finance, NTT Communications

Tel: +81 3 6700 4311

Email: info-af@ntt.com


I. Results for Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2015

(1) Background

Although the economies of some emerging nations slowed, the overall picture for the global economy generally was one of recovery, led by the U.S. economy, which steadily improved. On the other hand, the Japanese economy, while showing some signs of recovery, continues to experience a labor shortage and a weak yen, and the direction of the economy remains uncertain, as opinions on its macro environment are divided.

In this economic environment, many companies around the world are taking a more active business approach and are focused on further strengthening their own competitiveness. They are entering new fields and investing in growth markets, and building strong and flexible ICT foundations needed to support these activities.

(2) Business Strategies

In accordance with NTT Com’s “Vision 2015” growth strategy, NTT Com aims to achieve consolidated revenues of over 1.5 trillion yen by the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016, including a more than twofold increase in sales from outside of Japan compared with the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011. NTT Com designated the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 as a year for transforming its business structure and accelerating growth in order to achieve its “Vision 2015” goals and for aiming to move from Asia’s leading ICT company to being a global ICT leader. Based on its “Global Cloud Vision,” NTT Com’s strategy of using the migration of customers’ on-premise systems to the cloud as an opportunity to optimize their overall ICT environment and contribute to their business reform, NTT Com sought to continue to build on its service performance results.

In the area of services, NTT Com strove to expand its global seamless services and capabilities in order to provide a “seamless ICT solution” that optimally combines a variety of services, such as cloud, colocation, network, application, security and managed ICT services, in a way that utilizes NTT Com’s strengths as a telecommunications company. Specific measures taken by type of service were as follows:

 

   

Cloud Computing Platforms:

With regard to its “Enterprise Cloud” cloud service for corporate customers, in April 2014, NTT Com began offering companies the ability to connect to NTT Com’s data center colocation areas in the same network segment using SDN (Software-Defined Network) technology. NTT Com then began enabling companies to use a customer portal to set and change network settings for cloud-connected VPN and internet connections and cloud-based networks in October 2014. Through these and other initiatives, NTT Com expanded several of its capacities to even more smoothly accommodate the hybridization of its customers’ ICT environments. NTT Com also added a new service location in Japan, expanding its service areas to 12 locations in nine countries/regions. With regard to its “Cloudn” public cloud service, in February 2015, NTT Com launched a backup service through which customers are able to restore individual files.

Under the “Nexcenter” brand, NTT Com commenced provision of data center services at its Malaysia Cyberjaya 4 Data Center in April 2014, NTT Com entered into a stock purchase agreement with the shareholders of Lux e-shelter 1 S.a.r.l. (“e-shelter”) to acquire a majority of the shares of e-shelter, the largest provider of data center services in Germany, further expanding its data center facilities both in Japan and abroad.

 

   

Data Networks:

NTT Com launched a number of advanced functions for “Arcstar Universal One,” a corporate network service currently provided in 196 countries and regions. For example, in May 2014, NTT Com released “Arcstar Universal One Advanced Option,” a cloud-based network function that uses NFV (Network Functions Virtualization) technology, and also launched “Arcstar Universal One Virtual,” which allows customers to build virtual networks quickly and easily regardless of their existing network environment or the device being used. In addition, NTT Com strengthened its service offerings for “Arcstar Universal One Mobile,” a mobile service for corporate customers, focusing on M2M (Machine-to-Machine) communication applications, by, among other things, expanding this service to provide global service coverage, which it launched in April 2014.

 

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For “OCN mobile ONE,” a mobile data communications service for consumers, NTT Com substantially increased the number of subscribers by adding new functions, revising rate plans, and undertaking other initiatives, such as offering “voice-enabled SIM cards,” which allow users to make voice calls, starting from December 2014.

Further, in February 2015, NTT Com launched “OCN Hikari,” which bundles the “FLET’s Hikari Next” fiber-optic service provided by NTT East and NTT West with “OCN,” internet connection service and “OCN mobile ONE” to enable customers to use both services at discounted rates.

 

   

Voice Communications:

For corporate customers, in May 2014 NTT Com began providing the “Arcstar Contact Center,” a cloud-based service that allows companies to migrate their contact center services to the cloud and enables them to flexibly increase or decrease the number of operators at such service centers and change contact center functions as needed in conjunction with the season, their campaigns, and other factors. In June 2014, NTT Com began offering “Arcstar Conferencing” internationally (which had previously been offered only in Japan), to provide conferencing services through video, phone and the Web. Further, with regard to its “Arcstar UCaaS” unified communication service, NTT Com announced in March 2015 that it would utilize the international platform of Arkadin International SAS, which it acquired in 2014, to globally and seamlessly provide the “Arcstar UCaaS Microsoft® Type” service, which uses “Microsoft Lync®,” in addition to its currently-offered “Arcstar UCaaS Cisco Type” service.

 

   

Applications and Content:

In April 2014, NTT Com launched a cloud-based virtual desktop service, “Enterprise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure,” through a new U.S.-based platform for its corporate customers. In July 2014, NTT Com also expanded its provision of “Enterprise Mail,” a cloud-based e-mail service, to a newly-constructed platform in Singapore and began sales in the APAC region (excluding Taiwan, where “Enterprise Mail” had already been offered). In July 2014, NTT Com launched “Data Federation” services, which enable the sharing, management and updating of information such as employees’ contact information that is commonly used in multiple cloud services. In January 2015, NTT Com also launched “ID Federation,” a cloud-based service that enables access to various applications, including cloud services, using a single ID, on a trial basis.

In December 2014, NTT Com added a new search function that enables users to search through their saved photos for facial expressions, such as “smiles” or “winks,” using the “Facial Expression Search” function of its “MyPocket” online storage service. In July 2014, NTT Com also launched the “MyPocket Developer Program” for applications and web services developers and companies in order to promote the development of new services in collaboration with “MyPocket.”

 

   

Solution Services

In June 2014, NTT Com added a number of functions and features to its “WideAngle Managed Security Service,” such as enhanced security information and event management (SIEM) by improving its detection rate of unknown security threats, including targeted threats, by up to 500%. In December 2014, NTT Com also announced its plan to launch “Zero day Attack Protection” in Japan, a security service to counteract targeted threats, zero-day attacks and other threats.

 

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In April 2014, NTT Com launched “Global Management One,” which provides standardized services, quality and rates worldwide for its one-stop ICT management service and is designed to manage ICT environments, including the applications, cloud services, on-premise environments and networks that are used worldwide by corporate customers.

In addition, NTT Com launched the “NTT Communications API Gateway,” which enables customers to use their own IT systems to directly browse and customize information regarding the application, operation and management of NTT Com IT services, and includes a variety of services for API specifications.

In the area of sales, NTT Com accelerated its efforts at global integration through its Global Account Management Systems (GAMS), pursuant to which the Global Account Manager (GAM) and National Account Manager (NAM) in each country work together to provide solutions to issues that customers encounter as they seek to develop their businesses globally.

In addition, efforts to endorse cross-selling among NTT Group companies, increase collaborative partnerships with various businesses both within Japan and worldwide, and engage in sales promotions based on lively communications using global integrated sales force automation (SFA) resulted in a steady increase in orders for large-scale projects.

NTT Com constructed an “ICT Consulting Division” in August 2014 in an effort to expand its capacity to provide management solutions proactively to its customers, strengthen its relationships not only with companies’ IT departments, but also with their management teams, management strategy departments and business departments, and identify its customers’ potential needs.

In the area of operations, NTT Com modified its operations systems to increase their efficiency and competitiveness by integrating its overseas network service operations into Virtela, a company NTT Com acquired in January 2014, while also integrating its cloud service operations into Netmagic Solutions, a company it acquired in 2012. NTT Com also worked to further improve the overall quality (including speed) of its operations by automating and standardizing processes, utilizing advanced technologies, and adopting cutting-edge techniques, such as the application of AI functions to the operation processes of its “Global Management One.”

In addition, in order to promote global seamless management, NTT Com promoted the development of an ERP system that will be shared globally throughout its ICT systems. In terms of personnel management, NTT Com continued its efforts in global human resource development by continuing to hire foreign nationals, continuing itsforeign trainees program, which include young employees, and also promoted the exchange of employees with its acquired companies and overseas subsidiaries.

 

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(3) Operating Results

NTT Communications Group’s consolidated operating revenues increased for the second consecutive fiscal year, increasing by 33.0 billion yen (2.7%) over the prior fiscal year to reach 1,263.4 billion yen. However, operating income decreased 8.1 billion yen (6.3%) over the prior fiscal year to 119.8 billion yen.

Although revenues from NTT Com’s cloud computing platforms increased 12.0 billion yen (22.8%) over the prior fiscal year to 64.9 billion yen, and revenues from applications and content increased 1.5 billion yen (4.3%) over the prior fiscal year to 38.4 billion yen, data networks revenues decreased 20.6 billion yen (5.3%) over the prior fiscal year to 370.8 billion yen, voice communications revenues decreased 26.5 billion yen (8.9%) over the prior fiscal year to 269.9 billion yen, and solutions services revenues decreased 0.8 billion yen (0.5%) over the prior fiscal year to 149.8 billion yen. As a result, NTT Communications’ total non-consolidated operating revenues decreased 34.0 billion yen (3.6%) over the prior fiscal year to 909.9 billion yen.

As a result of decrease of communication network charges from lower voice communications revenues, total operating expenses decreased 13.7 billion yen (1.7%) over the prior fiscal year to 816.8 billion yen.

As a result of the above, operating income decreased 20.3 billion yen (17.9%) over the prior fiscal year to 93.1 billion yen and net income decreased 11.6 billion yen (13.1%) over the prior fiscal year to 77.2 billion yen.

 

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II. Non-Consolidated Comparative Balance Sheets

(Based on accounting principles generally accepted in Japan)

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     March 31, 2014     March 31, 2015     Increase
(Decrease)
 

ASSETS

      

Fixed assets:

      

Fixed assets - telecommunications businesses

      

Property, plant and equipment

      

Machinery and equipment

     139,476        139,814        337   

Antenna facilities

     1,682        1,565        (117

Terminal equipment

     736        892        156   

Local line facilities

     748        730        (18

Long-distance line facilities

     6,778        6,089        (688

Engineering facilities

     53,122        52,008        (1,113

Submarine line facilities

     16,018        13,354        (2,663

Buildings

     177,326        181,117        3,790   

Structures

     3,461        3,216        (244

Other machinery and equipment

     131        120        (10

Vehicles and vessels

     130        83        (46

Tools, furniture and fixtures

     33,607        35,460        1,853   

Land

     40,961        45,231        4,269   

Lease assets

     6,470        8,102        1,632   

Construction in progress

     24,265        29,415        5,150   

Total property, plant and equipment

     504,916        517,203        12,287   

Intangible fixed assets

     87,002        92,130        5,127   

Total fixed assets - telecommunications businesses

     591,918        609,333        17,415   

Investments and other assets

      

Investment securities

     162,857        191,569        28,712   

Investments in subsidiaries and affiliated companies

     277,600        290,139        12,538   

Other investments in subsidiaries and affiliated companies

     500        1,092        592   

Investment in capital

     191        150        (40

Contributions to affiliated companies

     2,226        2,226        —     

Long-term loans receivable to subsidiaries

     1,725        1,725        —     

Long-term prepaid expenses

     2,661        3,030        368   

Prepaid pension costs

     5,792        6,029        236   

Submarine line use rights

     11,811        14,233        2,422   

Other investments and assets

     16,089        15,389        (699

Allowance for doubtful accounts

     (218     (190     27   

Total investments and other assets

     481,237        525,395        44,158   

Total fixed assets

     1,073,156        1,134,729        61,573   

Current assets:

      

Cash and bank deposits

     17,218        8,244        (8,974

Notes receivable

     266        22        (244

Accounts receivable, trade

     163,644        174,341        10,696   

Accounts receivable, other

     49,368        49,686        317   

Lease investment assets

     49        147        98   

Supplies

     10,201        9,185        (1,016

Advance payments

     2,204        1,587        (617

Prepaid expenses

     3,734        5,639        1,905   

Deferred income taxes

     4,664        3,423        (1,241

Short-term loans receivable

     17,840        19,862        2,022   

Deposits

     —          14,425        14,425   

Deposits paid to parent company

     19,513        1,506        (18,007

Other current assets

     5,079        7,314        2,235   

Allowance for doubtful accounts

     (1,582     (1,151     430   

Total current assets

     292,204        294,234        2,029   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

     1,365,361        1,428,963        63,602   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     (Millions of yen)  
     March 31, 2014      March 31, 2015      Increase
(Decrease)
 

LIABILITIES

        

Long-term liabilities:

        

Long-term borrowings from parent company

     146,720         93,360         (53,360

Lease obligations

     8,525         5,751         (2,774

Deferred tax liabilities

     2,542         10,001         7,459   

Liability for employees’ retirement benefits

     86,833         85,581         (1,251

Reserve for point services

     3,063         857         (2,206

Reserve for unused telephone cards

     4,637         4,053         (584

Asset retirement obligations

     1,467         1,555         87   

Other long-term liabilities

     6,107         5,998         (109

Total long-term liabilities

     259,897         207,159         (52,738

Current liabilities:

        

Current portion of long-term borrowings from parent company

     3,360         53,360         50,000   

Accounts payable, trade

     37,246         29,085         (8,161

Short-term borrowings

     8,736         11,254         2,518   

Lease obligations

     3,875         7,249         3,373   

Accounts payable, other

     149,387         149,542         155   

Accrued expenses

     4,842         4,792         (49

Accrued taxes on income

     6,190         3,358         (2,831

Advances received

     3,289         3,817         528   

Deposits received

     2,418         2,129         (289

Deposits received from subsidiaries and affiliated companies

     20,037         25,624         5,586   

Unearned revenues

     77         160         83   

Allowance for losses on construction

     1,188         770         (418

Asset retirement obligations

     —           45         45   

Other current liabilities

     465         728         262   

Total current liabilities

     241,116         291,920         50,804   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     501,014         499,079         (1,934
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS

        

Shareholders’ equity:

        

Common stock

     211,763         211,763         —     

Capital surplus

        

Additional paid-in capital

     131,615         131,615         —     

Total capital surplus

     131,615         131,615         —     

Earned surplus

        

Other earned surplus

        

Reserve for special account for property replacement

     8,344         —           (8,344

Reserve for reduction entry

     4,102         6,517         2,414   

Accumulated earned surplus

     434,116         481,672         47,556   

Total earned surplus

     446,563         488,190         41,626   

Total shareholders’ equity

     789,942         831,569         41,626   

Unrealized gains (losses), translation adjustments, and others:

        

Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities

     74,404         98,314         23,909   

Total unrealized gains (losses), translation adjustments, and others

     74,404         98,314         23,909   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL NET ASSETS

     864,347         929,884         65,536   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

     1,365,361         1,428,963         63,602   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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III. Non-Consolidated Comparative Statements of Income

(Based on accounting principles generally accepted in Japan)

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     Year ended
March 31, 2014
     Year ended
March 31, 2015
     Increase
(Decrease)
 

Telecommunications businesses:

        

Operating revenues

     742,669         699,158         (43,510

Operating expenses

        

Business expenses

     170,694         167,737         (2,956

Maintenance expenses

     80,945         78,352         (2,593

Overhead expenses

     10,750         11,549         799   

Administration

     72,180         69,111         (3,069

Experiment and research

     13,271         12,490         (780

Depreciation and amortization

     88,822         89,190         367   

Retirement of fixed assets

     4,652         4,232         (420

Access charges

     184,242         174,092         (10,149

Miscellaneous taxes

     10,813         10,437         (376

Total operating expenses

     636,374         617,194         (19,180

Operating income from telecommunications businesses

     106,295         81,964         (24,330

Supplementary businesses:

        

Operating revenues

     201,359         210,807         9,447   

Operating expenses

     194,188         199,636         5,448   

Operating income from supplementary businesses

     7,171         11,170         3,999   

Operating income

     113,466         93,135         (20,330

Non-operating revenues:

        

Interest income

     280         221         (58

Dividends received

     10,244         16,972         6,728   

Lease and rental income

     12,987         11,989         (998

Miscellaneous income

     3,988         994         (2,993

Total non-operating revenues

     27,499         30,178         2,678   

Non-operating expenses:

        

Interest expenses

     1,569         1,591         22   

Lease and rental expenses

     5,731         5,933         202   

Miscellaneous expenses

     1,081         895         (186

Total non-operating expenses

     8,382         8,420         38   

Recurring profit

     132,583         114,893         (17,690

Special profits:

        

Gains on sales of fixed assets

     16,169         —           (16,169

Total special profits

     16,169         —           (16,169

Special losses:

        

Write-off of investments in affiliated companies

     3,774         7,853         4,078   

Loss on settlement of interconnection charges

     1,152         —           (1,152

Other

     1,092         —           (1,092

Total special losses

     6,019         7,853         1,833   

Income before income taxes

     142,733         107,040         (35,693

Corporation, inhabitant, and enterprise taxes

     46,199         27,687         (18,512

Deferred tax expenses (benefits)

     7,574         2,054         (5,520

Net income

     88,959         77,299         (11,660

 

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IV. Non-Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and Other Net Assets

(Based on accounting principles generally accepted in Japan)

 

Year ended
March 31, 2014

  (Millions of yen)  
    Shareholders’ equity     Unrealized gains
(losses), translation
adjustments, and
others
    Total
net
assets
 
  Common
stock
    Capital surplus     Earned surplus     Total
shareholders’
equity
    Net
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
securities
         
    Additional
paid-in
capital
    Total
capital
surplus
    Other earned surplus     Total
earned
surplus
        Total
unrealized
gains
(losses),
translation
adjustments,
and others
   
        Reserve for
special
account

for
property
replacement
    Reserve
for
reduction
entry
    Accumulated
earned
surplus
           

April 1, 2013

    211,763        131,615        131,615        1,619        2,947        386,537        391,104        734,483        77,116        77,116        811,600   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change during the annual period

                     

Cash dividends

              (33,500     (33,500     (33,500         (33,500

Net income

              88,959        88,959        88,959            88,959   

Provision of reserve for special account for property replacement

          8,344          (8,344             —     

Return of reserve for special account for property replacement

          (1,619       1,619                —     

Provision of reserve for reduction entry

            1,155        (1,155             —     

Return of reserve for reduction entry

            (0     0                —     

Others, net

                    (2,711     (2,711     (2,711
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net change during the annual period

    —          —          —          6,725        1,155        47,578        55,458        55,458        (2,711     (2,711     52,746   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

March 31, 2014

    211,763        131,615        131,615        8,344        4,102        434,116        446,563        789,942        74,404        74,404        864,347   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Year ended
March 31, 2015

  (Millions of yen)  
    Shareholders’ equity     Unrealized gains
(losses), translation
adjustments, and
others
    Total
net
assets
 
  Common
stock
    Capital surplus     Earned surplus     Total
shareholders’
equity
    Net
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
securities
         
    Additional
paid-in
capital
    Total
capital
surplus
    Other earned surplus     Total
earned
surplus
        Total
unrealized
gains
(losses),
translation
adjustments,
and others
   
        Reserve for
special
account

for
property
replacement
    Reserve
for
reduction
entry
    Accumulated
earned
surplus
           

April 1, 2014

    211,763        131,615        131,615        8,344        4,102        434,116        446,563        789,942        74,404        74,404        864,347   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cumulative effect of changes in accounting policies

              1,828        1,828        1,828            1,828   

Current balance reflecting changes in accounting policies

    211,763        131,615        131,615        8,344        4,102        435,944        448,391        791,771        74,404        74,404        866,175   

Net change during the annual period

                     

Cash dividends

              (37,500     (37,500     (37,500         (37,500

Net income

              77,299        77,299        77,299            77,299   

Return of reserve for special account for property replacement

          (8,344       8,344                —     

Provision of reserve for reduction entry

            2,433        (2,433             —     

Return of reserve for reduction entry

            (19     19                —     

Others, net

                    23,909        23,909        23,909   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net change during the annual period

    —          —          —          (8,344     2,414        45,727        39,798        39,798        23,909        23,909        63,708   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

March 31, 2015

    211,763        131,615        131,615        —          6,517        481,672        488,190        831,569        98,314        98,314        929,884   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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V. Business Results (Non-Consolidated Operating Revenues)

(Based on accounting principles generally accepted in Japan)

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     Year ended
March 31, 2014
     Year ended
March 31, 2015
     Increase
(Decrease)
    Percent
Increase
(Decrease)
 

Cloud Computing Platforms

     52,922         64,986         12,063        22.8   

Data Networks

     391,505         370,831         (20,674     (5.3

Voice Communications

     296,438         269,916         (26,521     (8.9

Applications & Content

     36,906         38,476         1,570        4.3   

Solution Services

     150,651         149,832         (819     (0.5

Others

     15,604         15,922         318        2.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating revenues

     944,028         909,966         (34,062     (3.6
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Details of business results are represented by business line from the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.

Business results per item are shown below.

(Reference) Business Results (Per item)

(Based on accounting principles generally accepted in Japan)

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     Year ended
March 31, 2014
     Year ended
March 31, 2015
     Increase
(Decrease)
    Percent
Increase
(Decrease)
 

Voice transmission services revenues
(excluding IP services revenues)

     272,179         245,138         (27,041     (9.9

IP services revenues

     367,015         356,332         (10,683     (2.9

Open computer network services revenues*

     153,580         152,885         (694     (0.5

VPN services revenues*

     159,024         151,584         (7,439     (4.7

Data communications revenues
(excluding IP services revenues)

     61,232         52,889         (8,343     (13.6

Leased circuit services revenues*

     44,628         36,771         (7,856     (17.6

Solution services revenues

     217,746         231,091         13,345        6.1   

Others

     25,854         24,515         (1,339     (5.2
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating revenues

     944,028         909,966         (34,062     (3.6
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Partial listing only

 

– 9 –


VI. Non-Consolidated Comparative Statements of Cash Flows

(Based on accounting principles generally accepted in Japan)

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     Year ended
March 31, 2014
    Year ended
March 31, 2015
    Increase
(Decrease)
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Income before income taxes

     142,733        107,040        (35,693

Depreciation and amortization

     104,343        104,488        144   

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

     3,295        2,770        (525

Gains on sales of fixed assets

     (17,465     (48     17,417   

Increase (decrease) in allowance for doubtful accounts

     (580     (458     122   

Increase (decrease) in liability for employees’ retirement benefits

     2,706        (1,251     (3,957

Write-off of investments in affiliated companies

     3,774        7,853        4,078   

(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable

     19,685        (10,770     (30,455

(Increase) decrease in inventories

     (1,753     (1,260     492   

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses

     (5,501     2,616        8,118   

Increase (decrease) in accrued consumption tax

     (2,078     4,014        6,093   

Other

     (11,513     (14,309     (2,796
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Sub-total

     237,645        200,685        (36,960

Interest and dividends received

     10,565        17,195        6,629   

Interest paid

     (1,569     (1,592     (22

Income taxes received (paid)

     (62,849     (46,096     16,752   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     183,792        170,191        (13,600

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Payments for property, plant and equipment

     (140,615     (119,652     20,962   

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

     18,601        118        (18,482

Payments for purchase of investment securities

     (145,747     (22,668     123,078   

Proceeds from sale of investment securities

     70        532        461   

Net increase (decrease) in short-term loans

     6,994        —          (6,994

Other

     20,817        (26     (20,844
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (239,878     (141,697     98,181   

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

     90,000        —          (90,000

Payments for settlement of long-term debt

     (3,586     (3,360     226   

Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings

     8,006        2,518        (5,488

Payments for settlement of lease obligations

     (4,756     (4,070     686   

Dividends paid

     (33,500     (37,500     (3,999
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     56,162        (42,413     (98,575

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     2,371        3,389        1,017   

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     2,448        (10,530     (12,978

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     52,124        54,573        2,448   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

     54,573        44,042        (10,530
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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VII. Financial Results of NTT Communications Group

 

     (Millions of yen)  
     Year ended
March 31, 2014
     Year ended
March 31, 2015
     Increase
(Decrease)
    Percent
Increase
(Decrease)
 

Operating revenues

     1,230,389         1,263,357         32,968        2.7   

Operating expenses

     1,102,511         1,143,538         41,027        3.7   

Operating income

     127,878         119,819         (8,059     (6.3

 

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VIII. Changes in NTT Communications Directors (Subject to Shareholders’ Approval)

 

1. Candidates scheduled to take office as Directors

 

Eiichi Tanaka     
Ken Kusunoki      Head of Fifth Sales Division
Hiroatsu Matsumoto      Head of Customer Services

 

2. Candidate scheduled to take office as Statutory Auditor

 

Nobuhiro Takeuchi     

 

3. Directors scheduled to resign

 

Kiyoshi Mori      Executive Vice President
Masayoshi Hosokawa      Senior Vice President (scheduled to take office at MIRAIT Technologies Corporation)
Yukio Ito      Senior Vice President (scheduled to take office at NEC Corporation)

 

4. Statutory Auditor scheduled to resign

 

Koji Kainuma      Statutory Auditor (scheduled to take office at NTT FACILITIES, INC.)

 

5. Candidates scheduled to take office as Representative Directors

 

i.    Candidate scheduled to take office as President and CEO
   Tetsuya Shoji      Senior Executive Vice President
ii.    Candidates scheduled to take office as Senior Executive Vice President
   Katsumi Nakata      Executive Vice President
iii.    Candidates scheduled to take office as Executive Vice Presidents
   Toru Maruoka      Senior Vice President
   Kazuhiko Aramoto      Senior Vice President
   Eiichi Tanaka     

 

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6. New Executive Positions and Organizational Responsibilities

 

    

New Position(s) and Organizational
Responsibilities

  

Name

  

Current Position(s) and Organizational
Responsibilities

  President and CEO    Tetsuya Shoji   

Senior Executive Vice President

In charge of sales

In charge of corporate

 

Senior Executive Vice President

In charge of technology

In charge of operations

In charge of information security

In charge of corporate

   Tetsuya Funabashi   

Senior Executive Vice President

In charge of technology

In charge of operations

In charge of information security

 

Senior Executive Vice President

In charge of sales

In charge of global business

Head of Global Business

   Katsumi Nakata   

Executive Vice President

In charge of global business

Head of Global Business

 

Executive Vice President

In charge of CSR

   Eiichi Tanaka   
 

Senior Vice President

Head of Third Sales Division

   Ken Kusunoki    Head of Fifth Sales Division
 

Senior Vice President

Head of Customer Services

   Hiroatsu Matsumoto    Head of Customer Services
 

Senior Vice President

NTT Communications Corporate Advisor

   Akira Arima    President and CEO

 

(Notes)

 

* Among the directors scheduled to resign from office, Masayoshi Hosokawa will resign on June 18, 2015 and Kiyoshi Mori and Yukio Ito will resign at the close of the 16th Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting (to be held on June 19, 2015).

 

* The Statutory Auditor scheduled to resign from office will resign at the close of the 16th Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting (to be held on June 19, 2015).

 

* The new candidate scheduled to take office as Statutory Auditor, Nobuhiro Takeuchi, and one of the incumbent Statutory Auditors anticipated to remain in office, Akio Oshima, are candidates for external auditors.

 

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May 15, 2015

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation

Supplementary Data for

the Annual Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2015

Contents

 

     pages  

1.     Number of Subscribers

     1   

2.     Number of Employees

     2   

3.     Capital Investment

     2   

4.     Financial Results and Projections

     3~6   

5.     Average Monthly Revenue per Unit (ARPU)

     7   

6.     Interest-Bearing Liabilities (Consolidated)

     7   

The projected figures concerning the future performance of NTT and its subsidiaries and affiliates contained herein are based on a series of assumptions, projections, estimates, judgments and beliefs of the management of NTT in light of information currently available to it regarding NTT and its subsidiaries and affiliates, the economy and telecommunications industry in Japan and overseas, and other factors. These projections and estimates may be affected by the future business operations of NTT and its subsidiaries and affiliates, the state of the economy in Japan and abroad, possible fluctuations in the securities markets, the pricing of services, the effects of competition, the performance of new products, services and new businesses, changes to laws and regulations affecting the telecommunications industry in Japan and elsewhere, other changes in circumstances that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forecasts contained herein, as well as other risks included in NTT’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and other filings and submissions with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.


1. Number of Subscribers

 

     (in thousands except for Public Telephones)  
     A
As of
Mar. 31, 2014
     B
As of
Mar. 31, 2015
    C
As of
Mar. 31, 2016
(Forecast)
 
                   Change            Change  
                   B-A            C-B  

Telephone Subscriber Lines(1)

     23,000         21,286         (1,713     19,676         (1,610

NTT East

     11,272         10,492         (780     9,652         (840

NTT West

     11,727         10,794         (933     10,024         (770

INS-Net(2)

     3,366         3,058         (309     2,768         (290

NTT East

     1,719         1,559         (160     1,399         (160

NTT West

     1,647         1,499         (148     1,369         (130

Telephone Subscriber Lines + INS-Net

     26,366         24,344         (2,022     22,444         (1,900

NTT East

     12,992         12,051         (941     11,051         (1,000

NTT West

     13,374         12,293         (1,081     11,393         (900

Public Telephones

     195,514         183,655         (11,859     176,655         (7,000

NTT East

     93,424         87,785         (5,639     81,785         (6,000

NTT West

     102,090         95,870         (6,220     94,870         (1,000

FLET’S ISDN

     109         95         (14     84         (11

NTT East

     48         42         (6     37         (5

NTT West

     61         53         (7     47         (6

FLET’S ADSL

     1,483         1,219         (264     1,001         (218

NTT East

     667         550         (117     480         (70

NTT West

     816         669         (147     521         (148

FLET’S Hikari (including Hikari Collaboration Model)(3)

     18,050         18,716         665        19,316         600   

NTT East

     10,187         10,403         215        10,803         400   

NTT West

     7,863         8,313         450        8,513         200   

Hikari Collaboration Model

     —           270         270        —           —     

NTT East

     —           190         190        —           —     

NTT West

     —           80         80        —           —     

Hikari Denwa(4)

     16,256         17,108         852        17,108         0   

NTT East

     8,694         9,032         337        9,232         200   

NTT West

     7,562         8,076         515        7,876         (200

Conventional Leased Circuit Services

     250         241         (9     234         (7

NTT East

     122         117         (5     113         (4

NTT West

     128         124         (4     121         (3

High Speed Digital Services

     144         127         (16     109         (18

NTT East

     74         66         (9     59         (7

NTT West

     69         62         (7     50         (11

NTT Group Major ISPs(5)

     11,466         11,586         120        11,195         (391

OCN

     8,155         8,282         128        7,878         (404

Plala

     2,974         2,960         (14     2,960         (0

Hikari TV

     2,823         3,014         191        3,150         136   

FLET’S TV Transmission Services(4)

     1,161         1,345         184        1,372         28   

NTT East

     802         877         75        907         30   

NTT West

     359         468         108        465         (3

Mobile(6)

     63,105         66,595         3,490        69,900         3,305   

LTE (“Xi”)

     21,965         30,744         8,779        37,000         6,256   

FOMA(7)

     41,140         35,851         (5,289     32,900         (2,951

sp-mode

     23,781         28,160         4,379        31,900         3,740   

i-mode

     26,415         22,338         (4,077     19,100         (3,238

 

Notes:    (1)   Number of Telephone Subscriber Lines is the total of individual lines and central station lines (Subscriber Telephone Light Plan is included).
   (2)   “INS-Net” includes “INS-Net 64” and “INS-Net 1500.” In terms of number of channels, transmission rate, and line use rate (base rate), “INS-Net 1500” is in all cases roughly ten times greater than “INS-Net 64.” For this reason, one “INS-Net 1500” subscription is calculated as ten “INS-Net 64” subscriptions (“INS-Net 64 Lite Plan” is included).
   (3)  

Number of “FLET’S Hikari (including Hikari Collaboration Model)” subscribers includes subscribers to “B FLET’S,” “FLET’S Hikari Next,” “FLET’S Hikari Light” and “FLET’S Hikari WiFi Access” provided by NTT East, subscribers to “B FLET’S,” “FLET’S Hikari Premium,” “FLET’S Hikari Mytown,” “FLET’S Hikari Next,” “FLET’S Hikari Light” and “FLET’S Hikari WiFi Access” provided by NTT West and subscribers to “Hikari Collaboration Model,” a wholesale provision of services to service providers by NTT East and NTT West.

The comparative results for the year ended March 31, 2015 compared to the year ended March 31, 2014 for “FLET’S Hikari (including Hikari Collaboration Model)” are as follows: the numbers of new subscribers for NTT East and NTT West were 1,528 thousand lines and 1,438 thousand lines, respectively; the numbers of new subscribers (excluding switchover lines) for “Hikari Collaboration Model” for NTT East and NTT West were 11 thousand lines and 9 thousand lines, respectively; and the numbers of switchover lines for NTT East and NTT West were 179 thousand lines and 71 thousand lines, respectively.

   (4)   Numbers of subscribers for “Hikari Denwa” and “FLET’S TV Transmission Services” include wholesale services provided to service providers by NTT East and NTT West.
   (5)   “NTT Group Major ISPs” includes “WAKWAK” and “InfoSphere,” in addition to “OCN” and “Plala.”
   (6)   Number of Mobile (including “LTE (‘Xi’)” and “FOMA”) service subscribers includes communication module service subscribers.
   (7)   Effective March 3, 2008, FOMA services became mandatory for subscription to “2in1” services. Such FOMA service subscriptions to “2in1” services are included in the number of FOMA service subscribers and, as a result, are also included in the number of Mobile service subscribers.

 

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2. Number of Employees

 

     (Persons)  
      A
As of
Mar. 31, 2014
     B
As of
Mar. 31, 2015
    C
As of
Mar. 31, 2016
(Forecast)(1)
 
                   Change            Change  
                   B-A            C-B  

NTT Consolidated

     239,750         241,600         1,850       244,050         2,450   

Core Group Companies

             

NTT (Holding Company)

     2,850         2,850         0        2,800         (50

NTT East

     5,650         5,000         (650     4,900         (100

NTT West

     4,900         4,650         (250     4,500         (150

NTT Communications

     6,850         6,500         (350     6,500         0   

NTT DOCOMO (Consolidated)

     24,850         25,700         850        27,000         1,300   

NTT DATA (Consolidated)

     75,000         76,650         1,650       80,350         3,700   

(Reference) Outsourcing Companies

             

East Outsourcing Companies(1)(2)

     27,800         26,950         (850     24,850         (2,100

West Outsourcing Companies(3)

     28,550         26,500         (2,050 )     24,400         (2,100

 

Notes:

     (1   Figures for East Outsourcing Companies under “A. As of Mar. 31, 2014” include employees from the consolidated prefectural outsourcing companies (NTT EAST-TOKYO and others), NTT-ME and NTT EAST SOLUTIONS.
     (2   NTT revised the scope of the term “East Outsourcing Companies” as of July 1, 2014 due to a reorganization within NTT East Group. As a result of this change, figures for East Outsourcing Companies under “B. As of Mar. 31, 2015” and “C. As of Mar. 31, 2016 (Forecast)” include employees from the consolidated regional subsidiaries (NTT EAST-MINAMIKANTO and others), NTT-ME and NTT EAST SERVICE. Further, the number of employees of NTT EAST SERVICE includes 750 employees who were transferred from NTT SOLCO, NTT HOKKAIDO TELEMART and Telwel East Japan, in addition to the employees who were transferred from the consolidated prefectural outsourcing companies. In addition, NTT EAST SOLUTIONS has since merged into NTT EAST-MINAMIKANTO.
     (3   Figures for West Outsourcing Companies include employees from NTT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, NTT MARKETING ACT, NTT NEOMEIT, NTT FIELDTECHNO and NTT BUSINESS ASSOCIE WEST.

 

3. Capital Investment

 

     (Billions of yen)  
     A
Year Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
    B
Year Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
    C
Year Ending
Mar. 31, 2016
(Forecast)
 
                 Change           Change  
                 B-A           C-B  

NTT Consolidated(3)

     1,892.8       1,817.5        (75.2     1,760.0        (57.5

Core Group Companies

          

NTT (Holding Company)

     28.3        17.0        (11.2     21.0        4.0   

NTT East(1)

     351.3        312.1        (39.1     300.0        (12.1

NTT West(1)

     339.4        314.5        (24.8     290.0        (24.5

NTT Communications

     141.8        121.4        (20.3     135.0        13.6   

NTT DOCOMO (Consolidated)

     703.1        661.8        (41.4     630.0        (31.8

NTT DATA (Consolidated)

     147.7       140.9        (6.8     130.0        (10.9

Details of Capital Investment

          

NTT (Holding Company)

     28.3       17.0        (11.2 )     21.0        4.0   

R&D Facilities

     24.7       14.4        (10.3 )     18.0        3.6   

Joint Facilities

     3.5        2.5        (0.9     3.0        0.5   

NTT East(1)

     351.3       312.1        (39.1 )     300.0        (12.1

Service Expansion and Improvement

     333.1       289.3        (43.8 )     278.0        (11.3

Voice Transmission

     152.2        150.4        (1.8     142.0        (8.4

Data Transmission

     37.6        27.7        (9.8     21.0        (6.7

Leased Circuit

     143.0        111.1        (31.8     114.0        2.9   

Telegraph

     0.2        0.0        (0.2     1.0        1.0   

R&D Facilities

     1.7       1.7        0.0       2.0        0.3   

Joint Facilities

     16.4       20.9        4.5       20.0        (0.9

NTT West(1)

     339.4       314.5        (24.8 )     290.0        (24.5

Service Expansion and Improvement

     322.8       298.0        (24.8 )     277.0        (21.0

Voice Transmission

     163.4        152.6        (10.7     150.0        (2.6

Data Transmission

     22.5        17.6        (4.8     21.0        3.4   

Leased Circuit

     136.6        127.6        (8.9     105.0        (22.6

Telegraph

     0.2        0.0        (0.1     1.0        1.0   

R&D Facilities

     1.9       1.8        (0.1 )     2.0        0.2   

Joint Facilities

     14.5       14.6        0.0       11.0        (3.6

NTT Communications(4)

     141.8       121.4        (20.3 )     135.0        13.6   

Cloud Computing Platforms

     49.2       33.1        (16.1 )     43.5        10.4   

Data Networks

     14.3       19.0        4.6       17.2        (1.8

Voice Communications

     9.1       10.0        0.9       8.5        (1.5

Applications & Content

     2.2       4.2        1.9       2.7        (1.5

Solution Services

     6.4       6.8        0.4       5.5        (1.3

Infrastructure and Joint Facilities, etc.

     60.3       48.0        (12.2 )     57.4        9.4   

Reference(4)

          

Service Expansion and Improvement

     107.0       78.0        (29.0 )     —          —     

Voice Transmission

     90.7        59.0        (31.7     —          —     

Data Transmission

     13.9        16.4        2.4        —          —     

Leased Circuit

     2.3        2.3        0.0        —          —     

R&D Facilities

     0.3       1.0        0.6       —          —     

Joint Facilities

     34.3       42.3        8.0       —          —     

Optical Access Network Investment(2)

          

NTT East

     138.0       109.0        (29.0 )     Approx. 110.0        1.0   

coverage rate (%) 

     95 %     95       95  

NTT West

     125.0       115.0        (10.0 )     Approx. 95.0        (20.0

coverage rate (%)

     92 %     93       93  

 

Notes :

     (1   Figures for NTT East and NTT West include figures for Optical Access Network Investment.
     (2   The coverage rates for NTT East and NTT West represent the percentage of wiring points (feeder points) that were shifted to fiber-optics.
     (3   NTT Consolidated Capital Investment figures, excluding investments related to real estate and solar power generation operations, for “A. Year Ended Mar. 31, 2014,” “B. Year Ended Mar. 31, 2015” and “C. Year Ending Mar. 31, 2016 (Forecast)” are 1,795.7 billion yen, 1,702.9 billion yen and 1,660.0 billion yen, respectively.
     (4   NTT Communications has revised certain of its line items from the year ended March 31, 2015. Capital investment figures for “A. Year Ended Mar. 31, 2014” and “B. Year Ended Mar. 31, 2015” using line items used prior to the year ended March 31, 2015 are also provided for reference under “Reference”.

 

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4. Financial Results and Projections (NTT Consolidated, NTT (Holding Company))

 

     (Billions of yen)  
     A
Year Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
     B
Year Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
    C
Year Ending
Mar. 31, 2016
(Forecast)
 
                   Change            Change  
                   B-A            C-B  

NTT Consolidated (US GAAP)

             

Operating Revenues

     10,925.2        11,095.3         170.1       11,350.0         254.7   

Fixed Voice Related Services

     1,578.9        1,441.4         (137.6 )     —           —     

Mobile Voice Related Services

     1,052.6         872.1         (180.6     —           —     

IP/Packet Communications Services

     3,711.9         3,672.2         (39.7     —           —     

Sale of Telecommunications Equipment

     969.7         997.0         27.3        —           —     

System Integration

     2,275.0         2,691.8         416.7        —           —     

Other

     1,337.0        1,421.0         83.9       —           —     

Operating Expenses

     9,711.5        10,010.8         299.2       10,150.0         139.2   

Cost of Services (excluding items shown separately below)

     2,360.9        2,434.9         74.0       —           —     

Cost of Equipment Sold (excluding items shown separately below)

     885.3         948.9         63.6        —           —     

Cost of System Integration (excluding items shown separately below)

     1,644.0         1,900.3         256.3        —           —     

Depreciation and Amortization

     1,880.3         1,828.0         (52.3     —           —     

Impairment Losses

     5.7         38.7         33.0        —           —     

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

     2,929.1         2,856.5         (72.7     —           —     

Goodwill and other intangible assets impairments

     6.2         3.5         (2.7 )     —           —     

Operating Income

     1,213.7        1,084.6         (129.1 )     1,200.0         115.4   

Income Before Income Taxes

     1,294.2        1,066.6         (227.6 )     1,180.0         113.4   

Net Income Attributable to NTT

     585.5        518.1         (67.4 )     630.0         111.9   

(Ref.) Details of “Cost of Services,” “Cost of Equipment Sold,” “Cost of System Integration” and “Selling, General and Administrative Expenses”

   

Personnel

     2,158.6        2,280.2         121.6       —           —     

Cost of Services and Equipment Sold, and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

     5,259.5         5,451.6         192.1        —           —     

Loss on Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment

     175.0         182.5         7.5        —           —     

Other Expenses

     226.1         226.2         0.1        —           —     

Total

     7,819.3         8,140.6         321.2        —           —     

NTT (Holding Company) (JPN GAAP)

             

Operating Revenues

     430.8        411.8         (19.0 )     427.0         15.1   

Operating Expenses

     147.3        137.8         (9.4 )     136.0         (1.8

Operating Income

     283.5        273.9         (9.5 )     291.0         17.0   

Non-Operating Revenues

     33.9        33.9         0.0       28.0         (5.9

Non-Operating Expenses

     40.1        35.5         (4.5 )     32.0         (3.5

Recurring Profit

     277.3        272.3         (4.9 )     287.0         14.6   

Net Income

     279.2        556.5         277.3       288.0         (268.5

 

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4. Financial Results and Projections (NTT East, NTT West)

 

     (Billions of yen)  
     A
Year Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
     B
Year Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
    C
Year Ending
Mar. 31, 2016
(Forecast)
 
                   Change            Change  
                   B-A            C-B  

NTT East (JPN GAAP)

             

Operating Revenues(2)

     1,773.8         1,765.4         (8.3     1,726.0         (39.4

Voice Transmission Services (excluding IP)(1)

     518.3        468.5         (49.8 )     425.0         (43.5

IP Services

     841.3         844.4         3.1        852.0         7.5   

Leased Circuit (excluding IP)

     117.2         111.9         (5.3     108.0         (3.9

Other

     153.5         200.0         46.5        341.0         0.5   

Supplementary Business

     143.2        140.3         (2.9     

Operating Expenses(2)

     1,707.0        1,655.5         (51.5 )     1,606.0         (49.5

Personnel

     106.9         98.2         (8.6     100.0         1.7   

Cost of Services and Equipment Sold, and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

     1,117.2         1,073.9         (43.2     1,031.0         (42.9

Depreciation and Amortization

     364.6         362.5         (2.0     351.0         (11.5

Loss on Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment

     45.8         47.0         1.2        50.0         2.9   

Taxes and Public Dues

     72.4        73.7         1.2       74.0         0.2   

Operating Income

     66.7        109.8         43.1       120.0         10.1   

Non-Operating Revenues

     58.0        23.7         (34.3 )     6.0         (17.7

Non-Operating Expenses

     32.9        11.5         (21.4 )     6.0         (5.5

Recurring Profit

     91.7        122.0         30.2       120.0         (2.0

Net Income

     53.9        69.5         15.6       80.0         10.4   

NTT West (JPN GAAP)

             

Operating Revenues(2)

     1,589.6         1,574.2         (15.3     1,517.0         (57.2

Voice Transmission Services (excluding IP)(1)

     523.3        472.5         (50.7 )     429.0         (43.5

IP Services

     671.6         686.1         14.5        680.0         (6.1

Leased Circuit (excluding IP)

     104.3         103.0         (1.3     99.0         (4.0

Other

     126.3         153.5         27.1        309.0         (3.4

Supplementary Business

     163.9        158.8         (5.0     

Operating Expenses(2)

     1,573.2        1,538.5         (34.6 )     1,472.0         (66.5

Personnel

     98.4         96.3         (2.1     95.0         (1.3

Cost of Services and Equipment Sold, and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

     1,032.8         999.2         (33.6     936.0         (63.2

Depreciation and Amortization

     330.1         327.6         (2.4     321.0         (6.6

Loss on Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment

     46.1         48.6         2.4        53.0         4.3   

Taxes and Public Dues

     65.6        66.7         1.1       67.0         0.2   

Operating Income

     16.3        35.6         19.2       45.0         9.3   

Non-Operating Revenues

     41.6        6.0         (35.6 )     7.0         0.9   

Non-Operating Expenses

     31.9        12.8         (19.1 )     14.0         1.1   

Recurring Profit

     26.0        28.8         2.7       38.0         9.1   

Net Income

     18.7        13.9         (4.7 )     29.0         15.0   

 

Notes:

     (1   Operating Revenues from Voice Transmission Services (excluding IP) of NTT East and NTT West for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 include monthly charges, call charges and interconnection charges of 346.4 billion yen, 35.5 billion yen and 55.0 billion yen for NTT East, and 347.7 billion yen, 33.1 billion yen and 61.3 billion yen for NTT West, respectively.
     (2   NTT East and NTT West revised their respective allocations of revenues and expenses from real estate leases from Non-Operating Revenues and Non-Operating Expenses to Operating Revenues and Operating Expenses, respectively, as of the beginning of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. As a result, Operating Revenues from real estate leases of 42.4 billion yen and 35.0 billion yen are included in NTT East’s and NTT West’s figures, respectively, as of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, and Operating Expenses from real estate leases of 21.0 billion yen and 17.5 billion yen are included in NTT East’s and NTT West’s figures, respectively, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.

 

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4. Financial Results and Projections (NTT Communications, Dimension Data)

 

      (Billions of yen)  
     A
Year Ended
Mar. 31,  2014
     B
Year Ended
Mar. 31,  2015
    C
Year Ending
Mar. 31,  2016
(Forecast)
 
                   Change            Change  
                   B-A            C-B  

NTT Communications (JPN GAAP)

             

Operating Revenues(1)

     944.0        909.9         (34.0     900.0         (9.9

Cloud Computing Platforms

     52.9         64.9         12.0       76.0         11.0   

Data Networks

     391.5         370.8         (20.6     366.0         (4.8

Voice Communications

     296.4         269.9         (26.5     255.0         (14.9

Applications & Content

     36.9         38.4         1.5        40.0         1.5   

Solution Services

     150.6         149.8         (0.8     148.0         (1.8

Others

     15.6         15.9         0.3        15.0         (0.9

Operating Expenses

     830.5        816.8         (13.7 )     818.0         1.1   

Personnel

     81.3         78.7         (2.6     78.0         (0.7

Cost of Services, Cost of Equipment Sold, and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

     426.0         426.9         0.9        618.0         (1.9

Communication Network Charges

     204.1         193.0         (11.1     

Depreciation and Amortization

     102.1         102.0         (0.1     105.0         2.9   

Loss on Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment

     4.8         4.5         (0.3     5.0         0.4   

Taxes and Public Dues

     11.9        11.5         (0.3 )     12.0         0.4   

Operating Income

     113.4        93.1         (20.3 )     82.0         (11.1

Non-Operating Revenues

     27.4        30.1         2.6       25.0         (5.1

Non-Operating Expenses

     8.3        8.4         0.0       8.0         (0.4

Recurring Profit

     132.5        114.8         (17.6 )     99.0         (15.8

Net Income

     88.9        77.2         (11.6 )     66.0         (11.2

Reference (Operating Revenues)(1)

     944.0         909.9         (34.0     900.0         (9.9

Voice Transmission Services (excluding IP)

     272.1         245.1         (27.0     —           —     

IP Services

     367.0         356.3         (10.6     —           —     

Data Transmission Services (excluding IP)

     61.2         52.8         (8.3     —           —     

Leased Circuit

     44.6         36.7         (7.8     —           —     

Solutions Business

     217.7         231.0         13.3        —           —     

Other

     25.8         24.5         (1.3     —           —     

Dimension Data (IFRS)(2)(3)

             

Operating Revenues

     581.0        734.4         153.3       945.0         210.6   

Operating Expenses(4)

     567.6         725.9         158.4        941.5         215.6   

Operating Income(5)

     13.5        8.4         (5.1 )     3.5         (4.9

Net Income Attributable to Dimension Data

     9.0         3.6         (5.4     —           —     

 

Notes:

     (1    
 
 
NTT Communications has revised certain of its line items from the year ended March 31, 2014. Operating Revenues
figures for “A. Year Ended Mar. 31, 2014” and “B. Year Ended Mar. 31, 2015” using line items used prior to the year
ended March 31, 2014 are also provided for reference under “Reference (Operating Revenues).”
       The following are the main services included in each of the new line items:
             Cloud Computing Platforms: “Data center service” and “Private Cloud (Enterprise Cloud, etc.)”
             Data Networks: “Closed network service (Arcstar Universal One, etc.)” and “Open network service (OCN, etc.)”
             Voice Communications: “Telephone service” and “VoIP service (050 plus, etc.)”
             Applications & Content: “Application service (Mail service, etc.)”
             Solution Services: “System integration service”
     (2    
 
 
 
Since Dimension Data’s statements of income from January 1 to December 31, 2014 are consolidated into NTT’s
consolidated statements of income from April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015, Dimension Data’s financial results for the
twelve months ended December 31, 2014 are included under “B. Year Ended Mar. 31, 2015” and Dimension Data’s
forecast for the twelve months ending December 31, 2015 is included under “C. Year Ending Mar. 31 2016 (Forecast).”
     (3    
 
The conversion rate used for Dimension Data figures for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 is USD1.00 =
JPY105.79.
     (4     Operating Expenses include costs associated with the acquisition of Dimension Data by NTT.
     (5     Operating Income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 under US GAAP was (0.2) billion yen.

 

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4. Financial Results and Projections (NTT DOCOMO, NTT DATA)

 

     

 

(Billions of yen)

 
     A
Year Ended
Mar. 31,  2014
    B
Year Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
    C
Year Ending
Mar. 31, 2016
(Forecast)
 
                 Change           Change  
                 B-A           C-B  

NTT DOCOMO Consolidated (US GAAP)

          

Operating Revenues

     4,461.2       4,383.4        (77.8 )     4,510.0        126.6   

Telecommunications Services

     2,964.0       2,747.2        (216.8 )     2,755.0        7.8   

Mobile Communications Services

     2,955.8        2,736.6        (219.1     2,687.0        (49.6

Voice Revenues

     1,065.2        883.8        (181.4     835.0        (48.8

Packet Communications Revenues

     1,890.6        1,852.8        (37.8     1,852.0        (0.8

Optical-fiber broadband services and other telecommunications services

     8.2        10.5        2.3        68.0        57.5   

Equipment Sales

     872.0       904.1        32.1       929.0        24.9   

Other Operating Revenues

     625.2       732.2        106.9       826.0        93.8   

Operating Expenses

     3,642.0       3,744.3        102.3       3,830.0        85.7   

Personnel

     275.9       286.5        10.6       296.0        9.5   

Cost of Services, Cost of Equipment Sold, and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

     2,338.2        2,418.1        79.9        2,509.0        90.9   

Depreciation and Amortization

     718.7        659.8        (58.9     625.0        (34.8

Impairment loss

     —          30.2        30.2        —          (30.2

Loss on Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment

     65.4        69.5        4.1        67.0        (2.5

Communication Network Charges

     204.7        240.3        35.5        293.0        52.7   

Taxes and Public Dues

     39.1       40.1        1.0       40.0        (0.1

Operating Income

     819.2       639.1        (180.1 )     680.0        40.9   

Non-Operating Income (Loss)

     13.9       4.8        (9.0 )     7.0        2.2   

Income Before Income Taxes

     833.0       643.9        (189.2 )     687.0        43.1   

Net Income Attributable to NTT DOCOMO

     464.7       410.1        (54.6 )     470.0        59.9   

NTT DATA Consolidated (JPN GAAP)

          

Operating Revenues

     1,343.7       1,511.8        168.0       1,540.0        28.1   

Public & Financial IT Services

     721.6        739.1        17.4        752.0        12.8   

Enterprise IT Services

     279.3        281.8        2.5        285.0        3.1   

Solutions & Technologies

     179.1        176.5        (2.5     185.0        8.4   

Global Business

     314.5        464.5        149.9        472.0        7.4   

Elimination or Corporate

     (150.9 )     (150.2     0.6       (154.0     (3.7

Cost of Sales

     1,031.2       1,147.3        116.0       1,155.0        7.6   

Gross Profit

     312.5       364.5        51.9       385.0        20.4   

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

     249.9       280.4        30.5       285.0        4.5   

Operating Income

     62.5       84.0        21.4       100.0        15.9   

Non-Operating Income (Loss)

     (0.4 )     (6.1     (5.6 )     (5.0     1.1   

Recurring Profit

     62.1       77.9        15.7       95.0        17.0   

Net Income (Loss)

     23.2       32.1        8.8       56.0        23.8   

 

Note:    With the introduction of “Optical-fiber broadband services and other telecommunications services” in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, some elements (revenues from satellite mobile communications, overseas cable television and other services) recorded in conventional “Other Operating Revenues” for “A. Year Ended Mar. 31, 2014” have been retroactively reclassified into “Optical-fiber broadband services and other telecommunications services.” The amount of the reclassification for this period is 8.2 billion yen.

 

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5. Average Monthly Revenue per Unit (ARPU)

In the case of NTT Group’s mobile communications business, ARPU is calculated by dividing revenue items included in operating revenues from its mobile communications business segment, such as revenues from LTE(“Xi”) mobile phone services and FOMA mobile phone services, that are incurred consistently each month (i.e., basic monthly charges and voice/packet transmission charges), by the number of Active Subscribers to the relevant services. The calculation of these figures excludes revenues that are not representative of monthly average usage, such as telecommunications equipment sales, activation fees and universal service charges.

NTT believes that its ARPU figures calculated in this way provide useful information regarding the monthly average usage of its subscribers. The revenue items included in the numerators of NTT Group’s ARPU figures are based on its financial results comprising its U.S. GAAP results of operations.

 

   

 

    (Yen)  
    Three Months
Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
(From Apr. to
Jun., 2014)
    Three Months
Ended
Sept. 30, 2014
(From Jul. to
Sept., 2014)
    Three Months
Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
(From Oct. to
Dec., 2014)
    Three Months
Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
(From Jan. to
Mar., 2015)
    Year Ended
Mar. 31, 2014
    Year Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
    Year Ending
Mar. 31, 2016
(Forecast)
 

NTT East

             

Aggregate Fixed Line ARPU
(Telephone Subscriber Lines +
INS-NET Subscriber Lines)

    2,710        2,710        2,710        2,680        2,760        2,700        2,660   

FLET’S Hikari ARPU

    5,460        5,450        5,490        5,550        5,660        5,490        5,430   

Basic Monthly Charge

    3,690        3,700        3,730        3,810        3,890        3,730        3,770   

Optional Services

    1,770        1,750        1,760        1,740        1,770        1,760        1,660   

NTT West

             

Aggregate Fixed Line ARPU
(Telephone Subscriber Lines +
INS-NET Subscriber Lines)

    2,660        2,660        2,660        2,630        2,690        2,650        2,610   

FLET’S Hikari ARPU

    5,750        5,700        5,670        5,610        5,830        5,680        5,330   

Basic Monthly Charge

    3,940        3,900        3,870        3,830        4,030        3,880        3,610   

Optional Services

    1,810        1,800        1,800        1,780        1,800        1,800        1,720   

NTT DOCOMO

             

Mobile Aggregate ARPU (LTE(“Xi”)+FOMA)

    4,450        4,370        4,340        4,340        4,610        4,370        4,310   

Voice ARPU (LTE(“Xi”)+FOMA)

    1,250        1,190        1,160        1,120        1,410        1,180        1,090   

Packet ARPU (LTE(“Xi”)+FOMA)

    2,670        2,620        2,560        2,580        2,700        2,600        2,540   

Smart ARPU (LTE(“Xi”)+FOMA)

    530        560        620        640        500        590        680   

 

 

Notes  :    (1)      We compute the following two categories of ARPU for business conducted by each of NTT East and NTT West.
         Aggregate Fixed Line ARPU (Telephone Subscriber Lines + INS-NET Subscriber Lines): Calculated based on revenues from monthly charges and call charges for Telephone Subscriber Lines and INS-NET Subscriber Lines, which are included in operating revenues from Voice Transmission Services (excluding IP Services), and revenues from “FLET’S ADSL” and “FLET’S ISDN,” which are included in operating revenues from IP Services.
         FLET’S Hikari ARPU: Calculated based on revenues from “FLET’S Hikari” (including “FLET’S Hikari” optional services), which are included in operating revenues from IP Services, revenues from monthly charges, call charges and connection device charges for “Hikari Denwa,” and revenues from “FLET’S Hikari” optional services, which are included in Supplementary Business revenues.
         “FLET’S Hikari” includes “B FLET’S,” “FLET’S Hikari Next,” “FLET’S Hikari Light” and “FLET’S Hikari WiFi Access” provided by NTT East, and “B FLET’S,” “FLET’S Hikari Premium,” “FLET’S Hikari Mytown,” “FLET’S Hikari Next,” “FLET’S Hikari Light” and “FLET’S Hikari WiFi Access” provided by NTT West. In addition, “FLET’S Hikari” also includes “Hikari Collaboration Model,” a wholesale provision of services to service providers by NTT East and NTT West.
         “FLET’S Hikari” Optional Services includes wholesale services provided to service providers by NTT East and NTT West.
   (2)    Revenues from interconnection charges are excluded from the calculation of Aggregate Fixed Line ARPU (Telephone Subscriber Lines + INS-NET Subscriber Lines), and FLET’S Hikari ARPU.
   (3)    For purposes of calculating Aggregate Fixed Line ARPU (Telephone Subscriber Lines + INS-NET Subscriber Lines), the number of subscribers is determined based on the number of subscriptions for each service.
   (4)    In terms of number of channels, transmission rate, and line use rate (base rate), INS-Net 1500 is in all cases roughly ten times greater than INS-Net 64. For this reason, for the purpose of calculating Aggregate Fixed Line ARPU (Telephone Subscriber Lines + INS-NET Subscriber Lines), one INS-Net 1500 subscription is calculated as ten INS-Net 64 subscriptions.
   (5)    For purposes of calculating FLET’S Hikari ARPU, the number of subscribers is determined based on the number of FLET’S Hikari subscribers, which includes subscribers to “B FLET’S,” “FLET’S Hikari Next,” “FLET’S Hikari Light” and “FLET’S Hikari WiFi Access” provided by NTT East, subscribers to “B FLET’S,” “FLET’S Hikari Premium,” “FLET’S Hikari Mytown,” “FLET’S Hikari Next,” “FLET’S Hikari Light” and “FLET’S Hikari WiFi Access” provided by NTT West, and “Hikari Collaboration Model,” a wholesale provision of services to service providers by NTT East and NTT West.
   (6)    The following is the formula we use to compute ARPU for NTT DOCOMO.
         Mobile Aggregate ARPU (“LTE(‘Xi’)”+“FOMA”) = Voice ARPU (“LTE(‘Xi’)”+“FOMA”) + Packet ARPU (“LTE(‘Xi’)”+“FOMA”) + Smart ARPU (“LTE(‘Xi’)”+“FOMA”).
            NTT DOCOMO’s Voice ARPU (“LTE(‘Xi’)”+“FOMA”) is based on operating revenues related to voice services, such as basic monthly charges and voice communication charges attributable to our “LTE(‘Xi’)”+“FOMA” services, our Packet ARPU (“LTE(‘Xi’)”+“FOMA”) is based on operating revenues related to packet services, such as flat monthly fees and packet communication charges attributable to our “LTE(‘Xi’)”+“FOMA” services, and our Smart ARPU (“LTE(‘Xi’)”+“FOMA”) is based on operating revenues from a part of Other Operating Revenues attributable to “LTE(‘Xi’)”+“FOMA” wireless communications services (revenues from content, collection of charges, mobile phone insurance service, advertising and others).
   (7)    Subscriptions for and revenues from communication module services, “Phone Number Storage,” “Mail Address Storage,” “docomo Business Transceiver” and wholesale telecommunications services and interconnecting telecommunications facilities that are provided to Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) are not included in NTT DOCOMO’s ARPU calculation.
   (8)    NTT DOCOMO’s ARPU calculation methods have been changed from the second quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. Accordingly, the ARPU data for the results for the “Year Ended March 31, 2014,” and “Three Months Ended Jun. 30, 2014 (from Apr. to Jun., 2014)” have also been changed.
   (9)    Numbers of active subscribers used in the ARPU calculation of NTT East and NTT West are as below.
            1Q Results: Sum of number of active subscribers* for each month from April to June
            2Q Results: Sum of number of active subscribers* for each month from July to September
            3Q Results: Sum of number of active subscribers* for each month from October to December
            4Q Results: Sum of number of active subscribers* for each month from January to March
            FY Results : Sum of number of active subscribers* for each month from April to March
            FY Forecast: Sum of the average expected active number of subscribers during the fiscal year ((number of subscribers at March 31, 2015 + number of expected subscribers at March 31, 2016)/2)x12
   (10)    Numbers of active subscribers used in the ARPU calculation of NTT DOCOMO are as below.
            1Q Results: Sum of number of active subscribers* for each month from April to June
            2Q Results: Sum of number of active subscribers* for each month from July to September
            3Q Results: Sum of number of active subscribers* for each month from October to December
            4Q Results: Sum of number of active subscribers* for each month from January to March
            FY Results/FY Forecast: Sum of number of active subscribers*/expected number of active subscribers* for each month from April to March.
         * Active subscribers = (number of subscribers at end of previous month + number of subscribers at end of the current month)/2

 

6. Interest-Bearing Liabilities (Consolidated)

 

     (Billions of yen)  
     As of Mar. 31, 2014      As of Mar. 31, 2015      As of Mar. 31, 2016
(Forecast)
 

Interest-Bearing Liabilities

     4,200.0         4,406.7         4,200.0   

 

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