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•Annual Report 2008 • TOYOTA
In fiscal 2008, ended March 31, 2008, Toyota again posted solid business
results. On behalf of Toyota’s management team, I would like to sincerely
thank our shareholders, customers, suppliers, communities, and other
stakeholders who support our growth.
As global concern for the environment increases, even more is expected
and demanded of automobile manufacturers, including Toyota. In order to
address the critical issue of environmental preservation, Toyota continues to
develop hybrid and other alternative energy technologies.
Consistent with our commitment to enriching society, Toyota will increase
its pace of vehicle development to better provide high-quality cars to people
everywhere. We will also work to encourage economic development in
countries around the world through the expansion of our regional operations.
To be a truly global company with understanding and value for other
cultures, we have stepped up our human resources development efforts
around the world. This endeavor will help us to instill the spirit and values of
our long-standing monozukuri philosophy of “making things means making
people.” By doing so, I believe we can contribute to the creation of an
international society that preserves the global environment as it fosters
economic growth.
Last year, Toyota celebrated its 70th anniversary. Throughout our long
history, we have applied cutting-edge technologies and superior
craftsmanship to making vehicles that customers love worldwide. We will
continue to move forward to achieve sustained, long-term growth while
increasing our corporate value.
I look forward to the continued support and understanding of all of our
shareholders and investors.
July 2008
Fujio Cho, Chairman
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