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Investor InformationToyota Global Vision Special FeaturePresident
ʼ
s Message Financial Section
Business and
Performance Review
Medium- to Long-Term
Growth Initiatives
Changes for Making
Ever-Better Cars Management and
Corporate Information
TOYOTA ANNUAL REPORT 2012
may also subject Toyota to additional expenses
in the future. If Toyota incurs significant costs
related to implementing safety measures or
meeting laws and governmental regulations,
Toyota
ʼ
s financial condition and results of
operations may be adversely affected.
As an automotive manufacturer, Toyota may
become subject to legal proceedings in respect
of various issues, including product liability and
infringement of intellectual property. Toyota
may also be subject to legal proceedings
brought by its shareholders and governmental
proceedings and investigations. Toyota is in fact
currently subject to a number of pending legal
proceedings and government investigations.
A negative outcome in one or more of these
pending legal proceedings could adversely
affect Toyota
ʼ
s financial condition and results
of operations.
Toyota is subject to various risks associated
with conducting business worldwide. These
risks include natural calamities; political
and economic instability; fuel shortages;
interruption in social infrastructure including
energy supply, transportation systems, gas,
water, or communication systems resulting
from natural hazards or technological
hazards; wars; terrorism; labor strikes and
work stoppages. Should the major markets in
which Toyota purchases materials, parts and
components and supplies for the manufacture
of Toyota products or in which Toyota
ʼ
s
products are produced, distributed or sold be
affected by any of these events, it may result
in disruptions and delays in the operations
of Toyota
ʼ
s business. Should significant or
prolonged disruptions or delays related to
Toyota
ʼ
s business operations occur, it may
adversely affect Toyota
ʼ
s financial condition and
results of operations.
Toyota may become subject to various legal
proceedings.
Toyota may be adversely affected by
natural calamities, political and economic
instability, fuel shortages or interruptions
in social infrastructure, wars, terrorism
and labor strikes.
Risk Factors
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