UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2020
OR
☐ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from _______________ to _______________
Commission File Number 1-9961
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California | | 95-3775816 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| | |
6565 Headquarters Drive Plano, Texas | | 75024 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (469) 486-9300
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Medium-Term Notes, Series B Stated Maturity Date January 11, 2028 | TM/28 | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer | | ☐ | | Accelerated filer | | ☐ |
Non-accelerated filer | | ☒ | | Smaller reporting company | | ☐ |
| | | | Emerging growth company | | ☐ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of January 31, 2021, the number of outstanding shares of capital stock, no par value per share, of the registrant was 91,500, all of which shares were held by Toyota Financial Services International Corporation.
Reduced Disclosure Format
The registrant meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this Form with the reduced disclosure format.
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
For the quarter ended December 31, 2020
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
| | Three months ended | | | Nine months ended | |
| | December 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Financing revenues: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating lease | | $ | 2,122 | | | $ | 2,212 | | | $ | 6,365 | | | $ | 6,593 | |
Retail | | | 749 | | | | 661 | | | | 2,144 | | | | 1,888 | |
Dealer | | | 103 | | | | 171 | | | | 312 | | | | 544 | |
Total financing revenues | | | 2,974 | | | | 3,044 | | | | 8,821 | | | | 9,025 | |
Depreciation on operating leases | | | 1,450 | | | | 1,712 | | | | 4,484 | | | | 4,920 | |
Interest expense | | | 491 | | | | 755 | | | | 1,534 | | | | 2,065 | |
Net financing revenues | | | 1,033 | | | | 577 | | | | 2,803 | | | | 2,040 | |
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Insurance earned premiums and contract revenues | | | 241 | | | | 231 | | | | 714 | | | | 692 | |
Investment and other income, net | | | 179 | | | | 57 | | | | 445 | | | | 272 | |
Net financing revenues and other revenues | | | 1,453 | | | | 865 | | | | 3,962 | | | | 3,004 | |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Provision for credit losses | | | 118 | | | | 128 | | | | 366 | | | | 264 | |
Operating and administrative | | | 354 | | | | 406 | | | | 1,088 | | | | 1,101 | |
Insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses | | | 98 | | | | 116 | | | | 265 | | | | 344 | |
Total expenses | | | 570 | | | | 650 | | | | 1,719 | | | | 1,709 | |
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Income before income taxes | | | 883 | | | | 215 | | | | 2,243 | | | | 1,295 | |
Provision for income taxes | | | 215 | | | | 34 | | | | 546 | | | | 296 | |
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Net income | | $ | 668 | | | $ | 181 | | | $ | 1,697 | | | $ | 999 | |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
| | Three months ended | | | Nine months ended | |
| | December 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net income | | $ | 668 | | | $ | 181 | | | $ | 1,697 | | | $ | 999 | |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale marketable securities [net of tax benefit (provision) of $0, $1, ($6) and ($4), respectively] | | | 2 | | | | (2 | ) | | | 26 | | | | 14 | |
Reclassification adjustment for net gains on available-for-sale marketable securities included in investment and other income, net [net of tax provision of $0, $1, $4 and $1, respectively] | | | (2 | ) | | | (1 | ) | | | (15 | ) | | | (2 | ) |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | | | 0 | | | | (3 | ) | | | 11 | | | | 12 | |
Comprehensive income | | $ | 668 | | | $ | 178 | | | $ | 1,708 | | | $ | 1,011 | |
Refer to the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in millions except share data)
(Unaudited)
| | December 31, | | | March 31, | |
| | 2020 | | | 2020 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 10,622 | | | $ | 6,790 | |
Restricted cash and cash equivalents | | | 1,446 | | | | 1,739 | |
Investments in marketable securities | | | 4,596 | | | | 3,820 | |
Finance receivables, net of allowance for credit losses of $1,162 and $727 | | | 78,800 | | | | 73,996 | |
Investments in operating leases, net | | | 36,294 | | | | 36,387 | |
Other assets | | | 2,733 | | | | 2,823 | |
Total assets | | $ | 134,491 | | | $ | 125,555 | |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
Debt | | $ | 108,972 | | | $ | 97,740 | |
Deferred income taxes | | | 3,589 | | | | 5,458 | |
Other liabilities | | | 5,937 | | | | 7,854 | |
Total liabilities | | | 118,498 | | | | 111,052 | |
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Commitments and contingencies (Refer to Note 9) | | | | | | | | |
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Shareholder’s equity: | | | | | | | | |
Capital stock, no par value (100,000 shares authorized; 91,500 issued and outstanding) at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020 | | | 915 | | | | 915 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 2 | | | | 2 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | 26 | | | | 15 | |
Retained earnings | | | 15,050 | | | | 13,571 | |
Total shareholder's equity | | | 15,993 | | | | 14,503 | |
Total liabilities and shareholder's equity | | $ | 134,491 | | | $ | 125,555 | |
The following table presents the assets and liabilities of our consolidated variable interest entities (Refer to Note 8).
| | December 31, | | | March 31, | |
| | 2020 | | | 2020 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Finance receivables, net | | $ | 19,334 | | | $ | 12,375 | |
Investments in operating leases, net | | | 6,268 | | | | 5,586 | |
Other assets | | | 100 | | | | 131 | |
Total assets | | $ | 25,702 | | | $ | 18,092 | |
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LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | |
Debt | | $ | 21,720 | | | $ | 14,568 | |
Other liabilities | | | 16 | | | | 12 | |
Total liabilities | | $ | 21,736 | | | $ | 14,580 | |
Refer to the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
| | Three months ended December 31, 2019 | |
| | | | | | | | | | Accumulated | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Additional | | | other | | | | | | | | | |
| | Capital | | | paid-in | | | comprehensive | | | Retained | | | | | |
| | stock | | | capital | | | income (loss) | | | earnings | | | Total | |
Balance at September 30, 2019 | | $ | 915 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 18 | | | $ | 13,476 | | | $ | 14,411 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 181 | | | | 181 | |
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | (3 | ) | | | 0 | | | | (3 | ) |
Balance at December 31, 2019 | | $ | 915 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 15 | | | $ | 13,657 | | | $ | 14,589 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Nine months ended December 31, 2019 | |
| | | | | | | | | | Accumulated | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Additional | | | other | | | | | | | | | |
| | Capital | | | paid-in | | | comprehensive | | | Retained | | | | | |
| | stock | | | capital | | | income | | | earnings | | | Total | |
Balance at March 31, 2019 | | $ | 915 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 12,658 | | | $ | 13,578 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 999 | | | | 999 | |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 12 | | | | 0 | | | | 12 | |
Balance at December 31, 2019 | | $ | 915 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 15 | | | $ | 13,657 | | | $ | 14,589 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Three months ended December 31, 2020 | |
| | | | | | | | | | Accumulated | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Additional | | | other | | | | | | | | | |
| | Capital | | | paid-in | | | comprehensive | | | Retained | | | | | |
| | stock | | | capital | | | income | | | earnings | | | Total | |
Balance at September 30, 2020 | | $ | 915 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 26 | | | $ | 14,382 | | | $ | 15,325 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 668 | | | | 668 | |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
Balance at December 31, 2020 | | $ | 915 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 26 | | | $ | 15,050 | | | $ | 15,993 | |
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| | Nine months ended December 31, 2020 | |
| | | | | | | | | | Accumulated | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Additional | | | other | | | | | | | | | |
| | Capital | | | paid-in | | | comprehensive | | | Retained | | | | | |
| | stock | | | capital | | | income | | | earnings | | | Total | |
Balance at March 31, 2020 | | $ | 915 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 15 | | | $ | 13,571 | | | $ | 14,503 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cumulative-effect of adoption of ASU 2016-13 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (218 | ) | | | (218 | ) |
Net income | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 1,697 | | | | 1,697 | |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 11 | | | | 0 | | | | 11 | |
Balance at December 31, 2020 | | $ | 915 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 26 | | | $ | 15,050 | | | $ | 15,993 | |
Refer to the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
| | Nine months ended December 31, | |
| | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 1,697 | | | $ | 999 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 4,572 | | | | 5,003 | |
Recognition of deferred income | | | (1,864 | ) | | | (1,861 | ) |
Provision for credit losses | | | 366 | | | | 264 | |
Amortization of deferred costs | | | 572 | | | | 525 | |
Foreign currency and other adjustments to the carrying value of debt, net | | | 1,806 | | | | 151 | |
Net gains from investments in marketable securities | | | (222 | ) | | | (54 | ) |
Net change in: | | | | | | | | |
Derivative assets | | | (9 | ) | | | 6 | |
Other assets and accrued interest | | | 140 | | | | (245 | ) |
Deferred income taxes | | | (1,797 | ) | | | 201 | |
Derivative liabilities | | | (21 | ) | | | (24 | ) |
Other liabilities | | | 993 | | | | 92 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | | 6,233 | | | | 5,057 | |
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Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Purchase of investments in marketable securities | | | (1,862 | ) | | | (1,402 | ) |
Proceeds from sales of investments in marketable securities | | | 405 | | | | 232 | |
Proceeds from maturities of investments in marketable securities | | | 916 | | | | 520 | |
Acquisition of finance receivables | | | (29,164 | ) | | | (22,807 | ) |
Collection of finance receivables | | | 20,390 | | | | 19,102 | |
Net change in wholesale and certain working capital receivables | | | 3,261 | | | | 782 | |
Acquisition of investments in operating leases | | | (11,777 | ) | | | (12,243 | ) |
Disposals of investments in operating leases | | | 8,570 | | | | 9,060 | |
Long term loans to affiliates | | | (200 | ) | | | (200 | ) |
Payments on long term loans from affiliates | | | 406 | | | | 19 | |
Other, net | | | (48 | ) | | | (26 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (9,103 | ) | | | (6,963 | ) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from issuance of debt | | | 38,669 | | | | 17,830 | |
Payments on debt | | | (21,909 | ) | | | (15,778 | ) |
Net change in commercial paper and other short-term financing | | | (7,334 | ) | | | 2,410 | |
Payment on loan from affiliate | | | (3,000 | ) | | | 0 | |
Net change in financing support provided by affiliates | | | (17 | ) | | | 43 | |
Dividend paid | | | 0 | | | | (10 | ) |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 6,409 | | | | 4,495 | |
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents | | | 3,539 | | | | 2,589 | |
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | | | 8,529 | | | | 3,183 | |
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | | $ | 12,068 | | | $ | 5,772 | |
Supplemental disclosures: | | | | | | | | |
Interest paid, net | | $ | 1,909 | | | $ | 1,971 | |
Income taxes paid, net | | $ | 1,177 | | | $ | 105 | |
Refer to the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 1 – Interim Financial Data
Basis of Presentation
The information furnished in these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 has been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). In the opinion of management, the unaudited consolidated financial information reflects all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020 do not necessarily indicate the results which may be expected for the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2021 (“fiscal 2021”).
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Toyota Motor Credit Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Form 10-K”) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 (“fiscal 2020”), which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 4, 2020. References herein to “TMCC” denote Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, and references herein to “we”, “our”, and “us” denote Toyota Motor Credit Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Other Matters
As of April 1, 2020, TMCC began providing private label financial services to third-party automotive and mobility companies commencing with the provision of services to Mazda Motor of America, Inc. (“Mazda”). We currently offer exclusive private label automotive retail, lease, and dealer financing products and services marketed under the brand Mazda Financial Services to Mazda customers and dealers in the United States. As of August 1, 2020, we launched a full suite of insurance products under the name of Mazda Protection Products (MPP) that includes Vehicle Service Agreements, Guaranteed Auto Protection, Prepaid Maintenance, Excess Wear and Use, Tire and Wheel and Key Replacement. TMCC’s agreement with Mazda is for an initial term of approximately five years. We are leveraging our existing processes and personnel to service the newly originated assets, and we have made certain technology investments to support the Mazda program. TMCC did not acquire any existing Mazda assets or liabilities pursuant to the agreement and we do not expect launch costs to be significant through fiscal year 2021. We will continue to look for opportunities to optimize our private label financial services by partnering with our affiliates.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 1 – Interim Financial Data (Continued)
Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance
On April 1, 2020, we adopted the following new accounting standards:
Financial Instruments – Credit Losses
We adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”), along with the subsequently issued guidance amending and clarifying various aspects of ASU 2016-13, using the modified retrospective method as required. In accordance with that method, the comparative period’s information continues to be reported under the relevant accounting guidance in effect for that period. Upon adoption of ASU 2016-13, the incurred loss impairment method was replaced with a new impairment model that reflects lifetime expected losses for our finance receivables. The adoption of ASU 2016-13 resulted in a cumulative-effect adjustment to decrease opening retained earnings by approximately $218 million, net of taxes, resulting from a pretax increase to our allowance for credit losses on finance receivables of approximately $292 million. Additionally, we have changed the presentation of accrued interest related to finance receivables in the Consolidated Balance Sheets from Finance receivables, net to Other assets. As of April 1, 2020, we have reclassified accrued interest of $190 million from Finance receivables, net to Other assets. The adoption of this new guidance did not result in a material impact to our available-for-sale debt securities portfolio.
Refer to Note 2 – Investments in Marketable Securities, Note 3 – Finance Receivables, Net, and Note 5 – Allowance for Credit Losses for additional information.
In conjunction with the adoption of ASU 2016-13, we updated our depreciation policy for operating leases so that the useful life of the vehicles incorporates our historical experience on early terminations due to customer defaults. As a result, we changed the presentation for reporting early termination expenses related to customer defaults on investments in operating leases. We now present the effects of operating lease early terminations as part of accumulated depreciation within Investments in operating leases, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Depreciation on operating leases in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The comparative period’s information continues to be reported under the relevant accounting presentation in effect for that period. Refer to Note 4 – Investments in Operating Leases, Net for additional information.
Other Recently Adopted Standards
We adopted ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), which modifies disclosure requirements related to fair value measurement. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
We adopted ASU 2018-15, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software, which aligns the accounting for costs incurred to implement a cloud computing arrangement that is a service arrangement with the guidance on capitalizing costs associated with developing or obtaining internal-use software. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
We adopted ASU 2019-04, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses, Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments. The adoption of this guidance related to Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The impact on our consolidated financial statements for Topic 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses is discussed above.
We adopted ASU 2018-17, Consolidation (Topic 810), which requires that an indirect interest held through related parties in common control arrangements are to be considered on a proportional basis for determining whether fees paid to decision makers and service providers are variable interests. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 1 – Interim Financial Data (Continued)
Accounting Guidance Issued But Not Yet Adopted
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, along with subsequently issued guidance, which provides temporary optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. Entities may apply the provisions of the new standard as of the beginning of the reporting period when the election is made. The provisions of this update are available until December 31, 2022. We plan to adopt this guidance on April 1, 2021. The adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In October 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-08, Codification Improvements to Subtopic 310-20, Receivables-Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs, which requires an entity to reevaluate the amortization period for callable debt securities held at a premium each reporting period. The premium is amortized to the earliest call date of the debt security. This ASU is effective for us on April 1, 2021. The adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 2 – Investments in Marketable Securities
Investments in marketable securities consist of debt securities and equity investments. We classify all of our debt securities as available-for-sale.
Investments in marketable securities consisted of the following:
| | December 31, 2020 | |
| | Amortized | | | Unrealized | | | Unrealized | | | Fair | |
| | cost | | | gains | | | losses | | | value | |
Available-for-sale debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. government and agency obligations | | $ | 223 | | | $ | 9 | | | $ | (2 | ) | | $ | 230 | |
Municipal debt securities | | | 8 | | | | 2 | | | | 0 | | | | 10 | |
Commercial paper | | | 200 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 200 | |
Corporate debt securities | | | 159 | | | | 18 | | | | 0 | | | | 177 | |
Mortgage-backed securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. government agency | | | 35 | | | | 2 | | | | 0 | | | | 37 | |
Non-agency residential | | | 1 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 1 | |
Non-agency commercial | | | 47 | | | | 2 | | | | (2 | ) | | | 47 | |
Asset-backed securities | | | 51 | | | | 4 | | | | 0 | | | | 55 | |
Total available-for-sale debt securities | | $ | 724 | | | $ | 37 | | | $ | (4 | ) | | $ | 757 | |
Equity investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,839 | |
Total investments in marketable securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 4,596 | |
| | March 31, 2020 | |
| | Amortized | | | Unrealized | | | Unrealized | | | Fair | |
| | cost | | | gains | | | losses | | | value | |
Available-for-sale debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. government and agency obligations | | $ | 160 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 176 | |
Municipal debt securities | | | 9 | | | | 2 | | | | 0 | | | | 11 | |
Certificates of deposit | | | 250 | | | | 0 | | | | (1 | ) | | | 249 | |
Commercial paper | | | 604 | | | | 0 | | | | (3 | ) | | | 601 | |
Corporate debt securities | | | 188 | | | | 10 | | | | (1 | ) | | | 197 | |
Mortgage-backed securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. government agency | | | 47 | | | | 2 | | | | 0 | | | | 49 | |
Non-agency residential | | | 1 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 1 | |
Non-agency commercial | | | 47 | | | | 0 | | | | (2 | ) | | | 45 | |
Asset-backed securities | | | 75 | | | | 0 | | | | (3 | ) | | | 72 | |
Total available-for-sale debt securities | | $ | 1,381 | | | $ | 30 | | | $ | (10 | ) | | $ | 1,401 | |
Equity investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,419 | |
Total investments in marketable securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 3,820 | |
A portion of our equity investments is investments in funds that are privately placed and managed by an open-end investment management company (the “Trust”). If we elect to redeem shares, the Trust will normally redeem all shares for cash, but may, in unusual circumstances, redeem amounts exceeding the lesser of $250 thousand or 1 percent of the Trust’s asset value by payment in kind of securities held by the respective fund during any 90-day period.
We also invest in actively traded open-end mutual funds. Redemptions are subject to normal terms and conditions as described in each fund’s prospectus.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 2 – Investments in Marketable Securities (Continued)
Unrealized Losses on Securities
Available-for-sale debt securities in a continuous loss position for less than twelve months and greater than twelve months were not significant as of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020.
We adopted ASU 2016-13 on April 1, 2020, on a modified retrospective basis, as further described in Note 1 – Interim Financial Data. Under the new guidance, once it is determined that a credit loss has occurred, an allowance for credit losses is established. Prior to adoption of this standard, when a decline in fair value of a debt security was determined to be other- than-temporary, an impairment charge for the credit component was recorded in Investment and other income, net and a new cost basis in the investment was established. As of December 31, 2020, management determined that credit losses did not exist for securities in an unrealized loss position. This analysis considered a variety of factors including, but not limited to, performance indicators of the issuer, default rates, industry analyst reports, credit ratings, and other relevant information, which indicated that contractual cash flows are expected to occur.
Gains and Losses on Securities
The following table represents gains and losses on our investments in marketable securities presented in our Consolidated Statements of Income:
| | Three months ended | | | Nine months ended | |
| | December 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Available-for-sale debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Realized gains | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 19 | | | $ | 3 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity investments: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized gains (losses) recognized | | $ | 49 | | | $ | (38 | ) | | $ | 188 | | | $ | 48 | |
Realized gains on sales | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 15 | | | $ | 3 | |
Contractual Maturities
The amortized cost and fair value, by contractual maturity of available-for-sale debt securities are summarized in the following table. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain borrowers have the right to call or prepay certain obligations.
| | December 31, 2020 | |
| | Amortized cost | | | Fair value | |
Available-for-sale debt securities: | | | | | | | | |
Due within 1 year | | $ | 236 | | | $ | 237 | |
Due after 1 year through 5 years | | | 133 | | | | 142 | |
Due after 5 years through 10 years | | | 141 | | | | 151 | |
Due after 10 years | | | 80 | | | | 87 | |
Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities1 | | | 134 | | | | 140 | |
Total | | $ | 724 | | | $ | 757 | |
1 | Mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities are shown separately from other maturity groupings as these securities have multiple maturity dates. |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 3 – Finance Receivables, Net
Finance receivables, net consists of the retail loan and the dealer products portfolio segments, which includes deferred costs, net of the allowance for credit losses and deferred income. Finance receivables, net also includes securitized retail receivables, which represent retail receivables that have been sold for legal purposes to securitization trusts but continue to be included in our consolidated financial statements, as discussed further in Note 8 – Variable Interest Entities. Cash flows from these securitized retail receivables are available only for the repayment of debt issued by these trusts and other obligations arising from the securitization transactions. They are not available for payment of our other obligations or to satisfy claims of our other creditors.
Upon adoption of ASU 2016-13, we elected the accounting policy to present accrued interest related to finance receivables within Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2020, accrued interest related to finance receivables is $196 million and is included in Other assets. The comparative period’s information continues to be reported within Finance receivables, net. Upon adoption of ASU 2016-13, we no longer reverse accrued interest receivables from interest income for our dealer products portfolio when an account is deemed to be uncollectible. For both retail loan and dealer products portfolio segments, accrued interest is written off within allowance for credit losses at the earlier of when an account is deemed to be uncollectible or when an account is greater than 120 days past due.
Finance receivables, net consisted of the following:
| | December 31, | | | March 31, | |
| | 2020 | | | 2020 | |
Retail receivables 1 | | $ | 65,102 | | | $ | 57,088 | |
Dealer financing | | | 15,212 | | | | 17,873 | |
| | | 80,314 | | | | 74,961 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Deferred origination costs | | | 1,083 | | | | 890 | |
Deferred income | | | (1,435 | ) | | | (1,128 | ) |
Allowance for credit losses | | | | | | | | |
Retail and securitized retail receivables | | | (1,052 | ) | | | (486 | ) |
Dealer financing | | | (110 | ) | | | (241 | ) |
Total allowance for credit losses | | | (1,162 | ) | | | (727 | ) |
Finance receivables, net | | $ | 78,800 | | | $ | 73,996 | |
1 Includes securitized retail receivables of $19.6 billion and $12.7 billion as of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 3 – Finance Receivables, Net (Continued)
Credit Quality Indicators
We are exposed to credit risk on our finance receivables. Credit risk is the risk of loss arising from the failure of customers or dealers to meet the terms of their contracts with us or otherwise fail to perform as agreed.
Retail Loan Portfolio Segment
The retail loan portfolio segment consists of one class of finance receivables. While we use various credit quality metrics to develop our allowance for credit losses on the retail loan portfolio segment, we primarily utilize the aging of the individual accounts to monitor the credit quality of these finance receivables. Based on our experience, the payment status of borrowers is the strongest indicator of the credit quality of the underlying receivables. Payment status also impacts charge-offs.
Individual borrower accounts within the retail loan portfolio segment are segregated into aging categories based on the number of days outstanding. The aging for each class of finance receivables is updated monthly.
The following table presents the amortized cost basis of our retail loan portfolio by credit quality indicator based on number of days outstanding by origination year at December 31, 2020:
| | Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Fiscal Year | | | | | |
| | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | | | 2017 | | | 2016 and Prior | | | Total | |
Aging of finance receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current | | $ | 24,905 | | | $ | 17,763 | | | $ | 10,165 | | | $ | 6,963 | | | $ | 3,117 | | | $ | 744 | | | $ | 63,657 | |
30-59 days past due | | | 137 | | | | 215 | | | | 177 | | | | 132 | | | | 78 | | | | 50 | | | | 789 | |
60-89 days past due | | | 32 | | | | 62 | | | | 52 | | | | 36 | | | | 22 | | | | 15 | | | | 219 | |
90 days or greater past due | | | 12 | | | | 26 | | | | 19 | | | | 13 | | | | 8 | | | | 7 | | | | 85 | |
Total | | $ | 25,086 | | | $ | 18,066 | | | $ | 10,413 | | | $ | 7,144 | | | $ | 3,225 | | | $ | 816 | | | $ | 64,750 | |
The amortized cost of retail loan portfolio excludes accrued interest of $166 million at December 31, 2020. The table includes contracts greater than 120 days past due, which are recorded at the fair value of collateral less estimated costs to sell, and contracts in bankruptcy.
The following table presents our retail loan portfolio by credit quality indicator at March 31, 2020:
| | Retail loan | |
| | March 31, 2020 | |
Aging of finance receivables: | | | | |
Current | | $ | 56,064 | |
30-59 days past due | | | 717 | |
60-89 days past due | | | 203 | |
90 days or greater past due | | | 104 | |
Total | | $ | 57,088 | |
| | | | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 3 – Finance Receivables, Net (Continued)
Dealer Products Portfolio Segment
The dealer products portfolio segment consists of three classes of finance receivables: wholesale, real estate and working capital. All loans outstanding for an individual dealer or dealer group, which includes affiliated entities, are aggregated and evaluated collectively by dealer or dealer group. This reflects the interconnected nature of financing provided to our individual dealer and dealer group customers, and their affiliated entities.
When assessing the credit quality of the finance receivables within the dealer products portfolio segment, we segregate the finance receivables account balances into four categories representing distinct credit quality indicators based on internal risk assessments. The internal risk assessments for all finance receivables within the dealer products portfolio segment are updated on a monthly basis.
The four credit quality indicators are:
| • | Performing – Account not classified as either Credit Watch, At Risk or Default; |
| • | Credit Watch – Account designated for elevated attention; |
| • | At Risk – Account where there is an increased likelihood that default may exist based on qualitative and quantitative factors; and |
| • | Default – Account is not currently meeting contractual obligations or we have temporarily waived certain contractual requirements |
The following table presents the amortized cost basis of our dealer products portfolio by credit quality indicator based on internal risk assessments by origination year at December 31, 2020:
| | Amortized Cost Basis by Origination Fiscal Year | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | | | 2017 | | | 2016 and Prior | | | Revolving loans | | | Total | |
Wholesale | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Performing | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 7,133 | | | $ | 7,133 | |
Credit Watch | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 275 | | | | 275 | |
At Risk | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 34 | | | | 34 | |
Default | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 15 | | | | 15 | |
Wholesale total | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 7,457 | | | $ | 7,457 | |
Real estate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Performing | | $ | 1,571 | | | $ | 355 | | | $ | 601 | | | $ | 386 | | | $ | 358 | | | $ | 1,652 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 4,923 | |
Credit Watch | | | 34 | | | | 49 | | | | 7 | | | | 20 | | | | 9 | | | | 107 | | | | 0 | | | | 226 | |
At Risk | | | 14 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 5 | | | | 17 | | | | 0 | | | | 36 | |
Default | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 13 | | | | 9 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 22 | |
Real estate total | | $ | 1,619 | | | $ | 404 | | | $ | 608 | | | $ | 419 | | | $ | 381 | | | $ | 1,776 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 5,207 | |
Working Capital | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Performing | | $ | 412 | | | $ | 346 | | | $ | 206 | | | $ | 47 | | | $ | 114 | | | $ | 197 | | | $ | 1,154 | | | $ | 2,476 | |
Credit Watch | | | 6 | | | | 24 | | | | 14 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 19 | | | | 1 | | | | 64 | |
At Risk | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 8 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 8 | |
Default | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | |
Working capital total | | $ | 418 | | | $ | 370 | | | $ | 220 | | | $ | 47 | | | $ | 122 | | | $ | 216 | | | $ | 1,155 | | | $ | 2,548 | |
Total | | $ | 2,037 | | | $ | 774 | | | $ | 828 | | | $ | 466 | | | $ | 503 | | | $ | 1,992 | | | $ | 8,612 | | | $ | 15,212 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The amortized cost of the dealer products portfolio excludes accrued interest of $30 million at December 31, 2020. As of December 31, 2020, the amount of line-of-credit arrangements that are converted to term loans in each reporting period was insignificant.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 3 – Finance Receivables, Net (Continued)
The following table presents our dealer products portfolio by credit quality indicator at March 31, 2020:
| | March 31, 2020 | |
| | Wholesale | | | Real estate | | | Working capital | |
Credit quality indicators: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Performing | | $ | 8,750 | | | $ | 3,974 | | | $ | 3,132 | |
Credit Watch | | | 962 | | | | 576 | | | | 195 | |
At Risk | | | 92 | | | | 55 | | | | 92 | |
Default | | | 22 | | | | 23 | | | | 0 | |
Total | | $ | 9,826 | | | $ | 4,628 | | | $ | 3,419 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Past Due Finance Receivables by Class
Substantially all finance receivables do not involve recourse to the dealer in the event of customer default. Finance receivables include contracts greater than 120 days past due, which are recorded at the fair value of collateral less estimated costs to sell, and contracts in bankruptcy. Contracts for which vehicles have been repossessed are excluded. For all finance receivables, we define “past due” as any payment, including principal and interest, that is at least 30 days past the contractual due date. For any customer who is granted a payment extension under an extension program, the aging of the receivable is adjusted for the number of days of the extension granted.
The following tables summarize the aging of the amortized cost basis of our finance receivables by class:
| | December 31, 2020 | |
| | 30 - 59 Days past due | | | 60 - 89 Days past due | | | 90 Days or greater past due | | | Total Past due | | | Current | | | Total Finance receivables | | | 90 Days or greater past due and accruing | |
Retail loan | | $ | 789 | | | $ | 219 | | | $ | 85 | | | $ | 1,093 | | | $ | 63,657 | | | $ | 64,750 | | | $ | 65 | |
Wholesale | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 7,457 | | | | 7,457 | | | | 0 | |
Real estate | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 5,207 | | | | 5,207 | | | | 0 | |
Working capital | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 2,548 | | | | 2,548 | | | | 0 | |
Total | | $ | 789 | | | $ | 219 | | | $ | 85 | | | $ | 1,093 | | | $ | 78,869 | | | $ | 79,962 | | | $ | 65 | |
Finance receivables excludes accrued interest of $196 million as of December 31, 2020.
| | March 31, 2020 | |
| | 30 - 59 Days past due | | | 60 - 89 Days past due | | | 90 Days or greater past due | | | Total Past due | | | Current | | | Total Finance receivables | | | 90 Days or greater past due and accruing | |
Retail loan | | $ | 717 | | | $ | 203 | | | $ | 104 | | | $ | 1,024 | | | $ | 56,064 | | | $ | 57,088 | | | $ | 66 | |
Wholesale | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 9,826 | | | | 9,826 | | | | 0 | |
Real estate | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | 4,627 | | | | 4,628 | | | | 0 | |
Working capital | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 3,419 | | | | 3,419 | | | | 0 | |
Total | | $ | 717 | | | $ | 203 | | | $ | 105 | | | $ | 1,025 | | | $ | 73,936 | | | $ | 74,961 | | | $ | 66 | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 3 – Finance Receivables, Net (Continued)
Troubled Debt Restructuring
For accounts not under bankruptcy protection, the amount of finance receivables modified as a troubled debt restructuring during the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was not significant for each class of finance receivables. Troubled debt restructurings for accounts not under bankruptcy protection within the retail loan class of finance receivables are comprised exclusively of contract term extensions that reduce the monthly payment due from the customer. For the three classes of finance receivables within the dealer products portfolio segment, troubled debt restructurings include contract term extensions, interest rate adjustments, waivers of loan covenants, or any combination of the three. Troubled debt restructurings of accounts not under bankruptcy protection did not include forgiveness of principal or interest rate adjustments during the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.
We consider finance receivables under bankruptcy protection within the retail loan class to be troubled debt restructurings as of the date we receive notice of a customer filing for bankruptcy protection, regardless of the ultimate outcome of the bankruptcy proceedings. The bankruptcy court may impose modifications as part of the proceedings, including interest rate adjustments and forgiveness of principal. For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the financial impact of troubled debt restructurings related to finance receivables under bankruptcy protection was not significant to our Consolidated Statements of Income and Consolidated Balance Sheets.
We have offered several programs to provide relief to customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. These programs, which were broadly available to our customers, included retail loan payment extensions and lease payment deferrals. We concluded that these programs did not meet troubled debt restructuring criteria due to the short-term nature of the modifications with no change in the contractual interest rate. To provide relief for our dealers we offered certain temporary interest reductions, interest payment deferrals, and interest waivers on dealer floorplan financing, and principal payment deferrals on dealer floorplan financing, dealer real estate and working capital loans. We also concluded that these programs did not meet troubled debt restructuring criteria as the finance receivables from the dealers were current.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 4 – Investments in Operating Leases, Net
Investments in operating leases, net primarily consists of vehicle lease contracts acquired from dealers. Generally, lessees have the ability to extend their lease term in six month increments up to a total of 12 months from the original lease maturity date. A lease can be terminated at any time by satisfying the obligations under the lease contract. Early termination programs may be occasionally offered to eligible lessees. At the end of the lease, the customer has the option to buy the leased vehicle or return the vehicle to the dealer.
Securitized investments in operating leases represent beneficial interests in a pool of certain vehicle leases that have been sold for legal purposes to securitization trusts but continue to be included in our consolidated financial statements as discussed further in Note 8 - Variable Interest Entities. Cash flows from these securitized investments in operating leases are available only for the repayment of debt issued by these trusts and other obligations arising from the securitization transactions. They are not available for payment of our other obligations or to satisfy claims of our other creditors.
Operating lease revenues are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. We have made an accounting policy election to exclude from the consideration in the contract, and from variable payments not included in the consideration in the contract, sales and other taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific lease revenue-producing transaction and collected from customers. Deferred fees and costs include incentive payments made to dealers and acquisition fees collected from customers. Deferred income includes payments received on affiliate sponsored subvention and other incentive programs. Both deferred fees and costs and deferred income are capitalized or deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the contract term. The accrual of revenue on investments in operating leases is discontinued at the time an account is determined to be uncollectible and subsequent revenue is recognized only to the extent a payment is received. Operating leases may be restored to accrual status when future payments are reasonably assured.
Vehicle Lease Residual Values
Contractual residual values of vehicle lease contracts are estimated at lease inception by examining external industry data, the anticipated Toyota, Lexus, and Mazda product pipeline and our own experience. Factors considered in this evaluation include, macroeconomic forecasts, new vehicle pricing, new vehicle incentive programs, new vehicle sales, vehicle features and specifications, the mix and level of used vehicle supply, the level of current used vehicle values, and fuel prices. We are exposed to a risk of loss to the extent the customer returns the vehicle and the value of the vehicle is lower than the residual value estimated at inception of the lease or if the number of returned vehicles is higher than anticipated.
Depreciation on operating leases is recognized using the straight-line method over the lease term. The depreciable basis is the original acquisition cost of the vehicle less the estimated residual value of the vehicle at the end of the lease term. On a quarterly basis, we review the estimated end-of-term market values and return rates of leased vehicles to assess the appropriateness of the carrying values at lease-end. Factors affecting the estimated end-of-term market value are similar to those considered in the evaluation of residual values at lease inception discussed above. Adjustments to depreciation expense to reflect revised estimates of expected market values at lease termination and revised return rates are recorded prospectively on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease term.
We use various channels to sell vehicles returned at lease-end. Upon disposition, the difference between the net book value of the lease and the proceeds received from the disposition of the asset, including any insurance proceeds is recorded as an adjustment to depreciation on operating leases.
We evaluate our investment in operating leases portfolio for potential impairment when we determine a triggering event has occurred. When a triggering event has occurred, we perform a test of recoverability by comparing the expected undiscounted future cash flows (including expected residual values) over the remaining lease terms to the carrying value of asset group. If the test of recoverability identifies a possible impairment, the asset groups fair value is measured in accordance with the fair value measurement framework. An impairment charge would be recognized for the amount by which the carrying value of the asset group exceeds its estimated fair value and would be recorded in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 4 – Investments in Operating Leases, Net (Continued)
In conjunction with the adoption of ASU 2016-13 on April 1, 2020, we updated our depreciation policy for operating leases so that the useful life of the vehicles incorporates our historical experience on early terminations due to customer defaults. As a result, we changed the presentation for reporting early termination expenses related to customer defaults on investments in operating leases. Previously, we presented the early termination expenses reserve on operating leases as part of the allowance for credit losses which reduced Investments in operating leases, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and as part of Provision for credit losses in the Consolidated Statements of Income. We now consider the effects of operating lease early terminations when determining depreciation estimates, which are included as part of accumulated depreciation within Investments in operating leases, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and Depreciation on operating leases in the Consolidated Statements of Income. As of April 1, 2020, the change in presentation increased accumulated depreciation and decreased allowance for credit losses by $90 million. The comparative period’s information continues to be reported under the relevant accounting presentation in effect for that period.
Investments in operating leases, net consisted of the following:
| | December 31, | | | March 31, | |
| | 2020 | | | 2020 | |
Investments in operating leases 1 | | $ | 47,858 | | | $ | 48,638 | |
Deferred origination (fees) and costs, net | | | (135 | ) | | | (223 | ) |
Deferred income | | | (1,787 | ) | | | (1,962 | ) |
Accumulated depreciation | | | (9,642 | ) | | | (9,976 | ) |
Allowance for credit losses | | | 0 | | | | (90 | ) |
Investments in operating leases, net | | $ | 36,294 | | | $ | 36,387 | |
1 Includes securitized investments in operating leases of $8.8 billion and $7.9 billion as of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 5 – Allowance for Credit Losses
Upon adoption of ASU 2016-13 on April 1, 2020, the incurred loss impairment method was replaced with a new impairment model that reflects lifetime expected losses. Management develops and documents the allowance for credit losses on finance receivables based on two portfolio segments. The determination of portfolio segments is based primarily on the qualitative consideration of the nature of our business operations and the characteristics of the underlying finance receivables, as follows:
| • | Retail Loan Portfolio Segment – The retail loan portfolio segment consists of retail contracts acquired from dealers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Under a retail contract, we are granted a security interest in the underlying collateral which consists primarily of Toyota, Lexus, and Mazda vehicles. Based on the common risk characteristics associated with the finance receivables, the retail loan portfolio segment is considered a single class of finance receivable. |
| • | Dealer Products Portfolio Segment – The dealer products portfolio segment consists of wholesale financing, working capital loans, revolving lines of credit and real estate loans to dealers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Wholesale financing is primarily collateralized by new or used vehicle inventory with the outstanding balance fluctuating based on the level of inventory. Working capital loans and revolving lines of credit are granted for working capital purposes and are secured by dealership assets. Real estate loans are collateralized by the underlying real estate, are underwritten primarily on a loan-to-value basis and are typically for a fixed term. Based on the risk characteristics associated with the underlying finance receivables, the dealer products portfolio segment consists of three classes of finance receivables: wholesale, working capital (including revolving lines of credit), and real estate. |
Management’s estimate of lifetime expected credit losses is based on an evaluation of relevant information about past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the future collectability of the finance receivables. Management’s evaluation takes into consideration the risks in the retail loan portfolio and dealer products portfolio, past loss experience, delinquency trends, underwriting and collection practices, changes in portfolio composition, economic forecasts and other relevant factors.
Methodology Used to Develop the Allowance for Credit Losses
The allowance for credit losses is measured on a collective basis when loans have similar risk characteristics. Loans that do not share similar risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. We generally use a discounted cash flow approach for determining allowance for credit losses for finance receivables modified as a troubled debt restructuring that are granted with interest rate concessions, and a non-discounted cash flow approach for other loans.
We measure expected losses of all components of finance receivables on an amortized cost basis, excluding accrued interest, and off-balance-sheet lending commitments that are not unconditionally cancellable by TMCC. Estimated expected credit losses for off-balance-sheet lending commitments within our dealer products portfolio is included in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We have elected to exclude accrued interest from the measurement of expected credit losses as we apply policies and procedures that result in the timely write-offs of accrued interest.
Retail Loan Portfolio Segment
The level of credit risk in our retail loan portfolio segment is influenced by various factors such as economic conditions, the used vehicle market, credit quality, contract structure, and collection strategies and practices. The allowance for credit losses is measured on a collective basis when loans have similar risk characteristics such as loan-to-value ratio, book payment-to-income ratio, FICO score at origination, collateral type, term count, and other relevant factors. We use statistical models to estimate lifetime expected credit losses of our retail loan portfolio segment by applying probability of default and loss given default to the exposure at default on a loan level basis. Probability of default models are developed from internal risk scoring models which consider variables such as delinquency status, historical default frequency, and other credit quality indicators such as loan-to-value ratio, book payment-to-income ratio, FICO score at origination, collateral type (new or used, Lexus, Toyota, or Mazda), and term count. Loss given default models forecast the extent of losses given that a default has occurred and considers variables such as collateral, trends in recoveries, historical loss severity, and other contract structure variables. Exposure at default represents the expected outstanding principal balance, including the effects of expected prepayment when applicable. The lifetime expected credit losses incorporate the probability-weighted forward-looking macroeconomic forecasts for baseline, favorable, and adverse scenarios. The loan lifetime is regarded by management as the reasonable and supportable period. We use macroeconomic forecasts from a third party and update such forecasts quarterly.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 5 – Allowance for Credit Losses (Continued)
On an ongoing basis, we review our models, including macroeconomic factors, the selection of macroeconomic scenarios and their weighting to ensure they reflect the risk of the portfolio.
If management does not believe the models reflect lifetime expected credit losses, a qualitative adjustment is made to reflect management judgment regarding observable changes in recent or expected economic trends and conditions, portfolio composition, and other relevant factors. While management uses the best information available to make such evaluations, future adjustments to the allowance for credit losses may be necessary if conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the evaluations.
Dealer Products Portfolio Segment
The level of credit risk in our dealer products portfolio segment is influenced primarily by the financial strength of dealers within our portfolio, dealer concentration, collateral quality, and other economic factors. The financial strength of dealers within our portfolio is influenced by, among other factors, general economic conditions, the overall demand for new and used vehicles and the financial condition of automotive manufacturers. The allowance for credit losses is established for both outstanding dealer finance receivables and certain unfunded off-balance sheet lending commitments. The allowance for credit losses is measured on a collective basis when loans have similar risk characteristics such as dealer group internal risk rating and loan-to-value ratios. We measure lifetime expected credit losses of our dealer products portfolio segment by applying probability of default and loss given default to the exposure at default on a loan level basis. Probability of default is primarily established based on internal risk assessments. The probability of default model also considers qualitative factors related to macroeconomic outlooks. Loss given default is established based on the nature and market value of the collateral, loan-to-value ratios and other credit quality indicators. Exposure at default represents the expected outstanding principal balance. The lifetime of the loan or lending commitment is regarded by management as the reasonable and supportable period. On an ongoing basis, we review our models, including macroeconomic outlooks, to ensure they reflect the risk of the portfolio.
If management does not believe the models reflect lifetime expected credit losses, a qualitative adjustment is made to reflect management judgment regarding observable changes in recent or expected economic trends and conditions, portfolio composition, and other relevant factors. While management uses the best information available to make such evaluations, future adjustments to the allowance for credit losses may be necessary if conditions differ substantially from the assumptions used in making the evaluations.
The following tables provide information related to our allowance for credit losses for finance receivables and certain off-balance sheet lending commitments by portfolio segment:
| | Three months ended December 31, 2020 | |
| | Retail loan | | | Dealer products | | | Total | |
Beginning balance, October 1, 2020 | | $ | 1,020 | | | $ | 154 | | | $ | 1,174 | |
Charge-offs | | | (113 | ) | | | 0 | | | | (113 | ) |
Recoveries | | | 12 | | | | 8 | | | | 20 | |
Provision for credit losses | | | 133 | | | | (15 | ) | | | 118 | |
Ending balance, December 31, 2020 2 | | $ | 1,052 | | | $ | 147 | | | $ | 1,199 | |
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| | Nine months ended December 31, 2020 | |
| | Retail loan | | | Dealer products | | | Total | |
Beginning balance, April 1, 2020 | | $ | 486 | | | $ | 241 | | | $ | 727 | |
Adoption of ASU 2016-13 1 | | | 281 | | | | 11 | | | | 292 | |
Charge-offs | | | (228 | ) | | | 0 | | | | (228 | ) |
Recoveries | | | 33 | | | | 9 | | | | 42 | |
Provision for credit losses | | | 480 | | | | (114 | ) | | | 366 | |
Ending balance, December 31, 2020 2 | | $ | 1,052 | | | $ | 147 | | | $ | 1,199 | |
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1 | Cumulative pre-tax adjustments recorded to retained earnings as of April 1, 2020. See Note 1 – Interim Financial Data for additional information. |
2 | Ending balance includes $37 million of allowances for credit losses related to off-balance sheet commitments in the dealer products portfolio which is included in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 5 – Allowance for Credit Losses (Continued)
Finance receivables for the dealer products portfolio segment as of December 31, 2020 includes $1,025 million in finance receivables that are guaranteed by Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (“TMNA”), and $164 million in finance receivables that are guaranteed by third party private Toyota distributors. These finance receivables are related to certain Toyota and Lexus dealers and other third parties to whom we provided financing at the request of TMNA and third party private Toyota distributors.
During the first nine months of fiscal 2021, the allowance for credit losses increased $472 million, reflecting an increase to the allowance for credit losses of $292 million related to the adoption of ASU 2016-13 in fiscal 2021, and an increase of $180 million primarily due to the increase in expected credit losses for the retail loan portfolio driven by economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions designed to slow the spread of COVID-19, including stay-at-home orders, increased unemployment, and decreased consumer spending. In addition to the initial adoption impact, ASU 2016-13 has led to an increase in the provision of credit losses with the growth of our retail loan portfolio as this standard replaces the incurred loss impairment model with a model that reflects expected credit losses over the expected life of the finance receivables and certain off-balance sheet lending commitment.
| | Three months ended December 31, 2019 1 | |
Allowance for Credit Losses for Finance Receivables: | | Retail Loan | | | Dealer Products | | | Total | |
Beginning balance, October 1, 2019 | | $ | 317 | | | $ | 188 | | | $ | 505 | |
Charge-offs | | | (117 | ) | | | 0 | | | | (117 | ) |
Recoveries | | | 12 | | | | 0 | | | | 12 | |
Provision for credit losses | | | 116 | | | | 7 | | | | 123 | |
Ending balance, December 31, 2019 | | $ | 328 | | | $ | 195 | | | $ | 523 | |
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| | Nine months ended December 31, 2019 1 | |
Allowance for Credit Losses for Finance Receivables: | | Retail loan | | | Dealer products | | | Total | |
Beginning balance, April 1, 2019 | | $ | 304 | | | $ | 195 | | | $ | 499 | |
Charge-offs | | | (269 | ) | | | 0 | | | | (269 | ) |
Recoveries | | | 39 | | | | 0 | | | | 39 | |
Provision for credit losses | | | 254 | | | | 0 | | | | 254 | |
Ending balance, December 31, 2019 | | $ | 328 | | | $ | 195 | | | $ | 523 | |
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1 The comparative period’s information continues to be reported under the relevant accounting presentation in effect for that period.
Finance receivables for the dealer products portfolio segment as of December 31, 2019 includes $1,024 million in finance receivables that are guaranteed by TMNA, and $137 million in finance receivables that are guaranteed by third party private Toyota distributors. These finance receivables are related to certain Toyota and Lexus dealers and other third parties to whom we provided financing at the request of TMNA and third party private Toyota distributors.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 6 – Derivatives, Hedging Activities and Interest Expense
Derivative Instruments
Our liabilities consist mainly of fixed and variable rate debt, denominated in U.S. dollars and various other currencies, which we issue in the global capital markets, while our assets consist primarily of U.S. dollar denominated, fixed rate receivables. We enter into interest rate swaps, and foreign currency swaps to economically hedge the interest rate and foreign currency risks that result from the different characteristics of our assets and liabilities. Our use of derivative transactions is intended to reduce long-term fluctuations in the fair value of assets and liabilities caused by market movements. All of our derivative activities are authorized and monitored by our management and our Asset-Liability Committee which provides a framework for financial controls and governance to manage market risk.
Offsetting of Derivatives
Accounting guidance permits the net presentation on our Consolidated Balance Sheets of derivative receivables and derivative payables with the same counterparty and the related cash collateral when a legally enforceable master netting agreement exists. When we meet this condition, we elect to present such balances on a net basis.
Our International Swaps and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”) Master Agreements are our master netting agreements which permit multiple transactions to be cancelled and settled with a single net balance paid to either party. The master netting agreements also contain reciprocal collateral agreements which require the transfer of cash collateral to the party in a net asset position across all transactions. Our collateral agreements with substantially all our counterparties include a zero threshold, full collateralization arrangement. Although we have daily valuation and collateral exchange arrangements with all of our counterparties, due to the time required to move collateral, there may be a delay of up to one day between the exchange of collateral and the valuation of our derivatives. We would not be required to post additional collateral to the counterparties with whom we were in a net liability position at December 31, 2020 if our credit ratings were to decline, since we fully collateralize without regard to credit ratings with these counterparties. In addition, as our collateral agreements include legal right of offset provisions, collateral amounts are netted against derivative assets or derivative liabilities, the net amount of which is included in Other assets or Other liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 6 – Derivatives, Hedging Activities and Interest Expense (Continued)
Derivative Activity Impact on Consolidated Financial Statements
The following tables show the financial statement line item and amount of our derivative assets and liabilities that are reported in our Consolidated Balance Sheets:
| | December 31, 2020 | | | March 31, 2020 | |
| | | | | | Fair | | | | | | | Fair | |
| | Notional | | | value | | | Notional | | | value | |
Other assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate swaps | | $ | 38,555 | | | $ | 1,285 | | | $ | 30,362 | | | $ | 1,410 | |
Foreign currency swaps | | | 10,424 | | | | 745 | | | | 488 | | | | 27 | |
Total | | $ | 48,979 | | | $ | 2,030 | | | $ | 30,850 | | | $ | 1,437 | |
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Counterparty netting | | | | | | | (794 | ) | | | | | | | (966 | ) |
Collateral held | | | | | | | (1,176 | ) | | | | | | | (420 | ) |
Carrying value of derivative contracts – Other assets | | | | | | $ | 60 | | | | | | | $ | 51 | |
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Other liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate swaps | | $ | 56,256 | | | $ | 1,361 | | | $ | 69,079 | | | $ | 1,826 | |
Foreign currency swaps | | | 2,312 | | | | 109 | | | | 13,181 | | | | 1,290 | |
Total | | $ | 58,568 | | | $ | 1,470 | | | $ | 82,260 | | | $ | 3,116 | |
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Counterparty netting | | | | | | | (794 | ) | | | | | | | (966 | ) |
Collateral posted | | | | | | | (652 | ) | | | | | | | (2,105 | ) |
Carrying value of derivative contracts – Other liabilities | | | | | | $ | 24 | | | | | | | $ | 45 | |
As of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, we held excess collateral of $12 million and $10 million, respectively, which we did not use to offset derivative assets and was recorded in Other liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, we posted excess collateral of $1 million, respectively, which we did not use to offset derivative liabilities and was recorded in Other assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 6 – Derivatives, Hedging Activities and Interest Expense (Continued)
The following table summarizes the components of interest expense, including the location and amount of gains and losses on derivative instruments and related hedged items, as reported in our Consolidated Statements of Income:
| | Three months ended | | | Nine months ended | |
| | December 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Interest expense on debt | | $ | 460 | | | $ | 620 | | | $ | 1,531 | | | $ | 1,914 | |
Interest expense on derivatives | | | 103 | | | | 51 | | | | 334 | | | | 100 | |
Interest expense on debt and derivatives | | | 563 | | | | 671 | | | | 1,865 | | | | 2,014 | |
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Losses (gains) on debt denominated in foreign currencies | | | 655 | | | | 452 | | | | 1,703 | | | | (8 | ) |
Gains on foreign currency swaps | | | (658 | ) | | | (385 | ) | | | (1,754 | ) | | | (19 | ) |
(Gains) losses on U.S. dollar interest rate swaps | | | (69 | ) | | | 17 | | | | (280 | ) | | | 78 | |
Total interest expense | | $ | 491 | | | $ | 755 | | | $ | 1,534 | | | $ | 2,065 | |
Interest expense on debt and derivatives represents net interest settlements and changes in accruals. Gains and losses on derivatives and debt denominated in foreign currencies exclude net interest settlements and changes in accruals. Cash flows associated with derivatives are reported in Net cash provided by operating activities in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 7 – Debt and Credit Facilities
Debt and the related weighted average contractual interest rates are summarized as follows:
| | December 31, 2020 | | | March 31, 2020 | |
| | Face value | | | Carrying value | | | Weighted average contractual interest rates | | | Face value | | | Carrying value | | | Weighted average contractual interest rates | |
Unsecured notes and loans payable | | $ | 87,504 | | | $ | 87,252 | | | | 1.42 | % | | $ | 83,477 | | | $ | 83,172 | | | | 2.07 | % |
Secured notes and loans payable | | | 21,759 | | | | 21,720 | | | | 1.59 | % | | | 14,597 | | | | 14,568 | | | | 2.13 | % |
Total debt | | $ | 109,263 | | | $ | 108,972 | | | | 1.45 | % | | $ | 98,074 | | | $ | 97,740 | | | | 2.08 | % |
The carrying value of our debt includes unamortized premiums, discounts, debt issuance costs and the effects of foreign currency translation adjustments.
Weighted average contractual interest rates are calculated based on original notional or par value before consideration of premium or discount and approximate the effective interest rates. Debt is callable at par value.
Unsecured Notes and Loans Payable
Our unsecured notes and loans payable consist of commercial paper and fixed and variable rate debt. Short-term funding needs are met through the issuance of commercial paper in the U.S. Amounts outstanding under our commercial paper programs were $19.0 billion and $27.0 billion as of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, respectively.
Upon issuance of fixed rate debt, we generally elect to enter into pay-float swaps to convert fixed rate payments on debt to floating rate payments. Certain unsecured notes and loans payable are denominated in various foreign currencies. The debt is translated into U.S. dollars using the applicable exchange rate at the transaction date and retranslated at each balance sheet date using the exchange rate in effect at that date. Concurrent with the issuance of these foreign currency unsecured notes and loans payable, we enter into currency swaps in the same notional amount to convert non-U.S. currency payments to U.S. dollar denominated payments. Gains and losses related to foreign currency transactions are included in Interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
Certain of our unsecured notes and loans payable contain covenants and conditions customary in transactions of this nature, including negative pledge provisions, cross-default provisions and limitations on certain consolidations, mergers and sales of assets. We are currently in compliance with these covenants and conditions.
Secured Notes and Loans Payable
Our secured notes and loans payable are denominated in U.S. dollars and consist of both fixed and variable rate debt. Secured notes and loans payable are issued using on-balance sheet securitization trusts, as further discussed in Note 8 – Variable Interest Entities. These notes are repayable only from collections on the underlying securitized retail finance receivables and the beneficial interests in investments in operating leases and from related credit enhancements. Some of our secured notes are backed by a revolving pool of finance receivables and cash collateral, with the ability to repay the notes in full after the revolving period ends, after which an amortization period begins.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 7 – Debt and Credit Facilities (Continued)
Credit Facilities and Letters of Credit
For additional liquidity purposes, we maintain credit facilities as described below:
364 Day Credit Agreement, Three Year Credit Agreement and Five Year Credit Agreement
In November 2020, TMCC, Toyota Credit de Puerto Rico Corp. (“TCPR”) and other Toyota affiliates re-entered into a $5.0 billion 364 day syndicated bank credit facility expiring in fiscal 2022. In November 2019, TMCC, TCPR and other Toyota affiliates entered into a $5.0 billion three year syndicated bank credit facility and a $5.0 billion five year syndicated bank credit facility, expiring in fiscal 2023 and 2025, respectively.
The ability to make draws is subject to covenants and conditions customary in transactions of this nature, including negative pledge provisions, cross-default provisions and limitations on certain consolidations, mergers and sales of assets. These agreements may be used for general corporate purposes and 0ne were drawn upon as of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020. We are currently in compliance with the covenants and conditions of the credit agreements described above.
Committed Revolving Asset-backed Facility
In July 2020, we entered into a 364 day revolving securitization facility with certain bank-sponsored asset-backed conduits and other financial institutions. Under the terms and subject to the conditions of this facility, the committed lenders under the facility have committed to make advances up to a facility limit of $6.5 billion backed by eligible retail finance receivables transferred by us to a special-purpose entity acting as borrower. This revolving facility allows us to obtain term funding and, with the consent of the committed lenders, may be renewed on an annual basis. Any utilized portion of the facility that is not renewed is repaid as the underlying assets amortize. As of December 31, 2020, $3.6 billion of this facility was utilized. We may obtain additional funding as we pay down the outstanding debt in conjunction with the amortization of transferred receivables, subject to having a sufficient amount of eligible receivables. Our utilization and renewal strategies are driven by economic considerations as well as our funding and liquidity needs.
Other Unsecured Credit Agreements
TMCC has entered into additional unsecured credit facilities with various banks. As of December 31, 2020, TMCC had committed bank credit facilities totaling $4.4 billion, of which $350 million, $1.9 billion, $1.8 billion and $300 million mature in fiscal 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively.
These credit agreements contain covenants and conditions customary in transactions of this nature, including negative pledge provisions, cross-default provisions and limitations on certain consolidations, mergers and sales of assets. These credit facilities were 0t drawn upon as of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020. We are currently in compliance with the covenants and conditions of the credit agreements described above.
TMCC is party to a $5.0 billion three year revolving credit facility with Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. expiring in fiscal 2022. This credit facility was drawn upon in fiscal 2020 for a principal amount of $3.0 billion with an interest rate of 1.86%, and on July 30, 2020, we voluntarily repaid the draw and accrued interest in full. The amount was recorded in Other liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheet and funds were used for general corporate purposes.
From time to time, we may borrow from affiliates based upon a number of business factors such as funds availability, cash flow timing, relative cost of funds, and market access capabilities. Amounts borrowed from affiliates are recorded in Other liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 8 – Variable Interest Entities
Consolidated Variable Interest Entities
We use one or more special purpose entities that are considered Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”) to issue asset-backed securities to third party bank-sponsored asset-backed securitization vehicles and to investors in securitization transactions. The securities issued by these VIEs are backed by the cash flows related to retail finance receivables and beneficial interests in investments in operating leases (“Securitized Assets”). We hold variable interests in the VIEs that could potentially be significant to the VIEs. We determined that we are the primary beneficiary of the securitization trusts because (i) our servicing responsibilities for the Securitized Assets give us the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the performance of the VIEs, and (ii) our variable interests in the VIEs give us the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive residual returns that could potentially be significant.
The following tables show the assets and liabilities related to our VIE securitization transactions that were included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets:
| | December 31, 2020 | |
| | | | | | VIE Assets | | | VIE Liabilities | |
| | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Restricted cash | | | securitized assets | | | Other assets | | | Debt | | | Other liabilities | |
Retail finance receivables | | $ | 1,116 | | | $ | 19,334 | | | $ | 44 | | | $ | 17,367 | | | $ | 15 | |
Investments in operating leases | | | 330 | | | | 6,268 | | | | 56 | | | | 4,353 | | | | 1 | |
Total | | $ | 1,446 | | | $ | 25,602 | | | $ | 100 | | | $ | 21,720 | | | $ | 16 | |
| | March 31, 2020 | |
| | | | | | VIE Assets | | | VIE Liabilities | |
| | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Restricted cash | | | securitized assets | | | Other assets | | | Debt | | | Other liabilities | |
Retail finance receivables | | $ | 694 | | | $ | 12,375 | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 10,933 | | | $ | 10 | |
Investments in operating leases | | | 302 | | | | 5,586 | | | | 126 | | | | 3,635 | | | | 2 | |
Total | | $ | 996 | | | $ | 17,961 | | | $ | 131 | | | $ | 14,568 | | | $ | 12 | |
Restricted Cash, including cash equivalents, shown in the table above represents collections from the underlying Net securitized assets and certain reserve deposits held by TMCC for the VIEs and is included as part of Restricted cash and cash equivalents on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Net securitized assets shown in the table above are presented net of deferred fees and costs, deferred income, accumulated depreciation and the allowance for credit losses. Other Assets represent used vehicles held-for-sale that were repossessed by or returned to TMCC for the benefit of the VIEs. The related debt of these consolidated VIEs is presented net of $1,284 million and $1,182 million of securities retained by TMCC at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, respectively. Other liabilities represent accrued interest on the debt of the consolidated VIEs.
In conjunction with the adoption of ASU 2016-13, we have changed the presentation of accrued interest related to finance receivables in the Consolidated Balance Sheets from Finance receivables, net to Other assets. As a result, Other assets as of December 31, 2020 include accrued interest related to securitized retail finance receivables. The comparative period’s information continues to be reported under the relevant accounting presentation in effect for that period.
The assets of the VIEs and the restricted cash and cash equivalents held by TMCC serve as the sole source of repayment for the asset-backed securities issued by these entities. Investors in the notes issued by the VIEs do not have recourse to us or our other assets, with the exception of customary representation and warranty repurchase provisions and indemnities.
As the primary beneficiary of these entities, we are exposed to credit, residual value, interest rate, and prepayment risk from the Securitized Assets in the VIEs. However, our exposure to these risks did not change as a result of the transfer of the assets to the VIEs. We may also be exposed to interest rate risk arising from the secured notes issued by the VIEs.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 8 – Variable Interest Entities (Continued)
In addition, we entered into interest rate swaps with certain special purpose entities that issue variable rate debt. Under the terms of these swaps, the special purpose entities are obligated to pay TMCC a fixed rate of interest on certain payment dates in exchange for receiving a floating rate of interest on notional amounts equal to the outstanding balance of the secured debt. This arrangement enables the special purpose entities to mitigate the interest rate risk inherent in issuing variable rate debt that is secured by fixed rate Securitized Assets.
The transfers of the Securitized Assets to the special purpose entities in our securitizations are considered to be sales for legal purposes. However, the Securitized Assets and the related debt remain on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We recognize financing revenue on the Securitized Assets and interest expense on the secured debt issued by the special purpose entities. We also maintain an allowance for credit losses on the securitized retail finance receivables using a methodology consistent with that used for our non-securitized asset portfolio. The interest rate swaps between TMCC and the special purpose entities are considered intercompany transactions and therefore are eliminated in our consolidated financial statements.
Non-consolidated Variable Interest Entities
We provide lending to Toyota and Lexus dealers through the Toyota Dealer Investment Group’s Dealer Capital Program (“TDIG Program”) operated by our affiliate TMNA, which has an equity interest in these dealerships. Dealers participating in this program have been determined to be VIEs. We do not consolidate the dealerships in this program as we are not the primary beneficiary and any exposure to loss is limited to the amount of the credit facility. Amounts due from these dealers under the TDIG Program that are classified as Finance receivables, net in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020 and revenues earned from these dealers for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 were not significant.
We also have other lending relationships, which have been determined to be VIEs, but these relationships are not consolidated as we are not the primary beneficiary. Amounts due and revenues earned under these relationships as of and for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 were not significant.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 9 – Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Guarantees
We have entered into certain commitments and guarantees for which the maximum unfunded amounts are summarized in the table below:
| | December 31, | | | March 31, | |
| | 2020 | | �� | 2020 | |
Commitments: | | | | | | | | |
Credit facilities commitments with dealers | | $ | 2,156 | | | $ | 1,226 | |
Commitments under operating lease agreements | | | 147 | | | | 139 | |
Total commitments | | | 2,303 | | | | 1,365 | |
Guarantees of affiliate pollution control and solid waste disposal bonds | | | 100 | | | | 100 | |
Total commitments and guarantees | | $ | 2,403 | | | $ | 1,465 | |
Wholesale financing is not considered to be a contractual commitment as the arrangements are not binding arrangements under which TMCC is required to perform.
Commitments
We provide fixed and variable rate working capital loans, revolving lines of credit, and real estate financing to dealers and various multi-franchise organizations referred to as dealer groups for facilities construction and refurbishment, working capital requirements, real estate purchases, business acquisitions and other general business purposes. These loans are typically secured with liens on real estate, vehicle inventory, and/or other dealership assets, as appropriate, and may be guaranteed by individual or corporate guarantees of affiliated dealers, dealer groups, or dealer principals. Although the loans are typically collateralized or guaranteed, the value of the underlying collateral or guarantees may not be sufficient to cover our exposure under such agreements. Our pricing reflects market conditions, the competitive environment, the level of support dealers provide our retail, lease and insurance business and the credit worthiness of each dealer. Amounts drawn under these facilities are reviewed for collectability on a quarterly basis, in conjunction with our evaluation of the allowance for credit losses. We have also extended credit facilities to affiliates as described in Note 12 – Related Party Transactions in our fiscal 2020 Form 10-K.
Lease Commitments
Our operating lease portfolio consists of real estate leases. Total operating lease expense, including payments to affiliates, was $28 million and $8 million for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, respectively, as compared to $27 million and $9 million in the same periods in fiscal 2020. We have a lease agreement through August 2032 with TMNA for our headquarters facility in Plano, Texas. Commitments under operating lease agreements in the table above include $95 million and $102 million for facilities leases with affiliates at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, respectively.
Lease terms may contain renewal and extension options or early termination features. Generally, these options do not impact the lease term because TMCC is not reasonably certain that it will exercise the options. These lease agreements do not impose restrictions on our ability to pay dividends, engage in debt or equity financing transactions or enter into further lease agreements, nor do they have residual value guarantees. We exclude from our Consolidated Balance Sheets leases with a term equal to one year or less and do not separate non-lease components from our real estate leases.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 9 – Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)
Our commitments under operating lease agreements are summarized below:
| | December 31, | |
Years ending March 31, | | 2020 | |
2021 | | $ | 6 | |
2022 | | | 26 | |
2023 | | | 18 | |
2024 | | | 16 | |
2025 | | | 13 | |
Thereafter | | | 68 | |
Total | | $ | 147 | |
Present value discount | | | (17 | ) |
Total operating lease liability | | $ | 130 | |
Operating lease liabilities and right-of-use (“ROU”) assets are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term. As the interest rate implicit in the lease contract is typically not readily determinable, we utilize our incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date for the duration of the lease term.
The following table provides additional information related to operating lease agreements for which we are the lessee:
| | December 31, | |
| | 2020 | |
ROU assets | | $ | 123 | |
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) | | 8.68 | |
Weighted average discount rate | | 2.77% | |
| | | | |
Supplemental cash flow information | | | | |
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities - operating cash flows | | $ | 16 | |
Supplemental non-cash information | | | | |
ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations | | $ | 23 | |
Guarantees and Other Contingencies
TMCC has guaranteed bond obligations totaling $100 million in principal that were issued by Putnam County, West Virginia and Gibson County, Indiana to finance the construction of pollution control facilities at manufacturing plants of certain TMCC affiliates. The bonds mature in the following fiscal years ending March 31: 2028 - $20 million; 2029 - $50 million; 2030 - $10 million; 2031 - $10 million; and 2032 - $10 million. TMCC would be required to perform under the guarantees in the event of non-payment on the bonds and other related obligations. TMCC is entitled to reimbursement by the applicable affiliates for any amounts paid. TMCC receives a nominal annual fee for guaranteeing such payments. TMCC has not been required to perform under any of these affiliate bond guarantees as of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 9 – Commitments and Contingencies (Continued)
Indemnification
In the ordinary course of business, we enter into agreements containing indemnification provisions standard in the industry related to several types of transactions, including, but not limited to, debt funding, derivatives, securitization transactions, and our vendor, supplier and service agreements. Performance under these indemnities would generally occur upon a breach of the representations, warranties, covenants or other commitments made or given in the agreement, or as a result of a third party claim. In addition, we have agreed in certain debt and derivative issuances, and subject to certain exceptions, to gross-up payments due to third parties in the event that withholding tax is imposed on such payments. In addition, certain of our funding arrangements may require us to pay lenders for increased costs due to certain changes in laws or regulations. Due to the difficulty in predicting events which could cause a breach of the indemnification provisions or trigger a gross-up or other payment obligation, we are not able to estimate our maximum exposure to future payments that could result from claims made under such provisions. We have not made any material payments in the past as a result of these provisions, and as of December 31, 2020, we determined that it is not probable that we will be required to make any material payments in the future. As of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, 0 amounts have been recorded under these indemnification provisions.
Litigation and Governmental Proceedings
Various legal actions, governmental proceedings and other claims are pending or may be instituted or asserted in the future against us with respect to matters arising in the ordinary course of business. Certain of these actions are or purport to be class action suits, seeking sizeable damages and/or changes in our business operations, policies and practices. Certain of these actions are similar to suits that have been filed against other financial institutions and captive finance companies. In addition, we are subject to governmental and regulatory examinations, information-gathering requests, and investigations from time to time at the state and federal levels. It is inherently difficult to predict the course of such legal actions and governmental inquiries.
We perform periodic reviews of pending claims and actions to determine the probability of adverse verdicts and resulting amounts of liability. We establish accruals for legal claims when payments associated with the claims become probable and the potential loss can be reasonably estimated. When we are able, we also determine estimates of reasonably probable loss or range of loss, whether in excess of any related accrued liability or where there is no accrued liability. Given the inherent uncertainty associated with legal matters, the actual costs of resolving legal claims and associated costs of defense may be substantially higher or lower than the amounts for which accruals have been established. Based on available information and established accruals, we do not believe it is reasonably probable that the results of these proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
On November 24, 2020, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) issued a civil investigative demand to the Company seeking, among other things, certain information relating to the Company’s vehicle and payment protection products and credit reporting policies and procedures and reporting records. We are cooperating with the inquiry and cannot predict the eventual scope, duration or outcome at this time. As a result, we are unable to estimate the amount or range of any potential loss arising from this investigation.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 10 – Income Taxes
Our effective tax rate was 24 percent for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020, respectively, compared to 16 percent and 23 percent for the same periods in fiscal 2020. Our provision for income taxes was $215 million and $546 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020, respectively, compared to $34 million and $296 million for the same periods in fiscal 2020. The increase in the provision for income taxes for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020, compared to the same periods in fiscal 2020, was primarily due to the increase in income before income taxes. The higher effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020, compared to the same periods in fiscal 2020 was primarily attributable to the tax benefit from the federal tax credit recognized in the third quarter of fiscal 2020. The federal tax credit for fuel cell vehicles was extended by the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2019 (H.R.1865) in December 2019 and applied retroactively to fuel cell vehicles purchased on or after January 1, 2018.
Tax-related Contingencies
As of December 31, 2020, we remain under IRS examination for fiscal 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018.
We periodically review our uncertain tax positions. Our assessment is based on many factors including any ongoing IRS audits. For the three months ended December 31, 2020, our assessment did not result in a material change in unrecognized tax benefits.
Our deferred tax assets include the deferred deduction of allowance for credit losses and residual value loss estimates and other deferred costs. The total deferred tax liability, net of these deferred tax assets, was $3.6 billion and $5.5 billion at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, respectively. The decrease in our net deferred tax liability was primarily due to the reversal of the temporary difference between depreciation expense reported for financial statement and that reported for income tax purposes. Although realization of the deferred tax assets is not assured, management believes it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized. The amount of the deferred tax assets considered realizable could be reduced if management’s estimates change.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 11 – Related Party Transactions
As of December 31, 2020, there were no material changes to our related party agreements or relationships as described in our fiscal 2020 Form 10-K. The tables below show the financial statement line items and amounts included in our Consolidated Statements of Income and in our Consolidated Balance Sheets under various related party agreements or relationships:
| | Three months ended | | | Nine months ended | | |
| | December 31, | | | December 31, | | |
| | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | |
Net financing revenues: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Manufacturer's subvention and other revenues | | $ | 503 | | | $ | 526 | | | $ | 1,504 | | | $ | 1,546 | | |
Depreciation on operating leases | | $ | (33 | ) | | $ | (16 | ) | | $ | (82 | ) | | $ | (39 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Credit support fees, interest and other expenses | | $ | 26 | | | $ | 24 | | | $ | 93 | | | $ | 72 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Insurance earned premiums and contract revenues: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Insurance premiums and contract revenues | | $ | 43 | | | $ | 46 | | | $ | 130 | | | $ | 136 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment and other income, net: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest and other income | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 19 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating and administrative expenses | | $ | 20 | | | $ | 29 | | | $ | 63 | | | $ | 65 | | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 11 – Related Party Transactions (Continued)
| | December 31, | | | March 31, | |
| | 2020 | | | 2020 | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | | | | | | |
Commercial paper | | $ | 30 | | | $ | 276 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Investments in marketable securities | | | | | | | | |
Commercial paper | | $ | 200 | | | $ | 601 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Finance receivables, net | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | $ | 156 | | | $ | 112 | |
Deferred retail subvention income | | $ | (1,196 | ) | | $ | (1,065 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Investments in operating leases, net | | | | | | | | |
Investments in operating leases, net | | $ | (221 | ) | | $ | (100 | ) |
Deferred lease subvention income | | $ | (1,603 | ) | | $ | (1,941 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Other assets | | | | | | | | |
Notes receivable | | $ | 969 | | | $ | 1,175 | |
Other receivables, net | | $ | 84 | | | $ | 97 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Other liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Unearned affiliate insurance premiums and contract revenues | | $ | 349 | | | $ | 344 | |
Other payables, net | | $ | 168 | | | $ | 220 | |
Notes payable | | $ | 15 | | | $ | 3,032 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TMCC receives subvention payments from TMNA which results in a gross monthly subvention receivable. As of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, the subvention receivable from TMNA was $167 million and $113 million, respectively. We have a master netting agreement with TMNA which allows us to net settle payments for shared services and subvention transactions. Under this agreement, as of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, respectively, we had a net amount payable to TMNA which is recorded in Other payables, net in Other liabilities.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 12 – Fair Value Measurements
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
Financial assets and financial liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The following tables summarize our financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy except for certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient and are excluded from the leveling information provided in the tables below. Fair value amounts presented below are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
| | December 31, 2020 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Counterparty | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | netting & | | | Fair | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | collateral | | | value | |
Investments in marketable securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Available-for-sale debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. government and agency obligations | | $ | 228 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 230 | |
Municipal debt securities | | | 0 | | | | 10 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 10 | |
Commercial paper | | | 0 | | | | 200 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 200 | |
Corporate debt securities | | | 0 | | | | 177 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 177 | |
Mortgage-backed securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. government agency | | | 0 | | | | 37 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 37 | |
Non-agency residential | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 1 | | | | 0 | | | | 1 | |
Non-agency commercial | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 47 | | | | 0 | | | | 47 | |
Asset-backed securities | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 55 | | | | 0 | | | | 55 | |
Available-for-sale debt securities total | | | 228 | | | | 426 | | | | 103 | | | | 0 | | | | 757 | |
Equity investments: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed income mutual funds: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed income mutual funds measured at net asset value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 794 | |
Total return bond funds | | | 2,306 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 2,306 | |
Equity mutual funds | | | 739 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 739 | |
Equity investments total | | | 3,045 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 3,839 | |
Investments in marketable securities total | | | 3,273 | | | | 426 | | | | 103 | | | | 0 | | | | 4,596 | |
Derivative assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate swaps | | | 0 | | | | 1,285 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 1,285 | |
Foreign currency swaps | | | 0 | | | | 745 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 745 | |
Counterparty netting and collateral | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | (1,970 | ) | | | (1,970 | ) |
Derivative assets total | | | 0 | | | | 2,030 | | | | 0 | | | | (1,970 | ) | | | 60 | |
Assets at fair value | | | 3,273 | | | | 2,456 | | | | 103 | | | | (1,970 | ) | | | 4,656 | |
Derivative liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate swaps | | | 0 | | | | (1,361 | ) | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | (1,361 | ) |
Foreign currency swaps | | | 0 | | | | (109 | ) | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | (109 | ) |
Counterparty netting and collateral | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 1,446 | | | | 1,446 | |
Liabilities at fair value | | | 0 | | | | (1,470 | ) | | | 0 | | | | 1,446 | | | | (24 | ) |
Net assets at fair value | | $ | 3,273 | | | $ | 986 | | | $ | 103 | | | $ | (524 | ) | | $ | 4,632 | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 12 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)
| | March 31, 2020 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Counterparty | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | netting & | | | Fair | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | collateral | | | value | |
Investments in marketable securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Available-for-sale debt securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. government and agency obligations | | $ | 174 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 176 | |
Municipal debt securities | | | 0 | | | | 11 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 11 | |
Certificates of deposit | | | 0 | | | | 249 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 249 | |
Commercial paper | | | 0 | | | | 601 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 601 | |
Corporate debt securities | | | 0 | | | | 197 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 197 | |
Mortgage-backed securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. government agency | | | 0 | | | | 49 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 49 | |
Non-agency residential | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 1 | | | | 0 | | | | 1 | |
Non-agency commercial | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 45 | | | | 0 | | | | 45 | |
Asset-backed securities | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 72 | | | | 0 | | | | 72 | |
Available-for-sale debt securities total | | | 174 | | | | 1,109 | | | | 118 | | | | 0 | | | | 1,401 | |
Equity investments: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed income mutual funds: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed income mutual funds measured at net asset value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 746 | |
Total return bond funds | | | 1,673 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 1,673 | |
Equity investments total | | | 1,673 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 2,419 | |
Investments in marketable securities total | | | 1,847 | | | | 1,109 | | | | 118 | | | | 0 | | | | 3,820 | |
Derivative assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate swaps | | | 0 | | | | 1,410 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 1,410 | |
Foreign currency swaps | | | 0 | | | | 27 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 27 | |
Counterparty netting and collateral | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | (1,386 | ) | | | (1,386 | ) |
Derivative assets total | | | 0 | | | | 1,437 | | | | 0 | | | | (1,386 | ) | | | 51 | |
Assets at fair value | | | 1,847 | | | | 2,546 | | | | 118 | | | | (1,386 | ) | | | 3,871 | |
Derivative liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate swaps | | | 0 | | | | (1,826 | ) | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | (1,826 | ) |
Foreign currency swaps | | | 0 | | | | (1,290 | ) | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | (1,290 | ) |
Counterparty netting and collateral | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 3,071 | | | | 3,071 | |
Liabilities at fair value | | | 0 | | | | (3,116 | ) | | | 0 | | | | 3,071 | | | | (45 | ) |
Net assets at fair value | | $ | 1,847 | | | $ | (570 | ) | | $ | 118 | | | $ | 1,685 | | | $ | 3,826 | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 12 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)
The following tables summarize the rollforward of all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs:
| | Three months ended December 31, 2020 | | |
| | Available-for-sale debt securities | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Total | | |
| | Mortgage- | | | Asset- | | | available- | | |
| | backed | | | backed | | | for-sale debt | | |
| | securities | | | securities | | | securities | | |
Fair value, October 1, 2020 | | $ | 47 | | | $ | 58 | | | $ | 105 | | |
Total gains (losses) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Included in other comprehensive income | | | 1 | | | | 0 | | | | 1 | | |
Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchases | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | |
Issuances | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | |
Sales | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | |
Settlements | | | 0 | | | | (3 | ) | | | (3 | ) | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | |
Fair value, December 31, 2020 | | $ | 48 | | | $ | 55 | | | $ | 103 | | |
The amount of total unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income attributable to assets held at the reporting date | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 2 | | |
| | Three months ended December 31, 2019 | | |
| | Available-for-sale debt securities | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Total | | |
| | Mortgage- | | | Asset- | | | available- | | |
| | backed | | | backed | | | for-sale debt | | |
| | securities | | | securities | | | securities | | |
Fair value, October 1, 2019 | | $ | 46 | | | $ | 81 | | | $ | 127 | | |
Total gains (losses) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Included in other comprehensive income | | | (1 | ) | | | 0 | | | | (1 | ) | |
Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchases | | | 6 | | | | 4 | | | | 10 | | |
Issuances | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | |
Sales | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | |
Settlements | | | (1 | ) | | | (4 | ) | | | (5 | ) | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | |
Fair value, December 31, 2019 | | $ | 50 | | | $ | 81 | | | $ | 131 | | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 12 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)
| | Nine months ended December 31, 2020 | | |
| | Available-for-sale debt securities | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Total | | |
| | Mortgage- | | | Asset- | | | available- | | |
| | backed | | | backed | | | for-sale debt | | |
| | securities | | | securities | | | securities | | |
Fair value, April 1, 2020 | | $ | 46 | | | $ | 72 | | | $ | 118 | | |
Total gains (losses) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Included in other comprehensive income | | | 2 | | | | 7 | | | | 9 | | |
Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchases | | | 0 | | | | 2 | | | | 2 | | |
Issuances | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | |
Sales | | | 0 | | | | (10 | ) | | | (10 | ) | |
Settlements | | | 0 | | | | (16 | ) | | | (16 | ) | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | |
Fair value, December 31, 2020 | | $ | 48 | | | $ | 55 | | | $ | 103 | | |
The amount of total unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income attributable to assets held at the reporting date | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 9 | | |
| | Nine months ended December 31, 2019 | | |
| | Available-for-sale debt securities | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Total | | |
| | Mortgage- | | | Asset- | | | available- | | |
| | backed | | | backed | | | for-sale debt | | |
| | securities | | | securities | | | securities | | |
Fair value, April 1, 2019 | | $ | 40 | | | $ | 53 | | | $ | 93 | | |
Total gains (losses) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Included in other comprehensive income | | | 0 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | |
Purchases, issuances, sales, and settlements | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchases | | | 11 | | | | 38 | | | | 49 | | |
Issuances | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | |
Sales | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | |
Settlements | | | (1 | ) | | | (11 | ) | | | (12 | ) | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | |
Fair value, December 31, 2019 | | $ | 50 | | | $ | 81 | | | $ | 131 | | |
Excluded from the nine months ended December 31, 2019 table above is an interest rate swap. This instrument had a fair value of $1 million as of March 31, 2019, gains included in net income of $18 million and settlements of $6 million. It was transferred out of Level 3 but still held by the Company as of December 31, 2019.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 12 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
Nonrecurring fair value measurements include Level 3 net finance receivables that are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis but are subject to fair value adjustments utilizing the fair value of the underlying collateral when there is evidence of impairment. We did not have any significant nonrecurring fair value items as of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020.
Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
The Level 3 financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value which are subject to recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurement, and the corresponding change in the fair value measurements of these assets and liabilities, were not significant to our Consolidated Balance Sheets or Consolidated Statements of Income as of and for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and as of and for the year ended March 31, 2020.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 12 – Fair Value Measurements (Continued)
Financial Instruments
The following tables provide information about assets and liabilities not carried at fair value on a recurring basis on our Consolidated Balance Sheets:
| | December 31, 2020 | |
| | Carrying | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Total Fair | |
| | value | | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | value | |
Financial assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Finance receivables | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Retail loan | | $ | 63,859 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 67,499 | | | $ | 67,499 | |
Wholesale | | | 7,420 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 7,444 | | | | 7,444 | |
Real estate | | | 5,131 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 5,218 | | | | 5,218 | |
Working capital | | | 2,427 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 2,356 | | | | 2,356 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unsecured notes and loans payable | | $ | 87,252 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 88,752 | | | $ | 555 | | | $ | 89,307 | |
Secured notes and loans payable | | | 21,720 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 22,054 | | | | 22,054 | |
| | March 31, 2020 | |
| | Carrying | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Total Fair | |
| | value | | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | value | |
Financial assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Finance receivables, net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Retail loan | | $ | 56,360 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 57,303 | | | $ | 57,303 | |
Wholesale | | | 9,672 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 9,637 | | | | 9,637 | |
Real estate | | | 4,544 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 4,140 | | | | 4,140 | |
Working capital | | | 3,308 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 2,811 | | | | 2,811 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unsecured notes and loans payable | | $ | 83,172 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 82,429 | | | $ | 560 | | | $ | 82,989 | |
Secured notes and loans payable | | | 14,568 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 14,608 | | | | 14,608 | |
In conjunction with the adoption of ASU 2016-13, we have changed the presentation of accrued interest related to finance receivables in the Consolidated Balance Sheet from Finance receivables, net to Other assets; however, TMCC measures the fair value of each class of finance receivables using scheduled principal and interest payments. Therefore, accrued interest has been included in the carrying value of each class of finance receivables in the tables above, along with the finance receivables, deferred costs, deferred income, and the allowance for credit losses. Finance receivables in the table above excludes related party transactions, for which the fair value approximates the carrying value, of $156 million and $109 million at December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, respectively. Fair values of related party finance receivables, net are classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
For Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash and cash equivalents on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, the fair value approximates the carrying value and these instruments are classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 13 – Segment Information
Financial information for our reportable operating segments is summarized as follows:
| | Three months ended December 31, 2020 | |
| | Finance | | | Insurance | | | Intercompany | | | | | |
| | operations | | | operations | | | eliminations | | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total financing revenues | | $ | 2,974 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 2,974 | |
Depreciation on operating leases | | | 1,450 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 1,450 | |
Interest expense | | | 491 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 491 | |
Net financing revenues | | | 1,033 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 1,033 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Insurance earned premiums and contract revenues | | | 0 | | | | 241 | | | | 0 | | | | 241 | |
Investment and other income, net | | | 21 | | | | 158 | | | | 0 | | | | 179 | |
Net financing and other revenues | | | 1,054 | | | | 399 | | | | 0 | | | | 1,453 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Provision for credit losses | | | 118 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 118 | |
Operating and administrative expenses | | | 268 | | | | 86 | | | | 0 | | | | 354 | |
Insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses | | | 0 | | | | 98 | | | | 0 | | | | 98 | |
Total expenses | | | 386 | | | | 184 | | | | 0 | | | | 570 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income before income taxes | | | 668 | | | | 215 | | | | 0 | | | | 883 | |
Provision for income taxes | | | 163 | | | | 52 | | | | 0 | | | | 215 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 505 | | | $ | 163 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 668 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Nine months ended December 31, 2020 | |
| | Finance | | | Insurance | | | Intercompany | | | | | |
| | operations | | | operations | | | eliminations | | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total financing revenues | | $ | 8,821 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 8,821 | |
Depreciation on operating leases | | | 4,484 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 4,484 | |
Interest expense | | | 1,534 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 1,534 | |
Net financing revenues | | | 2,803 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 2,803 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Insurance earned premiums and contract revenues | | | 0 | | | | 714 | | | | 0 | | | | 714 | |
Investment and other income, net | | | 76 | | | | 369 | | | | 0 | | | | 445 | |
Net financing and other revenues | | | 2,879 | | | | 1,083 | | | | 0 | | | | 3,962 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Provision for credit losses | | | 366 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 366 | |
Operating and administrative expenses | | | 818 | | | | 270 | | | | 0 | | | | 1,088 | |
Insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses | | | 0 | | | | 265 | | | | 0 | | | | 265 | |
Total expenses | | | 1,184 | | | | 535 | | | | 0 | | | | 1,719 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income before income taxes | | | 1,695 | | | | 548 | | | | 0 | | | | 2,243 | |
Provision for income taxes | | | 414 | | | | 132 | | | | 0 | | | | 546 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 1,281 | | | $ | 416 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 1,697 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets at December 31, 2020 | | $ | 128,442 | | | $ | 6,176 | | | $ | (127 | ) | | $ | 134,491 | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 13 – Segment Information (Continued)
| | Three months ended December 31, 2019 | |
| | Finance | | | Insurance | | | Intercompany | | | | | |
| | operations | | | operations | | | eliminations | | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total financing revenues | | $ | 3,044 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 3,044 | |
Depreciation on operating leases | | | 1,712 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 1,712 | |
Interest expense | | | 759 | | | | 0 | | | | (4 | ) | | | 755 | |
Net financing revenues | | | 573 | | | | 0 | | | | 4 | | | | 577 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Insurance earned premiums and contract revenues | | | 0 | | | | 231 | | | | 0 | | | | 231 | |
Investment and other income, net | | | 42 | | | | 19 | | | | (4 | ) | | | 57 | |
Net financing and other revenues | | | 615 | | | | 250 | | | | 0 | | | | 865 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Provision for credit losses | | | 128 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 128 | |
Operating and administrative expenses | | | 318 | | | | 88 | | | | 0 | | | | 406 | |
Insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses | | | 0 | | | | 116 | | | | 0 | | | | 116 | |
Total expenses | | | 446 | | | | 204 | | | | 0 | | | | 650 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income before income taxes | | | 169 | | | | 46 | | | | 0 | | | | 215 | |
Provision for income taxes | | | 23 | | | | 11 | | | | 0 | | | | 34 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 146 | | | $ | 35 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 181 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Nine months ended December 31, 2019 | |
| | Finance | | | Insurance | | | Intercompany | | | | | |
| | operations | | | operations | | | eliminations | | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total financing revenues | | $ | 9,025 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 9,025 | |
Depreciation on operating leases | | | 4,920 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 4,920 | |
Interest expense | | | 2,081 | | | | 0 | | | | (16 | ) | | | 2,065 | |
Net financing revenues | | | 2,024 | | | | 0 | | | | 16 | | | | 2,040 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Insurance earned premiums and contract revenues | | | 0 | | | | 692 | | | | 0 | | | | 692 | |
Investment and other income, net | | | 117 | | | | 171 | | | | (16 | ) | | | 272 | |
Net financing and other revenues | | | 2,141 | | | | 863 | | | | 0 | | | | 3,004 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Provision for credit losses | | | 264 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 264 | |
Operating and administrative expenses | | | 832 | | | | 269 | | | | 0 | | | | 1,101 | |
Insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses | | | 0 | | | | 344 | | | | 0 | | | | 344 | |
Total expenses | | | 1,096 | | | | 613 | | | | 0 | | | | 1,709 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income before income taxes | | | 1,045 | | | | 250 | | | | 0 | | | | 1,295 | |
Provision for income taxes | | | 235 | | | | 61 | | | | 0 | | | | 296 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 810 | | | $ | 189 | | | $ | 0 | | | $ | 999 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets at December 31, 2019 | | $ | 118,228 | | | $ | 5,491 | | | $ | (1,112 | ) | | $ | 122,607 | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in millions)
(Unaudited)
Note 13 – Segment Information (Continued)
Insurance Operations – Revenue Recognition
For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020, approximately 83 percent of Insurance earned premiums and contract revenues in the Insurance operations segment were accounted for under the guidance for revenue from contracts with customers. For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2019, approximately 85 percent and 84 percent, respectively, of Insurance earned premiums and contract revenues in the Insurance operations segment were accounted for under the guidance for revenue from contracts with customers.
The Insurance operations segment defers contractually determined incentives paid to dealers as contract costs for selling vehicle and payment protection products. These costs are recorded in Other assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheets and are amortized to Operating and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income using a methodology consistent with the recognition of revenue. The amount of capitalized dealer incentives and the related amortization was not significant to our consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.
We had $2.4 billion and $2.2 billion of unearned insurance premiums and contract revenues from contracts with customers included in Other liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. We recognized $169 million and $537 million of these balances in Insurance earned premiums and contract revenues in our Consolidated Statements of Income during the three and nine months ended December 31, 2020, respectively, compared to $216 million and $519 million recognized during the same periods in fiscal 2020. At December 31, 2020, we had unearned insurance premiums and contract revenues of $2.4 billion included in Other liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, and with respect to this balance we expect to recognize revenue of $192 million during fiscal 2021, and $2.2 billion thereafter. At December 31, 2019, we had unearned insurance premiums and contract revenues of $2.3 billion associated with outstanding contracts.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Certain statements contained in this Form 10-Q are “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations and currently available information. However, since these statements are based on factors that involve risks and uncertainties, our performance and results may differ materially from those described or implied by such forward-looking statements. Words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “should,” “intend,” “will,” “may” or words or phrases of similar meaning are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We caution that the forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, the risk factors set forth in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Form 10-K”) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 (“fiscal 2020”), including the following:
| • | Risks related to health epidemics and other outbreaks; |
| • | Changes in general business, economic, and geopolitical conditions, including trade policy, as well as in consumer demand and the competitive environment in the automotive markets in the United States; |
| • | Availability and cost of financing; |
| • | A decline in Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (“TMNA”) or Mazda Motor of North America, Inc. (“Mazda”) sales volume and the level of TMNA or Mazda sponsored subvention, cash, and contractual residual value support incentive programs; |
| • | Natural disasters, changes in fuel prices, manufacturing disruptions and production suspensions vehicles and related parts supply; |
| • | Changes in consumer behavior; |
| • | Recalls announced by TMNA and Mazda and the perceived quality of Toyota Lexus, and Mazda vehicles; |
| • | Increased competition from other financial institutions seeking to increase their auto finance market share; |
| • | Failure or interruption in our operations, including our communications and information systems, or as a result of our failure to retain existing or to attract new key personnel; |
| • | Increased cost, credit and operating risk exposure, or our failure to realize the anticipated benefits, from our private label financial services to third-party automotive and mobility companies, including Mazda; |
| • | Changes in our credit ratings and those of our ultimate parent, Toyota Motor Corporation (“TMC”); |
| • | Changes in our financial position and liquidity, or changes or disruptions in our funding sources or access to the global capital markets; |
| • | Revisions to the estimates and assumptions for our allowance for credit losses; |
| • | Flaws in the design, implementation and use of quantitative models and revisions to the estimates and assumptions that are used to determine the value of certain assets; |
| • | Fluctuations in the value of our investment securities or market prices; |
| • | Changes in prices of used vehicles and their effect on residual values of our off-lease vehicles and return rates; |
| • | Failure of our customers or dealers to meet the terms of any contract with us, or otherwise perform as agreed; |
| • | Fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates; |
| • | Failure or changes in commercial soundness of our counterparties and other financial institutions; |
| • | Insufficient establishment of reserves, or the failure of a reinsurer to meet its obligations, in our insurance operations; |
| • | Changes to existing, or adoption of new, accounting standards; |
| • | A security breach or a cyber-attack; |
| • | Failure to maintain compliant enterprise data practices, including the collection, use, sharing, and security of personally identifiable and financial information of our customers and employees; |
| • | Compliance with current laws and regulations or becoming subject to more stringent laws, regulatory requirements and regulatory scrutiny; and |
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| • | Changes in the economies and applicable laws in the states where we have concentration risk. |
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We will not update the forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in the factors affecting the forward-looking statements.
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OVERVIEW
Key Performance Indicators and Factors Affecting Our Business
In our finance operations, we generate revenue, income, and cash flows by providing retail, lease, and dealer financing to dealers and their customers. We measure the performance of our finance operations using the following metrics: financing volume, market share, financing margins, operating and administrative expense, residual value and credit loss metrics.
In our insurance operations, we generate revenue primarily through marketing, underwriting, and providing claims administration for products that cover certain risks of dealers and their customers. We measure the performance of our insurance operations using the following metrics: issued agreement volume, average number of agreements in force, loss metrics and investment income.
Our financial results are affected by a variety of economic and industry factors including, but not limited to, new and used vehicle markets, Toyota, Lexus, and Mazda sales volume, new vehicle incentive programs, consumer behavior, employment levels, our ability to respond to changes in interest rates with respect to both contract pricing and funding, the actual or perceived quality, safety or reliability of Toyota, Lexus, and Mazda vehicles, the financial health of the dealers we finance, and competitive pressure. Our financial results may also be affected by the regulatory environment in which we operate, including as a result of new legislation or changes in regulation and any compliance costs or changes we may be required to make to our business practices. All of these factors can influence consumer contract and dealer financing volume, the number of consumer contracts and dealers that default and the loss per occurrence, our inability to realize originally estimated contractual residual values on leased vehicles, the volume and performance of our insurance operations, and our gross margins on consumer and dealer financing volume. Changes in the volume of vehicle sales, sales of our insurance and vehicle and payment protection products, or the level of insurance losses could materially and adversely impact our insurance operations. Additionally, our funding programs and related costs are influenced by changes in the global capital markets, prevailing interest rates, and our credit ratings and those of our parent companies, which may affect our ability to obtain cost effective funding to support earning asset growth.
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Fiscal 2021 First Nine Months Operating Environment
During the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021 (“fiscal 2021”), the United States (“U.S.”) economy continued to be significantly impacted by the global outbreak of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) and the extraordinary governmental measures intended to slow its spread, including quarantines, government-mandated actions, stay-at-home orders and other restrictions. The outbreak and curtailments, which began at the end of the previous fiscal year, continued to severely curtail economic activities and resulted in a global economic contraction that negatively impacted our business, and the business of our affiliate, TMNA, and our ultimate parent, TMC, in a number of ways, and adversely impacted our first nine months of fiscal 2021 results of operations.
The historic high levels of unemployment and reduction in household income during this period of economic contraction has affected some of our customers’ ability to make their scheduled payments. To provide support to our customers and dealers adversely affected by the pandemic, we took a number of actions during the first nine months of fiscal 2021, including:
| • | During the first quarter of fiscal 2021, we offered retail loan payment extensions or lease payment deferrals for up to 120 days to our retail loan and lease customers impacted by COVID-19. For our retail loan customers, interest continued to accrue on the loan, and the loan term was extended by the length of the extension granted. For our lease customers, the lease term was extended by the length of the deferral granted. As of the end of June, we resumed our standard retail loan extension and lease payment deferral practices, which includes up to 60 days of loan payment extensions or lease payment deferrals available to customers experiencing financial hardship, including unemployment or reduced earnings, as a result of COVID-19. We may terminate, or modify the scope, duration and terms of our payment relief programs at any time. |
| • | We automatically waived various late payment, deferral and other fees for our retail loan and lease customers from April through June 2020 but have since resumed collection of fees. |
| • | We also temporarily suspended outbound collection activities in states with state-wide stay-at-home orders and repossession activities nationwide for a period of time but have since resumed these activities where legally permissible to do so. We continue to charge off the outstanding balance of loans when they become more than 120 days past due and include early termination expense for leases. |
| • | We offered certain temporary interest reductions and interest payment deferrals on dealer floorplan financing and principal payment deferrals on dealer real estate and working capital loans. The floorplan interest reductions concluded in August 2020. Interest on the real estate and working capital loans continued to accrue on the outstanding balance during the deferral period. While the principal payment deferrals concluded for most loans in June 2020, the deferral period for certain loans concluded in September 2020. |
From March 13, 2020 through June 30, 2020, we granted retail loan payment extensions and lease payment deferrals to approximately 13% of our retail customers and approximately 12% of our lease customers, which have all since expired.
The following table summarizes the aging of accounts that have previously been granted payments extensions and deferrals as of December 31, 2020:
| December 31, 2020 | |
| Retail | | | Lease | |
Current or paid-in-full | | 90.9 | % | | | 94.4 | % |
30-59 Days past due | | 4.6 | % | | | 2.6 | % |
60 or more days past due | | 2.2 | % | | | 1.1 | % |
Charged-off | | 2.3 | % | | | 1.9 | % |
Total | | 100.0 | % | | | 100.0 | % |
Due to the duration of, and number of customers and dealers who participated in our payment relief programs, we have seen a negative impact on our total portfolio yield and expect that our future results of operations will also be adversely impacted. Although the increase in retail loan payment extensions and lease payment deferrals temporarily decreased incoming funds, the relief granted under our payment relief programs did not have an impact on our overall liquidity position required to maintain operations due to our net cash provided by operating activities and continued access to capital markets. For additional information, refer to the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section.
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We continue to experience a higher provision for credit losses on our retail loan portfolio primarily due to the increase in expected credit losses driven by economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions designed to slow the spread of COVID-19, including stay-at-home orders, increased unemployment, and decreased consumer spending. Refer to “Financial Condition” for further discussion of the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the provision for credit losses.
Our business is dependent upon the sale of Toyota, Lexus, and Mazda vehicles. As of April 1, 2020, TMCC began providing private label financial services to Mazda which has led to incremental financing volume, which helped offset the decline in sales of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the first nine months of fiscal 2021, as compared to the same period in fiscal 2020, as dealers temporarily closed showrooms for a period of time early in the first quarter. Additionally, dealers have adjusted their operations and consumers have adjusted their behavior in response to restrictions designed to slow the spread of COVID-19 and an unprecedented increase in unemployment claims and a significant decline in consumer spending. To mitigate these trends, dealers have increased their utilization of online sales channels and we have partnered with TMNA and Mazda, respectively, to offer competitive incentive programs, including 0% financing and/or first payment deferred 90 days on select models. We will continue to look for opportunities to optimize our financial services operations, including private label financial services, by partnering with our affiliates.
In addition, from March 23, 2020 to May 8, 2020, TMNA suspended production at all of its automobile and components plants in North America at various times due to the increasing social and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and a significant decline in vehicle demand. Although TMNA and many of its suppliers have resumed production, delays affecting the supply chain or logistics network have impacted and could continue to negatively impact dealer inventory levels, vehicle sales, the sale of our financing and insurance products, dealer profitability and creditworthiness, and our future results of operations.
Average used vehicle values experienced significant fluctuations in the first nine months of fiscal 2021. The economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a decrease in used vehicle values early in the first quarter; however, by the end of the first quarter the used vehicle values had increased to be higher than the values at the beginning of the fiscal year, and they continued to increase in the second quarter. During the third quarter of fiscal 2021, average used vehicle values decreased slightly compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2021. Overall, the increase in average used vehicle values during the first nine months of fiscal 2021, as compared to the prior fiscal year was primarily due to the lack of availability of new vehicles as a result of the temporary suspended production of automobiles and components. Declines in used vehicle values resulting from increases in the supply of new and used vehicles and increases in new vehicle sales incentives could unfavorably impact return rates, residual values, depreciation expense and credit losses in the future.
During the first nine months of fiscal 2021, capital markets experienced periods of significant volatility as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, during the second and third quarters of fiscal 2021, funding conditions were generally stable and credit spreads tightened in response to measures taken to support the economy and corporate credit markets by the Federal Reserve and global central banks. While our ability to access the capital markets remains intact, the ongoing economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic could cause further disruptions in the capital markets and increase our funding costs during the remainder of the fiscal year. Future changes in interest rates in the U.S. and foreign markets could result in volatility in our interest expense, which could affect our results of operations. For additional information, refer to the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section.
The continued curtailment of economic activities as a result of further outbreak of COVID-19, extended or additional government restrictions intended to slow the spread of the virus, or delayed consumer response once restrictions have been lifted could have further negative impact on used vehicle values, consumer economics, dealerships, and auction sites, which could have a material adverse impact on the future results of operations. If the number of our customers and dealers experiencing hardship increases or it becomes necessary to further extend our payment relief options, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and our future results of operations.
Although the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic is uncertain, and its ultimate impact on our results of operations is difficult to predict, it has and may continue to have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and our future results of operations.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table summarizes total net income by our reportable operating segments:
| | Three months ended | | | Nine months ended | |
| | December 31, | | | December 31, | |
(Dollars in millions) | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Finance operations1 | | $ | 505 | | | $ | 146 | | | $ | 1,281 | | | $ | 810 | |
Insurance operations1 | | | 163 | | | | 35 | | | | 416 | | | | 189 | |
Total net income | | $ | 668 | | | $ | 181 | | | $ | 1,697 | | | $ | 999 | |
1 | Refer to Note 13 - Segment Information of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the total asset balances of our finance and insurance operations. |
Our consolidated net income was $1,697 million and $668 million for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, respectively, compared to $999 million and $181 million for the same periods in fiscal 2020. The increase in net income for the first nine months of fiscal 2021, compared to the same period in fiscal 2020, was primarily due to a $531 million decrease in interest expense, a $436 million decrease in depreciation on operating leases, a $173 million increase in investment and other income, net, and a $79 million decrease in insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses, partially offset by a $250 million increase in provision for income taxes, a $204 million decrease in total financing revenues, and a $102 million increase in provision for credit losses. The increase in net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to the same period in fiscal 2020, was primarily due to a $264 million decrease in interest expense, a $262 million decrease in depreciation on operating leases, a $122 million increase in investment and other income, net, and a $52 million decrease in operating and administrative expense, partially offset by a $181 million increase in provision for income taxes and a $70 million decrease in total financing revenues.
Our overall capital position increased $1.5 billion, bringing total shareholder’s equity to $16.0 billion at December 31, 2020 as compared to $14.5 billion at March 31, 2020. The adoption of ASU 2016-13 resulted in a cumulative-effect adjustment to decrease opening retained earnings by approximately $218 million, net of taxes, resulting from a pretax increase to our allowance for credit losses on finance receivables of approximately $292 million. Our debt increased to $109.0 billion at December 31, 2020 from $97.7 billion at March 31, 2020. Our debt-to-equity ratio increased to 6.8 at December 31, 2020 from 6.7 at March 31, 2020.
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Finance Operations
The following table summarizes key results of our finance operations:
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| | December 31, | | | Percentage | | | December 31, | | | Percentage | |
(Dollars in millions) | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | Change | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | Change | |
Financing revenues: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating lease | | $ | 2,122 | | | $ | 2,212 | | | | (4 | )% | | $ | 6,365 | | | $ | 6,593 | | | | (3 | )% |
Retail | | | 749 | | | | 661 | | | | 13 | % | | | 2,144 | | | | 1,888 | | | | 14 | % |
Dealer | | | 103 | | | | 171 | | | | (40 | )% | | | 312 | | | | 544 | | | | (43 | )% |
Total financing revenues | | | 2,974 | | | | 3,044 | | | | (2 | )% | | | 8,821 | | | | 9,025 | | | | (2 | )% |
Depreciation on operating leases 1 | | | 1,450 | | | | 1,712 | | | | (15 | )% | | | 4,484 | | | | 4,920 | | | | (9 | )% |
Interest expense | | | 491 | | | | 759 | | | | (35 | )% | | | 1,534 | | | | 2,081 | | | | (26 | )% |
Net financing revenues | | | 1,033 | | | | 573 | | | | 80 | % | | | 2,803 | | | | 2,024 | | | | 38 | % |
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Investment and other income, net | | | 21 | | | | 42 | | | | (50 | )% | | | 76 | | | | 117 | | | | (35 | )% |
Net financing and other revenues | | | 1,054 | | | | 615 | | | | 71 | % | | | 2,879 | | | | 2,141 | | | | 34 | % |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Provision for credit losses 1 | | | 118 | | | | 128 | | | | (8 | )% | | | 366 | | | | 264 | | | | 39 | % |
Operating and administrative expenses | | | 268 | | | | 318 | | | | (16 | )% | | | 818 | | | | 832 | | | | (2 | )% |
Total expenses | | | 386 | | | | 446 | | | | (13 | )% | | | 1,184 | | | | 1,096 | | | | 8 | % |
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Income before income taxes | | | 668 | | | | 169 | | | | 295 | % | | | 1,695 | | | | 1,045 | | | | 62 | % |
Provision for income taxes | | | 163 | | | | 23 | | | | 609 | % | | | 414 | | | | 235 | | | | 76 | % |
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Net income from finance operations | | $ | 505 | | | $ | 146 | | | | 246 | % | | $ | 1,281 | | | $ | 810 | | | | 58 | % |
1 | As discussed in Note 1 – Interim Financial Data, in conjunction with the adoption of ASU 2016-13, we updated our depreciation policy for operating leases and changed our presentation for reporting early termination expenses related to our investments in operating leases. We now present the effects of operating lease early terminations in Depreciation on operating leases. The information for the comparative period continues to be reported within the Provision for credit losses. |
Our finance operations reported net income of $1,281 million and $505 million for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, respectively, compared to $810 million and $146 million for the same periods in fiscal 2020. The increase in net income from finance operations for the first nine months of fiscal 2021, compared to the same period in fiscal 2020 was primarily due to a $547 million decrease in interest expense and a $436 million decrease in depreciation on operating leases, partially offset by a $204 million decrease in total financing revenues, a $179 million increase in provision for income taxes, and a $102 million increase in provision for credit losses. The increase in net income from finance operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to the same period in fiscal 2020 was primarily due to a $268 million decrease in interest expense, a $262 million decrease in depreciation on operating leases, and a $50 million decrease in operating and administrative expenses, partially offset by a $140 million increase in provision for income taxes and a $70 million decrease in total financing revenues.
Financing Revenues
Total financing revenues decreased 2 percent during the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, respectively, as compared to the same periods in fiscal 2020 due to the following:
| • | Operating lease revenues decreased 3 percent and 4 percent in the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, respectively, as compared to same periods in fiscal 2020, due to lower average outstanding earning asset balances partially offset by higher portfolio yields. The higher yields were partially offset by our support to lease customers who were adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We offered lease payment deferrals that extended the lease by the length of the deferral granted, which negatively impacted the lease portfolio yields. |
| • | Retail financing revenues increased 14 percent and 13 percent for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, respectively, as compared to the same periods in fiscal 2020, due to higher portfolio yields as well as higher average outstanding earning asset balances. As part of our support to retail customers who were adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, we offered payment extensions that extended the loan term by the length of the extension granted. As interest continues to accrue on the loan, retail portfolio yields were not impacted by payment extensions. |
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| • | Dealer financing revenues decreased 43 percent and 40 percent in the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, respectively, as compared to the same periods in fiscal 2020, primarily due to lower portfolio yields as well as lower average outstanding earning asset balances from lower average inventory levels. As part of our support to dealers who were adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, during a portion of the first and second quarters of fiscal 2021 we offered various temporary interest reductions, which resulted in a decrease in dealer portfolio yields. |
As a result of the above, our total portfolio yield, which includes operating lease, retail and dealer financing revenues, increased to 5.1 percent and 5.3 percent for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, respectively, compared to 4.8 percent and 4.6 percent for the same periods in fiscal 2020.
Depreciation on Operating Leases
We reported depreciation on operating leases of $4,484 million and $1,450 million during the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, respectively, compared to $4,920 million and $1,712 million for the same periods in fiscal 2020. Depreciation expense on operating leases decreased during the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, as compared to the same periods in fiscal 2020, due to lower average operating units outstanding and lower residual value losses. The lower residual value losses are a result of an increase in average used vehicle values and lower expectations of residual value losses. The economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in higher off-lease vehicle purchases by dealers due to increased used vehicle values and decreased new vehicle inventory as there was a temporary suspension of automobile manufacturing and component plants that resulted in an increase in the sale of used vehicles due to their availability.
As discussed in Note 1 – Interim Financial Data, in conjunction with the adoption of ASU 2016-13, we updated our depreciation policy for operating leases and changed our presentation for reporting early termination expenses related to our investments in operating leases. We now present the effects of operating lease early terminations in Depreciation on operating leases.
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Interest Expense
Our liabilities consist mainly of fixed and variable rate debt, denominated in U.S. dollars and various other currencies, which we issue in the global capital markets, while our assets consist primarily of U.S. dollar denominated, fixed rate receivables. We enter into interest rate swaps and foreign currency swaps to economically hedge the interest rate and foreign currency risks that result from the different characteristics of our assets and liabilities. The following table summarizes the components of interest expense:
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Interest expense on debt | | $ | 460 | | | $ | 620 | | | $ | 1,531 | | | $ | 1,914 | |
Interest expense on derivatives | | | 103 | | | | 51 | | | | 334 | | | | 100 | |
Interest expense on debt and derivatives | | | 563 | | | | 671 | | | | 1,865 | | | | 2,014 | |
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Losses (gains) on debt denominated in foreign currencies | | | 655 | | | | 452 | | | | 1,703 | | | | (8 | ) |
Gains on foreign currency swaps | | | (658 | ) | | | (385 | ) | | | (1,754 | ) | | | (19 | ) |
(Gains) losses on U.S. dollar interest rate swaps | | | (69 | ) | | | 17 | | | | (280 | ) | | | 78 | |
Total interest expense | | $ | 491 | | | $ | 755 | | | $ | 1,534 | | | $ | 2,065 | |
During the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, total interest expense decreased to $1,534 million and $491 million, respectively, from $2,065 million and $755 million, for the same periods in fiscal 2020. The decrease in total interest expense for the first nine months of fiscal 2021 compared to the same period in fiscal 2020 is attributable to gains on U.S. dollar interest rate swaps, a decrease in interest expense on debt and derivatives combined, and gains on foreign currency swaps, net of losses on debt denominated in foreign currencies. The decrease in total interest expense for the third quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to the same period in fiscal 2020 is attributable to a decrease in interest expense on debt and derivatives combined, gains on U.S. dollar interest rate swaps, and gains on foreign currency swaps net of losses on debt denominated in foreign currencies.
Interest expense on debt and derivatives primarily represents contractual net interest settlements and changes in accruals on secured and unsecured notes and loans payable and derivatives, and includes amortization of discounts, premiums, and debt issuance costs. During the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, interest expense on debt and derivatives decreased to $1,865 million and $563 million, respectively, from $2,014 million and $671 million for the same periods in fiscal 2020. The decrease in interest expense on debt is primarily due to a decrease in weighted average interest rates, partially offset by an increase in portfolio size. The increase in interest expense on derivatives is primarily due to a decrease in interest income from pay-fixed swaps partially offset by a decrease in interest expense on pay-float swaps.
Gains or losses on debt denominated in foreign currencies represent the impact of translation adjustments. We use foreign currency swaps to economically hedge the debt denominated in foreign currencies. During the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, we recorded net gains of $51 million and $3 million, respectively, primarily as a result of decreases in foreign currency swap rates across various currencies in which our debt is denominated. During the first nine months of fiscal 2020, we recorded total gains of $27 million, primarily as a result of decreases in foreign currency swap rates across the various currencies in which our debt is denominated. During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, we recorded net losses of $67 million, primarily as a result of increases in foreign currency swap rates across the various currencies in which our debt is denominated.
Gains or losses on U.S. dollar interest rate swaps represent the change in the valuation of interest rate swaps. During the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, we recorded gains of $280 million and $69 million, respectively, as the impact from net interest income outweighed the losses attributed to the downward shift of U.S. dollar swap rates. During the first nine months of fiscal 2020, we recorded losses of $78 million, as losses on our higher-notional, shorter-term pay-fixed swaps exceeded gains on our longer-term pay-float swaps, primarily as a result of decreases in U.S. dollar swap rates. During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, we recorded losses of $17 million, as losses on our longer-term pay-float swaps exceeded gains on our shorter-term pay-fixed swaps, primarily as a result of increases in U.S. dollar swap rates, particularly in the longer tenors.
Future changes in interest and foreign currency exchange rates could continue to result in significant volatility in our interest expense, thereby affecting our results of operations.
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Investment and Other Income, Net
We recorded investment and other income, net of $76 million and $21 million for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, respectively, compared to $117 million and $42 million for the same periods in fiscal 2020. The decrease in investment and other income, net for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to the same periods in fiscal 2020, was primarily due to a decrease in interest income attributable to a decrease in interest rates.
Provision for Credit Losses
We recorded a provision for credit losses of $366 million and $118 million for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, respectively, compared to $264 million and $128 million for the same periods in fiscal 2020. The increase in the provision for credit losses for the first nine months of fiscal 2021, compared to the same period in fiscal 2020, was primarily due to the increase in the expected credit losses for our retail loan portfolio driven by a decline in economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions designed to slow the spread of COVID-19, which resulted in stay-at-home orders, increased unemployment, and decreased consumer spending. The growth of our retail portfolio and our adoption of ASU 2016-13 in fiscal 2021, which replaced the incurred loss impairment model with one that reflects expected credit losses over the expected life of the finance receivables has also contributed to the increase in the provision for credit losses. The provision for credit losses for the third quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to the same period in fiscal 2020, decreased due to the lower provision for credit losses in our dealer portfolio as a result of improved dealer financial performance, partially offset by an increase in the provision for credit losses in our retail portfolio and our adoption of ASU 2016-13 in fiscal 2021.
Operating and Administrative Expenses
We recorded operating and administrative expenses of $818 million and $268 million for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, respectively, compared to $832 million and $318 million for the same periods in fiscal 2020. The decrease in operating and administrative expenses for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to the same periods in fiscal 2020, was due to a decrease in marketing, technology, and general operating expenses.
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Insurance Operations
The following table summarizes key results of our insurance operations:
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Agreements (units in thousands) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued | | | 662 | | | | 651 | | | | 2 | % | | | 1,872 | | | | 1,999 | | | | (6 | )% |
Average in force | | | 9,913 | | | | 9,591 | | | | 3 | % | | | 9,787 | | | | 9,444 | | | | 4 | % |
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Insurance earned premiums and contract revenues | | $ | 241 | | | $ | 231 | | | | 4 | % | | $ | 714 | | | $ | 692 | | | | 3 | % |
Investment and other income, net | | | 158 | | | | 19 | | | | 732 | % | | | 369 | | | | 171 | | | | 116 | % |
Revenues from insurance operations | | | 399 | | | | 250 | | | | 60 | % | | | 1,083 | | | | 863 | | | | 25 | % |
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Insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses | | | 98 | | | | 116 | | | | (16 | )% | | | 265 | | | | 344 | | | | (23 | )% |
Operating and administrative expenses | | | 86 | | | | 88 | | | | (2 | )% | | | 270 | | | | 269 | | | -% | |
Total expenses | | | 184 | | | | 204 | | | | (10 | )% | | | 535 | | | | 613 | | | | (13 | )% |
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Income before income taxes | | | 215 | | | | 46 | | | | 367 | % | | | 548 | | | | 250 | | | | 119 | % |
Provision for income taxes | | | 52 | | | | 11 | | | | 373 | % | | | 132 | | | | 61 | | | | 116 | % |
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Net income from insurance operations | | $ | 163 | | | $ | 35 | | | | 366 | % | | $ | 416 | | | $ | 189 | | | | 120 | % |
Our insurance operations reported net income of $416 million and $163 million for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, respectively, compared to $189 million and $35 million for the same periods in fiscal 2020. The increase in net income from insurance operations for the first nine months of fiscal 2021, compared to the same period in fiscal 2020, was primarily due to a $198 million increase in investment and other income, net, and a $79 million decrease in insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses, partially offset by a $71 million increase in provision for income taxes. The increase in net income from insurance operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to same period in fiscal 2020, was primarily due to a $139 million increase in investment and other income, net and a $18 million decrease in insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses, partially offset by a $41 million increase in provision for income taxes. Agreements issued decreased 6 percent in the first nine months of fiscal 2021, compared to the same period in fiscal 2020, primarily due to the economic difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic during the first quarter of fiscal 2021, which resulted in lower sales volume. Agreements issued increased 2 percent in the third quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to the same period in fiscal 2020, primarily due to the incremental agreements issued from the launch of our private label insurance products to Mazda. The average number of agreements in force increased 4 percent and 3 percent for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, respectively, compared to the same periods in fiscal 2020, due to insurance portfolio growth from prior years, most notably in tire and wheel protection agreements, and guaranteed auto protection agreements.
Revenue from Insurance Operations
Our insurance operations reported insurance earned premiums and contract revenues of $714 million and $241 million for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, respectively, compared to $692 million and $231 million for the same periods in fiscal 2020. Insurance earned premiums and contract revenues represent revenues from in force agreements and are affected by issuances as well as the level, age, and mix of in force agreements. Insurance earned premiums and contract revenues are recognized over the term of the agreements in relation to the timing and level of anticipated claims. The increase in insurance earned premiums and contract revenues for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to the same periods in fiscal 2020, was primarily due to an increase in our average in force agreements resulting from insurance portfolio growth from prior years.
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Investment and Other Income, Net
Our insurance operations reported investment and other income, net of $369 million and $158 million for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, respectively, compared to $171 million and $19 million for the same periods in fiscal 2020. Investment and other income, net, consists primarily of dividend and interest income, realized gains and losses on investments in marketable securities, changes in fair value from equity investments, and credit loss expense on available-for-sale debt securities, if any. The increase in investment and other income, net for the first nine months of fiscal 2021, compared to the same period in fiscal 2020, was primarily due to an increase in gains from the changes in fair value on our equity investments, an increase in dividend income, and an increase in gains from sales of investments in marketable securities, partially offset by a decrease in interest income from intercompany loans and investments in marketable securities. The increase in investment and other income, net for the third quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to the same period in fiscal 2020, was primarily due to gains from the changes in fair value on our equity investments and an increase in dividend income, partially offset by a decrease in interest income from intercompany loans and investments in marketable securities.
Insurance Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
Our insurance operations reported insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses of $265 million and $98 million for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, respectively, compared to $344 million and $116 million for the same periods in fiscal 2020. Insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses incurred are a function of the amount of covered risks, the frequency and severity of claims associated with in force agreements and the level of risk retained by our insurance operations. Insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses include amounts paid and accrued for reported losses, estimates of losses incurred but not reported, and any related claim adjustment expenses. The decrease in insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to the same periods in fiscal 2020, was primarily due to a decrease in losses in our prepaid maintenance agreements, guaranteed auto protection agreements and vehicle services agreements. The decrease in our prepaid maintenance losses for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to the same periods in fiscal 2020, was primarily due to a decrease in both frequency and severity of claims. The decrease in our guaranteed auto protection agreements losses and vehicle services agreement losses for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to the same periods in fiscal 2020, was primarily due to a decrease in frequency of claims. Our insurance losses and loss adjustment expenses have also been impacted by lower claims as a result of changes in consumer driving patterns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, including restrictions and other changes in behavior.
Operating and Administrative Expenses
Our insurance operations reported operating and administrative expenses of $270 million and $86 million for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, respectively, compared to $269 million and $88 million for the same periods in fiscal 2020.
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Provision for Income Taxes
Our overall provision for income taxes was $546 million and $215 million for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, respectively, compared to $296 million and $34 million for the same periods in fiscal 2020. Our effective tax rate was 24 percent for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, respectively, compared to 23 percent and 16 percent for the same periods in fiscal 2020. The increase in the provision for income taxes for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to the same periods in fiscal 2020, was primarily due to the increase in income before income taxes. The higher effective tax rate for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to the same periods in fiscal 2020, was primarily attributable to the tax benefit from the federal tax credit recognized in the third quarter of fiscal 2020. The federal tax credit for fuel cell vehicles was extended by the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2019 (H.R.1865) in December 2019 and applied retroactively to fuel cell vehicles purchased on or after January 1, 2018.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION
Vehicle Financing Volume and Net Earning Assets
The composition of our vehicle contract volume and market share is summarized below:
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(units in thousands): | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | Change | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | Change | |
Vehicle financing volume:1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
New retail contracts | | | 198 | | | | 156 | | | | 27 | % | | | 570 | | | | 506 | | | | 13 | % |
Used retail contracts | | | 114 | | | | 83 | | | | 37 | % | | | 354 | | | | 253 | | | | 40 | % |
Lease contracts | | | 142 | | | | 113 | | | | 26 | % | | | 355 | | | | 375 | | | | (5 | )% |
Total | | | 454 | | | | 352 | | | | 29 | % | | | 1,279 | | | | 1,134 | | | | 13 | % |
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TMNA subvened vehicle financing volume: 2 | | | | | |
New retail contracts | | | 68 | | | | 52 | | | | 31 | % | | | 234 | | | | 169 | | | | 38 | % |
Used retail contracts | | | 8 | | | | 12 | | | | (33 | )% | | | 50 | | | | 34 | | | | 47 | % |
Lease contracts | | | 107 | | | | 101 | | | | 6 | % | | | 257 | | | | 341 | | | | (25 | )% |
Total | | | 183 | | | | 165 | | | | 11 | % | | | 541 | | | | 544 | | | | (1 | )% |
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Market share of TMNA sales:3 | | | 59.1 | % | | | 57.7 | % | | | | | | | 61.5 | % | | | 62.8 | % | | | | |
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1 | Total financing volume was comprised of approximately 66 percent Toyota, 15 percent Lexus, 13 percent Mazda, and 6 percent non-Toyota/Lexus/Mazda for the first nine months of fiscal 2021. Total financing volume was comprised of approximately 67 percent Toyota, 16 percent Lexus, 11 percent Mazda, and 6 percent non-Toyota/Lexus/Mazda for the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Total financing volume was comprised of approximately 80 percent Toyota, 17 percent Lexus, and 3 percent non-Toyota/Lexus for the first nine months of fiscal 2020. Total financing volume was comprised of approximately 78 percent Toyota, 18 percent Lexus, and 4 percent non-Toyota/Lexus for the third quarter of fiscal 2020. |
2 | TMNA subvened volume units are included in the total vehicle financing. Units exclude third-party subvened units. |
3 | Represents the percentage of total domestic TMNA sales of new Toyota and Lexus vehicles financed by us, excluding sales under dealer rental car and commercial fleet programs, sales of private Toyota distributors and Mazda vehicles financed. |
Vehicle Financing Volume
The volume of our retail and lease contracts, which are acquired primarily from Toyota, Lexus, and Mazda dealers, is dependent upon TMNA and Mazda sales volume, the level of TMNA, Mazda, and third-party sponsored subvention and other incentive programs, as well as TMCC competitive rate and other incentive programs.
Our financing volume increased 13 percent and 29 percent for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, respectively, compared to the same periods in fiscal 2020, primarily due to the incremental new retail vehicle financing volume we gained from the launch of our private label financial services to Mazda on April 1, 2020 and an increase in used retail contracts. The increase in used retail contract volume was driven by the availability of used vehicles following the temporary suspension in production and decrease in dealer new vehicle inventory levels, as well as incremental used retail contract volume from the launch of private label services. These increases in financing volume for the first nine months were partially offset by decreases in lease contracts, particularly in the first quarter of fiscal 2021, due to the sharp decline in economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions designed to slow the spread of COVID-19, which resulted in an unprecedented increase in unemployment claims and a significant decline in consumer spending, and the lower availability of new lease vehicles due to the temporary suspension of production. However, lease contracts increased for the third quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to the same period in fiscal 2020, primarily due to an increased level of incentive and subvention programs.
Industry-wide new vehicle sales in the U.S. experienced a significant decline in the first nine months of fiscal 2021 as dealers temporarily closed showrooms and adjusted their operations, and consumers adjusted their behavior in response to restrictions designed to slow the spread of COVID-19, an unprecedented level of unemployment claims and a significant decline in consumer spending. To mitigate the impact caused by the decline in economic conditions, we have partnered with TMNA and Mazda, respectively, to offer competitive incentive and subvention programs, including 0% financing and/or first payment deferred 90 days on select models.
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Our market share of TMNA sales decreased by approximately 1 percentage point for the first nine months of fiscal 2021, compared to the same period in fiscal 2020, due to lower levels of subvention on lease contracts and increased competition from financial institutions. However, our market share of TMNA sales increased by approximately 1 percentage point for third quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to the same period in fiscal 2020, due to higher levels of subvention on new retail and lease vehicle contracts.
The composition of our net earning assets is summarized below:
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(Dollars in millions) | | 2020 | | | 2020 | | | Change | |
Net Earning Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Finance receivables, net | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Retail finance receivables, net 2 | | $ | 63,698 | | | $ | 56,364 | | | | 13 | % |
Dealer financing, net 1, 2 | | | 15,102 | | | | 17,632 | | | | (14 | )% |
Total finance receivables, net 2 | | | 78,800 | | | | 73,996 | | | | 6 | % |
Investments in operating leases, net | | | 36,294 | | | | 36,387 | | | | - | % |
Net earning assets | | $ | 115,094 | | | $ | 110,383 | | | | 4 | % |
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Dealer Financing | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Toyota, Lexus, and Mazda dealers1 | | | 992 | | | | 953 | | | | 4 | % |
Dealers outside of the Toyota/Lexus/Mazda dealer network | | | 401 | | | | 371 | | | | 8 | % |
Total number of dealers receiving wholesale financing | | | 1,393 | | | | 1,324 | | | | 5 | % |
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Dealer inventory outstanding (units in thousands) | | | 226 | | | | 294 | | | | (23 | )% |
1 | Includes wholesale and other credit arrangements in which we participate as part of a syndicate of lenders. |
2 | As discussed in Note 1 – Interim Financial Data, in conjunction with the adoption of ASU 2016-13, we changed the presentation of accrued interest in the Consolidated Balance Sheets from Finance receivables, net to Other assets. The information for the comparative period continues to be reported within Finance receivables, net. |
Retail Contract Volume and Earning Assets
Our new retail contract volume increased 13 percent and 27 percent for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, respectively, compared to the same periods in fiscal 2020, due to the incremental new vehicle financing volume we gained from the launch of private label financial services and the increased level of incentive and subvention programs. Our used retail contracts increased by 40 percent and 37 percent for the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, respectively, compared to the same periods in fiscal 2020, due to an increased level of incentive and subvention programs in the first nine months of fiscal 2021, availability of used vehicles, as well as incremental used retail contract volume from the launch of private label financial services. The temporary suspension of automobile manufacturing and component plants has caused a temporary decrease in dealer new vehicle inventory levels and resulted in an increase in the sale of used vehicles due to their availability.
Our retail finance receivables, net increased 13 percent at December 31, 2020 as compared to March 31, 2020 due to an increase in the volume financed, including the incremental volume from the launch of private label financial services, as well as an increase in the amount financed.
Lease Contract Volume and Earning Assets
Our lease contract volume decreased 5 percent for the first nine months of fiscal 2021, compared to the same period in fiscal 2020, as a result of the sharp decline in economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, lower levels of subvention, the decrease in dealer new vehicle inventory levels from the temporary suspension of production, and consumer preference for retail contracts, partially offset by incremental lease contract volume from the launch of private label financial services. For the third quarter of fiscal 2021, lease contract volume increased 26 percent, compared to the same period in fiscal 2020, primarily due to an increased level of incentive and subvention programs and incremental lease contract volume from the launch of private label financial services. Our investments in operating leases, net, remained relatively unchanged at December 31, 2020, as compared to March 31, 2020.
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Dealer Financing and Earning Assets
Dealer financing, net decreased 14 percent at December 31, 2020 as compared to March 31, 2020 primarily due to a decrease in dealer inventory and related financing due to the temporary decline in new vehicle inventory levels caused by the temporary suspension of automobile manufacturing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Residual Value Risk
The primary factors affecting our exposure to residual value risk are the levels at which residual values are established at lease inception, current economic conditions and outlook, projected end-of-term market values, and the resulting impact on depreciation expense and lease return rates. Higher average operating lease units outstanding and the resulting increase in maturities, a higher supply of used vehicles, as well as deterioration in actual and expected used vehicle values for Toyota, Lexus, and Mazda vehicles could unfavorably impact return rates, residual values, and depreciation expense.
On a quarterly basis, we review the estimated end-of-term market values of leased vehicles to assess the appropriateness of our carrying values. To the extent the estimated end-of-term market value of a leased vehicle is lower than the residual value established at lease inception, the residual value of the leased vehicle is adjusted downward so that the carrying value at lease end will approximate the estimated end-of-term market value. For investments in operating leases, adjustments are made on a straight-line basis over the remaining terms of the lease contracts and are included in Depreciation on operating leases in our Consolidated Statements of Income as a change in accounting estimate.
Depreciation on Operating Leases
As discussed in Note 1 – Interim Financial Data, in conjunction with the adoption of ASU 2016-13, we updated our depreciation policy for operating leases and changed our presentation for reporting early termination expenses related to our investments in operating leases. We now present the effects of operating lease early terminations in Depreciation on operating leases. The information for the comparative period continues to be reported within the provision for credit losses.
Depreciation on operating leases and average operating lease units outstanding are as follows:
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Depreciation on operating leases (dollars in millions) | | $ | 1,450 | | | $ | 1,712 | | | | (15 | )% | | $ | 4,484 | | | $ | 4,920 | | | | (9 | )% |
Average operating lease units outstanding (in thousands) | | | 1,326 | | | | 1,395 | | | | (5 | )% | | | 1,337 | | | | 1,410 | | | | (5 | )% |
Depreciation expense on operating leases decreased 9 percent and 15 percent during first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 2021, respectively, as compared to the same periods in fiscal 2020, due to lower average operating units outstanding and lower residual value losses. The lower residual value losses are a result of an increase in average used vehicle values and lower expectations of residual value losses. The economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in higher off-lease vehicle purchases by dealers due to increased used vehicle values and decreased new vehicle inventory as there was a temporary suspension of automobile manufacturing and component plants that resulted in an increase in the sale of used vehicles due to their availability.
To provide support to our customers, we offered lease payment deferrals up to 120 days to customers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The lease payment deferrals we granted to our customers resulted in incremental depreciation on operating leases, as the additional months for the deferral period have resulted in a decrease in the expected end-of-market values of our investments in operating leases; however, the impact is not significant.
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Origination, Credit Loss, and Delinquency Experience
Our credit loss experience may be affected by a number of factors including the economic environment, our purchasing, servicing and collections practices, used vehicle market conditions and subvention. Changes in the economy that impact the consumer such as increasing interest rates, and a rise in the unemployment rate as well as higher debt balances, coupled with deterioration in actual and expected used vehicle values, could increase our credit losses. In addition, a decline in the effectiveness of our collection practices could also increase our credit losses. We continuously evaluate and refine our purchasing practices and collection efforts to minimize risk. In addition, subvention contributes to our overall portfolio quality, as subvened contracts typically have higher credit quality than non-subvened contracts.
The following table provides information related to our origination experience:
| | December 31, | | | March 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2020 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Average consumer portfolio origination FICO score | | | 744 | | | | 754 | | | | 755 | |
Average retail loan origination term (months) 1 | | | 68 | | | | 69 | | | | 67 | |
1 Retail loan origination greater than or equal to 78 months was 7% as of December 31, 2020, 7% as of March 31, 2020, and 6% as of December 31, 2019.
While we have included the average origination FICO score to illustrate origination trends, we also use a proprietary credit scoring system to evaluate an applicant’s risk profile. Refer to Part I. Item 1. Business “Finance Operations” in our fiscal 2020 Form 10-K for further discussion of the proprietary manner in which we evaluate risk.
The following table provides information related to our consumer finance receivables and investment in operating leases:
| | December 31, | | | March 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2020 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Net charge-offs as a percentage of average gross 1, 5, 6 earning assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Finance receivables | | | 0.32 | % | | | 0.44 | % | | | 0.42 | % |
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Default frequency as a percentage of outstanding contracts 1, 6 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Finance receivables | | | 0.86 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.08 | % |
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Average loss severity per unit 2, 6 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Finance receivables | | $ | 10,138 | | | $ | 9,555 | | | $ | 9,466 | |
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Aggregate balances for accounts 60 or more days past due as a percentage of earning assets 3, 4, 5 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Finance receivables | | | 0.38 | % | | | 0.41 | % | | | 0.49 | % |
Operating leases | | | 0.30 | % | | | 0.34 | % | | | 0.32 | % |
1 | Net charge-off and default frequency ratios have been annualized using nine months results for the periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. |
2 | Average loss per unit upon disposition of repossessed vehicles or charge-off prior to repossession. |
3 | Substantially all retail receivables do not involve recourse to the dealer in the event of customer default. |
4 | Includes accounts in bankruptcy and excludes accounts for which vehicles have been repossessed. |
5 | As discussed in Note 1 – Interim Financial Data, in conjunction with the adoption of ASU 2016-13, we changed the presentation of accrued interest from Finance receivables, net to Other assets. Accordingly, accrued interest is excluded from gross earning assets with effect from April 1, 2020. The information for the comparative period continues to be reported in effect for that period. |
6 | As discussed in Note 1 – Interim Financial Data, in conjunction with the adoption of ASU 2016-13, we updated our depreciation policy for operating leases and changed our presentation for reporting early termination expenses related to our investments in operating leases. Accordingly, with effect from April 1, 2020, early termination expenses related to operating leases are excluded from the net charge-off ratio, default frequency ratio and average loss per unit. |
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Management considers historical credit loss information when assessing the allowance for credit losses. Historical credit losses are primarily driven by two factors: default frequency and loss severity. Net charge-offs as a percentage of average gross finance receivables decreased to 0.32 percent at December 31, 2020 from 0.42 percent at December 31, 2019, and default frequency as a percentage of outstanding finance receivable contracts decreased to 0.86 percent for the first nine months of fiscal 2021, compared to 1.08 percent in the same period in fiscal 2020, primarily due to the payment extension programs offered to our customers impacted by COVID-19. Our average loss severity on finance receivables for the first nine months of fiscal 2021 increased to $10,138 from $9,466 in the first nine months of fiscal 2020 primarily due to higher average amounts financed as a result of types of vehicles financed.
Our aggregate balances for accounts 60 or more days past due on finance receivables decreased to 0.38 percent at December 31, 2020, compared to 0.49 percent at December 31, 2019, and 0.41 percent at March 31, 2020, as a result of the retail payment extension and lease deferral programs offered to our customers and dealers impacted by COVID-19. Our aggregate balances for accounts 60 or more days past due on operating leases decreased to 0.30 percent at December 31, 2020, compared to 0.32 percent at December 31, 2019, and 0.34 percent at March 31, 2020, primarily due to a focus on late stage collection activities as government restrictions on repossession activities in most states have been lifted. If the negative economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic continue, delinquencies and charge-offs could increase.
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Allowance for Credit Losses
Upon adoption of ASU 2016-13 on April 1, 2020, the allowance for credit losses is measured by a new impairment model that reflects lifetime expected losses, which replaced the incurred loss impairment method.
The allowance for credit losses for our retail consumer portfolio is measured on a collective basis when loans have similar risk characteristics such as loan-to-value ratio, book payment-to-income ratio, FICO score at origination, collateral type, term count, and other relevant factors. We use statistical models to estimate lifetime expected credit losses of our retail loan portfolio segment by applying probability of default and loss given default to the exposure at default on a loan level basis. Probability of default models are developed from internal risk scoring models which consider variables such as delinquency status, historical default frequency, and other credit quality indicators. Other credit quality indicators include loan-to-value ratio, book payment-to-income ratio, FICO score at origination, collateral type (new or used, Lexus, Toyota, or Mazda), and term count. Loss given default models forecast the extent of losses given that a default has occurred and consider variables such as collateral, trends in recoveries, historical loss severity, and other contract structure variables. Exposure at default represents the expected outstanding principal balance, including the effects of expected prepayment when applicable. The lifetime expected credit losses incorporate the probability-weighted forward-looking macroeconomic forecasts for baseline, favorable, and adverse scenarios. The loan lifetime is regarded by management as the reasonable and supportable period. We use macroeconomic forecasts from a third party and update such forecasts quarterly. On an ongoing basis, we review our models, including macroeconomic factors, the selection of macroeconomic scenarios and their weighting to ensure they reflect the risk of the portfolio.
For the allowance for credit losses for our dealer portfolio, an allowance for credit losses is established for both outstanding dealer finance receivables and certain unfunded off-balance sheet lending commitments. The allowance for credit losses is measured on a collective basis when loans have similar risk characteristics such as dealer group internal risk rating and loan-to-value ratios. We measure lifetime expected credit losses of our dealer products portfolio segment by applying probability of default and loss given default to the exposure at default on a loan level basis. Probability of default is primarily established based on internal risk assessments. The probability of default model also considers qualitative factors related to macroeconomic outlooks. Loss given default is established based on the nature and market value of the collateral, loan-to-value ratios and other credit quality indicators. Exposure at default represents the expected outstanding principal balance. The lifetime of the loan or lending commitment is regarded by management as the reasonable and supportable period. On an ongoing basis, we review our models, including macroeconomic outlooks, to ensure they reflect the risk of the portfolio.
If management does not believe the models reflect lifetime expected credit losses, a qualitative adjustment is made to reflect management judgment regarding observable changes in recent or expected economic trends and conditions, portfolio composition, and other relevant factors.
The following table provides information related to our allowance for credit losses for finance receivables and certain off-balance sheet lending commitments:
| | Three months ended | | | Nine months ended | |
| | December 31, | | | December 31, | |
(Dollars in millions) | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | |
Allowance for credit losses at beginning of period | | $ | 1,174 | | | $ | 505 | | | $ | 727 | | | $ | 499 | |
Adoption of ASU 2016-13 1 | | | - | | | | | | | | 292 | | | | - | |
Charge-offs | | | (113 | ) | | | (117 | ) | | | (228 | ) | | | (269 | ) |
Recoveries | | | 20 | | | | 12 | | | | 42 | | | | 39 | |
Provision for credit losses | | | 118 | | | | 123 | | | | 366 | | | | 254 | |
Allowance for credit losses at end of period 2 | | $ | 1,199 | | | $ | 523 | | | $ | 1,199 | | | $ | 523 | |
1 | Cumulative pre-tax adjustments recorded to retained earnings as of April 1, 2020. See Note 1 – Interim Financial Data for additional information. |
2 | Ending balance as of December 31, 2020 includes allowance for credit losses related to off-balance-sheet commitments of $37 million, which is included in Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. |
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Our allowance for credit losses increased from $523 million at December 31, 2019 to $1,199 million at December 31, 2020, reflecting an increase to the allowance for credit losses of $292 million related to the adoption of ASU 2016-13, and an increase of $384 million primarily due to the increase in expected credit losses for our retail loan portfolio driven by a decline in economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions designed to slow the spread of COVID-19, including stay-at-home orders, increased unemployment, and decreased consumer spending. In addition to the initial adoption impact, ASU 2016-13 has led to an increase in the provision for credit losses with the growth of our retail loan portfolio as this standard replaces the incurred loss impairment model with a model that reflects expected credit losses over the expected life of the finance receivables and certain off-balance sheet lending commitments.
Future changes in the economy that impact the consumer such as increasing interest rates and a rise in the unemployment rate as well as higher debt balances, coupled with deterioration in actual and expected used vehicle values, could result in increases to our allowance for credit losses. In addition, a decline in the effectiveness of our collection practices could also increase our allowance for credit losses.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity risk is the risk relating to our ability to meet our financial obligations when they come due. Our liquidity strategy is to ensure that we maintain the ability to fund assets and repay liabilities in a timely and cost-effective manner, even in adverse market conditions. Our strategy includes raising funds via the global capital markets and through loans, credit facilities, and other transactions as well as generating liquidity from our earning assets. This strategy has led us to develop a diversified borrowing base that is distributed across a variety of markets, geographies, investors and financing structures.
Liquidity management involves forecasting and maintaining sufficient capacity to meet our cash needs, including unanticipated events. To ensure adequate liquidity through a full range of potential operating environments and market conditions, we conduct our liquidity management and business activities in a manner that will preserve and enhance funding stability, flexibility and diversity. Key components of this operating strategy include a strong focus on developing and maintaining direct relationships with commercial paper investors and wholesale market funding providers, and maintaining the ability to sell certain assets when and if conditions warrant.
We develop and maintain contingency funding plans and regularly evaluate our liquidity position under various operating circumstances, allowing us to assess how we will be able to operate through a period of stress when access to normal sources of capital is constrained. The plans project funding requirements during a potential period of stress, specify and quantify sources of liquidity, and outline actions and procedures for effectively managing through the problem period. In addition, we monitor the ratings and credit exposure of the lenders that participate in our credit facilities to ascertain any issues that may arise with potential draws on these facilities if that contingency becomes warranted.
During the first nine months of fiscal 2021, capital markets experienced periods of significant volatility as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, during the second and third quarters of fiscal 2021, funding conditions were generally stable and credit spreads tightened in response to measures taken to support the economy and corporate credit markets by the Federal Reserve and global central banks. We maintain broad access to a variety of domestic and global markets and may choose to realign our funding activities depending upon market conditions, relative costs, and other factors. We believe that our funding sources, combined with operating and investing activities, provide sufficient liquidity to meet future funding requirements and business growth. For liquidity purposes, we hold cash in excess of our immediate funding needs. These excess funds are invested in short-term, highly liquid and investment grade money market instruments as well as certain available-for-sale debt securities, which provide liquidity for our short-term funding needs and flexibility in the use of our other funding sources. We maintained excess funds ranging from $10.8 billion to $16.2 billion with an average balance of $13.0 billion during the quarter ended December 31, 2020. The amount of excess funds we hold may fluctuate, depending on market conditions and other factors. We also have access to liquidity under the $5.0 billion credit facility with Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (“TMS”), which as of December 31, 2020 had no outstanding amount and is further described in Note 7 – Debt and Credit Facilities of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. We believe we have sufficient capacity to meet our short-term funding requirements and manage our liquidity.
Credit support is provided to us by our indirect parent Toyota Financial Services Corporation (“TFSC”), and, in turn to TFSC by TMC. Taken together, these credit support agreements provide an additional source of liquidity to us, although we do not rely upon such credit support in our liquidity planning and capital and risk management. The credit support agreements are not a guarantee by TMC or TFSC of any securities or obligations of TFSC or TMCC, respectively. The fees paid pursuant to these agreements are disclosed in Note 11 – Related Party Transactions of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
TMC’s obligations under its credit support agreement with TFSC rank pari passu with TMC’s senior unsecured debt obligations. Refer to Part II. Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in our fiscal 2020 Form 10-K for further discussion.
We routinely monitor global financial conditions and our financial exposure to our global counterparties, particularly in those countries experiencing significant economic, fiscal or political strain and the corresponding likelihood of default. We do not currently have exposure to sovereign counterparties in countries experiencing significant economic, fiscal or political strain or any other sovereign counterparties. Refer to the “Liquidity and Capital Resources - Credit Facilities and Letters of Credit” section and Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors – “The failure or commercial soundness of our counterparties and other financial institutions may have an effect on our liquidity, results of operations or financial condition” in our fiscal 2020 Form 10-K for further discussion.
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Funding
The following table summarizes the components of our outstanding debt which includes unamortized premiums, discounts, debt issuance costs and the effects of foreign currency translation adjustments:
| | December 31, 2020 | | | March 31, 2020 | |
(Dollars in millions) | | Face value | | | Carrying value | | | Weighted average contractual interest rates | | | Face value | | | Carrying value | | | Weighted average contractual interest rates | |
Unsecured notes and loans payable | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial paper | | $ | 19,002 | | | $ | 18,991 | | | | 0.36 | % | | $ | 27,040 | | | $ | 26,968 | | | | 1.85 | % |
U.S. medium term note ("MTN") program | | | 41,559 | | | | 41,415 | | | | 1.83 | % | | | 33,658 | | | | 33,527 | | | | 2.44 | % |
Euro medium term note ("EMTN") program | | | 18,004 | | | | 17,914 | | | | 1.63 | % | | | 17,074 | | | | 16,974 | | | | 1.69 | % |
Other debt | | | 8,939 | | | | 8,932 | | | | 1.33 | % | | | 5,705 | | | | 5,703 | | | | 2.06 | % |
Total Unsecured notes and loans payable | | | 87,504 | | | | 87,252 | | | | 1.42 | % | | | 83,477 | | | | 83,172 | | | | 2.07 | % |
Secured notes and loans payable | | | 21,759 | | | | 21,720 | | | | 1.59 | % | | | 14,597 | | | | 14,568 | | | | 2.13 | % |
Total debt | | $ | 109,263 | | | $ | 108,972 | | | | 1.45 | % | | $ | 98,074 | | | $ | 97,740 | | | | 2.08 | % |
Unsecured notes and loans payable
The following table summarizes the significant activities by program of our Unsecured notes and loans payable:
(Dollars in millions) | | Commercial paper1 | | | MTNs | | | EMTNs | | | Other | | | Total Unsecured notes and loans payable | |
Balance at March 31, 2020 | | $ | 27,040 | | | $ | 33,658 | | | $ | 17,074 | | | $ | 5,705 | | | $ | 83,477 | |
Issuances | | | - | | | | 17,351 | | | | 1,091 | | | | 5,281 | | | | 23,723 | |
Maturities and terminations | | | (8,038 | ) | | | (9,450 | ) | | | (1,966 | ) | | | (2,110 | ) | | | (21,564 | ) |
Non-cash changes in foreign currency rates | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,805 | | | | 63 | | | | 1,868 | |
Balance at December 31, 2020 | | $ | 19,002 | | | $ | 41,559 | | | $ | 18,004 | | | $ | 8,939 | | | $ | 87,504 | |
1 | Changes in Commercial paper are shown net due to its short duration. |
Commercial Paper
Short-term funding needs are met through the issuance of commercial paper in the U.S. Commercial paper outstanding under our commercial paper programs ranged from approximately $19.0 billion to $22.2 billion during the quarter ended December 31, 2020, with an average outstanding balance of $20.6 billion. Our commercial paper programs are supported by the liquidity facilities discussed under the heading “Credit Facilities and Letters of Credit.” We believe we have sufficient capacity to meet our short-term funding requirements and manage our liquidity.
MTN Program
We maintain a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to provide for the issuance of debt securities in the U.S. capital markets to retail and institutional investors. We qualify as a well-known seasoned issuer under SEC rules, which allows us to issue under our registration statement an unlimited amount of debt securities during the three year period ending January 2024. Debt securities issued under the U.S. shelf registration statement are issued pursuant to the terms of an indenture which requires TMCC to comply with certain covenants, including negative pledge and cross-default provisions. We are currently in compliance with these covenants.
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EMTN Program
Our EMTN program, shared with our affiliates Toyota Motor Finance (Netherlands) B.V., Toyota Credit Canada Inc. and Toyota Finance Australia Limited (TMCC and such affiliates, the “EMTN Issuers”), provides for the issuance of debt securities in the international capital markets. In September 2020, the EMTN Issuers renewed the EMTN program for a one year period. The maximum aggregate principal amount authorized under the EMTN Program to be outstanding at any time is €50.0 billion or the equivalent in other currencies, of which €16.4 billion was available for issuance at December 31, 2020. The authorized amount is shared among all EMTN Issuers. The authorized aggregate principal amount under the EMTN program may be increased from time to time. Debt securities issued under the EMTN program are issued pursuant to the terms of an agency agreement. Certain debt securities issued under the EMTN program are subject to negative pledge provisions. We are currently in compliance with these covenants.
We may issue other debt securities through the global capital markets or enter into other unsecured financing arrangements, including those in which we agree to use the proceeds solely to acquire retail or lease contracts financing new Toyota and Lexus vehicles of specified “green” models. The terms of these “green” bond transactions are consistent with the terms of other similar transactions except that the proceeds we receive are included in Restricted cash and cash equivalents in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, when applicable.
Other Debt
TMCC has entered into term loan agreements with various banks. These term loan agreements contain covenants and conditions customary in transactions of this nature, including negative pledge provisions, cross-default provisions and limitations on certain consolidations, mergers and sales of assets. We are currently in compliance with these covenants and conditions.
We may borrow from affiliates on terms based upon a number of business factors such as funds availability, cash flow timing, relative cost of funds, and market access capabilities. Amounts borrowed from affiliates are recorded in Other liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets and are therefore excluded from Debt amounts.
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Secured Notes and Loans Payable
Asset-backed securitization of our earning asset portfolio provides us with an alternative source of funding. We regularly execute public or private securitization transactions.
The following table summarizes the significant activities of our Secured notes and loans payable:
(Dollars in millions) | | Secured notes and loans payable | |
Balance at March 31, 2020 | | $ | 14,597 | |
Issuances | | | 15,613 | |
Maturities and terminations | | | (8,451 | ) |
Balance at December 31, 2020 | | $ | 21,759 | |
We securitize finance receivables and beneficial interests in investments in operating leases (“Securitized Assets”) using a variety of structures. Our securitization transactions involve the transfer of Securitized Assets to bankruptcy-remote special purpose entities. These bankruptcy-remote entities are used to ensure that the Securitized Assets are isolated from the claims of creditors of TMCC and that the cash flows from these assets are available solely for the benefit of the investors in these asset-backed securities. Investors in asset-backed securities do not have recourse to our other assets, and neither TMCC nor our affiliates guarantee these obligations. We are not required to repurchase or make reallocation payments with respect to the Securitized Assets that become delinquent or default after securitization. As seller and servicer of the Securitized Assets, we are required to repurchase or make a reallocation payment with respect to the underlying assets that are subsequently discovered not to have met specified eligibility requirements. This repurchase obligation is customary in securitization transactions. With the exception of our revolving asset-backed securitization program, funding obtained from our securitization transactions is repaid as the underlying Securitized Assets amortize.
We service the Securitized Assets in accordance with our customary servicing practices and procedures. Our servicing duties include collecting payments on Securitized Assets and submitting them to a trustee for distribution to security holders and other interest holders. We prepare monthly servicer certificates on the performance of the Securitized Assets, including collections, investor distributions, delinquencies, and credit losses. We also perform administrative services for the special purpose entities.
Our use of special purpose entities in securitizations is consistent with conventional practice in the securitization market. None of our officers, directors, or employees hold any equity interests or receive any direct or indirect compensation from our special purpose entities. These entities do not own our stock or the stock of any of our affiliates. Each special purpose entity has a limited purpose and generally is permitted only to purchase assets, issue asset-backed securities, and make payments to the security holders, other interest holders and certain service providers as required under the terms of the transactions.
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Our securitizations are structured to provide credit enhancement to reduce the risk of loss to security holders and other interest holders in the asset-backed securities. Credit enhancement may include some or all of the following:
| • | Overcollateralization: The principal of the Securitized Assets that exceeds the principal amount of the related secured debt. |
| • | Excess spread: The expected interest collections on the Securitized Assets that exceed the expected fees and expenses of the special purpose entity, including the interest payable on the debt, net of swap settlements, if any. |
| • | Cash reserve funds: A portion of the proceeds from the issuance of asset-backed securities may be held by the securitization trust in a segregated reserve fund and may be used to pay principal and interest to security holders and other interest holders if collections on the underlying receivables are insufficient. |
| • | Yield supplement arrangements: Additional overcollateralization may be provided to supplement the future contractual interest payments from securitized receivables with relatively low contractual interest rates. |
| • | Subordinated notes: The subordination of principal and interest payments on subordinated notes may provide additional credit enhancement to holders of senior notes. |
In addition to the credit enhancement described above, we may enter into interest rate swaps with our special purpose entities that issue variable rate debt. Under the terms of these swaps, the special purpose entities are obligated to pay TMCC a fixed rate of interest on payment dates in exchange for receiving a floating rate of interest on notional amounts equal to the outstanding balance of the secured notes and loans payable. This arrangement enables the special purpose entities to mitigate the interest rate risk inherent in issuing variable rate debt that is secured by fixed rate Securitized Assets.
Securitized Assets and the related debt remain on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We recognize financing revenue on the Securitized Assets. We also recognize interest expense on the secured notes and loans payable issued by the special purpose entities and maintain an allowance for credit losses on the Securitized Assets to cover estimated probable credit losses using a methodology consistent with that used for our non-securitized asset portfolio. The interest rate swaps between TMCC and the special purpose entities are considered intercompany transactions and therefore are eliminated in our consolidated financial statements.
We periodically enter into term securitization transactions whereby we agree to use the proceeds solely to acquire retail and lease contracts financing new Toyota and Lexus vehicles of certain specified “green” models. The terms of these “green” securitization transactions are consistent with the terms of our other similar transactions except that the proceeds we receive are included in Restricted cash and cash equivalents in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, when applicable.
Our secured notes also include a revolving asset-backed securitization program backed by a revolving pool of finance receivables and cash collateral. Cash flows from these receivables during the revolving period in excess of what is needed to pay certain expenses of the securitization trust and contractual interest payments on the related secured notes may be used to purchase additional receivables, provided that certain conditions are met following the purchase. The secured notes feature a scheduled revolving period, with the ability to repay the secured notes in full, after which an amortization period begins. The revolving period may also end with the amortization period beginning upon the occurrence of certain events that include certain segregated account balances falling below their required levels, credit losses or delinquencies on the pool of assets supporting the secured notes exceeding specified levels, the adjusted pool balance falling to less than 50% of the initial principal amount of the secured notes, or interest not being paid on the secured notes.
Public Securitization
We maintain a shelf registration statement with the SEC to provide for the issuance of securities backed by Securitized Assets in the U.S. capital markets during the three year period ending December 2021. We regularly sponsor public securitization trusts that issue securities backed by retail finance receivables, including registered securities that we retain. None of these securities have defaulted, experienced any events of default or failed to pay principal in full at maturity. As of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020, we did not have any outstanding lease securitization transactions registered with the SEC.
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Credit Facilities and Letters of Credit
For additional liquidity purposes, we maintain credit facilities as described below:
364 Day Credit Agreement, Three Year Credit Agreement and Five Year Credit Agreement
In November 2020, TMCC, Toyota Credit de Puerto Rico Corp. (“TCPR”) and other Toyota affiliates re-entered into a $5.0 billion 364 day syndicated bank credit facility, expiring in fiscal 2022. In November 2019, TMCC, TCPR and other Toyota affiliates entered into a $5.0 billion three year syndicated bank credit facility and a $5.0 billion five year syndicated bank credit facility, expiring in fiscal 2023 and 2025, respectively.
The ability to make draws is subject to covenants and conditions customary in transactions of this nature, including negative pledge provisions, cross-default provisions and limitations on certain consolidations, mergers and sales of assets. These agreements may be used for general corporate purposes and none were drawn upon as of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020. We are currently in compliance with the covenants and conditions of the credit agreements described above.
Committed Revolving Asset-backed Facility
In July 2020, we entered into a 364 day revolving securitization facility with certain bank-sponsored asset-backed conduits and other financial institutions. Under the terms and subject to the conditions of this facility, the committed lenders under the facility have committed to make advances up to a facility limit of $6.5 billion backed by eligible retail finance receivables transferred by us to a special-purpose entity acting as borrower. This revolving facility allows us to obtain term funding and, with the consent of the committed lenders, may be renewed on an annual basis. Any utilized portion of the facility that is not renewed is repaid as the underlying assets amortize. As of December 31, 2020, $3.6 billion of this facility was utilized. We may obtain additional funding as we pay down the outstanding debt in conjunction with the amortization of transferred receivables, subject to having a sufficient amount of eligible receivables. Our utilization and renewal strategies are driven by economic considerations as well as our funding and liquidity needs.
Other Unsecured Credit Agreements
TMCC has entered into additional unsecured credit facilities with various banks. As of December 31, 2020, TMCC had committed bank credit facilities totaling $4.4 billion of which $350 million, $1.9 billion, $1.8 billion, and $300 million mature in fiscal 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively.
These credit agreements contain covenants and conditions customary in transactions of this nature, including negative pledge provisions, cross-default provisions and limitations on certain consolidations, mergers and sales of assets. These credit facilities were not drawn upon as of December 31, 2020 and March 31, 2020. We are currently in compliance with the covenants and conditions of the credit agreements described above.
TMCC is party to a $5.0 billion three year revolving credit facility with TMS expiring in fiscal 2022. This credit facility was drawn upon in fiscal 2020 for a principal amount of $3.0 billion with an interest rate of 1.86%, and on July 30, 2020, we voluntarily repaid the draw and accrued interest in full. The amount was recorded in Other liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheet and funds were used for general corporate purposes.
From time to time, we may borrow from affiliates based upon a number of business factors such as funds availability, cash flow timing, relative costs of funds, and market access capabilities.
Credit Ratings
The cost and availability of unsecured financing is influenced by credit ratings, which are intended to be an indicator of the creditworthiness of a particular company, security, or obligation. Lower ratings generally result in higher borrowing costs as well as reduced access to capital markets. Credit ratings are not recommendations to buy, sell, or hold securities, and are subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning credit rating organization. Each credit rating organization may have different criteria for evaluating risk, and therefore ratings should be evaluated independently for each organization. Our credit ratings depend in part on the existence of the credit support agreements of TFSC and TMC. Refer to “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors - Our borrowing costs and access to the unsecured debt capital markets depend significantly on the credit ratings of TMCC and its parent companies and our credit support arrangements” in our fiscal 2020 Form 10-K.
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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Risk Management Strategy
Our liabilities consist mainly of fixed and variable rate debt, denominated in U.S. dollars and various other currencies, which we issue in the global capital markets, while our assets consist primarily of U.S. dollar denominated, fixed rate receivables. We enter into interest rate swaps and foreign currency swaps to economically hedge the interest rate and foreign currency risks that result from the different characteristics of our assets and liabilities. Our use of derivative transactions is intended to reduce long-term fluctuations in the fair value of assets and liabilities caused by market movements. All of our derivative activities are authorized and monitored by our management and our Asset-Liability Committee which provides a framework for financial controls and governance to manage market risk.
Accounting for Derivative Instruments
All derivative instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value, taking into consideration the effects of legally enforceable master netting agreements that allow us to net settle asset and liability positions and offset cash collateral held with the same counterparty on a net basis. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded in Interest expense in our Consolidated Statements of Income. The derivative instruments are included as a component of Other assets or Other liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheet.
The accounting guidance permits the net presentation on our Consolidated Balance Sheets of derivative receivables and derivative payables with the same counterparty and the related cash collateral when a legally enforceable master netting agreement exists. When we meet this condition, we elect to present such balances on a net basis.
Our International Swaps and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”) Master Agreements are our master netting agreements which permit multiple transactions to be cancelled and settled with a single net balance paid to either party. The master netting agreements also contain reciprocal collateral agreements which require the transfer of cash collateral to the party in a net asset position across all transactions. Our collateral agreements with substantially all our counterparties include a zero threshold, full collateralization arrangement. Although we have daily valuation and collateral exchange arrangements with all of our counterparties, due to the time required to move collateral, there may be a delay of up to one day between the exchange of collateral and the valuation of our derivatives. We would not be required to post additional collateral to the counterparties with whom we were in a net liability position at December 31, 2020, if our credit ratings were to decline, since we fully collateralize without regard to credit ratings with these counterparties. In addition, as our collateral agreements include legal right of offset provisions, collateral amounts are netted against derivative assets or derivative liabilities.
We categorize derivatives as those designated for hedge accounting (“hedge accounting derivatives”) and those that are not designated for hedge accounting (“non-hedge accounting derivatives”). At the inception of a derivative contract, we may elect to designate a derivative as a hedge accounting derivative. As of December 31, 2020, we had no hedge accounting derivatives.
Refer to Note 6 – Derivatives, Hedging Activities and Interest Expense of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Derivative Assets and Liabilities
The following table summarizes our derivative assets and liabilities, which are included in Other assets and Other liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets:
| | December 31, | | | March 31, | |
(Dollars in millions) | | 2020 | | | 2020 | |
Gross derivatives assets, net of credit valuation adjustment | | $ | 2,030 | | | $ | 1,437 | |
Less: Counterparty netting | | | (794 | ) | | | (966 | ) |
Less: Collateral held | | | (1,176 | ) | | | (420 | ) |
Derivative assets, net | | $ | 60 | | | $ | 51 | |
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Gross derivative liabilities, net of credit valuation adjustment | | $ | 1,470 | | | $ | 3,116 | |
Less: Counterparty netting | | | (794 | ) | | | (966 | ) |
Less: Collateral posted | | | (652 | ) | | | (2,105 | ) |
Derivative liabilities, net | | $ | 24 | | | $ | 45 | |
Collateral represents cash received or deposited under reciprocal arrangements that we have entered into with our derivative counterparties. As of December 31, 2020, we held excess collateral of $12 million which we did not use to offset derivative assets, and we posted excess collateral of $1 million which we did not use to offset derivative liabilities. As of March 31, 2020, we held excess collateral of $10 million which we did not use to offset derivative assets, and we posted excess collateral of $1 million which we did not use to offset derivative liabilities.
LIBOR TRANSITION
In July 2017, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates the London Inter-bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), announced that it intends to stop compelling banks to submit rates for the calculation of LIBOR after calendar year 2021. We have exposures to LIBOR-based financial instruments, including through our dealer financing activities, derivative contracts, secured and unsecured debt, and investment securities. To facilitate an orderly transition from LIBOR to alternative reference rates (“ARRs”), we have established an initiative led by senior management, with Board and committee oversight, to assess, monitor and mitigate risks associated with the expected discontinuation of LIBOR, to achieve operational readiness and engage impacted borrowers and counterparties in connection with the transition to ARRs. Our efforts under this initiative include monitoring developments and the usage of ARRs, monitoring the regulatory and financial reporting guidance, as well as reviewing and updating current legal contracts, internal systems and processes to accommodate the use of ARRs. For example, we continue to evaluate the use of SOFR, among other alternatives and actions, as a potential alternative reference rate to LIBOR. SOFR is a measure of the cost of borrowing cash overnight, collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities, and is based on directly observable U.S. Treasury-backed purchase transactions. While we have successfully attracted market support for certain of our SOFR debt issuances, at this time it is not possible to predict whether SOFR will be the primary, or sole, LIBOR replacement index.
We are also actively assessing how the discontinuation of LIBOR could impact accounting and financial reporting. For example, we plan to adopt ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform: Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, on April 1, 2021 as further discussed in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Refer to Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors – “Our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows may be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and market prices” in our fiscal 2020 Form 10-K for further discussion.
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NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
Refer to Note 1 – Interim Financial Data of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
As a result of the April 1, 2020 adoption of ASU 2016-13, Credit Losses – Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, the incurred loss impairment method was replaced with a new impairment model that reflects lifetime expected losses. As such, we are updating the Critical Accounting Estimate disclosed in our fiscal 2020 Form 10-K as follows:
Allowance for Credit Losses
We maintain an allowance for credit losses to cover lifetime expected credit losses as of the balance sheet date on our earning assets resulting from the failure of customers or dealers to make required payments. For evaluation purposes, exposures to credit losses are segmented into the two primary categories of “consumer” and “dealer”. Our consumer portfolio consists, for accounting purposes, of our retail loan portfolio segment which are characterized by smaller contract balances than our dealer portfolio. Our dealer portfolio consists, for accounting purposes, of our dealer products portfolio segment. The overall allowance is evaluated at least quarterly, considering a variety of assumptions and factors to determine whether reserves are considered adequate to cover lifetime expected credit losses as of the balance sheet date. For further discussion of the accounting treatment of our allowance for credit losses, refer to Note 5 – Allowance for Credit Losses of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Retail Loan Portfolio
The level of credit risk for the retail loan portfolio is influenced by various factors such as economic conditions, the used vehicle market, credit quality, contract structure, and collection strategies and practices. The allowance for credit losses is measured on a collective basis when loans have similar risk characteristics such as loan-to-value ratio, book payment-to-income ratio, FICO score at origination, collateral type, term count, and other relevant factors. We use statistical models to estimate lifetime expected credit losses of our retail loan portfolio segment by applying probability of default and loss given default to the exposure at default on a loan level basis. Probability of default models are developed from internal risk scoring models which consider variables such as delinquency status, historical default frequency, and other credit quality indicators such as loan-to-value ratio, book payment to income ratio, FICO score at origination, collateral type (new or used, Lexus, Toyota, or Mazda), and term count. Loss given default models forecast the extent of losses given that a default has occurred and considers variables such as collateral, trends in recoveries, historical loss severity, and other contract structure variables. Exposure at default represents the expected outstanding principal balance, including the effects of expected prepayment when applicable. The lifetime expected credit losses incorporate the probability-weighted forward-looking macroeconomic forecasts for baseline, favorable, and adverse scenarios. The loan lifetime is regarded by management as the reasonable and supportable period. We use macroeconomic forecasts from a third party and update such forecasts quarterly. On an ongoing basis, we review our models, including macroeconomic factors, the selection of macroeconomic scenarios and their weighting to ensure they reflect the risk of the portfolio.
If management does not believe the models reflect lifetime expected credit losses, a qualitative adjustment is made to reflect management judgment regarding observable changes in recent or expected economic trends and conditions, portfolio composition, and other relevant factors.
Dealer Portfolio
The level of credit risk in the dealer portfolio is influenced primarily by the financial strength of dealers within our portfolio, dealer concentration, collateral quality, and other economic factors. The financial strength of dealers within our portfolio is influenced by, among other factors, general economic conditions, the overall demand for new and used vehicles and the financial condition of automotive manufacturers. The allowance for credit losses is established for both outstanding dealer finance receivables and certain unfunded off-balance sheet lending commitments. The allowance for credit losses is measured on a collective basis when loans have similar risk characteristics such as dealer group internal risk rating and loan-to-value ratios. We measure lifetime expected credit losses of our dealer products portfolio segment by applying probability of default and loss given default to the exposure at default on a loan level basis. Probability of default is primarily established based on internal risk assessments. The probability of default model also considers qualitative factors related to macroeconomic outlooks. Loss given default is established based on the nature and market value of the collateral, loan-to-value ratios and other credit quality indicators. Exposure at default represents the expected outstanding principal balance. The lifetime of the loan or lending commitment is regarded by management as the reasonable and supportable period. On an ongoing basis, we review our models, including macroeconomic outlooks, to ensure they reflect the risk of the portfolio.
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If management does not believe the models reflect lifetime expected credit losses, a qualitative adjustment is made to reflect management judgment regarding observable changes in recent or expected economic trends and conditions, portfolio composition, and other relevant factors.
Sensitivity Analysis
The assumptions used in evaluating our exposure to credit losses involve estimates and significant judgment. The majority of our credit losses are related to our consumer portfolio. Holding other estimates constant, a 10 percent increase or decrease in the assumptions used to derive probability of default and loss given default would have resulted in a change in the allowance for credit losses of $105 million as December 31, 2020.
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OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
Guarantees
TMCC has guaranteed the payments of principal and interest with respect to the bond obligations that were issued by Putnam County, West Virginia and Gibson County, Indiana to finance the construction of pollution control facilities at manufacturing plants of certain TMCC affiliates. Refer to Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.
Commitments
A description of our lending commitments is included under “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements” and Note 12 - Related Party Transactions of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our fiscal 2020 Form 10-K, as well as in Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Indemnification
Refer to Note 9 - Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of agreements containing indemnification provisions.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We have omitted this section pursuant to General Instruction H(2) of Form 10-Q.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (the principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (the principal financial officer), of the effectiveness of our “disclosure controls and procedures” as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2020, to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed under the Exchange Act was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC’s rules, regulations, and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended December 31, 2020, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Litigation
For a discussion of legal proceedings, see “Part I. Financial Information – Item 1. Financial Statements - Note 9 – Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Litigation and Governmental Proceedings.”
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There are no material changes from the risk factors set forth under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our fiscal 2020 Form 10-K.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
We have omitted this section pursuant to General Instruction H(2) of Form 10-Q.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
We have omitted this section pursuant to General Instruction H(2) of Form 10-Q.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number | | Description | | Method of Filing |
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3.1 | | Restated Articles of Incorporation filed with the California Secretary of State on April 1, 2010 | | (1) |
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3.2 | | Bylaws as amended through December 8, 2000 | | (2) |
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10.1 | | 364 Day Credit Agreement, dated as of November 6, 2020, among Toyota Motor Credit Corporation, Toyota Motor Finance (NETHERLANDS) B.V., Toyota Financial Services (UK) PLC, Toyota Leasing GMBH, Toyota Credit De Puerto Rico Corp., Toyota Credit Canada Inc., Toyota Kreditbank GMBH, and Toyota Finance Australia Limited, as Borrowers, the lenders party thereto, and BNP Paribas, as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Agent and Swing Line Lender, BNP Paribas Securities Corp., BofA Securities, Inc. Citibank, N.A., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and MUFG Bank, LTD., as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Book Managers, Citibank, N.A., and MUFG Bank, LTD., as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Book Managers, Citibank, N.A., Bank of America, N.A. and JPMorgan, as Syndication Agents and Swing Line Lenders, and MUFG, as a Syndication Agent. | | (3) |
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31.1 | | Certification of Chief Executive Officer | | Filed Herewith |
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31.2 | | Certification of Chief Financial Officer | | Filed Herewith |
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32.1 | | Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 | | Furnished Herewith |
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32.2 | | Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 | | Furnished Herewith |
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101.INS | | Inline XBRL instance document | | Filed Herewith |
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101.CAL | | Inline XBRL taxonomy extension calculation linkbase document | | Filed Herewith |
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101.DEF | | Inline XBRL taxonomy extension definition linkbase document | | Filed Herewith |
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101.LAB | | Inline XBRL taxonomy extension labels linkbase document | | Filed Herewith |
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101.PRE | | Inline XBRL taxonomy extension presentation linkbase document | | Filed Herewith |
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101.SCH | | Inline XBRL taxonomy extension schema document | | Filed Herewith |
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104 | | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) | | Filed Herewith |
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(1) | Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1, filed with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, Commission File Number 1-9961. |
(2) | Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2, filed with our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended December 31, 2000, Commission File Number 1-9961. |
(3) | Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1, filed with our Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 9, 2020, Commission File Number 1-9961. |
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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.
| TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION |
| (Registrant) |
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Date: February 10, 2021 | By | /s/ Mark S. Templin |
| | Mark S. Templin |
| | President and Chief Executive Officer |
| | (Principal Executive Officer) |
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Date: February 10, 2021 | By | /s/ Scott Cooke |
| | Scott Cooke |
| | Group Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
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