Form 6-K CANON INC For: Jul 28

FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Issuer

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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER AND

THE FIRST HALF ENDED JUNE 30, 2021

July 28, 2021

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER

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I. Operating Results and Financial Conditions

2021 Second Quarter in Review

Looking back at the second quarter of 2021, the global economy trended toward recovery thanks to the rollout of vaccines in developed countries and the resumption of economic activities despite the continued spread of the coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) pandemic. In the United States, economic recovery advanced as a result of the rapid normalization of economic activities and the continued increase in personal consumption and expansion of capital investment. In Europe, restrictions on economic activities were gradually eased in each country, and the economy began to recover due to such factors as an increase in exports. In China, the economic recovery continued as a result of the easing of government restrictions due to a decrease in the number of new infections and the continued expansion of domestic demand and exports. In other emerging markets, economic activities continued to stagnate due to the resurgence of COVID-19 variant infections, primarily in India. In Japan, despite the resurgence of infections, the economy continued to gain momentum as production activities and exports continued to recover.

Amid these conditions, in the markets in which Canon operates, demand for office multifunction devices (MFDs) showed significant increase compared with the same period of the previous year, when the market declined sharply as the COVID-19 pandemic spread worldwide. For laser printers, demand was above that of the same period of the previous year, mainly for monochrome models. For inkjet printers, demand in home use remained solid in developed countries and emerging countries. For cameras, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the market remained solid mainly for mirrorless cameras due to the growth of photography as a hobby. For medical equipment, the trend toward recovery continued due to increased sales activities focusing on medical institutions. For lithography equipment, demand for both semiconductor lithography equipment and FPD (Flat Panel Display) lithography equipment remained solid.

The average value of the yen during the second quarter and the first half of the year was ¥109.48 and ¥107.82 against the U.S. dollar, respectively, a year-on-year depreciation of approximately ¥2 and the same level as the previous year, and ¥131.94 and ¥129.90 against the euro, respectively, a year-on-year depreciation of approximately ¥13 and a year-on-year depreciation of approximately ¥10.

As for the second quarter, unit sales of office MFDs and equipment for the production printing market were above those of the same period of the previous year. Sales of services and consumables also increased due to a recovery of corporate activity. As for the Prosumer consisting of laser printers and inkjet printers, unit sales of laser printers were below those of the same period of the previous year due to the stagnation of production activity, despite increased demand due to remote working. For inkjet printers, although unit sales were below those of the same period of the previous year, when demand in home use increased sharply due to the spread of COVID-19, sales were above those of the same period of the previous year due to an increase in sales of refillable ink tank printers. For interchangeable-lens digital cameras, unit sales were above those of the same period of the previous year in many regions due to strong sales of the EOS R5 and EOS R6 full-frame mirrorless cameras. As for network cameras, which are being used in a growing range of applications, sales increased due to the strengthening of sales activities. For medical equipment, sales increased in major areas due to strong sales of computed tomography (CT) systems and diagnostic X-ray systems. While sales for semiconductor lithography equipment remained solid, sales for FPD lithography equipment were significantly above those of the same period of the previous year. However, sales for OLED display manufacturing equipment were below those of the same period of the previous year due to the review of investment timing by some customers. Under these conditions, second-quarter net sales increased by 31.0% year-on-year to ¥881.9 billion. Net sales for the first half of the year increased by 18.5% year-on-year to ¥1,724.6 billion. Gross profit margin increased by 6.5 points to 47.4%. Operating expenses increased by 16.1% year-on-year to ¥340.4 billion due to the effects of exchange rate fluctuations, although expense ratio improved significantly thanks to Group-wide promotion of efficiency for expenses and the results of structural reform. As a result, operating profit totaled ¥77.3 billion representing in a shift from an operating loss in the same period of the previous year to an operating profit. Other income (deductions) decreased by ¥2.0 billion year-on-year to ¥8.5 billion, due to such factors as valuation losses on securities, while income before income taxes totaled ¥85.8 billion and net income attributable to Canon Inc. totaled ¥61.1 billion, with both incomes having recovered significantly from net losses in the same period of the previous year. Operating profit for the first half of the year increased by 877.6% to ¥147.8 billion, while income before income taxes increased by 456.4% to ¥151.8 billion and first-half net income attributable to Canon Inc. increased by 707.9% to ¥105.6 billion.

Basic net income attributable to Canon Inc. shareholders per share was ¥58.48 for the second quarter, a year-on-year increase of ¥66.93 representing in a shift from a loss in the same period of the previous year, and ¥100.99 for the first half, a year-on-year increase of ¥88.58.

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Results by Segment

Looking at Canon’s second-quarter performance by business unit, in the Printing Business Unit, unit sales of office MFDs increased compared with the same period of the previous year, thanks to strong sales of the imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX series. For equipment for the production printing market, sales increased and unit sales significantly increased compared with the same period of the previous year. Sales of services and consumables increased as a result of higher print volumes, particularly for office MFDs, as corporate activity gradually headed toward recovery. As for the Prosumer, unit sales of laser printers, both monochrome and color models, decreased compared with the same period of the previous year due to stagnation of production activity resulting from lockdowns in Southeast Asia despite an increase in demand due to remote working. Unit sales of consumables increased significantly compared with the same period of the previous year, when demand decreased due to the impact of COVID-19. For inkjet printers, unit sales were below those of the same period of the previous year, when demand from home use increased rapidly due to the spread of COVID-19. However, sales were above those of the same period of the previous year as unit sales of refillable ink tank printers increased compared with the same period of the previous year based on strong global demand. These factors resulted in total sales for the business unit of ¥489.6 billion, a year-on-year increase of 24.5%, while income before income taxes increased by 229.5% year-on-year to ¥66.0 billion. Sales for the combined first six months of the year totaled ¥959.0 billion, a year-on-year increase of 10.1%, while income before income taxes totaled ¥120.6 billion, a year-on-year increase of 57.0%.

As for the Imaging Business Unit, unit sales of interchangeable-lens digital cameras were above those of the same period of the previous year due to demand from customers who began photography as a hobby amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and strong sales of the EOS R5 and EOS R6. In addition, sales of interchangeable lenses increased significantly due to the expansion of the lens product lineup. As for network cameras, despite the continued impact of COVID-19, sales increased mainly as a result of strengthening sales activities for such diversified applications as remote monitoring and monitoring of congested and confined spaces as well as conventional market needs including crime prevention and disaster monitoring tools. These factors resulted in total sales for the business unit of ¥169.8 billion, a year-on-year increase of 77.8%, while income before income taxes totaled ¥20.9 billion, representing in a shift from a loss for the same period of the previous year to a profit. Sales for the combined first six months of the year totaled ¥318.5 billion, a year-on-year increase of 47.9%, while income before income taxes totaled ¥38.9 billion resulting in a recovery from a loss for the same period of the previous year.

As for the Medical Business Unit, although the resurgence of COVID-19 infections had an impact on business negotiations and installation in some regions, sales of CT systems and diagnostic X-ray systems increased mainly in Europe and the United States, as well as strong sales in Japan. These factors resulted in total sales for the business unit of ¥111.8 billion, a year-on-year increase of 9.7%, while income before income taxes decreased by 36.5% year-on-year to ¥3.8 billion due to the resumption of exhibitions and other activities that Canon did not participate in last year. Sales for the combined first six months of the year totaled ¥236.2 billion, a year-on-year increase of 13.6%, while income before income taxes totaled ¥15.5 billion, a year-on-year increase of 53.0%.

As for the Industrial & Others Business Unit, regarding semiconductor lithography equipment, demand for memory devices, image sensors and automotive devices remained solid. As a result, unit sales remained strong at a level equivalent to the same period of the previous year. For FPD lithography equipment, there was growth in demand for panels. As a result, unit sales increased significantly compared with the previous year, when equipment installation stagnated due to circumstances related to COVID-19. However, sales of OLED display manufacturing equipment decreased as a result of reviewed investment timing by some customers. These factors resulted in total sales for the business unit of ¥138.1 billion, a year-on-year increase of 38.7%, while income before income taxes increased by 733.4% year-on-year to ¥15.6 billion. Sales for the combined first six months of the year totaled ¥262.6 billion, a year-on-year increase of 32.4%, while income before income taxes totaled ¥24.8 billion, a year-on-year increase of 177.6%.

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Cash Flow

In the first half, cash flow from operating activities increased by ¥131.8 billion year-on-year to ¥272.6 billion due to a significant increase in profit and working capital improvement. Cash flow used in investing activities increased by ¥7.5 billion year-on-year to ¥80.4 billion mainly due to a decrease in the sale of fixed assets. Accordingly, free cash flow increased by ¥124.3 billion compared with that of the previous year to ¥192.2 billion.

Cash flow from financing activities recorded an outlay of ¥89.7 billion mainly due to the repayment of long-term debt and dividend payout.

Owing to these factors, as well as the impact from foreign currency exchange adjustments, cash and cash equivalents increased by ¥115.9 billion to ¥523.6 billion from the end of the previous year.

Outlook

Looking at the global economy from the third quarter onwards, while the progress of COVID-19 vaccinations is expected to support the resumption of economic activities, it will take time to see a full-scale recovery of the global economy. In addition, there are risks of delay in the supply of semiconductor chips and of tight supply due to high demand for international freight transport. Under these conditions, economic prospects continue to remain uncertain throughout the world. However, the pace of the global economy is expected to recover moderately over the long term, supported by various economic measures and fiscal policies in each country and region.

In the markets in which Canon operates, for office MFDs, as there is a recovery of corporate activity, demand for the imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX series is expected to increase. For laser printers, demand is expected to increase due to signs of recovery of demand from offices as well as in home use. For inkjet printers, demand is expected to remain solid due to print volumes resulting from remote work and education, which have become more commonplace due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As for interchangeable-lens digital cameras, the overall market is expected to increase slightly compared with the previous year. Canon will strengthen the competitiveness of its full-frame mirrorless cameras and interchangeable lenses while reinforcing sales promotion efforts amid a shift to mirrorless cameras and improving the product mix. For network cameras, the market is expected to continue growing due to the stable expansion of sales markets and increasing demand for video analysis solutions. As for the medical equipment market, demand is expected to continue to recover due to progress in sales activities focusing on medical institutions, despite concerns about the impact of a resurgence in COVID-19 infections. For semiconductor lithography equipment, while demand for memory devices is expected to remain solid, demand for image sensors and automotive devices is expected to continue to increase. For FPD lithography equipment, demand will remain solid as panel manufacturers are expected to increase capital investments.

With regard to currency exchange rates on which Canon bases its performance outlook for the third quarter onwards, Canon anticipates exchange rates of ¥108 to the U.S. dollar and ¥130 to the euro, representing depreciation of approximately ¥1 against the U.S. dollar and depreciation of approximately ¥8 against the euro as the annual average rates of the previous year.

Sales of inkjet printers, full-frame mirrorless cameras, medical equipment and semiconductor lithography equipment increased steadily due to strong demand in each region. Additionally, in the office market, a recovery of print demand is expected. Taking into consideration these circumstances and exchange rate assumptions, Canon projects full-year consolidated net sales of ¥3,600.0 billion, a year-on-year increase of 13.9%; operating profit of ¥283.0 billion, a year-on-year increase of 156.0%; income before income taxes of ¥298.0 billion, a year-on-year increase of 128.7%; and net income attributable to Canon Inc. of ¥201.0 billion, a year-on-year increase of 141.2%.

For more details, please refer to “Notice Regarding Revision of Consolidated Results Forecast” released separately on July 19, 2021.

Consolidated Outlook

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CANON INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED

II. Financial Statements

1. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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CANON INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED

2. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) AND

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Consolidated statements of income (loss)

Results for the second quarter

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CANON INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED

4. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

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CANON INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED

5. NOTE FOR GOING CONCERN ASSUMPTION

Not applicable.

6. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN CANON INC. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

None.

7. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Canon’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

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