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Honda Motor Co.

HMC is in the Auto Industry

Market Cap:$61.4B
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$121.2B
  • Public
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Clean, safe, and quality cars have made Honda a powerful name. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (NYSE: HMC (ADR)) was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company develops and manufactures motor products, from small engines to complete cars. Its Honda and Acura brands make vehicles like Accord, Civic, CR-V, Element, Insight, Jazz, Pilot, and more. It is the world's largest motorcycle maker. The company has annual revenue of about $85.7 billion and employs about 138,000 people. The 2006 Honda Civic and Honda Ridgeline have earned the prestigious 2006 'North American Car of the Year' and 'North American Truck of the Year' awards respectively. This marks the first time ever that a single brand has won both awards in the same year, and it marks Honda's first win in either category.

President and CEO
Takeo Fukui
Number of Employees 144,785
Contact Information

2-1-1 Minami-Aoyama

Minato-ku

Tokyo 107-8556

world.honda.com

(81) 3 3423 1111

NAICS Code Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing: 336211

Recent Events

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    12/02/09 - Product Recall - View Story

  • Honda BF60

    12/01/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

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    11/20/09 - Product Recall - View Story

  • Honda looks to India, China; no plan for Nano rival

    11/11/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • Honda Releases the Civic Type R Euro in Japan

    11/11/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • LeaseTrader.com Reports 67% Increase of Car Shoppers Looking for a Pet-Friendly Car

    11/11/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • Honda to Launch New 2010 Accord Crossover

    11/05/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • Honda Motor to stop Spain motorcycle output-Nikkei

    11/15/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Honda Skydeck Unveiled at Tokyo Motor Show

    11/04/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • MSN.com set to get a major design update

    11/04/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the...

    11/04/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • Honda to launch Crosstour

    11/03/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • VinSolutions Certified as American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Approved Vendor

    11/01/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Market Skepticism Over Recovery Likely To Keep Sentiment Subdued - RTTNews Daily Market Analysis

    10/28/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • Honda Motor Q2 Profit Tumbles; Boosts FY10 Guidance - Update

    10/27/09 - Stock Split / Dividend - View Story

  • Tokyo show brings out concept cars

    10/30/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • Tokyo Motor Show 2009: Speech by Honda's President and CEO, Takanobu Ito

    10/21/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

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    10/20/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

News & Analysis

honda motor co. and productivity - All News and Analysis

  • Custom Tools Lower Cost-Per-Part

    - 2007-09-01

    When Buck Buchenroth says that what really sets West Ohio Tool Co. (Russells Point, OH) apart is the relationships the company has built with its employees, its customers, and its vendors, you might be tempted to roll your eyes. Until you consider that: * President Kerry Buchenroth spends most of...

    Tags: Honda Motor Co., Kerry, PRODUCTIVITY, tool

  • Updated Honda/Acura 4'' Offset Damper Pulley Holding Tool

    - 2007-09-01

    Features & BenefitsSchley Products/SP Tools has upgraded their original Offset Damper Pulley Holding Tool, No. 60100, to accommodate more applications where extended length is necessary. The new 4'' length is longer than the original and comes with more applications, such as a square drive design that fits 1/2'' ratchets or...

    Tags: damper, Honda Motor Co., PRODUCTIVITY, tool

  • 3. Water Cannon's best-selling pressure washer with new twist

    - 2007-07-01

    Water Cannon's most popular 13-hp., 4,000-psi pressure washer is available with onboard tools for expanded applications. The onboard hose reel pictured will hold 100 feet of hose and offers endless cleaning possibilities, including light-duty jetter operation via the pulse valve. Other options include high-efficiency nozzles, surface cleaners, specialty wands and...

    Tags: aluminum, cleaner, Honda Motor Co., PRODUCTIVITY

  • Slow lane is one way to save gas

    - 2007-05-30

    SAUK RAPIDS, Minn. -- The passion that burns in Laurie With isn't visible until she gets behind the wheel of her Honda Civic hybrid -- and drives really slowly. She accelerates gently when the light turns green and coasts down hills to save gas. On highways, she stays...

    Tags: car, Honda Motor Co., lane, PRODUCTIVITY, technique

  • Autoliv Receives Honda Productivity Award

    - 2007-05-15

    STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE:ALV) (STO:ALIV), the worldwide leader in automotive safety, today announced that Autoliv's North American division has received Honda's prestigious Productivity Award for superior performance. The award was presented during Honda's 2007 Annual Supplier Conference in Toronto, Canada.

    Tags: Honda Motor Co., Productivity

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Takeo Fukui President and CEO
Robert Clarke President, Honda Performance Development
Sho Minekawa President and Director of Moto Honda da Amazonia Ltda.
Akio Hamada Chief Operating Officer for Production Operations
Akira Takano COO, Customer Service Operations
Fumihiko Ike Chief Operating Officer for Regional Operations
Hiroshi Kuroda Managing Director & COO, Automobile Operations
Hiroshi Soda Chief Operating Officer for Business Support Operations
Masaya Yamashita Chief Operating Officer for Purchasing Operations
Mikio Yoshimi COO, Business Support Operations
Satoshi Toshida COO, Power Products
Shigeru Takagi Chief Operating Officer for Regional Operations (Europe, the
Takanobu Ito Chief Operating Officer for Automobile Operations
Takuji Yamada Chief Operating Officer for Power Product Operations
Tatsuhiro Oyama Chief Operating Officer for Motorcycle Operations
Yasuo Ikenoya Reg Deputy COO, Operations
Yoichi Hojo Chief Operating Officer for Business Management Operations
Koichi Amemiya Executive Vice President
Satoshi Aoki Executive Vice President
Koichi Kondo Executive Vice President and Representative Director
Atsuyoshi Hyogo Senior Managing Director
Koki Hirashima Senior Managing Director
Masaaki Kato Senior Managing Director
Michiyoshi Hagino Senior Managing Director
Minoru Harada Senior Managing Director
Motoatsu Shiraishi Senior Managing Director
Satoshi Dobashi Senior Managing Director
Tetsuo Iwamura Senior Managing Director
Toru Onda Managing Director
Martin Whiteley Team Director
Dan Wheldon Target Chip
Fumihiko Saito Corporate Auditor
Hidenobu Iwata Oper Officer
Hiroshi Kobayashi Oper Officer
Hiroshi Oshima Oper Officer
Kazuo Sagawa Oper Officer
Kazuto Iiyama Oper Officer
Koichi Fukuo Oper Officer
Koukei Higuchi Corporate Auditor
Manabu Nishimae Oper Officer
Motohide Sudo Oper Officer
Shinichi Sakamoto Corporate Auditor
Suguru Kanazawa Oper Officer
Takashi Yamamoto Oper Officer
Teruo Kowashi Oper Officer
Tsutomu Saka Oper Officer
Yuji Matsuda Corporate Auditor

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Hiroyuki Yoshino Board of Directors
Kensaku Hogen Board of Directors
Satoru Kishi Board of Directors

Director of the Company from June 1988 President and Director of the Company, appointed in June 2003 Senior Managing Director of the Company, appointed in June 1999 Motor Sports, appointed in June 1999 President and Director of Honda R&D Co., Ltd., appointed in June 1998 President and Director of Honda of America Mfg., Inc., appointed in June 1996 Managing Director of the Company, appointed in June 1996 Executive Vice President and Director of Honda of America Mfg., Inc., appointed in June 1994 Senior Managing Director of Honda R&D Co., Ltd., appointed in June 1990 Director of the Company, appointed in June 1988 Managing Director of Honda R&D Co., Ltd., appointed in May 1987 President and Director of Honda Racing Corporation, appointed in May 1987 Joined Honda in April 1969

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. President and CEO Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. President, Honda Performance Development Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. President and Director of Moto Honda da Amazonia Ltda. Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Chief Operating Officer for Regional Operations (Latin Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. President and Director of Honda South America Ltda Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. President and Director of Honda Automoveis do Brasil Ltda. Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Oper Officer Current

Director of the Company from June 2008 Senior Managing Director of the Company, appointed in June 2008 General Supervisor, Information Systems, appointed in April 2008 (presently held) Risk Management Officer, appointed in April 2008 (presently held) Chief Operating Officer for Production Operations, appointed in April 2008 (presently held) Managing Officer of the Company, appointed in June 2005 President and Director of Honda of America Mfg., Inc., appointed in April 2005 President and Director of Honda Engineering Co., Ltd., appointed in June 2001 Director of the Company, appointed in June 1999 Stationed at Honda Canada Inc. in June 1998 Joined Honda in April 1971

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Chief Operating Officer for Production Operations Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Senior Managing Director Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. General Supervisor, Information Systems Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Risk Management Officer Current
Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc. President & CEO Former
Honda of Canada Mfg. President & Director Former
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Oper Officer Former

Director of the Company from June 1996 Chief Operating Officer for Customer Service Operations, appointed in April 2004 (presently held) Managing Director of the Company, appointed in June 2003 President and Director of Honda of the U.K. Manufacturing Ltd., appointed in June 1998 Executive Vice President and Director of Honda Motor Europe Ltd., appointed in June 1998 Director of the Company, appointed in June 1996 Director of Honda R&D Co., Ltd., appointed in June 1995 Joined Honda in April 1972

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. COO, Customer Service Operations Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Managing Director Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Chief Operating Officer for Regional Operations Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Managing Director Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. President and Director of Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. COO, Power Prods Operations Former

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Managing Director & COO, Automobile Operations Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Managing Director & COO, Automobile Operations Current

Director of the Company from June 2008 Director of the Company, appointed in June 2008 Chief Officer of Driving Safety Promotion Center, appointed in April 2008 (presently held) Chief Operating Officer for Business Support Operations, appointed in April 2008 (presently held) Executive Vice President and Director of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., appointed in December 2006 Operating Officer of the Company, appointed in June 2005 Executive Vice President and Director of Honda North America, Inc., appointed in January 2000 Joined Honda in April 1979

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Chief Operating Officer for Business Support Operations Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Chief Officer of Driving Safety Promotion Center Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Oper Officer Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Board of Directors Current

Director of the Company from June 2008 Managing Director of the Company, appointed in June 2008 Chief Operating Officer for Purchasing Operations, appointed in April 2008 (presently held) General Manager of Kumamoto Factory of Production Operations, appointed in April 2006 Operating Officer of the Company, appointed in June 2005 Director of the Company, appointed in June 2003 General Manager of Automobile Purchasing Division 1 in Purchasing Operations, appointed in April 2002 Joined Honda in April 1977

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Chief Operating Officer for Purchasing Operations Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Managing Director Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Oper Officer Former

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. COO, Business Support Operations Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. COO, Business Support Operations & Compliance Officer Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. COO, Power Products Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Senior Managing Director Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Senior Managing Director Former

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Chief Operating Officer for Regional Operations (Europe, the Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Senior Managing Director Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. President and Director of Honda Motor Europe Limited Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Managing Director Former
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Managing Director Former

Director of the Company from June 2007 Senior Managing Director of the Company, appointed in June 2007 Chief Operating Officer for Automobile Operations, appointed in April 2007 (presently held) Managing Officer of the Company, appointed in June 2005 General Manager of Suzuka Factory of Production Operations, appointed in April 2005 General Supervisor, Motor Sports, appointed in April 2004 President and Director of Honda R&D Co., Ltd., appointed in June 2003 Motor Sports, appointed in June 2003 Managing Director of the Company, appointed in June 2003 Senior Managing Director of Honda R&D Co., Ltd., appointed in June 2001 Director of the Company, appointed in June 2000 Executive Vice President of Honda R&D Americas, Inc., appointed in April 1998 Joined Honda in April 1978

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Chief Operating Officer for Automobile Operations Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Senior Managing Director of the Company Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. General Manager Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Board of Directors Current
Digital Equipment Corporation Former

Director of the Company from June 2008 Director of the Company, appointed in June 2008 Chief Operating Officer for Power Product Operations, appointed in April 2008 (presently held) President and Director of Honda Motor Europe (North) GmbH., appointed in April 2006 Operating Officer of the Company, appointed in June 2005 Executive Vice President and Director of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., appointed in December 2004 Joined Honda in April 1980

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Chief Operating Officer for Power Product Operations Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Oper Officer Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Board of Directors Current

Director of the Company from June 2001 Chief Operating Officer for Motorcycle Operations, appointed in April 2008 (presently held) Managing Director of the Company, appointed in June 2006 President and Director of Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd., appointed in April 2006 Chief Operating Officer for Regional Operations (Asia & Oceania) , appointed in April 2006 Chief Operating Officer for Parts Operations, appointed in April 2003 President and Director of Honda Motorcycle Japan Co., Ltd., appointed in August 2001 Director of the Company, appointed in June 2001 General Manager of Motorcycle Sales Division for Regional Sales Operations (Japan), appointed in April 2001 Joined Honda in April 1969

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Chief Operating Officer for Motorcycle Operations Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Managing Director Current
Hero Honda Sa Board of Directors Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Operating Officer Former

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Reg Deputy COO, Operations Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Chief Operating Officer for Business Management Operations Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Executive Vice President Current
Honda North America Inc. President Former

Director of the Company from June 1995 Chairman and Director of the Company, appointed in June 2007 Executive Vice President and Director of the Company, appointed in June 2005 Compliance Officer, appointed in April 2004 Senior Managing Director of the Company, appointed in June 2000 Managing Director of the Company, appointed in June 1998 Chief Operating Officer for Business Management Operations, appointed in June 1998 Director of the Company, appointed in June 1995 General Manager of Finance Division for Business Management Operations, appointed in June 1994 Joined Honda in April 1969

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Executive Vice President Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Executive Vice President Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Executive Vice President and Representative Director Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Board of Directors Current
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. President & CEO Former
Honda International Trading Co. (H.I.T.) President Former

Director of the Company from June 1995 Senior Managing Director of the Company, appointed in June 2005 President of Honda Motor (China) Investment Corporation, Limited, appointed in February 2004 (presently held) Chief Operating Officer for Regional Operations (China), appointed in April 2003 (presently held) Managing Director of the Company, appointed in June 1998 Executive Vice President and Director of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., appointed in June 1996 Director of the Company, appointed in June 1995 President and Director of Honda Canada Inc., appointed in October 1993 Joined Honda in April 1972

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Senior Managing Director Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Senior Managing Director Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Board of Directors Current
Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc. President & CEO Former

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Senior Managing Director Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. President and Director of Honda R&D Co., Ltd. Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. General Supervisor, Quality Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Oper Officer Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Purchasing Operations Support Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Senior Managing Director Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Senior Managing Director Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Senior Managing Director Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Senior Managing Director Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Senior Managing Director Current

Organization Position Status
Honda North America Inc. President and Director Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Senior Managing Director Current
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. President and Director Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Board of Directors Current

Corporate Auditor of the Company (full-time), appointed in June 2008 Managing Director of the Company, appointed in June 2002 Chief Operating Officer for Purchasing Operations, appointed in April 2000 Director of the Company, appointed in June 1999 General Manager of Automobile Purchasing Division 1 in Purchasing Operations, appointed in June 1998 Joined Honda in January 1977

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Managing Director Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Corporate Auditor Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Team Director Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Target Chip Current

Corporate Auditor of the Company, appointed in June 2004 Representative of the Saito Law Office in February 2006 (presently held) Partner of Haarmann Hemmelrath Saito Law Office in June 2003 Registered as a lawyer, Joined The Law Firm of Hamada & Yanagida (presently Mori Hamada & Matsumoto) in April 1973

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Corporate Auditor Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Oper Officer Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Oper Officer Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Oper Officer Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Oper Officer Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Oper Officer Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Oper Officer Current

Corporate Auditor of the Company, appointed in June 2003 Advisor of the Board of The Tokio Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (presently Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.), appointed in June 2003 (presently held) Chairman of The Tokio Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (presently Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.), appointed in June 2001 Joined The Tokio Marine and Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (presently Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.) in April 1960

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Corporate Auditor Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Advisor of the Board of The Tokio Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Oper Officer Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Oper Officer Current

Corporate Auditor of the Company (full-time), appointed in June 2005 Regional Operating Officer of the Company, appointed in April 2004 Joined in April 1969

Organization Position Status
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Vice President, Finance & Treasurer Current
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Corporate Auditor Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Oper Officer Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Oper Officer Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Oper Officer Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Oper Officer Current

Corporate Auditor of the Company, appointed in June 2007 President and Director of Mitsubishi UFJ Trust Investment Technology Institute Co., Ltd., appointed in June 2006 (presently held) Joined The Mitsubishi Trust and Banking Corporation (presently The Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.) in April 1975

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Corporate Auditor Current

Director of the Company from May 1983 Director and Advisor of the Company, appointed in June 2003 President and Director of the Company, appointed in June 1998 President and Director of Honda R&D Co., Ltd., appointed in June 1994 Executive Vice President and Director of the Company, appointed in June 1992 Senior Managing Director of the Company, appointed in June 1990 President and Director of Honda of America Mfg., Inc., appointed in June 1988 Managing Director of the Company, appointed in June 1988 Director of the Company, appointed in May 1983 Executive Vice President and Director of Honda R&D Co., Ltd., appointed in May 1983 Director of Honda R&D Co., Ltd., appointed in March 1977 Joined Honda R&D Co., Ltd. in April 1963

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Board of Directors Current

Director of the Company from June 2001 Advisor of the Board of The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd. (presently The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.), appointed in June 2002 (presently held) Director of the Company, appointed in June 2001 Chairman of the Board of The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi, Ltd. (presently The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.), appointed in June 2000

Organization Position Status
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Board of Directors Current
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HMC $33.4849 -0.2951 (-0.87% )
Volume 218,268
Shares Outstanding 1.8B
Market Cap 61.4B
Year High 34.52
Year Low 20.28
Earnings Per Share 0.642
P/E Ratio 52.1572
Dividend 0.3442
Yield 1.0279
IndustryTop Rated

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