SUZUKI announces its financial results for the FY 2015 Q1 (April 2015 - June 2015).

• Increased sales and operating/ordinary income
• Decreased net income (attributable to owners of the parent)

1. Outline of the Financial Results for FY2015 First Quarter (April 2015 to June 2015)

The consolidated net sales of this first quarter (April 2015 to June 2015) increased by ¥62.5 billion (8.8%) to ¥772.9 billion compared to the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.

The Japanese domestic net sales decreased by ¥8.7 billion (3.4%) to ¥247.3 billion year-on-year owing to the decrease in the OEM sales. The overseas net sales increased by ¥71.2 billion (15.7%) to ¥525.6 billion year-on-year mainly owing to the increase in the automobile sales in India.

In terms of the consolidated income, the operating income increased by ¥4.3 billion (8.3%) to ¥55.2 billion year-on-year mainly owing to the increase in the income in India. 

The ordinary income increased by ¥3.0 billion (5.1%) to ¥62.3 billion year-on-year. However, the net income attributable to owners of the parent decreased by ¥5.8 billion (15.5%) to ¥31.7 billion year-on-year mainly owing to the increase in the adjustment of profit attributable to non-controlling interests.

2. The Operating Results by Segment

In the automobile business, the Company made efforts to expand its sales by strengthening its products such as by launching the all-new Alto Lapin minicar and enhancing fuel efficiency of models including the Hustler and the Spacia minicars. 

However, owing to the decrease in the OEM sales, the Japanese domestic net sales decreased year-on-year. The overseas net sales increased year-on-year mainly owing to the increase in India and Pakistan. 

Consequently, the net sales of the automobile business increased by ¥62.9 billion (10.0%) to ¥691.9 billion year-on-year. The operating income increased by ¥6.3 billion (13.2%) to ¥53.6 billion year-on-year mainly owing to the increase in the income in India.

In the motorcycle business, the net sales decreased by ¥4.7 billion (7.2%) to ¥60.9 billion year-on-year mainly owing to the decrease in the sales in North America and Asia. 

The operating income of ¥1.0 billion in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year became an operating loss of ¥2.6 billion.

In the marine and power products, etc. business, the net sales increased by ¥4.3 billion (27.3%) to ¥20.1 billion year-on-year mainly owing to the increase in the sales of the outboard motors in the US. The operating income increased by ¥1.6 billion (63.8%) to ¥4.2 billion year-on-year.

As for the operating income by geographical areas, Japan decreased by ¥6.6 billion (19.7%) to ¥27.2 billion year-on-year mainly owing to the increase in research and development expenses and depreciation. 

However, Asia increased by ¥14.0 billion (93.2%) to ¥29.1 billion year-on-year mainly owing to the increase in the automobile sales in India and Pakistan.

3. Forecasts for the Consolidated Operating Results-Full Year

As for the forecasts for the consolidated operating results, they remain unchanged from the previous forecasts. The Group will work as one to reform in every field to accomplish the below forecasts for the consolidated operation by pursuing the business activity.

(Forecasts for the consolidated operating results-Full Year)

Net Sales	¥3,100.0 billion (up 2.8% year-on-year)
Operating Income	¥190.0 billion (up 5.9% year-on-year)
Ordinary Income	¥200.0 billion (up 2.9% year-on-year)
Net Income attributable to owners of the parent	¥110.0 billion (up 13.6% year-on-year)
(Foreign Exchange Rate)	¥115/US$
	¥125/Euro
	¥1.85/Indian Rupee
	¥0.90/100 Indonesian Rupiah
	¥3.50/Thai Baht

ITALY - Maruti Suzuki confirms its place at the top of the Indian sales charts, with four models.

After reaching the amazing figure of 15 million cars produced in its history, Suzuki confirms that it is the absolute leader of the Indian market with four models topping the sales charts. 

The city car Celerio celebrates the Indian market the 100,000 units sold, a success achieved thanks to a unique offering in its segment

In June, Maruti Suzuki has confirmed that it has taken the top spots again in the Indian market for the third consecutive month. 

The compact notchback sedan DZire (model not imported in Italy) saw an increase in sales of 11%, totaling 19,663 units that consecrate as the car more market demand. 

Next to this important achievement, Maruti Suzuki has celebrated the first 100,000 units sold of the Celerio model, the city car of the new generation, came on sale, successfully, from November 2014 also on the Italian market, which, in just over a year after its debut at the show Auto Expo in Delhi (2014) has already clinched a spot in the top ten of the Indian market. 

Small outside, inside XL. Even in content

The success of Celerio is related to several factors that distinguish the Suzuki city car. The compact dimensions of the car (with a total length of 3,600 mm) are opposed to a practical and spacious interior, with five real seats and a cargo area with 254 liters of capacity that establishes the reference category. 

The result is an agile and manoeuvrable in city traffic because it is able to offer a more practical and comfortable on board, in addition to the availability of new transmission Auto Gear Shift . "We thank our customers for the appreciation Celerio" said Mr. RS Kalsi, Executive Director, Marketing and Sales of Maruti Suzuki.

"This car is the first in its class to offer the Indian market technology AGS, and nearly a third of the units sold are equipped with this transmission. 

Customers liked the convenience and efficiency of this system, which has no effect on fuel consumption. In just one year after its debut on the market, thanks to the brand Celerio Maruti Suzuki rose from 61% to 71% of market share in the segment of supermini hatchback". 

Maruti Suzuki, strategy and innovation leader to confirm

Next to the leadership model and the success of DZire Celerio, last June confirmed the success of other Suzuki cars. The model ALTO has seen an increase in sales of 6.5% compared to May, confirming its second place in the internal market. 

The podium is completed by SWIFT, which essentially confirmed the data of the previous month with 17,313 units sold. It follows in fourth place model Wagon R, with 13,221 units. 

The credit for this success is due to specific technical and commercial choices, that led the House to invest strongly on projects related to emerging markets to conquer, consolidating it, the current leadership.

This strategy is part of the all-new 0.8L diesel engine E08A 2-cylinder engine, designed specifically to meet the needs of the Indian market and introduced the model Celerio. 

This unit, with distribution DOHC 8 valves and made of aluminum, combines weight and sizing content with high level performance, through the use of an efficient intercooler combined with a compression ratio content. 

The optimization of flywheels has allowed the reduction of low-frequency vibrations typical of diesel engines with this architecture. 

The result is an engine appreciated for torque and usability, as well as able to take over the role of most efficient car in the domestic market due to fuel consumption of 27.62 km / l *. 

* Search Suzuki of June 2015.

Translated by Google - Apologies for any errors caused.

Suzuki will display two world-premiere concept models at the 85th Geneva Motor Show next month.

Suzuki Motor Corporation will display two world-premiere concept models at the 85th Geneva Motor Show next month, both will offer the design language tahat has become an important part of Suzuki design of recent times, and will move the brand forward with these two new exciting products.

iK-2

The iK-2 is an ideal compact sized car, developed with an innovative theme of “Harmonised Force”. By combining all of the key elements expected in a car of this size the new model raises compact car values to the limit.

iM-4

The iM-4 is an iconic mini 4x4 developed with a concept theme of “Shape the Inspiration”. It is an all-new proposal from Suzuki, packed with its compact 4x4 DNA and new technologies as well as distinctive styling that will give real inspiration to drivers.

Detailed information will be disclosed at the Suzuki press conference, scheduled on

Tuesday, 3rd March 2015 at 11:15 am

On stand 4251, in hall 4

A special website is available on http://www.globalsuzuki.com/geneva2015/

*The 85th Geneva International Motor Show will be open to the press on 3rd and 4th March and then to the general public from 5th to 15th March.