We operate in a highly competitive environment and compete with other financial institutions and, to a lesser extent,
other automobile manufacturers’ affiliated finance companies primarily through service, quality, our relationship with
TMNA, and financing rates. TMNA sponsors subvention, cash, and contractual residual value support incentive
programs offered by us on certain new and used Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Our ability to offer competitive financing
and insurance products in the U.S. depends in part on the level of TMNA sponsored subvention, cash, and contractual
residual value support incentive program activity, which varies based on TMNA marketing strategies, economic
conditions, and the volume of vehicle sales, among other factors. Any negative impact on the level of TMNA
sponsored subvention, cash, and contractual residual value support incentive programs could in turn have a material
adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.
Changes in consumer behavior could affect the automotive industry, TMNA and TMC, and, as a result, our
business, results of operations and financial condition.
A number of trends are affecting the automotive industry. These include a market shift from cars to sport utility
vehicles (“SUVs”) and trucks, high demand for incentives, the rise of mobility services such as vehicle sharing and
ride hailing, the development of autonomous and alternative-energy vehicles, the impact of demographic shifts on
attitudes and behaviors toward vehicle ownership and use, the development of flexible alternatives to traditional
financing and leasing such as subscription service offerings, changing expectations around the vehicle buying
experience, adjustments in the geographic distribution of new and used vehicle sales, and advancements in
communications and technology. Any one or more of these trends could adversely affect the automotive industry,
TMNA and TMC, and could in turn have an impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Recalls and other related announcements by TMNA could affect our business, results of operations and financial
condition.
TMNA periodically conducts vehicle recalls which could include temporary suspensions of sales and production of
certain Toyota and Lexus models. Because our business is substantially dependent upon the sale of Toyota and Lexus
vehicles, such events could adversely affect our business. A decrease in the level of sales, including as a result of the
actual or perceived quality, safety or reliability of Toyota and Lexus vehicles or a change in standards of regulatory
bodies will have a negative impact on the level of our financing volume, insurance volume, earning assets, Net
financing revenues and insurance revenues. The credit performance of our dealer and consumer portfolios may also be
adversely affected. In addition, a decline in the values of used Toyota and Lexus vehicles would have a negative
effect on residual values and return rates, which, in turn, could increase depreciation expense and credit
losses. Further, certain of TMCC’s affiliated entities are or may become subject to litigation and governmental
investigations and have been or may become subject to fines or other penalties. These factors could affect sales of
Toyota and Lexus vehicles and, accordingly, could have a negative effect on our business, results of operations and
financial condition.
If we are unable to compete successfully or if competition increases in the businesses in which we operate, our
results of operations could be negatively affected.
We operate in a highly competitive environment. We compete with other financial institutions including national and
regional commercial banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations, finance companies, and to a lesser extent,
other automobile manufacturers’ affiliated finance companies. In addition, online financing options provide
consumers with alternative financing sources. Increases in competitive pressures could have an adverse impact on our
contract volume, market share, Net financing revenues, insurance revenues and margins. Further, the financial
condition and viability of our competitors and peers may have an adverse impact on the financial services industry in
which we operate, resulting in a decrease in the demand for our products and services. This could have an adverse
impact on the volume of our business and our results of operations.
A failure or interruption in our operations could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
Operational risk is the risk of loss resulting from, among other factors, lack of established processes, inadequate or
failed processes, systems or internal controls, theft, fraud, natural disasters or other catastrophes (including without
limitation, explosions, fires, floods, earthquakes, terrorist attacks, riots, civil disturbances and health epidemics and
other outbreaks). Operational risk can occur in many forms including, but not limited to, errors, business
interruptions, failure of controls, failure of systems or other technology, deficiencies in our insurance risk management
program, inappropriate behavior or misconduct by our employees or those contracted to perform services for us, and
vendors that do not perform in accordance with their contractual agreements. We have established business recovery
plans to address interruptions in our operations, but we can give no assurance that these plans will be adequate to
remediate all events that we may face. A catastrophic event that results in the destruction or disruption of any of our