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Notice Concerning the Decision of the Acquisition of Treasury Stock　(Acquisition of Treasury Stock Pursuant to the Articles of Incorporation Based on the Provision of Article 165, Paragraph 2 of the Companies Act)

IWATA, March 23, 2022 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announces that, at the meeting of the Board of Directors held today, the following items related to the acquisition of treasury stock based on the application of the provisions of Article 156 of Japan’s Companies Act pursuant to the rewording of Article 165-3 were resolved. The details are as follows.
 
1. Reason for Acquisition of

Announcement of Personnel Changes

IWATA, March 23, 2022 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announces the following personnel changes effective today or April 1, 2022.
 
1. Changes in duties of Directors (effective March 23, 2022)
(Name) (New Position) (Current Position) MATSUYAMA,
Satohiko Senior Executive Officer and Director,
in charge of Manufacturing,
Manufacturing Technology, Procurement,
Power

ARPAC drone spraying pesticides on sugar cane fields

Yamaha Motor Invests in Brazilian Agricultural Startup ARPAC - Building a foundation for future global agricultural businesses through drone-based pesticide spraying operations -

IWATA, March 18, 2022 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) has invested in ARPAC INDÚSTRIA DE AERONAVES S.A. (hereinafter referred to as ARPAC), a Brazilian startup company that provides integrated solutions from agricultural drone development to service supply operations. This investment was realized with help from the activities of Yamaha Motor Ventures & Laboratory Silicon Valley, a group

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Yamaha Motor Introduces E01 Electric Scooter with Fixed Battery for POC Testing - Fast-chargeable urban commuter providing convenience and a high-quality ride -

IWATA, March 17, 2022 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it will progressively introduce the E01, an 8.1 kW class electric scooter using a fixed (non-removable) battery design, to Europe, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand for real-world proof-of-concept (PoC) testing from July 2022.
The E01 is an electric scooter featuring usability equal to a 50–125cc cl

Yamaha Motor to Donate Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine and Its Surrounding Regions

IWATA, March 16, 2022 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced its decision today to donate 700,000 U.S. dollars toward humanitarian aid for Ukraine and its surrounding regions.
This donation will be made through Japan Platform, a non-profit organization, and the funds will be used explicitly for delivering humanitarian aid to those in need.
Yamaha Motor expresses its deepest sympath

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Yamaha Motor Launches NEO'S Electric Scooter with Removable Battery Design in Europe - Promoting both smarter short-distance urban mobility and carbon neutrality -

IWATA, March 11, 2022 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) will release in Europe from this March the 2.5 kW class NEO’S electric scooter utilizing a removable battery design. The Company also plans to release the model to ASEAN markets in stages.
The NEO’S is an electric scooter with a simple, yet stylish body and features the smooth and agile performance unique to EVs. In Europe, a new segm

MBSI Office(Left)、YAMAHA Motorcycles deployed at Royal Brothers(Right)

Yamaha Motor Launches New Mobility Service Business in India - Aiming to create new employment opportunities with Indian startups -

IWATA, March 2, 2022 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it has established Moto Business Service India Pvt. Ltd. (MBSI) as a new company in India with the aim of expanding its mobility service businesses. The Company has also begun leasing motorcycles to Royal Brothers, a local mobility service provider that offers motorcycle rentals and other services.
MBSI will run an

Announcement of Personnel Changes

IWATA, February 28, 2022 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announces the following personnel changes, effective March 1, 2022
 
Personnel Changes at Group Companies
(Name) (New Position) (Current Position) MIYOSHI,
Takashi President of Chongqing Jianshe Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Chongqing Jianshe Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.  
Main businesses of the group companies referenced above:
・Chongqi

Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Team Commence Moto2 World Championship Debut

Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Team Commence Moto2 World Championship Debut

February 18, 2022 – Today, the Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Team showed its official 2022 colours for their Moto2 debut as they enter the level of world championship Grand Prix racing. With Keminth Kubo and Manuel Gonzalez making up the young and determined rider line-up, the team is excited to commence their apprenticeship.
To give a taster of the upcoming Moto2 season, General Manager of Yamaha’s

Tapping the Potential Within 100% Hydrogen-Powered Engines Yamaha Motor Newsletter(Feb. 17, 2022 No. 96)

Tapping the Potential Within 100% Hydrogen-Powered Engines Yamaha Motor Newsletter(Feb. 17, 2022 No. 96)

Yamaha Motor has been commissioned by Toyota Motor Corporation to develop a 5.0-liter V8 engine for automobiles that is fueled entirely by hydrogen. In Japan, Toyota and other automotive-related companies are about to begin a collaborative effort to expand the range of fuel options for internal combustion engines.
 
As Yamaha “Motor,” the Internal Combustion Engine Is Dear to Us
The Toyot

Notice on Dividends from Surplus

IWATA, February 10,2022 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) hereby announces that at the Board of Directors meeting held today, the Company has resolved to make payments of dividends from surplus with a record date of December 31, 2021.
 
1. Details of Year-End Dividends
 
2. Reasons
With the Company’s performance exceeding the consolidated business results forecast announced on

Outline of the New Medium-Term Management Plan

Outline of the New Medium-Term Management Plan

IWATA, February 10, 2022—Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) has formulated its new Medium-Term Management Plan for the three-year period of 2022 through to 2024.
Based on our Corporate Mission to be a Kando* Creating Company, we are working to promote growth strategies and to reinforce our management foundations toward achieving our Long-Term Vision for 2030 of ”ART for Human Possibilities: L

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Yamaha Motor (TOKYO:7272) is a world-leading producer of motorcycles, marine products, power products and robotics.

Yamaha Motor (TOKYO: 7272) is a world-leading enterprise manufacturing land-mobility such as motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and electrically power assisted bicycles, marine products such as boats and outboard motors, robotics products such as surface mounters and drones, as well as engagement in the finance business. The company's diverse businesses and wide variety of products are built around its proprietary technologies focused on powertrain, chassis and hull, electronic control, and manufacturing technologies. Yamaha Motor operates global development, production and sales networks through 140 subsidiaries and equity-method affiliates in 30 countries and regions, working to realize our Corporate Mission of being s "Kando* Creating Company."
About 90% of consolidated net sales are generated in more than 180 countries and regions outside of Japan.
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