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Annual Report 2017

Year Ended March 31, 2017

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Index

Financial Data 01 Financial Data

Section 02 Productions, Orders, Backlogs, and Sales by Product
03 Capital Investment
04 Consolidated Balance Sheets
06 Consolidated Statements of Income
06 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
07 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity
08 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
09 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
40 Independent Auditors Report

Internal Control 41 Internal Control Section

Section 42 Managements Report on Internal Control
43 Independent Auditors Report

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Financial Data
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Years ended March 31, 20132017

Net sales Net income attributable Net income attributable to Total assets
(Billions of yen) to Murata Corporation Murata Corporation / Net sales (Billions of yen)
(Billions of yen) (%)
1,250 250 20 2,000

1,000 200
15 1,500

750 150

10 1,000

500 100

5 500
250 50

0 0 0 0
13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17

Basic earnings attributable Shareholders equity Net income attributable to Income before income
to Murata Corporation (Billions of yen) Murata Corporation taxes / Total assets (%)
per share *1
(Yen) / Shareholder's equity (%)
1,000 1,500 20 20

1,250
800 15 15

1,000
600 10 10

750

400 5 5
500

200 0 0
250

0 0 (5) (5)
13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17
*1 Based on the average number of common shares outstanding. There are no dilutive potential securities.

Shareholders equity Capital investment Dividend per share Total return *3

per share (Yen) *2

(Billions of yen) (Yen) (Billions of yen)
7,000 200 250 50

6,000
200 40
150
5,000

150 30
4,000
100
3,000
100 20

2,000
50
50 10
1,000

0 0 0 0
13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17
*2 Based on the number of common shares outstanding at term-end.
*3 Total of dividend payments and share buyback.

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Financial Data
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Productions, Orders, Backlogs, and Sales by Product

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Year ended March 31, 2017
Component Ratio against Thousands of
Millions of yen ratio the previous year U.S. dollars
2017
Productions by Product % %
Capacitors ...................................................... 369,040 32.7 (6.3) $ 3,295,000
Piezoelectric Components .............................. 177,966 15.8 7.4 1,588,982
Other Components ......................................... 219,325 19.4 (10.3) 1,958,259
Components Total .......................................... 766,331 67.9 (4.7) 6,842,241
Communication Modules ................................ 316,568 28.1 (24.8) 2,826,500
Power Supplies and Other Modules ............... 45,108 4.0 (14.1) 402,750
Modules Total ................................................. 361,676 32.1 (23.6) 3,229,250
Total ................................................................ 1,128,007 100.0 (11.7) $10,071,491

*1 Figures on the tables by product are based on sales price to customers.

*2 Exclusive of consumption taxes on the tables by product
*3 The tables by product indicate productions, orders, backlogs, and sales of electronic components and related products.

Component Ratio against Thousands of

Millions of yen ratio the previous year U.S. dollars
2017
Orders by Product % %
Capacitors ........................................................ 397,343 34.4 8.3 $ 3,547,706
Piezoelectric Components ............................... 153,817 13.3 (13.9) 1,373,366
Other Components ........................................... 226,041 19.5 (1.3) 2,018,223
Components Total ............................................. 777,201 67.2 0.3 6,939,295
Communication Modules ................................. 333,141 28.8 (14.7) 2,974,473
Power Supplies and Other Modules ................ 46,177 4.0 (9.5) 412,295
Modules Total .................................................... 379,318 32.8 (14.1) 3,386,768
Total ................................................................... 1,156,519 100.0 (4.9) $10,326,063

Component Ratio against Thousands of

Millions of yen ratio the previous year U.S. dollars
2017
Backlogs by Product % %
Capacitors ........................................................ 62,484 40.6 80.4 $ 557,893
Piezoelectric Components ............................... 18,654 12.1 (46.5) 166,554
Other Components .......................................... 22,579 14.7 20.1 201,598
Components Total ............................................. 103,717 67.4 17.5 926,045
Communication Modules ................................. 43,049 28.0 20.8 384,366
Power Supplies and Other Modules ................ 7,085 4.6 17.9 63,259
Modules Total .................................................... 50,134 32.6 20.4 447,625
Total ................................................................... 153,851 100.0 18.4 $ 1,373,670

*1 The backlogs in Capacitors for this year have increased drastically compared to the previous year. This is because of the increased demand for automotive electronics and industrial
products.
*2 The backlogs in Piezoelectric Components for this year have decreased drastically compared to the previous year. This is because of temporary production adjustments by customers
toward the end of the fiscal year, although the demand for smartphones is increasing.

Component Ratio against Thousands of

Millions of yen ratio the previous year U.S. dollars
2017
Sales by Product % %
Capacitors ........................................................ 369,488 32.6 0.6 $ 3,299,000
Piezoelectric Components ............................... 170,012 15.0 5.0 1,517,964
Other Components .......................................... 222,259 19.7 (3.8) 1,984,455
Components Total ............................................. 761,759 67.3 0.2 6,801,419
Communication Modules ................................. 325,736 28.7 (17.6) 2,908,357
Power Supplies and Other Modules ................ 45,100 4.0 (12.7) 402,679
Modules Total .................................................... 370,836 32.7 (17.0) 3,311,036
Total ................................................................... 1,132,595 100.0 (6.2) $ 10,112,455

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Capital Investment
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Year ended March 31, 2017

1) Capital investment for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017 amounted to 158,579 million ($1,415,884
thousand).
Major capital investment included the expansion and rationalization of production facilities, construction of
buildings and expansion of R&D facilities.

2) Major property, plant and equipment on a net book value basis was as follows:

Millions of yen
Machinery Construction
2017 Land Buildings and equipment in progress Total

Parent Company
Plant, Office and other
Head Office in Kyoto ................................................ 292 1,580 4,314 271 6,458
Yokaichi Plant in Shiga ............................................ 466 8,353 5,044 646 14,510
Yasu Plant in Shiga ................................................. 7,384 15,994 12,394 1,902 37,675
Yokohama Technical Center in Kanagawa .............. 1,797 1,477 820 24 4,118
Other ........................................................................ 7,503 5,295 183 1 12,984

Millions of yen
Machinery Construction
2017 Land Buildings and equipment in progress Total

Domestic Subsidiaries
Company Name
Kanazawa Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. .......... 2,760 22,159 40,387 5,587 70,893
Izumo Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. .............. 1,729 18,240 20,938 4,503 45,410
Fukui Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ............. 2,314 16,256 21,728 1,499 41,797
Okayama Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ............... 6,949 12,639 1,771 21,359
Toyama Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ................. 1,487 4,435 11,014 1,974 18,910
Murata Land & Building Co., Ltd. ............................. 4,745 6,264 2 11,011

Millions of yen
Machinery Construction
2017 Land Buildings and equipment in progress Total

Foreign Subsidiaries
Company Name
Wuxi Murata Electronics Co., Ltd. ........................... 12,666 34,987 5,325 52,978
Shenzhen Murata Technology Co., Ltd. .................. 7,175 10,903 118 18,196
Murata Electronics (Thailand), Ltd. .......................... 317 5,050 7,471 1,346 14,184
Philippine Manufacturing Co. of Murata, Inc. .......... 370 7,205 1 7,576
Murata Electronics Singapore (Pte.) Ltd. ............... 2,243 5,895 34 8,172
Murata Electronics Oy.............................................. 300 6,396 1,270 7,966

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Capital Investment
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Consolidated Balance Sheets

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries
At March 31, 2017 and 2016

Thousands of
Millions of yen U.S. dollars (Note 2)
ASSETS 2017 2016 2017

Current assets:
Cash ................................................................................................... 170,929 150,627 $ 1,526,152
Short-term investments ...................................................................... 173,401 174,228 1,548,223
Marketable securities (Note 3) ........................................................... 53,043 45,188 473,598
Notes and accounts receivable:
Trade notes ............................................................................. 271 399 2,419
Trade accounts ........................................................................ 209,596 194,549 1,871,393
Allowance for doubtful notes and accounts ............................. (905) (845) (8,080)
Inventories (Note 4) ............................................................................ 211,447 217,462 1,887,920
Deferred income taxes (Note 9) ......................................................... 25,890 31,365 231,161
Prepaid expenses and other .............................................................. 27,759 22,396 247,848
Total current assets ................................................................. 871,431 835,369 7,780,634

Property, plant and equipment:

Land ................................................................................................... 50,761 49,757 453,223
Buildings ............................................................................................. 394,239 350,279 3,519,991
Machinery and equipment .................................................................. 950,280 873,410 8,484,643
Construction in progress .................................................................... 40,035 37,750 357,456
Total ........................................................................................ 1,435,315 1,311,196 12,815,313
Accumulated depreciation .................................................................. (927,346) (855,334) (8,279,875)
Net property, plant and equipment .......................................... 507,969 455,862 4,535,438

Investments and other assets:

Investments (Note 3) .......................................................................... 103,468 100,131 923,821
Intangible assets (Note 15) ................................................................ 48,883 51,708 436,455
Goodwill (Note 15) ............................................................................. 62,102 53,738 554,482
Deferred income taxes (Note 9) ......................................................... 5,259 11,258 46,955
Other (Note 6) ........................................................................ 35,887 9,718 320,420
Total investments and other assets ......................................... 255,599 226,553 2,282,133
Total assets ........................................................................................ 1,634,999 1,517,784 $14,598,205

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

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Thousands of
Millions of yen U.S. dollars (Note 2)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY 2017 2016 2017

Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings (Note 5) .......................................................... 46,118 6,446 $ 411,768
Trade accounts payable ..................................................................... 57,918 56,380 517,125
Accrued payroll and bonuses ............................................................. 34,075 36,456 304,241
Income taxes payable ........................................................................ 7,240 28,734 64,643
Accrued expenses and other (Note 6) ............................................... 63,383 57,607 565,919
Total current liabilities ..................................................................... 208,734 185,623 1,863,696

Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt (Note 5) ..................................................................... 545 3,301 4,866
Termination and retirement benefits (Note 6) .................................... 59,324 71,884 529,679
Deferred income taxes (Note 9) ......................................................... 9,677 11,643 86,402
Other .................................................................................................. 1,385 1,354 12,366
Total long-term liabilities ................................................................. 70,931 88,182 633,313

Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 11)

Murata Corporations Shareholders equity (Notes 7 and 17):

Common stock
(authorized 581,000,000 shares in 2017 and 2016;
issued 225,263,592 shares in 2017 and 2016) ............................. 69,377 69,377 619,438
Capital surplus ................................................................................... 114,290 103,865 1,020,446
Retained earnings .............................................................................. 1,241,180 1,131,809 11,081,964
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (Note 8):
Unrealized gains on securities ........................................................ 6,127 2,945 54,706
Pension liability adjustments (Note 6) ............................................ (15,652) (23,587) (139,750)
Foreign currency translation adjustments ....................................... (4,694) 5,110 (41,911)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss..................... (14,219) (15,532) (126,955)
Treasury stock, at cost, 12,525,306 shares in 2017 and
13,560,912 shares in 2016 .......................... (55,809) (60,360) (498,295)
Total Murata Corporations Shareholders equity .................... 1,354,819 1,229,159 12,096,598

Noncontrolling interests ................................................................ 515 14,820 4,598

Total equity .............................................................................. 1,355,334 1,243,979 12,101,196

Total liabilities and equity ........................................................... 1,634,999 1,517,784 $14,598,205

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

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Consolidated Statements of Income

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Years ended March 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015

Thousands of
Millions of yen U.S. dollars (Note 2)
2017 2016 2015 2017
Net sales .......................................................................... 1,135,524 1,210,841 1,043,542 $10,138,607
Operating costs and expenses (Note 6):
Cost of sales ........................................................................ 703,129 712,054 629,206 6,277,937
Selling, general and administrative ...................................... 149,371 145,399 134,811 1,333,670
Research and development ................................................. 81,809 77,982 64,990 730,437
Total operating costs and expenses ......................... 934,309 935,435 829,007 8,342,044
Operating income ........................................................... 201,215 275,406 214,535 1,796,563
Other income (expenses):
Interest and dividend income ............................................... 2,449 2,430 3,360 21,866
Interest expense .................................................................. (272) (138) (425) (2,429)
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss) ............................... (4,815) (2,127) 18,101 (42,991)
Other-net ............................................................................. 1,841 3,602 2,829 16,437
Other income (expenses)-net ................................. (797) 3,767 23,865 (7,117)
Income before income taxes ......................................... 200,418 279,173 238,400 1,789,446
Income taxes (Note 9):
Current ................................................................................. 39,813 73,495 77,558 355,473
Deferred ............................................................................... 4,529 1,457 (6,463) 40,437
Provision for income taxes ........................................ 44,342 74,952 71,095 395,910
Net income...................................................................... 156,076 204,221 167,305 1,393,536
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests ..... 16 445 (406) 143
Net income attributable to Murata Corporation ................ 156,060 203,776 167,711 $ 1,393,393

Amounts per share (Note 10): Yen U.S. dollars (Note 2)

Basic earnings attributable to Murata Corporation per share.... 733.87 962.55 792.19 $ 6.55
Cash dividends per share ................................................... 220.00 200.00 150.00 $ 1.96

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Years ended March 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015

Thousands of
Millions of yen U.S. dollars (Note 2)
2017 2016 2015 2017
Net income ........................................................................... 156,076 204,221 167,305 $1,393,536
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (Note 8):
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities .................................. 3,141 (4,345) 1,820 28,044
Pension liability adjustments ................................................... 8,822 (18,581) (1,205) 78,768
Foreign currency translation adjustments ............................... (9,895) (33,898) 31,591 (88,348)
Other comprehensive income (loss)........................ 2,068 (56,824) 32,206 18,464
Comprehensive income ...................................................... 158,144 147,397 199,511 1,412,000
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests .. (2) (1,054) 392 (18)
Comprehensive income attributable to Murata Corporation ...... 158,146 148,451 199,119 $1,412,018

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Years ended March 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015

Millions of yen
Number of Accumulated
common other
shares Common Capital Retained comprehensive Treasury Controlling Noncontrolling Total
issued stock surplus earnings income (loss) stock interests interests equity
Balance at March 31, 2014 ........... 225,263,592 69,377 103,864 834,419 8,385 (60,285) 955,760 15,872 971,632
Purchases of treasury stock at cost ... (33) (33) (33)
Net income .................................. 167,711 167,711 (406) 167,305
Cash dividends ............................. (31,756) (31,756) (116) (31,872)
Other comprehensive income,
net of tax (Note 8) .................... 31,408 31,408 798 32,206
Equity transaction with noncontrolling (307) (307)
interests and other.....................
Balance at March 31, 2015 ........... 225,263,592 69,377 103,864 970,374 39,793 (60,318) 1,123,090 15,841 1,138,931
Purchases of treasury stock at cost.... (42) (42) (42)
Disposal of treasury stock ............ 1 0 1 1
Net income .................................. 203,776 203,776 445 204,221
Cash dividends ............................. (42,341) (42,341) (116) (42,457)
Other comprehensive loss,
net of tax (Note 8) .................... (55,325) (55,325) (1,499) (56,824)
Equity transaction with noncontrolling 149 149
interests and other.....................
Balance at March 31, 2016 ........... 225,263,592 69,377 103,865 1,131,809 (15,532) (60,360) 1,229,159 14,820 1,243,979
Purchases of treasury stock at cost ... (88) (88) (88)
Disposal of treasury stock ............ 3 2 5 5
Net income .................................. 156,060 156,060 16 156,076
Cash dividends ............................. (46,689) (46,689) (46,689)
Other comprehensive income,
net of tax (Note 8) .................... 2,086 2,086 (18) 2,068
Equity transaction with noncontrolling 10,422 (773) 4,637 14,286 (14,303) (17)
interests and other.....................
Balance at March 31, 2017 ........... 225,263,592 69,377 114,290 1,241,180 (14,219) (55,809) 1,354,819 515 1,355,334

Thousands of U.S. dollars (Note 2)

Accumulated
other
Common Capital Retained comprehensive Treasury Controlling Noncontrolling Total
stock surplus earnings income (loss) stock interests interests equity
Balance at March 31, 2016 ........... $619,438 $ 927,366 $10,105,437 $ (138,678) $ (538,929) $ 10,974,634 $ 132,321 $11,106,955
Purchases of treasury stock at cost .... (786) (786) (786)
Disposal of treasury stock ........... 27 18 45 45
Net income .................................. 1,393,393 1,393,393 143 1,393,536
Cash dividends ............................. (416,866) (416,866) (416,866)
Other comprehensive income,
net of tax (Note 8) .................... 18,625 18,625 (161) 18,464
Equity transaction with noncontrolling 93,053 (6,902) 41,402 127,553 (127,705) (152)
interests and other ....................
Balance at March 31, 2017 ........... $619,438 $ 1,020,446 $11,081,964 $ (126,955) $ (498,295) $ 12,096,598 $ 4,598 $12,101,196

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Years ended March 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015
Thousands of
U.S. dollars
Millions of yen (Note 2)
2017 2016 2015 2017
Operating activities:
Net income .......................................................................... 156,076 204,221 167,305 $ 1,393,536
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization ......................................... 113,523 99,105 84,935 1,013,598
Losses on sales and disposals of property, plant and equipment .... 1,867 1,406 1,443 16,670
Provision for termination and retirement benefits, less payments...... (1,040) (16,006) (4,636) (9,286)
Deferred income taxes ...................................................... 4,529 1,457 (6,463) 40,438
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in trade notes and accounts receivable ... (14,317) 19,507 (19,295) (127,830)
(Increase) decrease in inventories ................................. 5,032 (38,549) (3,431) 44,929
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other ....... (4,916) (12,546) 24 (43,893)
Increase in trade notes and accounts payable .............. 650 4,336 7,133 5,803
Increase (decrease) in accrued payroll and bonuses ..... (2,394) 500 921 (21,376)
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable ................ (22,678) (20,739) 21,528 (202,482)
Increase in accrued expenses and other ........................ 7,586 10,050 7,749 67,732
Other-net ........................................................................ 2 (291) 2,723 18
Net cash provided by operating activities ................... 243,920 252,451 259,936 2,177,857

Investing activities:
Capital expenditures ............................................................. (158,579) (172,540) (101,184) (1,415,884)
Payment for purchases of marketable securities, investments and other .... (58,967) (64,173) (42,381) (526,491)
Maturities and sales of marketable securities, investments and other .......... 45,192 71,807 102,105 403,500
Increase in long-term deposits ....................................... (22,591) (201,706)
(Increase) decrease in short-term investments ................................ 5,982 (41,999) (1,738) 53,411
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired (Note 14)... (14,725) (50,219) (131,473)
Other-net ........................................................................ 991 1,589 2,038 8,848
Net cash used in investing activities .......................... (202,697) (205,316) (91,379) (1,809,795)

Financing activities:
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings .......................... 39,673 (4,671) (28,847) 354,223
Proceeds from long-term debt .............................................. 1,000 1,055
Repayment of long-term debt .............................................. (4,662) (10,494) (6,907) (41,625)
Dividends paid ...................................................................... (46,689) (42,341) (31,756) (416,866)
Other-net ........................................................................ (51) (108) (511) (455)
Net cash used in financing activities .......................... (11,729) (56,614) (66,966) (104,723)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents .... (2,880) 9,113 (7,539) (25,714)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents .... 26,614 (366) 94,052 237,625
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year .................. 212,570 212,936 118,884 1,897,946
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year ............................ 239,184 212,570 212,936 $ 2,135,571

Additional cash flow information:

Interest paid .......................................................................... 289 134 411 $ 2,580
Income taxes paid ................................................................ 62,736 95,083 55,933 560,143

Additional cash and cash equivalents information:

Cash ...................................................................................... 170,929 150,627 139,685 $ 1,526,152
Short-term investments ......................................................... 173,401 174,228 146,413 1,548,223
Short-term investments with the original maturities over 3 months .... (105,146) (112,285) (73,162) (938,804)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year ............................ 239,184 212,570 212,936 $ 2,135,571

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and Subsidiaries

1. Summary of Significant (a) Nature of operations

Accounting Policies Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (the Company) and subsidiaries (together the Companies) are
engaged in the development, manufacturing, and sale of electronic components (Components and
Modules) in numerous countries, including Japan, North America, Greater China, certain other Asian
countries, and European countries as its primary markets. Components consist of Capacitors,
Piezoelectric Components, and Other Components. Modules consist of Communication Modules,
Power Supplies, and Other Modules. The Companies products are sold mainly to electronics
companies for use as components in telecommunication, computer, audio, video, automotive
electronics, and other electronic products.

(b) Basis of financial statements

The consolidated financial statements, stated in Japanese yen, reflect certain adjustments, not
recorded on the books of account, to present these statements in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The Companies adopt Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards
Codification (ASC) 105, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America.
The principal adjustments to amounts recorded in the Companies books of account include the
measurement of net periodic cost for defined benefit retirement plans, the accrual of compensated
absences, accounting for derivatives, and the provision for deferred income taxes relating to these
adjustments.

(c) Principles of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority-owned
subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
Investments in 20% to 50%-owned companies are accounted for by the equity method.

(d) Short-term investments, cash and cash equivalents

Short-term investments include time deposits which may be withdrawn on demand without
diminution of principal, and commercial paper, which is a highly-liquid investment.
The Companies consider cash and short-term investments with original maturities of 3 months or
less as cash and cash equivalents.

(e) Marketable securities and investments

Under ASC 320, Investment - Debt and Equity Securities, and ASC 825 "Financial Instruments",
the Companies classify debt securities and marketable equity securities as available-for-sale and
carry them at fair value with a corresponding recognition of the net unrealized holding gains or losses
(net of tax) as a separate component of shareholders equity, except investments whose unrealized
holding gains and losses are included in income by electing the fair value option. Gains and losses
on sales of investments are computed on an average cost basis. Equity securities that do not have a
readily determinable fair value are recorded at average cost (see Note 3). The Companies review the
fair value of their marketable securities and investments on a regular basis to determine if the fair
value of any individual investment has declined below its cost or amortized cost and if such decline is
other-than-temporary. A determination of whether a decline in fair value represents an other-than-
temporary impairment is based on criteria that include the extent to which the securitys carrying
value exceeds its fair value, the duration of the market decline, and the Companies requirement and
intent to hold or sell the investment. Losses from other-than-temporary impairments, if any, are
charged to income as incurred.

(f) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, which is determined principally by the average cost
method, or market.

(g) Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is
principally computed using the declining-balance method (straight-line method for certain overseas
subsidiaries) based upon the estimated useful lives of the assets. The range of useful lives is
principally from 10 to 50 years for buildings and from 4 to 17 years for machinery and equipment.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(h) Termination and retirement benefits

Termination and retirement benefits are accounted for in accordance with ASC 715, Compensation
- Retirement Benefits.

(i) Revenue recognition

The Companies recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement including title
transfer exists, delivery has occurred, the sales price to the customer is fixed or determinable, and
collectability is reasonably assured.

(j) Advertising expenses

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expenses for the years ended March 31,
2017, 2016, and 2015 were 3,824 million ($34,143 thousand), 3,833 million, and 4,051 million,
respectively.

(k) Taxes on income

The Companies account for income taxes in accordance with the provisions of ASC 740, Income
Taxes. Under ASC 740, deferred tax assets and liabilities are computed based on the differences
between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using the enacted tax
rates. Deferred income tax expenses and credits are primarily based on the change in the deferred
tax assets and liabilities from period to period. A valuation allowance is established, when necessary,
to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. The effect on
deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the period that includes the
enactment date.
Regarding undistributed earnings of subsidiaries, the Companies recognize deferred tax liabilities
for the taxable portion of future dividends receivable under the current tax system. The Companies
recognize no deferred tax liability for the non-taxable portion because the tax system treats the
majority of dividends receivable the Company receives from subsidiaries as non-taxable.
The Companies account for uncertainty in income taxes in accordance with ASC 740. ASC 740
prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition
and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Benefits from tax
positions that meet the more likely than not recognition threshold are measured at the largest amount
of benefit that is greater than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax
authority.

(l) Earnings per share

The Companies account for earnings per share in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share.
Diluted earnings attributable to Murata Corporation per share reflects the potential dilution from
potential shares outstanding such as shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options. A
reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic and diluted earnings attributable to
Murata Corporation per share computation is included in Note 10.

(m) Fair value measurements

The Companies account for fair value measurements in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value
Measurement. ASC 820 clarifies the definitions of fair value, establishes a framework for measuring
fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.

(n) Derivatives
The Companies account for their derivative instruments and hedging activities in accordance with
ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging. These standards establish accounting and reporting standards
for derivative instruments and for hedging activities, and require that an entity recognize all
derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet and measure those instruments at fair
value.
Changes in fair value of a derivative that is highly effective and that is designated and qualifies as a
foreign currency and material procurement cash flow hedge are recorded in other comprehensive
income (loss) until earnings are affected by the variability in cash flows of the designated hedged
item.

(o) Shipping and handling costs

Shipping and handling costs which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses for
the years ended March 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015 were 9,345 million ($83,438 thousand), 9,353
million, and 9,146 million, respectively.

(p) Consideration given by a vendor to a customer

The Companies account for consideration given to a customer as a reduction of revenue in
accordance with ASC 605-50, Customer Payments and Incentives. ASC 605-50 defines the income
statement classification of consideration given by a vendor to a customer or reseller of the vendors
products.

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(q) Impairment or disposal of long-lived assets

The Companies account for impairment or disposal of long-lived assets and discontinued
operations in accordance with ASC 360,Property, Plant, and Equipment. This statement applies to
all long-lived assets. The Companies long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of assets may not be
recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the
carrying amount of an asset to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be
generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be
recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the
assets. If the Companies determine to dispose of assets, depreciation estimates for the assets shall
be revised to reflect those remaining useful lives. Assets classified as held for sale shall be
measured at the lower of its carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell.

(r) Acquisitions
The Companies account for business acquisitions in accordance with ASC 805, Business
Combinations. In accordance with this statement, the Companies use the acquisition method of
accounting, which requires the measurement of the fair value of all of the assets and liabilities of an
acquired company, including noncontrolling interests. The Companies recognize goodwill at the
acquisition date, measured as the excess of the total acquisition price over the net identifiable assets
acquired. Acquisition-related costs are accounted for as expenses in the periods in which the costs
are incurred and the services are received.

(s) Goodwill and other intangible assets

The Companies account for goodwill and other intangible assets in accordance with ASC 350,
Intangibles - Goodwill and Other. In accordance with this statement, goodwill is not amortized and
is instead tested at least annually for impairment. Intangible assets that have finite useful lives will
continue to be amortized over their useful lives.
This statement also requires that an intangible asset that is determined to have an indefinite useful
life is not amortized, but is instead tested at least annually for impairment until its useful life is
determined to be no longer indefinite.

(t) Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

(u) Reclassifications
Certain items in prior years' financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2017
presentation.

(v) New accounting standards

Revenue
In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, "Revenue from
Contracts with Customers". Further, in August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, "Revenue
from Contracts with Customers: Deferral of the Effective Date". The ASUs outline a single
comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with
customers and supersedes current revenue recognition guidance. The ASUs require entities to
disclose both quantitative and qualitative information that enables users of financial statements to
understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from
contracts with customers. The ASUs are effective for annual reporting periods (including interim
reporting periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2017. The Companies will
adopt the ASUs from the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2018. The Companies are currently evaluating
the effect that the adoption of this guidance will have on their consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Income Taxes
In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, "Income Taxes: Balance Sheet
Classification of Deferred Taxes". To simplify the presentation of deferred income taxes, the ASU
requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of
financial position. The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting
periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2016. The Companies will adopt the
ASU from the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2017.

Financial Instruments
In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, "Financial Instruments - Overall: Recognition
and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities". The ASU requires equity
investments (except those accounted for under the equity method of accounting or those that result
in consolidation of the investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in
net income. The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods
within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2017. The Companies will adopt the ASU from
the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2018. The Companies are currently evaluating the effect that the
adoption of this guidance will have on their consolidated financial statements.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses:
Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments". The ASU introduces a new impairment
model based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. Under this current expected credit loss
model, an entity would recognize as an allowance its estimate of the contractual cash flows not
expected to be collected. The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim
reporting periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2019. The Companies will
adopt the ASU from the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2020. The Companies are currently evaluating
the effect that the adoption of this guidance will have on their consolidated financial statements.

Leases
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases". The ASU requires a lessee to
recognize the assets and liabilities that arise from all leases on the consolidated balance sheet in
principle. The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within
those periods) beginning after December 15, 2018. The Companies will adopt the ASU from the
fiscal year beginning April 1, 2019. The Companies are currently evaluating the effect that the
adoption of this guidance will have on their consolidated financial statements.

Intangibles - Goodwill and Other

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other: Simplifying
the Test for Goodwill Impairment". The ASU eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test,
which measures a goodwill impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of a reporting units
goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. Instead, the ASU requires if the carrying amount
of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss shall be recognized in an amount equal
to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The ASU is
effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within those periods)
beginning after December 15, 2020. The Companies will adopt the ASU from the fiscal year
beginning April 1, 2021. The Companies are currently evaluating the effect that the adoption of this
guidance will have on their consolidated financial statements

Compensation - Retirement Benefits

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, "Compensation - Retirement Benefits:
Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit
Cost". The ASU requires entities to disaggregate the current-service-cost component from the other
components of net benefit cost (the other components) and present it with other current
compensation costs for related employees in the income statement, and present the other
components elsewhere in the income statement and outside of income from operations if such a
subtotal is presented. The ASU also requires entities to disclose the income statement lines that
contain the other components if they are not presented on appropriately described separate lines. In
addition, only the service-cost component of net benefit cost is eligible for capitalization. The ASU is
effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within those periods)
beginning after December 15, 2017. The Companies will adopt the ASU from the fiscal year
beginning April 1, 2018. The Companies are currently evaluating the effect that the adoption of this
guidance will have on their consolidated financial statements.

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2. Translation of Japanese The consolidated financial statements are stated in Japanese yen, the currency of the country in
Yen Amounts into U.S. which the Company is incorporated and operates. The translations of Japanese yen amounts into
Dollar Amounts U.S. dollar amounts are included solely for the convenience of readers outside of Japan and have
been made at the rate of 112 to $1, the approximate rate of exchange at March 31, 2017. Such
translations should not be construed as representations that the Japanese yen amounts could be
converted into U.S. dollars at the above or any other rate.

3. Marketable Securities The cost and amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses, and fair values for
and Investments available-for-sale securities by major security type, at March 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:

Millions of yen
2017
Gross Gross
Cost and Unrealized Unrealized Fair
Amortized Cost Gains Losses Value
Governmental debt
securities ...................................... 1,000 2 1,002
Private debt securities ..................... 122,000 469 130 122,339
Equity securities .............................. 9,481 8,332 17,813
Investment trusts ............................. 2,000 48 1,952
Total available-for-sale securities .... 134,481 8,803 178 143,106

Millions of yen
2016
Gross Gross
Cost and Unrealized Unrealized Fair
Amortized Cost Gains Losses Value
Governmental debt
securities ...................................... 1,898 11 1,909
Private debt securities ..................... 120,769 350 540 120,579
Equity securities .............................. 7,397 4,723 64 12,056
Investment trusts ............................. 2,756 2,756
Total available-for-sale securities .... 132,820 5,084 604 137,300

Thousands of U.S. dollars

2017
Gross Gross
Cost and Unrealized Unrealized Fair
Amortized Cost Gains Losses Value
Governmental debt
securities ...................................... $ 8,928 $ 18 $ $ 8,946
Private debt securities ..................... 1,089,286 4,187 1,161 1,092,312
Equity securities ............................... 84,652 74,393 159,045
Investment trusts ............................. 17,857 428 17,429
Total available-for-sale securities .... $ 1,200,723 $ 78,598 $ 1,589 $1,277,732

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The fair value and gross unrealized losses for available-for-sale securities by major security type
and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at
March 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:

Millions of yen
2017
Less than 12 months 12 months or longer
Gross Gross
Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized
Value Losses Value Losses
Private debt securities ..................... 29,316 63 9,933 67
Equity securities ...............................
Investment trusts ............................. 1,952 48
Total ................................................. 31,268 111 9,933 67

Millions of yen
2016
Less than 12 months 12 months or longer
Gross Gross
Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized
Value Losses Value Losses
Private debt securities ..................... 36,668 530 5,977 10
Equity securities ............................... 219 64
Investment trusts .............................
Total ................................................. 36,887 594 5,977 10

Thousands of U.S. dollars

2017
Less than 12 months 12 months or longer
Gross Gross
Fair Unrealized Fair Unrealized
Value Losses Value Losses
Private debt securities ..................... $ 261,750 $563 $ 88,688 $598
Equity securities ...............................
Investment trusts ............................. 17,429 428
Total ................................................. $ 279,179 $991 $ 88,688 $598

The Companies did not recognize an other-than-temporary impairment loss on the above debt
securities which had a fair value below amortized cost at March 31, 2017, (1) as the Companies did
not intend to and (2) it was more likely than not that the Companies would not be required to sell
such securities before the recovery of amortized cost and (3) as the issuers of the securities had
favorable credit ratings.
The aggregate carrying amounts of equity securities at March 31, 2017 and 2016, which are
accounted for at cost, were 13,405 million ($119,687 thousand) and 8,019 million, respectively.
Of these, at March 31, 2017 and 2016, equity securities of 13,393 million ($119,580 thousand) and
8,019 million, respectively, were not evaluated for impairment because (a) the Companies did not
identify any events or changes in circumstances that might have a significant adverse effect on the
fair value of the securities and (b) the Companies determined that it was not practicable to estimate
the fair value of the securities.

Contractual maturities of debt securities (governmental, private debt securities, and investment
trusts) at March 31, 2017 were as follows:

Thousands of
Millions of yen U.S. dollars
Amortized Fair Amortized Fair
Cost Value Cost Value
Within 1 year .................................... 53,005 53,043 $ 473,259 $ 473,598
After 1 year through
5 years .................................... 68,617 68,877 612,652 614,973
After 5 years .................................... 3,378 3,373 30,160 30,116
Total ................................................. 125,000 125,293 $ 1,116,071 $ 1,118,687

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Information related to sales of available-for-sale securities was as follows:

Thousands of
Millions of yen U.S. dollars
2017 2016 2015 2017
Proceeds from sales ........................ 2,908 120 1,490 $25,964
Gross realized gains ........................ 50 47 402 446
Gross realized losses ...................... 0 357 0

4. Inventories Inventories at March 31, 2017 and 2016 consisted of the following:
Thousands of
Millions of yen U.S. dollars
2017 2016 2017
Finished products .................................................... 93,451 106,490 $ 834,384
Work in process ...................................................... 71,264 63,648 636,286
Materials and supplies ............................................ 46,732 47,324 417,250
Total ........................................................................ 211,447 217,462 $ 1,887,920

5. Short-Term Borrowings Short-Term Borrowings at March 31, 2017 and 2016 consisted of the following:
and Long-Term Debt
Weighted Weighted
Millions of Millions of Thousands of
-Average -Average
yen yen U.S. dollars
Interest Rate Interest Rate
2017 2016 2017
Unsecured bank
loans ......................... 46,114 1.4% 846 0.4% $411,732
Secured bank
loans ......................... 5,600 0.4
Other ......................... 4 0.0 36
Total .......................... 46,118 1.4% 6,446 0.4% $411,768

Long-term debt at March 31, 2017 and 2016 consisted of the following:
Weighted Weighted
Millions of Millions of Thousands of
-Average -Average
yen yen U.S. dollars
Interest Rate Interest Rate
2017 2016 2017
Unsecured bank
loans, due 2021 ........ 813 0.7% 2,140 0.9% $ 7,259
Secured bank loans,
due 2021.................. 18 1.3 3,200 1.2 161
Other ......................... 57 0.0 1 3.4 509
Total .......................... 888 0.6 5,341 1.1 7,929
Less: Portion due within
one year .................. (343) 0.8 (2,040) 1.1 (3,063)
Total .......................... 545 0.5% 3,301 1.0% $ 4,866

The aggregate future maturities of long-term debt outstanding at March 31, 2017 are as follows:

Millions of Thousands of
Years ending March 31 yen U.S. dollars
2018 ............................................................................................... 343 $3,063
2019 ............................................................................................... 239 2,134
2020 ............................................................................................... 203 1,812
2021 ............................................................................................... 103 920
2022...............................................................................................
2023 and thereafter ........................................................................
Total ............................................................................................... 888 $7,929

Property, plant and equipment having a net book value of 23 million ($205 thousand) and 1,957
million was pledged as collateral for short-term borrowings and long-term debt at March 31, 2017
and 2016, respectively.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

6. Termination and The Companies' postretirement benefit plans cover most employees. Benefits are primarily
Retirement Benefits calculated by a point system, based on the employees position and performance assessment or the
employees years of service, with some plans also considering compensation and other factors. If the
termination is involuntary or caused by death, the employee or their beneficiary is usually entitled to
greater payments than in the case of voluntary termination.
The Companies fund a portion of the obligation under these plans. The general funding policy is to
contribute amounts computed in accordance with accepted actuarial methods.

The Companies sponsor several postretirement benefit plans, including defined benefit plans and
defined contribution plans. Certain defined benefit plans are partially funded and administered by
independent trustees, others are unfunded and administered by the Companies. These plans usually
provide lump sum termination and retirement benefits and are paid at the earlier of the employees
termination or the mandatory retirement age although periodic payments are available under certain
conditions.
The following table summarizes the financial status of the termination and retirement plans and the
amounts recognized in the financial statements at March 31:

Thousands of
Millions of yen U.S. dollars
2017 2016 2017
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year ................ 197,356 174,990 $ 1,762,107
Service cost ......................................................... 9,323 7,666 83,241
Interest cost ......................................................... 714 1,518 6,375
Amendments ....................................................... (792)
Actuarial loss ....................................................... (6,261) 24,823 (55,902)
Benefits paid ........................................................ (2,195) (2,467) (19,598)
Settlement paid to retirees................................... (4,105) (3,801) (36,652)
Settlement paid by transfer to defined (4,369) (4,581) (39,009)
contribution pension plan ..................................
Acquisitions of businesses............................... 119 1,063
Benefit obligation at end of year .......................... 190,582 197,356 $ 1,701,625
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year ..... 120,476 109,149 $ 1,075,679
Actual return on plan assets ................................ 3,839 (707) 34,276
Employer contribution .......................................... 6,564 15,224 58,607
Benefits paid ........................................................ (2,195) (2,467) (19,598)
Settlement paid to retirees .................................. (838) (723) (7,482)
Acquisitions of businesses............................... 73 652
Fair value of plan assets at end of year .............. 127,919 120,476 $ 1,142,134
Funded status at end of year .................................. (62,663) (76,880) $ (559,491)
Amounts recognized in the consolidated
balance sheet consist of:
Investments and other assets: Other .................. 1,724 979 $ 15,393
Accrued expenses and other ............................... (5,063) (5,975) (45,205)
Termination and retirement benefits .................... (59,324) (71,884) (529,679)
Net amount recognized ........................................... (62,663) (76,880) $ (559,491)

Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year .... 177,805 179,976 $ 1,587,545

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Accumulated benefit obligations for all of the Companies termination and retirement plans were in
excess of their plan assets at March 31, 2017 and 2016.
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss (income) at March 31, 2017 and
2016 consisted of the following:

Thousands of
Millions of yen U.S. dollars
2017 2016 2017
Actuarial loss ........................................................... 35,645 50,784 $ 318,259
Prior service benefit ................................................ (12,231) (14,788) (109,205)
Pension liability adjustments, before tax ................. 23,414 35,996 $ 209,054

Net periodic benefit cost for the years ended March 31:

Thousands of
Millions of yen U.S. dollars
2017 2016 2015 2017
Service cost .................................. 9,323 7,666 9,110 $ 83,241
Interest cost .................................. 714 1,518 2,037 6,375
Expected return on
plan assets ................................. (2,398) (2,410) (2,361) (21,410)
Amortization of prior
service benefit ............................ (2,557) (2,546) (2,357) (22,830)
Amortization of recognized 6,351 1,763 1,738 56,705
actuarial loss ...............................
Settlement loss.............................. 1,086 674 224 9,696
Net periodic benefit cost .............. 12,519 6,665 8,391 $ 111,777

Other amounts recognized in other comprehensive loss (income) for the years ended March 31:

Thousands of
Millions of yen U.S. dollars
2017 2016 2017
Prior service benefit due to amendments ............ (792) $
Actuarial loss (gain)............................................. (7,702) 27,936 (68,768)
Amortization of prior service benefit .................... 2,557 2,546 22,830
Amortization of recognized (6,351) (1,763) (56,705)
actuarial loss ......................................................
Settlement loss..................................................... (1,086) (674) (9,696)
Total recognized in other
comprehensive loss (income), before tax .......... (12,582) 27,253 $ (112,339)

The estimated prior service benefit and net loss for the termination and retirement benefit plans that
will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into net periodic benefit cost
over the next fiscal year were a gain of 1,835 million ($16,384 thousand) and a loss of 3,480
million ($31,071 thousand).
Termination and retirement benefits, accounted for in accordance with ASC 715, Compensation -
Retirement Benefits, are provided at the amount incurred during the period, which is based on the
estimated present value of the projected benefit obligation less the fair value of plan assets at the
end of the period. The overfunded or underfunded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan is
recognized as an asset or liability in the consolidated balance sheets, with an adjustment to
accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
The unrecognized prior service benefit due to certain plan amendments is being amortized on a
straight-line basis over the average remaining service period of employees. The unrecognized
actuarial gains and losses in excess of 10% of the larger of the projected benefit obligation or plan
assets are being amortized over 5 years.

The following assumptions were utilized to calculate the actuarial present value of the benefit
obligation at March 31:

2017 2016
Discount rate .................................................................................. 0.7% 0.5%
Compensation increase rate .......................................................... 2.7% 2.0~2.6%

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following assumptions were utilized to calculate net periodic benefit cost for the years ended
March 31:

2017 2016 2015

Discount rate ........................................................... 0.5% 1.1% 1.4%
Compensation increase rate .................................... 2.0~2.6% 2.0~2.6% 2.0~2.6%
Expected long-term rate of
return on plan assets .......................................... 2.2% 2.2~2.5% 2.5%
The Companies determine the discount rate considering the long-term rate of return on Japanese
government bonds. The Companies determine the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets,
based on the historical performance of various invested asset categories, as well as the long-term
rate of return on Japanese government bonds.

Plan assets are invested for the purpose of achieving a sufficient rate of return to maintain pension
plan assets for future payment of benefits to plan participants. Considering the expected rate of
return on invested assets, a related standard deviation, and a related correlation coefficient, the
Companies believe the current asset allocation is adequate for purposes of meeting investment
objectives. For achieving the expected rate of return on plan assets on a mid-term to long-term basis,
the Companies select optimal investing institutions by invested asset category and entrust the
investment of plan assets to them. The Companies revise the asset allocation when and to the extent
considered necessary. The asset allocation of the Companys plan assets which account for most of
the plan assets at March 31, 2017 consisted of 17% of equity securities, 58% of debt securities and
life insurance company general accounts, and 25% of other.
In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-07, "Fair Value Measurement - Disclosures for
Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent)". The
ASU requires that investments for which fair value is measured at net asset value per share (or its
equivalent) using the practical expedient should not be categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The
ASU is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within those periods)
beginning after December 15, 2015. The Companies adopted the ASU from the year ended March
31, 2017.
The 3 broad levels of inputs used to measure fair value are more fully described in Note 12.
The fair values of the Companies plan assets at March 31, 2017 were as follows:

Millions of yen
Fair value measurements
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets measured at other than
net asset value per share
Governmental debt securities .... 1,125 71 1,196
Private debt securities ............... 11,218 11,218
Life insurance company 32,172 32,172
general accounts ...................
Other ......................................... 5,798 5,798
Assets measured at
net asset value per share
Pooled funds (equity securities).... 21,882
Pooled funds (debt securities).... 32,774
Pooled funds (other)................... 22,879
Total .............................................. 1,125 49,259 127,919

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Thousands of U.S.dollars
Fair value measurements
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets measured at other than
net asset value per share
Governmental debt securities .... $ 10,045 $ 634 $ 10,679
Private debt securities ............... 100,161 100,161
Life insurance company 287,250 287,250
general accounts ...................
Other ......................................... 51,767 51,767
Assets measured at
net asset value per share
Pooled funds (equity securities).... 195,375
Pooled funds (debt securities).... 292,625
Pooled funds (other)................... 204,277
Total .............................................. $ 10,045 $ 439,812 $ 1,142,134

The fair values of the Companies plan assets at March 31, 2016 were as follows:

Millions of yen
Fair value measurements
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets measured at other than
net asset value per share
Governmental debt securities .... 1,183 45 1,228
Private debt securities ............... 3,995 3,995
Life insurance company 31,112 31,112
general accounts ...................
Other ......................................... 15,661 15,661
Assets measured at
net asset value per share
Pooled funds (equity securities).... 16,887
Pooled funds (debt securities).... 31,833
Pooled funds (other)................... 19,760
Total .............................................. 1,183 50,813 120,476

Assets measured at net asset value per share (or its equivalent) are not categorized in the fair value
hierarchy.

Governmental debt securities

Governmental debt securities contain government bonds. Government bonds are measured by the
market approach using quoted prices in active markets; they are classified within Level 1. At March
31, 2017, this class consisted of 100% foreign governmental debt securities. At March 31, 2016, this
class consisted of 100% foreign governmental debt securities.

Private debt securities

Private debt securities are measured by the market approach using quoted prices for identical or
similar assets in markets that are not active, resulting in a Level 2 classification. At March 31, 2017,
this class consisted of 25% Japanese private debt securities and 75% foreign private debt securities.
At March 31, 2016, this class consisted of 25% Japanese private debt securities and 75% foreign
private debt securities.

Life insurance company general accounts

Life insurance company general accounts are investments in general accounts of life insurance
companies. Life insurance company general accounts guarantee principal and certain rates of return,
and they are measured by the market approach using inputs other than quoted prices that are
observable for the assets, resulting in a Level 2 classification.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Pooled funds
Pooled funds are measured by the allocated net asset value of pooled fund assets by units of
shares.
Pooled funds are typically valued using the net asset value per share provided by the administrator
of the fund.
Pooled funds (equity securities) mainly contain marketable equity securities. At March 31, 2017, this
class consisted of 27% Japanese pooled funds (equity securities) and 73% foreign pooled funds
(equity securities). At March 31, 2016, this class consisted of 26% Japanese pooled funds (equity
securities) and 74% foreign pooled funds (equity securities).
Pooled funds (debt securities) mainly contain government bonds and local government bonds. At
March 31, 2017, this class consisted of 17% Japanese pooled funds (debt securities) and 83%
foreign pooled funds (debt securities). At March 31, 2016, this class consisted of 18% Japanese
pooled funds (debt securities) and 82% foreign pooled funds (debt securities).

The Companies expect to contribute 4,259 million ($38,027 thousand) to their defined benefit
plans in the year ending March 31, 2018.

The future benefit payments are expected as follows:

Millions of Thousands of
Years ending March 31 yen U.S. dollars
2018 ............................................................................................... 5,755 $ 51,384
2019 ............................................................................................... 6,145 54,866
2020 ............................................................................................... 6,238 55,696
2021 ............................................................................................... 6,364 56,821
2022 ............................................................................................... 6,868 61,321
2023-2027 ...................................................................................... 37,304 333,071

In connection with the above-mentioned amendments, the amount of benefit obligations to be

transferred to the defined contribution plans was determined to be 3,193 million at March 31, 2016,
which will be settled by the year ending March 31, 2019, and 9,170 million at March 31, 2015, which
will be settled by the year ending March 31, 2019. The amount of benefit obligations including the
effect of the previous amendments, which will be transferred to the defined contribution plan was
6,582 million ($58,768 thousand) at March 31, 2017, and 10,951 million at March 31, 2016.
The Companies recognized the cost of 1,516 million ($13,536 thousand) related to annual
contributions to the defined contribution plans in the year ended March 31, 2017, and 1,302 million
in the year ended March 31, 2016.

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7. Shareholders Equity Japanese companies are subject to the Companies Act of Japan (the Companies Act). The
significant provisions in the Companies Act that affect financial and accounting matters are
summarized below;

(a) Dividends
Under the Companies Act, companies can pay dividends at any time during the fiscal year in
addition to the year-end dividend upon resolution at the shareholders meeting. Additionally, for
companies that meet certain criteria including (1) having a Board of Directors, (2) having
independent auditors, (3) having an Audit & Supervisory Board, and (4) the term of service of the
directors being prescribed as one year rather than the normal two-year term by its articles of
incorporation, the Board of Directors may declare dividends (except for dividends-in-kind) at any time
during the fiscal year if the company has prescribed so in its articles of incorporation. With respect to
the third condition above, the Board of Directors of companies with (a) board committees (namely,
appointment committee, compensation committee and audit committee) or (b) an audit and
supervisory committee (as implemented under the Companies Act effective May 1, 2015) may also
declare dividends at any time because such companies, by nature, meet the criteria under the
Companies Act. The Company is organized as a company with an audit and supervisory committee,
effective June 29, 2016. The Company meets all the above criteria and, accordingly, the Board of
Directors may declare dividends (except for dividends-in-kind) at any time during the fiscal year.
The Companies Act permits companies to distribute dividends-in-kind (non-cash assets) to
shareholders subject to a certain limitation and additional requirements.
Semiannual interim dividends may also be paid once a year upon resolution by the Board of
Directors if the articles of incorporation of the company so stipulate. The Companies Act provides
certain limitations on the amounts available for dividends or the purchase of treasury stock. The
limitation is defined as the amount available for distribution to the shareholders, but the amount of
net assets after dividends must be maintained at no less than 3 million.
The amount available for dividends under the Companies Act was 390,086 million ($3,482,911
thousand) at March 31, 2017, based on the amount recorded in the parent companys general books
of account.

(b) Increases / decreases and transfer of common stock, reserve and surplus
The Companies Act requires that an amount equal to 10% of dividends must be appropriated as a
legal reserve (a component of retained earnings) or as additional paid-in capital (a component of
capital surplus), depending on the equity account charged upon the payment of such dividends, until
the aggregate amount of legal reserve and additional paid-in capital equals 25% of the common
stock. Under the Companies Act, the total amount of additional paid-in capital and legal reserve may
be reversed without limitation. The Companies Act also provides that common stock, legal reserve,
additional paid-in capital, other capital surplus, and retained earnings can be transferred among the
accounts within equity under certain conditions upon resolution of the shareholders.

(c) Treasury stock and treasury stock acquisition rights

The Companies Act also provides for companies to purchase treasury stock and dispose of such
treasury stock by resolution of the Board of Directors. The amount of treasury stock purchased
cannot exceed the amount available for distribution to the shareholders which is determined by a
specific formula.
Under the Companies Act, stock acquisition rights are presented as a separate component of equity.
The Companies Act also provides that companies can purchase both treasury stock acquisition
rights and treasury stock. Such treasury stock acquisition rights are presented as a separate
component of equity or deducted directly from stock acquisition rights.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

8. Comprehensive The changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:
Income (loss)
Millions of yen
2017
Foreign
Unrealized currency
gains (losses) Pension liability translation
adjustment
on securities adjustments Total
Beginning balance ................................. 2,945 (23,587) 5,110 (15,532)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
before reclassification .......................... 3,063 5,441 (9,895) (1,391)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss), net of tax .... 78 3,381 3,459
Net changes ................................. 3,141 8,822 (9,895) 2,068
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to
noncontrolling interests ..........................
(18) (18)
Equity transaction with noncontrolling 41 (887) 73 (773)
interests ............................
Ending balance ................................. 6,127 (15,652) (4,694) (14,219)

Millions of yen
2016
Foreign
Unrealized currency
Pension liability
gains (losses) translation
adjustment
on securities adjustments Total
Beginning balance ................................. 7,114 (5,511) 38,190 39,793
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
before reclassification .......................... (4,625) (18,507) (33,898) (57,030)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss), net of tax .... 280 (74) 206
Net changes ................................. (4,345) (18,581) (33,898) (56,824)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to
noncontrolling interests ..........................
(176) (505) (818) (1,499)
Ending balance ................................. 2,945 (23,587) 5,110 (15,532)
Thousands of U.S. dollars
2017
Foreign
Unrealized currency
gains (losses) Pension liability translation
on securities adjustment adjustments Total
Beginning balance ................................. $26,295 $(210,598) $ 45,625 $(138,678)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
before reclassification .......................... 27,348 48,580 (88,348) (12,420)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss), net of tax .... 696 30,188 30,884
Net changes ................................. 28,044 78,768 (88,348) 18,464
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to
noncontrolling interests ..........................
(161) (161)
Equity transaction with noncontrolling 367 (7,920) 651 (6,902)
interests ............................
Ending balance ................................. $54,706 $(139,750) $(41,911) $(126,955)

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Amounts recognized in the consolidated statements of income reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:
Millions of yen
2017
Amounts reclassified from accumulated
other comprehensive income (loss) Account
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities: 63 Other - net
15 Income taxes
78 Total
Pension liability adjustment: 4,880 Net periodic benefit cost
(1,499) Income taxes
3,381 Total
Total reclassification amounts 3,459

Millions of yen
2016
Amounts reclassified from accumulated
other comprehensive income (loss) Account
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities: 352 Other - net
(72) Income taxes
280 Total
Pension liability adjustment: (108) Net periodic benefit cost
34 Income taxes
(74) Total
Total reclassification amounts 206
Thousands of U.S. dollars
2017
Amounts reclassified from accumulated
other comprehensive income (loss) Account
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities: $ 562 Other - net
134 Income taxes
696 Total
Pension liability adjustment: 43,572 Net periodic benefit cost
(13,384) Income taxes
30,188 Total
Total reclassification amounts $ 30,884

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The changes in the components of other comprehensive income (loss), including the before- and
net-of-tax components of other comprehensive income (loss), were as follows:

Millions of yen
2017
Tax
Before-Tax (Expense) Net-of-Tax
Amount Benefit Amount
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Unrealized holding gains arising during period ... 4,092 (1,029) 3,063
Reclassification adjustment for
losses included in net income ............ 63 15 78
4,155 (1,014) 3,141
Pension liability adjustment:
Pension liability adjustment
arising during period ....................... 7,702 (2,261) 5,441
Reclassification adjustment for
losses included in net income .......... 4,880 (1,499) 3,381
12,582 (3,760) 8,822
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Foreign currency translation adjustments (10,155) 260 (9,895)
arising during period .......................
Other comprehensive income (loss) ............ 6,582 (4,514) 2,068

Millions of yen
2016
Tax
Before-Tax (Expense) Net-of-Tax
Amount Benefit Amount
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Unrealized holding losses arising during period ... (5,835) 1,210 (4,625)
Reclassification adjustment for
losses included in net income ............ 352 (72) 280
(5,483) 1,138 (4,345)
Pension liability adjustment:
Pension liability adjustment
arising during period ....................... (27,145) 8,638 (18,507)
Reclassification adjustment for
gains included in net income .......... (108) 34 (74)
(27,253) 8,672 (18,581)
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Foreign currency translation adjustments (35,091) 1,193 (33,898)
arising during period .......................
Other comprehensive income (loss) ............ (67,827) 11,003 (56,824)

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Millions of yen
2015
Tax
Before-Tax (Expense) Net-of-Tax
Amount Benefit Amount
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Unrealized holding gains arising during period ... 3,348 (547) 2,801
Reclassification adjustment for
gains included in net income .............. (1,100) 119 (981)
2,248 (428) 1,820
Pension liability adjustment:
Pension liability adjustment
arising during period ....................... (701) (249) (950)
Reclassification adjustment for
gains included in net income .......... (395) 140 (255)
(1,096) (109) (1,205)
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Foreign currency translation adjustments 32,823 (1,232) 31,591
arising during period .......................
Other comprehensive income (loss) ............ 33,975 (1,769) 32,206

Thousands of U.S. dollars

2017
Tax
Before-Tax (Expense) Net-of-Tax
Amount Benefit Amount
Unrealized gains (losses) on securities:
Unrealized holding gains arising during period ... $ 36,536 $ (9,188) $ 27,348
Reclassification adjustment for
losses included in net income .......... 562 134 696
37,098 (9,054) 28,044
Pension liability adjustment:
Pension liability adjustment
arising during period ....................... 68,768 (20,188) 48,580
Reclassification adjustment for
losses included in net income .......... 43,572 (13,384) 30,188
112,340 (33,572) 78,768
Foreign currency translation adjustments:
Foreign currency translation adjustments (90,669) 2,321 (88,348)
arising during period .......................
Other comprehensive income (loss) ............ $ 58,769 $(40,305) $ 18,464

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

9. Income Taxes A reconciliation of the effective income tax rates of the Companies to the normal Japanese statutory
tax rates were as follows for the years ended March 31:

2017 2016 2015

Normal Japanese statutory tax rates ...................... 30.7% 32.8% 35.4%
Increase (decrease) in taxes resulting from:
Tax credits ........................................................... (6.4) (5.9) (4.5)
Permanently non-deductible and non-taxable items....... (0.0) 0.1 0.2
Foreign earnings taxed at different rates ............. (2.4) (2.2) (2.2)
Effect of enacted future tax rate reduction on deferred taxes ..... 1.1 1.3
Net change in valuation allowance for deferred tax assets ........ (1.4) (1.0) (2.0)
Income taxes on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries ... 1.2 1.0 0.8
Other-net ............................................................. 0.4 0.9 0.8
Effective tax rates ................................................... 22.1% 26.8% 29.8%
The Companies follow the provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes, to account for enacted future tax
rates. Under the provisions of ASC 740, the effect of a change in tax laws or rates is included in
income in the period the change is enacted and the provisions require recalculation of deferred tax
assets and liabilities based on the new tax laws or rates.
On March 29, 2016, changes were enacted which decreased the normal statutory tax rate from
32.1% to 30.7% effective from the year beginning April 1, 2016 and 2017, and to 30.5% effective
from the year beginning April 1, 2018, and thereafter. As a result, deferred tax assets (after the
deduction of deferred tax liabilities) decreased by 2,057 million, and the deferred income tax
provision increased by 2,057 million during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016.
On March 31, 2015, changes were enacted which decreased the normal statutory tax rate from
35.4% to 32.8% effective from the year beginning April 1, 2015, and to 32.1% effective from the year
beginning April 1, 2016 thereafter. As a result, deferred tax assets (after the deduction of deferred
tax liabilities) decreased by 3,031 million, and deferred income tax provision increased by 3,031
million during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.

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The approximate effects of temporary differences and tax loss carryforwards that gave rise to
deferred tax balances at March 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:

Thousands of
Millions of yen U.S. dollars
2017 2016 2017
Deferred tax assets:
Intercompany profits ........................................... 6,128 7,619 $ 54,714
Termination and retirement benefits .................. 22,656 26,900 202,286
Enterprise taxes ................................................. 579 2,560 5,170
Compensated absences .................................... 2,399 2,324 21,420
Inventory valuation ............................................. 4,938 5,031 44,089
Marketable securities and 377
investments adjustments ..................................
Tangible and intangible assets ........................... 13,068 8,638 116,679
Accrued bonuses ............................................... 6,163 6,853 55,027
Other temporary differences .............................. 11,053 9,054 98,687
Tax loss carryforwards ....................................... 11,447 18,624 102,205
Total ................................................................... 78,431 87,980 700,277
Valuation allowance ........................................... (24,925) (26,815) (222,545)
Total ................................................................... 53,506 61,165 $ 477,732

Deferred tax liabilities:

Undistributed earnings of foreign
subsidiaries ...................................................... 15,127 12,920 $ 135,063
Marketable securities and 1,075 9,598
investments adjustments ..................................
Tangible and intangible assets ........................... 14,049 16,159 125,438
Goodwill ............................................................. 95
Other temporary differences .............................. 2,028 1,390 18,106
Total ................................................................... 32,279 30,564 $ 288,205

The total valuation allowance decreased by 1,890 million ($16,875 thousand) for the year ended
March 31, 2017 and decreased by 1,852 million for the year ended March 31, 2016.
Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the
periods in which the net deductible temporary differences are expected to reverse, management
believes it is more likely than not that the Companies will realize the benefits of these deferred tax
assets, net of existing valuation allowances at March 31, 2017 and 2016.
The Company and subsidiaries had tax loss carryforwards approximating 35,715 million ($318,884
thousand), excluding a portion available only for local taxes approximating 11,472 million ($102,429
thousand), available to reduce future taxable income at March 31, 2017, which expire substantially in
the period from 2019 to 2038.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits at March 31 was
as follows:

Thousands of
Millions of yen U.S. dollars
2017 2016 2017
Balance at beginning of year .................................. 69 103 $ 616
Additions based on tax positions
related to the current year ..................................... 10 10 89
Additions for tax positions of prior years ................. 0
Reductions for tax positions of prior years .............. (0) (39) (0)
Other ....................................................................... 0 (5) 0
Balance at end of year ............................................ 79 69 $ 705

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would reduce the effective tax rate.
The Japanese tax authority completed the audit of the consolidated income tax of the Company and
domestic subsidiaries, which adopted the consolidated taxation system, for the years before 2014.
Further, the tax authorities completed the tax audit of the major foreign subsidiaries for the years
before 2003. The Companies believe unrecognized tax benefits are reasonably estimated, but
unrecognized tax benefits may change as a result of the tax examination. At March 31, 2017, the
Companies do not anticipate a material change of unrecognized tax benefits in the next 12 months.
The Companies classify interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as income taxes
in the consolidated statements of income. Accrued interest and penalties in the consolidated balance
sheets at March 31, 2017 and 2016, and interest and penalties in the consolidated statement of
income for the years ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 were not material.

10. Amounts per Share Basic earnings per share were computed by dividing net income attributable to Murata Corporation
by the weighted-average common shares outstanding for the years ended March 31, 2017, 2016 and
2015.

Thousands of
Millions of yen U.S. dollars
2017 2016 2015 2017
Net income attributable to Murata Corporation.... 156,060 203,776 167,711 $1,393,393
Numbers of shares
2017 2016 2015
Weighted-average common shares outstanding.. 212,654,609 211,703,608 211,706,421
Yen U.S. dollars
2017 2016 2015 2017
Earnings attributable to
Murata Corporation per share:
Basic ............................................ 733.87 962.55 792.19 $ 6.55
Diluted earnings attributable to Murata Corporation per share is not stated since there were no
dilutive potential securities.

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11. Commitments and Outstanding commitments at March 31, 2017 and 2016 for the purchase of property, plant, and
Contingent Liabilities equipment approximated 72,333 million ($645,830 thousand) and 60,463 million, respectively.
At March 31, 2017, the Companies had no trade accounts receivable discounted and transferred to
banks. At March 31, 2016, the Companies were contingently liable for trade accounts receivable
discounted and transferred to banks of 28 million, which are accounted for as sales when
discounted and transferred.

12. Fair Value The Companies account for fair value measurements in accordance with ASC 820, Fair Value
Measurements Measurement. ASC 820 clarifies the definitions of fair value, establishes a framework for measuring
fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.
ASC 820 prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into the 3 broad levels, and classifies the
fair value hierarchy as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets
Level 2: Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical
or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices
that are observable for the assets or liabilities
Level 3: Inputs that are unobservable for the assets or liabilities
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2017 were as follows:

Millions of yen
Fair value measurements
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets
Available-for-sale securities
Governmental debt securities ... 1,002 1,002
Private debt securities .............. 122,339 122,339
Equity securities ....................... 17,813 17,813
Investment trusts ...................... 1,952 1,952
Derivatives
Forward exchange contracts .... 1,188 1,188
Liabilities
Derivatives
Forward exchange contracts .... 1,283 1,283

Thousands of U.S. dollars

Fair value measurements
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets
Available-for-sale securities
Governmental debt securities ... $ $ 8,946 $ 8,946
Private debt securities .............. 1,092,313 1,092,313
Equity securities ....................... 159,045 159,045
Investment trusts ...................... 17,429 17,429
Derivatives
Forward exchange contracts .... 10,607 10,607
Liabilities
Derivatives
Forward exchange contracts .... $ $ 11,455 $ 11,455
The Companies had no assets and liabilities measured at fair value that were classified as Level 3
on a recurring basis for the year ended March 31, 2017.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2016 were as follows:

Millions of yen
Fair value measurements
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets
Available-for-sale securities
Governmental debt securities ... 1,909 1,909
Private debt securities .............. 120,579 120,579
Equity securities ....................... 12,056 12,056
Investment trusts ...................... 2,756 2,756
Derivatives
Forward exchange contracts .... 3,340 3,340
Currency option contracts ..... 19 19
Liabilities
Derivatives
Forward exchange contracts .... 135 135
Currency option contracts ..... 61 61
Interest rate swap contracts ..... 29 29

The Companies had no assets and liabilities measured at fair value that were classified as Level 3
on a recurring basis for the year ended March 31, 2016.

Available-for-sale securities
Marketable equity securities are measured by the market approach using quoted prices in active
markets; they are classified within Level 1. Governmental debt securities, private debt securities, and
investment trusts are measured by the market approach using quoted prices for identical or similar
assets in markets that are not active; they are classified within Level 2. The Companies elected the
fair value option under ASC 825, Financial Instruments, for some equity securities included in
available-for-sale securities. Included in Other - net in the consolidated statements of income were
gains of 183 million ($1,634 thousand) and losses of 60 million from the change in the fair value of
those investments for the year ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The amount of
aggregate fair value was 13,123 million ($117,170 thousand) and 11,940 million at March 31, 2017
and 2016, respectively.

Derivatives
Forward exchange contracts, currency option contracts, and interest rate swap contracts are
measured by the market approach using marketable data of observable foreign exchange rates,
interest rates, and others; they are classified within Level 2.

13. Financial Instruments In the normal course of business, the Companies invest in various financial assets and incur various
and Concentration of financial liabilities.
Credit Risk
Financial assets and liabilities
(1) Cash, short-term investments, notes and accounts receivable, financial instruments which are
included in other assets, short-term borrowings, notes and accounts payable and long-term debt
The carrying amounts indicated in the consolidated balance sheets approximated fair values at
March 31, 2017 and 2016.
(2) Marketable securities and Investments
Fair value is primarily based on quoted market prices or is estimated using the discounted cash
flow method, based on the market interest rates currently available to the Companies for
instruments with similar terms and maturities. The fair values of marketable securities and
investments are presented in Note 3.

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Derivatives
The Companies enter into forward exchange contracts and currency option contracts in order to
manage foreign currency risk, and interest rate swap contracts in order to manage interest expense
fluctuation risk caused by long-term debt. The Companies do not enter into forward exchange
contracts, currency option contracts, or interest rate swap contracts for trading purposes. The
exposure to credit risk is minimal since the counterparties are major financial institutions. The
Companies do not anticipate nonperformance by any of the counterparties.
The Companies reclassified changes in the fair value of forward exchange contracts, currency
option contracts, and interest rate swap contracts as earnings in the same period.

The notional amounts of forward exchange contracts, currency option contracts, and interest rate
swap contracts for the years ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:

Thousands of
Millions of yen U.S. dollars
2017 2016 2017
Notional amounts:
Forward exchange contracts ............................... 139,971 140,780 $1,249,741
Currency option contracts ................................... 31,242
Interest rate swap contracts ................................ 3,400

The fair values of forward exchange contracts, currency option contracts, and interest rate swap
contracts for the years ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:

Thousands of
Millions of yen U.S. dollars
2017 2016 2017
Account Fair values
Forward exchange contracts Prepaid expenses and other 1,188 3,340 $ 10,607
Accrued expenses and other 1,283 135 11,455
Currency option contracts Prepaid expenses and other 19
Accrued expenses and other 61
Interest rate swap contracts Accrued expenses and other 29

Gains and losses on forward exchange contracts, currency option contracts, and interest rate swap
contracts not designated as hedges recognized in the consolidated statements of income for the
years ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:

Thousands of
Millions of yen U.S. dollars
2017 2016 2017
Account Amounts
Forward exchange contracts Foreign currency
exchange gain (loss) (13,689) 9,691 $ (122,223)
Foreign currency
Currency option contracts exchange gain (loss) 42 (41) 375
Interest rate swap contracts Interest expense 41 68 366

While the Companies no longer apply hedge accounting to forward exchange contracts, currency
option contracts, and interest rate swap contracts, the Companies continue to utilize them and
consider them to be effective economic hedges for managing foreign currency risk and for interest
expense fluctuation risk caused by long-term debt.

Concentration of credit risk

A significant portion of the Companies sales is dependent upon and concentrated in the electronics
industry, especially telecommunications equipment. The Companies generally extend credit to their
customers, and therefore, collection of receivables could be affected by developments in the
electronics industry. However, the Companies closely monitor extensions of credit and have never
experienced significant credit losses.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

14. Acquisitions Acquisitions for the year ended March 31, 2017 were as follows:
(1) The acquisition of IPDiA S.A.
On October 17, 2016, Murata Electronics Europe B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company,
acquired 98.0% of the total outstanding shares of IPDiA S.A. (IPD). The total acquisition price was
6,721 million ($60,009 thousand). As a result of the acquisition, IPD and its subsidiary (collectively,
the IPD Group) were newly consolidated into the Companies' consolidated financial statements.
IPD is dedicated to the manufacturing of leading edge Integrated Passive Devices, specializing in
silicon sub-mounts for lighting and 3D silicon capacitors for medical, industrial, communication and
high reliability applications.
Its technology has been adopted by world leaders in medical electronics, semiconductor area and
the high reliability industry. This acquisition will enhance the Companies position as the leading
provider of high reliability capacitors. It is part of the Companies strategy to strengthen its core
business within the communication mobile market, and to expand into new applications within the
automotive and medical markets.
The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities
assumed at the acquisition date.
Thousands of
Millions of yen U.S. dollars
Cash ............................................................................................... 486 $ 4,339
Other current assets ....................................................................... 857 7,653
Property, plant and equipment ....................................................... 443 3,955
Intangible assets ............................................................................ 2,263 20,205
Goodwill ......................................................................................... 4,030 35,982
Other non-current assets ............................................................... 1 9
Total assets acquired ................................................................. 8,080 72,143
Current liabilities ............................................................................. 878 7,840
Long-term liabilities ........................................................................ 345 3,080
Total liabilities assumed ............................................................. 1,223 10,920
Noncontrolling interest .................................................................. 136 1,214
Net assets acquired ....................................................................... 6,721 $ 60,009

Intangible assets acquired are mainly technologies of 1,536 million ($13,714 thousand), which are
subject to amortization. The Companies have estimated the amortization period for technologies to
be 6 years. Goodwill recognized, which is assigned to the Components segment, is attributable
primarily to expected synergies from combining operations of the IPD Group and the Companies.
The recognized goodwill is not considered to be tax-deductible.
Acquisition-related costs of 193 million ($1,723 thousand) are included in selling, general and
administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of income for the year ended March 31,
2017.
The results of operations of the IPD Group from the acquisition date are included in the
consolidated financial statements and the amounts are immaterial.
The pro forma results are immaterial.
(2) The acquisition of Primatec Inc.
On November 1, 2016, the Company completed the acquisition of Primatec Inc. (PTI). PTI
became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The total acquisition price was 9,500 million
($84,821 thousand) . The amount of gain recognized as a result of remeasuring to fair value the
equity interest held before the acquisition of 150 million ($1,339 thousand) is included in Other-net
in the consolidated statements of income for the year ended March 31, 2017. The fair value was
measured based on various factors, including the purchase price of PTI's shares and the discounted
cash flow method that uses future expected cash flows generated from the investee.
PTI is dedicated to developing, manufacturing, and selling various products founded upon highly
functional polymer products such as LCP (liquid crystal polymer) electronic materials. PTIs materials
have been well received for use in high-performance circuit boards in the energy and display sectors,
and demand for their products is estimated to further increase in the electronics and electronic
component sectors in which miniaturized and thin products are increasingly in demand.
The Company will utilize the materials technology of PTI to expand sales of MetroCirc (a multi-
layered resin substrate) used in smartphones, etc., and additionally develop new advanced products
that lead the global market in new applications for IoT devices and data centers. This acquisition is
part of the Companys strategy to continue to strengthen and expand its businesses in all Electronic
markets.

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The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities
assumed at the acquisition date.
Thousands of
Millions of yen U.S. dollars
Cash ............................................................................................... 1,010 $ 9,018
Other current assets ....................................................................... 1,821 16,258
Property, plant and equipment ....................................................... 3,330 29,732
Intangible assets ............................................................................ 1,256 11,214
Goodwill ......................................................................................... 4,663 41,634
Other non-current assets ............................................................... 20 179
Total assets acquired ................................................................. 12,100 108,035
Current liabilities ............................................................................. 1,821 16,259
Long-term liabilities ........................................................................ 429 3,830
Total liabilities assumed ............................................................. 2,250 20,089
Cash paid for acquisition ................................................................ 9,500 84,821
Equity interest held before acquisition ........................................... 350 3,125
Net assets acquired ....................................................................... 9,850 $ 87,946

Intangible assets acquired are technologies of 1,250 million ($11,161 thousand), which are subject
to amortization. The Companies have estimated the amortization period for technologies to be 6
years. Goodwill recognized, which is assigned to the Modules segment, is attributable primarily to
expected synergies from combining operations of PTI and the Companies. The recognized goodwill
deductible for tax purposes resulting from the transaction is 4,591 million ($40,991 thousand).
Acquisition-related costs of 29 million ($259 thousand) are included in selling, general and
administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of income for the year ended March 31,
2017.
The results of operations of PTI from the acquisition date are included in the consolidated financial
statements and the amounts are immaterial.
The pro forma results are immaterial.
There were no acquisitions for the year ended March 31, 2016.
Significant acquisitions for the year ended March 31, 2015 were as follows.
On December 12, 2014, Murata Electronics North America, Inc. (MEA), a wholly-owned subsidiary
of the Company, completed the acquisition of Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. (PSC). PSC became
a wholly-owned subsidiary of MEA. The total acquisition price was 50,127 million. The amount of
gain recognized as a result of remeasuring to fair value the equity interest held before the acquisition
of 775 million is included in Other-net in the consolidated statements of income for the year ended
March 31, 2015. The fair value was measured mainly based on the quoted price of PSC's shares. As
a result of the acquisition, PSC and its 3 subsidiaries (collectively, the PSC Group) were newly
consolidated into the Companies' consolidated financial statements.
PSC is a leading provider of RF components including RF switches for communications terminals
such as mobile-phones or smartphones, wireless communication base stations, and satellite
communications. UltraCMOS, PSCs proprietary process technology, can contribute to the
provision of low-cost RF components with good high-frequency characteristics, and RF switches that
employ the technology have been used in Muratas RF modules for some time. PSC is one of the
main suppliers of the Companys RF front-end modules, and the Company has been able to supply a
range of products through its collaboration with PSC. As a result of this acquisition, the Company will
establish an integrated development system that encompasses all aspects from RF component
semiconductor process development to semiconductor design, circuit design, and module design.
This will enable the Company to reflect market requirements in product development more accurately
and quickly and provide state-of-the-art products that meet customer needs to an even greater
degree in a timely manner.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities
assumed at the acquisition date.

Millions of yen
Cash ...................................................................................................................... 1,030
Other current assets .............................................................................................. 9,891
Property, plant and equipment .............................................................................. 2,202
Intangible assets ................................................................................................... 15,258
Goodwill ................................................................................................................. 34,301
Other non-current assets ....................................................................................... 2,190
Total assets acquired ......................................................................................... 64,872
Current liabilities .................................................................................................... 8,485
Long-term liabilities ............................................................................................... 5,485
Total liabilities assumed ..................................................................................... 13,970
Cash paid for acquisition ....................................................................................... 50,127
Equity interest held before acquisition ................................................................... 775
Net assets acquired ............................................................................................... 50,902

Intangible assets acquired are mainly technologies of 8,738 million, which are subject to
amortization. The Companies have estimated the amortization period for technologies to be 7 years.
Goodwill recognized, which is assigned to the Modules segment, is attributable primarily to expected
synergies from combining operations of the PSC Group and the Companies. The recognized
goodwill is not considered to be tax-deductible.
Acquisition-related costs of 915 million are included in selling, general and administrative
expenses in the consolidated statements of income for the year ended March 31, 2015.
The results of operations of the PSC Group from the acquisition date are included in the
consolidated financial statements and the amounts are immaterial.
The pro forma results are immaterial.

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15. Goodwill and Other Intangible assets other than goodwill at March 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:
Intangible Assets
Millions of yen
2017
Gross carrying Accumulated Net carrying
amount amortization amount
Amortized intangible assets
Software .............................................................. 35,176 17,859 17,317
Technology .......................................................... 28,423 14,284 14,139
Customer relationships ........................................ 20,621 8,234 12,387
Patents ................................................................ 4,413 1,937 2,476
Other ................................................................... 9,937 7,645 2,292
Total .................................................................... 98,570 49,959 48,611

Unamortized intangible assets 272 272

Millions of yen
2016
Gross carrying Accumulated Net carrying
amount amortization amount
Amortized intangible assets
Software .............................................................. 32,544 16,201 16,343
Technology .......................................................... 26,413 10,798 15,615
Customer relationships ........................................ 20,135 5,862 14,273
Patents ................................................................ 3,973 1,752 2,221
Other ................................................................... 10,691 7,685 3,006
Total .................................................................... 93,756 42,298 51,458

Unamortized intangible assets 250 250

Thousands of U.S. dollars

2017
Gross carrying Accumulated Net carrying
amount amortization amount
Amortized intangible assets
Software .............................................................. $314,071 $ 159,455 $ 154,616
Technology .......................................................... 253,777 127,536 126,241
Customer relationships ........................................ 184,116 73,518 110,598
Patents ................................................................ 39,402 17,295 22,107
Other ................................................................... 88,723 68,259 20,464
Total .................................................................... $880,089 $ 446,063 $ 434,026

Unamortized intangible assets $ 2,429 $ 2,429

Intangible assets other than goodwill acquired for the year ended March 31, 2017 totaled 9,933
million ($88,688 thousand) and primarily consisted of software of 5,301 million ($47,330 thousand)
and technology of 2,786 million ($24,875 thousand). The weighted-average useful life for software
and technology is 5.00 years and 6.00 years, respectively.
Total amortization expenses of intangible assets for the years ended March 31, 2017, 2016 and
2015 amounted to 12,063 million ($107,705 thousand), 12,153 million and 13,139 million,
respectively. The estimated amortization expenses for intangible assets for the next 5 years are as
follows:

Thousands of
Years ending March 31 Millions of yen U.S. dollars
2018 ............................................................................................... 11,274 $ 100,661
2019 ............................................................................................... 9,722 86,804
2020 ............................................................................................... 7,685 68,616
2021 ............................................................................................... 4,982 44,482
2022 ............................................................................................... 3,765 33,616

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill of each operating segment for the years ended
March 31, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:

Millions of yen
2017
Components Modules Total
Balance at beginning year
Acquisition cost ................................................... 18,720 47,527 66,247
Accumulated impairment losses .......................... (2,096) (10,413) (12,509)
Net carrying amounts .......................................... 16,624 37,114 53,738

Increase (decrease) in goodwill resulting from

Goodwill acquired during year ............................. 4,030 4,663 8,693
Impairment losses ...............................................
Translation Adjustments and other ...................... (187) (142) (329)

Balance at ending year

Acquisition cost ................................................... 22,563 52,048 74,611
Accumulated impairment losses .......................... (2,096) (10,413) (12,509)
Net carrying amounts .......................................... 20,467 41,635 62,102

Millions of yen
2016
Components Modules Total
Balance at beginning year
Acquisition cost ................................................... 18,897 49,714 68,611
Accumulated impairment losses .......................... (2,096) (10,413) (12,509)
Net carrying amounts .......................................... 16,801 39,301 56,102

Increase (decrease) in goodwill resulting from

Goodwill acquired during year .............................
Impairment losses ...............................................
Translation Adjustments and other ...................... (177) (2,187) (2,364)

Balance at ending year

Acquisition cost ................................................... 18,720 47,527 66,247
Accumulated impairment losses .......................... (2,096) (10,413) (12,509)
Net carrying amounts .......................................... 16,624 37,114 53,738

Thousands of U.S. dollars

2017
Components Modules Total
Balance at beginning year
Acquisition cost ................................................... $ 167,143 $ 424,348 $ 591,491
Accumulated impairment losses .......................... (18,714) (92,973) (111,687)
Net carrying amounts .......................................... 148,429 331,375 479,804

Increase (decrease) in goodwill resulting from

Goodwill acquired during year ............................. 35,982 41,634 77,616
Impairment losses ...............................................
Translation Adjustments and other ...................... (1,670) (1,268) (2,938)

Balance at ending year

Acquisition cost ................................................... 201,455 464,714 666,169
Accumulated impairment losses .......................... (18,714) (92,973) (111,687)
Net carrying amounts .......................................... $ 182,741 $ 371,741 $ 554,482

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16. Segment Information 1) Operating segment information

The Companies mainly develop, manufacture, and sell electronic components and related products.
Operating segments of the Companies are classified based on the nature of products, and the
Companies recognized the Components segment, the Modules segment, and Others.

Operating segment information for the years ended March 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 was as follows:

Thousands of
Millions of yen U.S. dollars
2017 2016 2015 2017
Components
Sales to:
Unaffiliated customers .............. 761,759 760,166 679,081 $ 6,801,419
Intersegment ............................. 36,489 50,522 42,628 325,795
Total revenue ............................... 798,248 810,688 721,709 7,127,214
Segment income .......................... 202,573 262,624 205,974 1,808,688
Assets .......................................... 577,376 531,178 457,142 5,155,143
Depreciation and amortization ..... 80,271 70,413 61,141 716,706
Expenditure for long-lived assets .... 120,230 137,836 76,728 1,073,482

Modules
Sales to:
Unaffiliated customers .............. 370,836 446,849 360,910 $ 3,311,036
Intersegment ............................. 38 66 61 339
Total revenue ............................... 370,874 446,915 360,971 3,311,375
Segment income .......................... 39,512 51,919 42,685 352,786
Assets .......................................... 191,507 190,441 173,787 1,709,884
Depreciation and amortization ..... 21,376 18,378 14,248 190,857
Expenditure for long-lived assets .... 29,167 29,461 18,708 260,420

Others
Sales to:
Unaffiliated customers .............. 2,929 3,826 3,551 $ 26,152
Intersegment ............................. 40,131 55,365 43,333 358,312
Total revenue ............................... 43,060 59,191 46,884 384,464
Segment income .......................... 3,810 5,064 4,781 34,018
Assets .......................................... 8,727 6,656 7,134 77,919
Depreciation and amortization ..... 1,899 2,257 1,484 16,955
Expenditure for long-lived assets .... 2,304 1,151 1,334 20,571

Corporate and eliminations

Sales to:
Unaffiliated customers ..............
Intersegment ............................. (76,658) (105,953) (86,022) $ (684,446)
Total revenue ............................... (76,658) (105,953) (86,022) (684,446)
Corporate expenses ..................... (44,680) (44,201) (38,905) (398,929)
Assets .......................................... 857,389 789,509 793,240 7,655,259
Depreciation and amortization ..... 9,977 8,057 8,062 89,080
Expenditure for long-lived assets .... 13,099 6,397 6,984 116,955

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Consolidated
Sales to:
Unaffiliated customers .............. 1,135,524 1,210,841 1,043,542 $ 10,138,607
Intersegment .............................
Total revenue ............................... 1,135,524 1,210,841 1,043,542 10,138,607
Operating income ......................... 201,215 275,406 214,535 1,796,563
Assets .......................................... 1,634,999 1,517,784 1,431,303 14,598,205
Depreciation and amortization ..... 113,523 99,105 84,935 1,013,598
Expenditure for long-lived assets .... 164,800 174,845 103,754 1,471,428

*1 Major products and businesses included in the operating segments

(1) Components : Capacitors and Piezoelectric Components
(2) Modules : Communication Modules and Power Supplies
(3) Others : Machinery manufacturing, welfare services, education and training services, and sales of software
*2 Intersegment transactions are based on market prices.
*3 Segment income for each operating segments represents net sales less related costs. Corporate expenses represent expenses of
headquarters functions and fundamental researches.
*4 Assets for operating segments are composed of inventories and fixed assets used in business. The other assets are included in Corporate
and eliminations.
*5 Expenditure for long-lived assets is composed of expenditures for property, plant, and equipment, and intangible assets, and does not
include expenditures related to acquisitions.

2) Geographic information
Net sales are attributed to countries or areas based on customer locations.
Long-lived assets are composed of property, plant and equipment based on their physical locations.

Net sales

Thousands of
Millions of yen U.S. dollars
2017 2016 2015 2017
Japan ................................. 87,043 81,713 84,702 $ 777,169
The Americas .................... 102,690 83,750 87,135 916,875
Europe ............................... 83,640 81,942 82,362 746,786
Greater China .................... 647,349 750,256 600,542 5,779,902
Asia and Others ................. 214,802 213,180 188,801 1,917,875
Total ................................... 1,135,524 1,210,841 1,043,542 $10,138,607

Notes : Major countries and areas included in the segments other than Japan:
*1 The Americas : USA and Mexico
*2 Europe : Germany, Hungary, and United Kingdom
*3 Greater China : China and Taiwan
*4 Asia and Others : Vietnam, South Korea, and Thailand

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Long-lived assets

Thousands of
Millions of yen U.S. dollars
2017 2016 2015 2017
Japan ........................................... 367,410 319,459 258,862 $ 3,280,447
The Americas ............................... 3,720 3,939 3,882 33,214
Europe .......................................... 9,298 8,359 8,477 83,018
Greater China ............................... 82,422 83,334 81,642 735,911
Asia and Others ........................... 45,119 40,771 33,123 402,848
Total ............................................. 507,969 455,862 385,986 $ 4,535,438

Notes : Major countries and areas included in the segments other than Japan:
*1 The Americas : USA
*2 Europe : Finland, France, United Kingdom, and Germany
*3 Greater China : China and Taiwan
*4 Asia and Others : Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam

3) Information about major customers

There is one customer group which accounted for more than 10% of consolidated sales for the years
ended March 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015. Consolidated sales to the customer group for the years
ended March 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015 were 155,295 million ($1,386,563 thousand), 245,639
million, and 227,360 million, respectively. There is another customer group which accounted for
more than 10% of consolidated sales for the years ended March 31, 2017 and 2016. Consolidated
sales to this customer group for the years ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 were 123,966 million
($1,106,839 thousand), and 133,838 million, respectively. Sales to such customer groups are
included in the Components segment and the Modules segment.

17. Subsequent Events 1. The Companies have evaluated subsequent events through June 29, 2017, which is the
presentation date of this financial report.

2. The ordinary general meeting of shareholders on June 29, 2017 resolved to pay a cash dividend
of 110 ($0.98) per share to shareholders of record at March 31, 2017, or a total of 23,401 million
($208,938 thousand).

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Independent Auditors Report

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC

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To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Nagaokakyo-shi
Kyoto, Japan

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries (the
Company), which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2017 and 2016, and the related consolidated
statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
March 31, 2017, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements, all expressed in Japanese yen.

Managements Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and
maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditors Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our
audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from
material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial
statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material
misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor
considers internal control relevant to the Companys preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in
order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the Companys internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the
appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as
well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries as of March 31, 2017 and 2016, and the results of their operations and their
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2017, in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America.

Convenience Translation

Our audits also comprehended the translation of Japanese yen amounts into U.S. dollar amounts and, in our opinion, such
translation has been made in accordance with the basis stated in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements. Such U.S. dollar
amounts are presented solely for the convenience of readers outside of Japan.

June 29, 2017 Member of

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited

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Internal Control
Section
NOTE TO READERS:
The Companies design and operate effective internal control over financial
reporting, and prepare managements report on internal control over financial
reporting under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan.
Managements report on internal control over financial reporting of the
Companies is audited in accordance with auditing standards for internal control
over financial reporting generally accepted in Japan, and an opinion on
managements report on internal control over financial reporting is expressed by
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC.

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Managements Report on Internal Control

NOTE TO READERS:
Following is an English translation of managements report on internal control over financial reporting filed under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan. Readers
should be aware that this report is presented merely as supplemental information.
Readers should be particularly aware of the differences between an assessment of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act
(ICFR under FIEA) and one conducted under the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the United States of America) (ICFR under PCAOB).
In an assessment of ICFR under FIEA, there is detailed guidance on the scope of an assessment of ICFR, such as quantitative guidance on business location selection and/or account
selection. In an assessment of ICFR under PCAOB, there is no such detailed guidance. Accordingly, regarding the scope of assessment of internal control over business processes, we
selected locations and business units to be tested, and the companies whose combined sales and other balances reached two-thirds of total sales and other balances for the prior year
on a consolidation basis were selected as significant locations and/or business units.

(TRANSLATION)

MANAGEMENTS REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL

1. Matters relating to the basic framework for internal control over financial reporting
Tsuneo Murata, Chairman of the Board, President and Representative Director, and Yoshito Takemura, Executive Vice
President and Board Member, are responsible for designing and operating effective internal control over financial reporting of our
company (the Company) and have designed and operated internal control over financial reporting of the consolidated financial
statements in accordance with the basic framework for internal control set forth in On the Revision of the Standards and
Practice Standards for Management Assessment and Audit concerning Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (Council
Opinions) published by the Business Accounting Council.
The internal control is designed to achieve its objectives to the extent reasonable through the effective function and
combination of its basic elements. Therefore, there is a possibility that misstatements may not be completely prevented or
detected by internal control over financial reporting.

2. Matters relating to the scope of assessment, the basis date of assessment and the assessment procedures
Tsuneo Murata, Chairman of the Board, President and Representative Director, and Yoshito Takemura, Executive Vice
President and Board Member, performed the assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2017, which
is the end of this fiscal year. The assessment was performed in accordance with assessment standards for internal control over
financial reporting generally accepted in Japan.
In conducting this assessment, we evaluated internal controls which may have a material effect on our entire financial
reporting on a consolidated basis (entity-level controls) and based on the results of this assessment, we selected business
processes to be tested. We analyzed these selected business processes, identified key controls that may have a material impact
on the reliability of the Companys financial reporting, and assessed the design and operation of these key controls. These
procedures have allowed us to evaluate the effectiveness of the internal controls of the Company.
We determined the required scope of assessment of internal control over financial reporting for the Company, as well as its
consolidated subsidiaries and subsidiaries accounted for by the equity method, from the perspective of the materiality that may
affect the reliability of their financial reporting. The procedures, methods and others to determine the scope are determined
taking into account the materiality of quantitative and qualitative impacts on financial reporting. In light of the results of the
assessment of entity-level controls conducted for all locations and business units except for insignificant ones, we reasonably
determined the scope of assessment of internal controls over business processes.
Regarding the scope of assessment of internal control over business processes, we selected locations and business units to
be tested, and the companies whose combined sales and other balances reached two-thirds of total sales and other balances for
the prior year on a consolidation basis were selected as significant locations and/or business units. We included in the scope of
assessment, at the selected significant locations and/or business units, business processes leading to sales, accounts
receivable and inventories as significant accounts that may have a material impact on the business objectives of the Company.
Further, in addition to selected significant locations and/or business units, we also selected individually for testing, as business
processes having greater materiality, business processes relating to (i) greater likelihood of material misstatements and/or (ii)
significant accounts involving estimates and the managements judgment and/or (iii) a business dealing with high-risk
transactions, taking into account their impact on the financial reporting.

3. Matters relating to the results of the assessment

As a result of the assessment described above, as of the end of this fiscal year, we concluded that the Companys internal
control over financial reporting of the consolidated financial statements was effectively maintained.

4. Additional matters
Not applicable.

5. Particular matters
Not applicable.

Tsuneo Murata
Chairman of the Board
President
Representative Director
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

The above represents a translation, for convenience only, of the original report issued in the Japanese language.

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Independent Auditors Report (filed under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan)

NOTE TO READERS:
Following is an English translation of the Independent Auditors Report filed under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan. Readers should be aware that this report is
presented merely as supplemental information.
Readers should be particularly aware of the differences between an audit of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (ICFR
under FIEA) and one conducted under the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the United States of America) (ICFR under PCAOB);
In an audit of ICFR under FIEA, the auditors express an opinion on managements report on ICFR, and do not express an opinion on the Companys ICFR directly. In an audit of ICFR
under PCAOB, the auditors express an opinion on the Companys ICFR directly.
In an audit of ICFR under FIEA, there is detailed guidance on the scope of an audit of ICFR, such as quantitative guidance on business location selection and/or account selection. In
an audit of ICFR under PCAOB, there is no such detailed guidance. Accordingly, regarding the scope of assessment of internal control over business processes, the Company selected
locations and business units to be tested, and the companies whose combined sales and other balances reached two thirds of total sales and other balances for the prior year on a
consolidation basis were selected as significant locations and/or business units.

(TRANSLATION)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT
(filed under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act of Japan)
June 29, 2017

To the Board of Directors of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC
Designated Unlimited Liability Partner,
Engagement Partner,
Certified Public Accountant: Taizo Ando

Designated Unlimited Liability Partner,

Engagement Partner,
Certified Public Accountant: Koichiro Tsukuda

Designated Unlimited Liability Partner,

Engagement Partner,
Certified Public Accountant: Takashi Ishii

[Audit of Financial Statements]

Pursuant to the first paragraph of Article 193-2 of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, we have audited the
consolidated financial statements included in the Financial Section, namely, the consolidated balance sheet of Murata
Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (the Company) and its consolidated subsidiaries as of March 31, 2017, and the related consolidated
statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders equity and cash flows for the fiscal year from April 1, 2016 to March
31, 2017, and the related notes, and consolidated supplementary schedules.

Managements Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America pursuant to the third paragraph of the Supplementary
Provisions of the Cabinet Office Ordinance for Partial Amendment of the Ordinance for Terminology, Forms and Preparation
Methods of Consolidated Financial Statements (No.11 of the Cabinet Office Ordinance in 2002), and for such internal control as
management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditors Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our
audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in Japan. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated
financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material
misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor
considers internal control relevant to the entitys preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order
to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the entitys internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and
the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the
consolidated financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Audit Opinion
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and its consolidated subsidiaries as of March 31, 2017, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America.

[Audit of Internal Control]

Pursuant to the second paragraph of Article 193-2 of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, we have audited
managements report on internal control over financial reporting of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. as of March 31, 2017.

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Managements Responsibility for the Report on Internal Control

Management is responsible for designing and operating effective internal control over financial reporting and for the preparation
and fair presentation of its report on internal control in accordance with assessment standards for internal control over financial
reporting generally accepted in Japan. There is a possibility that misstatements may not be completely prevented or detected by
internal control over financial reporting.

Auditors Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on managements report on internal control based on our internal control audit. We
conducted our internal control audit in accordance with auditing standards for internal control over financial reporting generally
accepted in Japan. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether
managements report on internal control is free from material misstatement.
An internal control audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the results of the assessment of internal
control over financial reporting in managements report on internal control. The procedures selected depend on the auditors
judgment, including the significance of effects on reliability of financial reporting. An internal control audit includes examining
representations on the scope, procedures and results of the assessment of internal control over financial reporting made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of managements report on internal control.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion
In our opinion, managements report on internal control over financial reporting referred to above, which represents that the
internal control over financial reporting of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. as of March 31, 2017 is effectively maintained, presents
fairly, in all material respects, the results of the assessment of internal control over financial reporting in accordance with
assessment standards for internal control over financial reporting generally accepted in Japan.

Interest
Our firm and the engagement partners do not have any interest in the Company for which disclosure is required under the
provisions of the Certified Public Accountants Act.

The above represents a translation, for convenience only, of the original report issued in the Japanese language and consolidated supplementary schedules referred to in this report are
not included in the attached financial documents.

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