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This excerpt taken from the AAPL 10-K filed Jan 25, 2010. Japan Japan’s net sales increased $551 million or 32% in 2009 compared to 2008. The key contributors to this growth were increased iPhone revenue, stronger demand for certain Mac portable systems and iPods, and strength in the Japanese Yen, partially offset by decreased sales of Mac desktop systems. Net sales and unit sales of Mac portable systems increased during 2009 compared to 2008, driven primarily by stronger demand for MacBook Pro, which was updated in June 2009 and October 2008. Net sales and unit sales of iPods increased during 2009 compared to 2008, driven by strong demand for iPod touch and iPod nano.
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Table of ContentsJapan net sales increased $644 million or 59% in 2008 compared to 2007. The primary contributors to the growth in net sales were increases in sales of iPhones, iPods, iMac, Mac portable systems, and strong sales from the iTunes Store. Net sales, unit sales and the average selling price of iPods increased during 2008 compared to 2007, driven by strong demand for iPod touch and iPod nano. Additionally, Mac net sales and unit sales grew 42% and 29%, respectively, in 2008 compared to 2007 due to increases in sales of iMac and Mac portable systems, particularly MacBook, as well as the introduction of MacBook Air in January 2008. This excerpt taken from the AAPL 10-K filed Oct 27, 2009. Japan Japan’s net sales increased $322 million or 21% in 2009 compared to 2008. The key contributors to this growth were increased iPhone revenue, stronger demand for certain Mac portable systems and iPods, and strength in the Japanese Yen, partially offset by decreased sales of Mac desktop systems. Net sales and unit sales of Mac portable systems increased during 2009 compared to 2008, driven primarily by stronger demand for MacBook Pro, which was updated in June 2009 and October 2008. Net sales and unit sales of iPods increased during 2009 compared to 2008, driven by strong demand for iPod touch and iPod nano. Japan net sales increased $427 million or 39% in 2008 compared to 2007. The primary contributors to the growth in net sales were increases in sales of iPods, iMac, Mac portable systems, and strong sales from the iTunes Store. Net sales, unit sales and the average selling price of iPods increased during 2008 compared to 2007, driven by
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Table of Contentsstrong demand for iPod touch and iPod nano. Additionally, Mac net sales and unit sales grew 42% and 29%, respectively, in 2008 compared to 2007 due to increases in sales of iMac and Mac portable systems, particularly MacBook, as well as the introduction of MacBook Air in January 2008. This excerpt taken from the AAPL 10-Q filed Apr 23, 2009. Japan Japan’s net sales increased $76 million or 18% during the second quarter of 2009 and increased $157 million or 19% during the first six months of 2009 compared to the same periods in 2008. The key contributors to Japan’s net sales growth for both the second quarter and first six months of 2009 were increased iPhone and iPod revenue, and higher sales of third-party digital content and applications from the iTunes Store. Net sales and unit sales of iPods increased during the second quarter of 2009 and first six months of 2009 compared to the same periods in 2008, driven predominantly by strong demand for iPod nano and iPod touch. This excerpt taken from the AAPL 10-Q filed Jan 23, 2009. Japan Japan’s net sales increased $81 million or 20% during the first quarter of 2009 compared to the first quarter of 2008, while Mac unit sales increased 9% year-over-year. The key contributors to Japan’s net sales growth were increased sales of iPhone, Mac portable systems, and iPods, as well as a weaker U.S. dollar compared to the Japanese yen, which were partially offset by a decrease in sales of iMac. Net sales and unit sales of iPods increased during the first quarter of 2009 compared to the first quarter in 2008, driven primarily by strong demand for iPod nano, which was updated in September 2008. This excerpt taken from the AAPL 10-K filed Nov 5, 2008. Japan Japan net sales increased $427 million or 39% in 2008 compared to 2007. The primary contributors to the growth in net sales were increases in sales of iPods, iMac, Mac portable systems, and strong sales from the iTunes Store. Net sales, unit sales and the average selling price of iPods increased during 2008 compared to 2007, driven by strong demand for iPod touch and iPod nano. Additionally, Mac net sales and unit sales grew 42% and 29%, respectively, in 2008 compared to 2007 due to increase in sales of the iMac and Mac portable systems, particularly MacBook, as well as the introduction of MacBook Air in January 2008.
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Table of ContentsJapan’s net sales declined by $129 million or 11% in 2007 compared to 2006. Total Mac unit sales in Japan declined 1% during 2007. The decrease in the Japan segment’s overall net sales was attributable primarily to decreases in iPod and Mac desktop sales, partially offset by an increase in revenue from MacBooks and sales of third-party content from the iTunes Store. The decline in net sales and Mac unit sales is partially attributable to Japan’s declining consumer PC market, and the iPod sales decline is due primarily to lower average selling prices. The Company is continuing to evaluate ways to improve the future results of its Japan segment. This excerpt taken from the AAPL 10-Q filed Jul 23, 2008. Japan Japan’s net sales increased $107 million or 41% during the third quarter of 2008 and $362 million or 44% during the first nine months of 2008 compared to the same periods in 2007. Additionally, Mac unit sales grew 26% and 35% during the third quarter and first nine months of 2008, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2007. The primary contributors to the net sales growth were increases in sales of iPods, iMac, Mac portable systems, and strong sales from the iTunes Store. Net sales and unit sales of iPods increased during the third quarter and first nine months of 2008 compared to the same periods in 2007, driven by strong demand for iPod touch and iPod nano. In addition, the weaker U.S. dollar contributed to the increase in overall net sales. This excerpt taken from the AAPL 10-Q filed May 1, 2008. Japan Japan’s net sales increased $140 million or 49% during the second quarter of 2008 and $255 million or 45% during the first six months of 2008 compared to the same periods in 2007. Additionally, Mac unit sales grew 49% and 40% during the second quarter and first six months of 2008, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2007. These increases were attributed to growth in all of the Mac desktop and portable systems particularly the iMac, MacBook, and the new MacBook Air, which was introduced in January 2008. Net sales and unit sales of iPods increased during the second quarter and first six months of 2008 compared to the same periods in 2007, driven by strong demand for the iPod touch and iPod nano. In addition, strong sales from the iTunes Store and the weaker U.S. dollar contributed to the increase in overall net sales. This excerpt taken from the AAPL 10-Q filed Feb 1, 2008. Japan Japan’s net sales and unit sales increased 40% and 30%, respectively, during the first quarter of 2008 compared to the same quarter in 2007. The $115 million increase in net sales was primarily driven by strong sales of iPods and iMac, as well as the decline in the value of the U.S. dollar. These excerpts taken from the AAPL 10-K filed Nov 15, 2007. Japan Japan's net sales declined by $129 million or 11% in 2007 compared to 2006. Total Mac unit sales in Japan declined 1% during 2007. The decrease in the Japan segment's overall net sales was primarily attributable to decreases in iPod and Mac desktop sales, partially offset by an increase in revenue from MacBooks and sales of third-party content from the iTunes Store. The decline in net sales and Mac unit sales is partially attributable to Japan's declining consumer PC market, and the iPod sales decline is primarily due to lower average selling prices. The Company is continuing to evaluate ways to improve the future results of its Japan segment. Japan's net sales increased $287 million or 31% during 2006 compared to 2005. The Japan segment experienced increased net sales in iPods, Mac portable products, and other music related products and services. Consistent with the Company's other segments, Japan experienced increases in sales of iPods due to the introduction of the iPod with video-playing capabilities (now referred to as the iPod classic) and the iPod nano in October and September of 2005, respectively. Japan also experienced strong sales of the Intel-based MacBook and increased sales from the iTunes Store. These increases were partially offset by decreases in net sales of Mac desktop products, displays, and Mac OS X. The decreases in desktop products and displays reflect the overall shift in product mix toward portable Mac systems. Mac OS X sales have decreased from 2005 since the Company had not released a new version of Mac OS X since Tiger began shipping in April 2005. Total Mac unit sales during 2006 remained relatively flat compared to 2005. Japan Japan's net sales declined by $129 million or 11% in 2007 compared to 2006. Total Mac unit sales in Japan declined 1% during 2007. The decrease in the Japan segment's Japan's This excerpt taken from the AAPL 10-Q filed Aug 8, 2007. Japan Japan’s net sales were essentially flat during the third quarter of 2007 and declined $98 million or 11% during the first nine months of 2007 compared to the same periods in 2006. Total Macintosh unit sales in Japan increased 3% year-over-year during the third quarter of 2007 but decreased by 5% year-over-year for the first nine months of 2007. The decrease in net sales for the first nine months of 2007 was due to a decrease in net sales of Macintosh desktop systems, MacBook Pro, and iPods, partially offset by an increase in net sales of the MacBook. Although iPod unit sales were relatively flat for the nine months of 2007 compared to the same period in 2006, net sales of iPods decreased due to price reductions in September 2006 on the Company’s iPod product offerings and due to a shift in mix towards lower priced iPod shuffles. The Company is continuing to evaluate ways to improve the future results of its Japan segment. This excerpt taken from the AAPL 10-Q filed May 10, 2007. Japan Japan’s net sales decreased $26 million or 8% and $96 million or 14% during the second quarter of 2007 and first six months of 2007, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2006. Total Macintosh unit sales in Japan decreased 4% and 9%, respectively, for the three and six month periods ending March 31, 2007. The decrease in net sales for the second quarter and first six months of 2007 was due to a decrease in iPod and Macintosh desktop system net sales, partially offset by an increase in Macintosh portable system net sales. The decrease in net sales of iPods was due to price reductions in September 2006 on all of the Company’s iPod product offerings while iPod unit sales were relatively flat. The decrease in Macintosh desktop system net sales was due to a continued generally weak consumer market for PCs in Japan. The Company is continuing to evaluate ways to improve the future results in its Japan segment. This excerpt taken from the AAPL 10-Q filed Feb 2, 2007. Japan Japan’s net sales decreased $70 million or 20% during the first quarter of 2007 compared to the same quarter in 2006. Total Macintosh unit sales in Japan decreased 14% on a year-over-year basis. The generally weak consumer market in Japan, particularly the weak market for PCs, is believed to be responsible for the year-over-year decrease in performance by this segment. The Company is continuing to evaluate ways to improve the future results in its Japan segment. These excerpts taken from the AAPL 10-K filed Dec 29, 2006. Japan Japan’s net sales increased $288 million or 31% during 2006 compared to 2005. The Japan segment experienced increased net sales in iPods, Macintosh portable products, and other music related products and services. Consistent with the Company’s other segments, Japan experienced increases in sales of iPods due to the introduction of the iPod with video-playing capabilities and the iPod nano in October and September of 2005, respectively. Japan also experienced strong sales of the Intel-based MacBook and increased sales from the iTunes Store. These increases were partially offset by decreases in net sales of Macintosh desktop products, displays, and Mac OS X. The decreases in desktop products and displays reflect the overall shift in product mix toward portable Macintosh systems. Mac OS X sales have decreased from 2005 since the Company has not released a new version of Mac OS X since Tiger began shipping in April 2005. Total Macintosh unit sales during 2006 remained relatively flat compared to 2005. The relatively flat growth in Macintosh unit sales is partially attributable to Japan’s overall slow consumer PC market growth. The Company is continuing to evaluate ways to improve its indirect and direct channel sales in Japan. Japan’s net sales and Macintosh unit sales were up 36% and 8%, respectively, during 2005 compared to 2004. Japan experienced increased net sales in desktop products, iPod, and other music related products and services. Desktop net sales and unit sales increased by 31% and 41%, respectively, and iPod sales increased by 220% during 2005 compared to 2004. The overall increase in net sales was partially offset by a decline in portable system net sales during 2005 compared to 2004, which the Company believes might have been attributable to a shift in sales from portables to the iMac G5 and Mac mini, and a shift to the Retail segment as a result of opening two additional stores in Japan during 2005. Japan Japan’s net sales increased $288 million or 31% during Japan’s net sales and This excerpt taken from the AAPL 10-Q filed Dec 29, 2006. Japan Japan’s net sales increased $31 million or 14% during the third quarter of 2006 and increased $226 million or 32% during the first nine months of 2006 compared to the same periods in 2005. The Japan segment experienced increased net sales in iPods, Macintosh portable products, and other music related products and services. These increases were partially offset by decreases in net sales of Macintosh desktop products, displays, and Mac OS X. Total Macintosh unit sales during the third quarter and first nine months of 2006 remained relatively flat compared to the same periods in 2005. The relatively flat growth in Macintosh unit sales is partially attributable to Japan’s overall slow consumer PC market growth. The Company is continuing to evaluate ways to improve its indirect and direct channel sales in Japan. This excerpt taken from the AAPL 10-Q filed May 5, 2006. Japan Japan’s net sales increased 9% or $25 million during the second quarter of 2006 compared to the same period in 2005. Japan experienced increased net sales in iPods, Apple-branded software, APP, and other music related products and services. These increases were partially offset by decreases in net sales of Macintosh desktop and portable systems and displays, and the weakening of the Yen. Total Macintosh unit sales decreased by 20% during the second quarter of 2006 compared to the same period in 2005. The Company believes the decrease was attributable to a pause in demand related to the Intel transition as customers wait for the new Intel-based Macintosh systems.
In the first six months of 2006, net sales in Japan segment increased $195 million or 42% compared to the same period in 2005. These increases were attributable to strong iPod sales, other music related products and services, Macintosh portable systems, and Mac OS X slightly offset by decreases in net sales of Macintosh desktop products.
This excerpt taken from the AAPL 10-Q filed Feb 3, 2006. Japan Japan’s net sales increased $170 million or 92% during the first quarter of 2006. Japan experienced increased net sales in iPod, portable products, and other music related products and services. iPod net sales increased by 277% and portable net sales increased by 27% on a year-over-year basis during the first quarter of 2006 compared to the first quarter of 2005. The increases in net sales of iPod and other music related products and services are believed to be partly attributable to the introduction of the iTunes Music Store in Japan in the fourth quarter of 2005 and an increase in marketing and advertising activities during the first quarter of 2006.
These excerpts taken from the AAPL 10-K filed Dec 1, 2005. Japan Japan’s net sales and Macintosh unit sales were up 36% and 8%, respectively, during 2005 compared to 2004. Japan experienced increased net sales in desktop products, iPod, and other music related products and services. Desktop net sales and unit sales increased by 31% and 41%, respectively, and iPod sales increased by 220% during 2005 compared to 2004. The overall increase in net sales was partially offset by a decline in portable system net sales during 2005 compared to 2004, which the Company believes might be attributable to a shift in sales from portables to the new iMac G5 and Mac mini, and a shift to the Retail segment as a result of opening two additional stores in Japan during 2005. Japan’s net sales and Macintosh unit sales were down 3% and 14%, respectively, during 2004 compared to 2003, which lagged behind all of the Company’s other operating segments. These decreases in net sales and unit sales were believed to be attributable in part to a shift in sales from the Japan segment to the Retail segment as a result of the opening of two stores in Japan in 2004. In addition, such decreases may have been related to delayed computer system upgrades by some professional and creative customers who were awaiting the release of Quark XPress 6 for Mac OS X, which did not occur until September 2004. The decrease in net sales was partially offset by strong iPod and iBook sales during 2004 compared to 2003. Japan Japan’s net sales and Macintosh unit sales were up 36% Japan’s net sales and This excerpt taken from the AAPL 10-Q filed Aug 3, 2005. Japan Japan’s net sales increased 32% to $227 million during the third quarter of 2005 compared to the same quarter in 2004, and increased $194 million or 39% for the first nine months of 2005 compared to the same period in 2004. The net sales increase in Japan was the result of strong net sales of iPods, other music products, and desktop products. These increases were partially offset by lower portable product sales. Unit sales in Japan decreased 7% and increased 3% for the third quarter and first nine months of 2005, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year due to continued competitive pressures. The Company is continuing to evaluate ways to improve its indirect and direct channel sales in Japan.
This excerpt taken from the AAPL 10-Q filed May 4, 2005. Japan Japan’s net sales increased 64% to $284 million during the second quarter of 2005 compared to the same quarter in 2004, and increased $139 million or 42% for the first six months of 2005 compared to the same period in 2004. The net sales increase in Japan was the result of strong net sales of iPod, other music products, iMac products, and peripherals and other hardware. These increases were partially offset by lower iBook sales. Unit sales in Japan increased 34% and 8% for the second quarter and first half of 2005, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year. When net sales from the Japan retail stores are added in the results for the Japan segment the combined revenue in Japan resulted in a increase of 72% and 50% for the second quarter of 2005 and first half of 2005, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2004.
This excerpt taken from the AAPL 10-Q filed Feb 1, 2005. Japan Japan’s net sales increased 18% to $185 million during the first quarter of 2005 from $157 million in the same quarter in 2004. The increase in total net sales for the Japan segment was the result of strong iPod and iMac sales during the first quarter of 2005, partially offset by weak demand for the Company’s Power Macintosh, PowerBook and iBook products as well as lower sales of software. Macintosh unit sales in the Japan segment were down 17% in the first quarter of 2005 compared to the year-ago quarter. The relatively poor performance of the Japan segment in the first quarter of 2005, specifically a unit sales decline and lower net sales growth relative to the rest of the Company’s operating segments, may in part relate to a shift in sales from the Japan Segment to the Retail segment as a result of the Tokyo and Osaka store openings in fiscal 2004. When net sales from the Japan retail stores are added in the results for the Japan segment, the combined revenue in Japan resulted in a 26% year-over-year increase in first quarter of 2005 as compared to the same period in 2004. The Company has implemented several channel improvements, which it believes will improve the performance of the Japan segment in the future.
These excerpts taken from the AAPL 10-K filed Dec 3, 2004. Japan The Japan segment continues to be a challenge for the Company, with four consecutive years of year-over-year declines in both net sales and Macintosh unit sales. Japan's net sales and unit sales were down 3% and 14%, respectively during fiscal 2004 compared to 2003, continuing to lag behind all of the Company's other operating segments. These decreases in net sales and unit sales are believed to be attributable in part to a shift in sales from the Japan segment to the Retail segment as a result of the opening of two stores in Japan in fiscal 2004. In addition, such decreases may have been related to delayed computer system upgrades by some professional and creative customers who were awaiting the release of Quark XPress 6 for Mac OS X, which did not occur until September 2004. The decrease in net sales was partially offset by strong iPod and iBook sales during fiscal 2004 compared to 2003. Net sales in Japan decreased $12 million or 2% during 2003 as compared to the same period in 2002, the weakest year-to-date performance of any of the Company's operating segments. Japan's Macintosh unit sales were particularly weak in 2003, declining 12%, and were primarily attributable to lower sales of iMac and iBook systems, partially offset by an increase in PowerBook sales as well as higher sales of iPods, and peripherals and other hardware. Japan's Macintosh unit sales remained significantly below the segment's historic levels due to economic conditions that remained particularly negative in Japan. Japan The Japan segment continues to be a challenge for the Company, with four consecutive years of year-over-year declines in both net sales and Macintosh Net These excerpts taken from the AAPL 10-K filed Dec 19, 2003. Japan Net sales in Japan decreased $12 million or 2% during 2003 as compared to the same period in 2002, the weakest year-to-date performance of any of the Company's operating segments. Japan's Macintosh unit 29 sales were particularly weak in 2003, declining 12%, and were primarily attributable to lower sales of iMac and iBook systems, partially offset by an increase in PowerBook sales as well as higher sales of peripherals and other hardware. Japan's Macintosh unit sales remain significantly below the segment's historic levels due to current economic conditions that remain particularly negative in Japan. Net sales in Japan remained flat during 2002 versus 2001, with a slight decline in unit sales of 2%. Consistent with the Company's other geographic operating segments, during 2002 Japan showed growth in unit sales of consumer systems and a decline in unit sales of Power Macintosh systems. Japan's iMac unit sales increased 85% in 2002. However, in the case of Japan the increase in iMac unit shipments in 2002 versus 2001 was primarily the result of the unusually depressed level of net sales experienced by the Company in the first quarter of 2001 as discussed above. Additionally, net sales in Japan on a sequential and year-over-year comparative basis generally worsened as 2002 progressed reflecting particularly poor economic conditions in Japan. Japan Net sales in Japan decreased $12 million or 2% during 2003 as compared to the same period in 2002, the weakest year-to-date performance of any of 29 sales Net These excerpts taken from the AAPL 10-K filed Dec 19, 2002. Japan Net sales in Japan remained flat during 2002 versus 2001, with a slight decline in unit sales of 2%. Consistent with the Company's other geographic operating segments, during 2002 Japan showed growth in unit sales of consumer systems and a decline in unit sales of Power Macintosh systems. Japan's iMac unit sales increased 85% in 2002. However, in the case of Japan the increase in iMac unit shipments in 2002 versus 2001 was primarily the result of the unusually depressed level of net sales experienced by the Company in the first quarter of 2001 discussed above. Additionally, net sales in Japan on a sequential and year-over-year comparative basis generally worsened as 2002 progressed reflecting particularly poor economic conditions that currently exist in Japan. Net sales and unit sales in Japan fell 47% and 46%, respectively, in 2001 versus 2000. Although unit sales and net sales in Japan have generally trended upwards as 2001 progressed, the Japan segment has been particularly affected by current unfavorable economic conditions. Reflecting the continuing harsh consumer climate in Japan, the Japan segment's combined unit sales of iMacs and iBooks during 2001 were down 58% from 2000, and professionally oriented systems unit sales fell 30%. Japan Net sales in Japan remained flat during 2002 versus 2001, with a slight decline in unit sales of 2%. Consistent with the Company's other geographic operating segments, during Net | EXCERPTS ON THIS PAGE: |
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