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Notice Regarding the Status (Progress Report) of the Acquisition of Own Shares (Acquisition of own shares pursuant to the provisions of Article 165 (2), of the Companies Act)

9 May 2022 06:35

IWATA, May 9, 2022 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272.hereinafter, the Company) announces the status of the acquisition of its own shares based on Article 156 of the Company Law, which is applicable in accordance with Article 165, Paragraph 3 of the same law as follows.
1. Type of shares acquired: Common shares
2. Number of shares acquired: 3,048,700 shares
3. Total value of shares acq

Announcement of Personnel Changes

28 April 2022 02:00

IWATA, April 28, 2022 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announces the following personnel changes, effective May 1, 2022
Changes in duties of General Managers
(Name) (New Position) (Current Position) MURAKAMI,Takeshi General Manager of Power Train Engineering Division, Manufacturing Engineering Section, Manufacturing Center Senior Manager of Power Train Engineering Division, Manufacturing Enginee

Seeking to Deliver Fun that Surpasses What Internal Combustion Engines Can Provide Yamaha Motor Newsletter(Apr. 25, 2022 No. 98)

25 April 2022 05:00

Yamaha Motor has developed the TY-E 2.0 electric trials bike which approaches achieving carbon neutrality by proposing the new value of EV-powered motorcycling fun. For this issue, we sat down with the project leader directing the development of this updated TY-E and asked about the project’s background and goals, the bike’s key features, and more.
Also, the TY-E 2.0 is scheduled to participate

Yamaha Motor Receives Globally Renowned iF Design Award - Two motorcycle models won double awards following the Red Dot Award -

21 April 2022 02:00

IWATA, April 21, 2022 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) announced today that the company's motorcycles YZF-R7 and MT-09 have received the world-famous iF Design Award. These honors mark the 9th year in a row and these two products won awards followed by the Red Dot Award.
The YZF-R7 was developed as a middle-weight super sport model from the YZF-R series. Based on the 689cm3 CP2 engine and

Yamaha Motor Starts Trial Introduction of eve auto EV-Based Automated Transport Service - Providing automated transport at Prime Polymer’s Anesaki Works factory -

18 April 2022 02:00

IWATA, April 18, 2022 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) is pleased to announce today that the eve auto automated transport service provided by group company eve autonomy, Inc. has been introduced on a trial basis at the Anesaki Works plant of Prime Polymer Co.,Ltd. (headquartered Tokyo’s Minato Ward). This is the first case of a full-scale trial introduction of an eve auto operation outside o

Accelerating the Future of Smart Factories with Automated Transportation Yamaha Motor Newsletter(Mar. 31, 2022 No. 97)

31 March 2022 05:00

Various efforts are underway around the world to make factories “smarter,” but it is said that the automation and efficiency-raising of transportation at facilities is lagging behind advances in production. In response, at the 2022 International Robot Exhibition, Yamaha Motor, which develops both robots and mobility products, integrated concepts and resources from both fields to offer new proposal

Yamaha Motor Receives Globally Renowned Red Dot Design Award for 3 products

31 March 2022 02:00

IWATA, March 31, 2022 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo:7272) announced today that the company's motorcycles YZF-R7 and MT-09, and its personal watercraft SuperJet have received the world-famous Red Dot Design Award: Product Design 2022. These honors mark the 11th year in a row - every year since 2012- that a Yamaha Motor product has received a Red Dot Design Award.
The YZF-R7 was developed as a

New Organizational Reforms and Personnel Changes at Yamaha Motor

31 March 2022 02:00

IWATA, March 31, 2022 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) has resolved to implement the following organizational reforms and personnel changes, effective, April 1, 2022.
 
■ Organizational Reforms
1. Technical Research & Development Center
The New Venture Business Development & R&D Strategy Section will be reorganized for the purpose of further technological development

Establishment of Gachaco, Inc. Gachaco will provide sharing service of standardized swappable batteries for electric motorcycle.

30 March 2022 06:30

Worldview we want to achieve: https://youtu.be/lGo_zQjEEQ8
ENEOS Holdings, Inc. (President: Ota Katsuyuki; “ENEOS”), Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Director, President and Representative Executive Officer: Mibe Toshihiro; “Honda”), Kawasaki Motors, Ltd., (Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer: Ito Hiroshi; “Kawasaki Motors”), Suzuki Motor Corporation (Representative Director an

Yamaha Motor Develops EPS Steering Support System for Motorcycles - Racebikes with Electric Power Steering (EPS) to contest All Japan Motocross Championship -

24 March 2022 04:00

IWATA, March 24, 2022 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it has announced a newly developed prototype of the EPS (Electric Power Steering) steering support system for motorcycles as a new rider aid contributing to improved motorcycle stability and agility. In order to further expedite its R&D, the Company will enter racebikes equipped with the system in this season’s A

Yamaha Motor Develops TY-E 2.0 Electric Trials Bike - A fun-based approach to realizing carbon neutrality headed for the world stage -

24 March 2022 04:00

IWATA, March 24, 2022 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it has released a new developing prototype of the TY-E 2.0 electric trials bike, which approaches achieving carbon neutrality from the perspective of motorcycling fun. The Company plans to enter the bike in select rounds of the 2022 FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) Trial World Championship.
In 2021,

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

23 March 2022 07:30

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

Announcement of Personnel Changes

23 March 2022 07:30

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

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

18 March 2022 02:00

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

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

17 March 2022 02:00

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

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

16 March 2022 02:00

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

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

11 March 2022 02:00

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

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

2 March 2022 02:00

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

Announcement of Personnel Changes

28 February 2022 02:00

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

Yamaha VR46 Master Camp Team Commence Moto2 World Championship Debut

18 February 2022 10:00

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