================================================================================ SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the month of November, 2002 MAKITA CORPORATION (Translation of registrant's name into English) 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan (Address of principal executive offices) [Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:] Form 20-F X Form 40-F ----- ----- [Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.] Yes No X ----- ----- ================================================================================ SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. MAKITA CORPORATION (Registrant) By: /s/ Masahiko Goto ------------------------------ (Signature) Masahiko Goto President Date: November 22, 2002 EXHIBITS Exhibit Number -------------- 1. Consolidated Results of Makita Corporation for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2002 (U.S. GAAP) 2. Semiannual Report (Non-consolidated) for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2002 (Japanese GAAP)