July 3 (Reuters) -
HOUTOKU CO LTD
CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS ESTIMATES (in billions of yen unless specified)
6 months to 6 months to
May 31,2009 May 31,2009
LATEST PREVIOUS
FORECAST FORECAST Sales 2.74 3.35 Operating 170 mln 110 mln Recurring 193 mln 130 mln Net 158 mln 120 mln
NOTE - Houtoku Co Ltd is leading maker of steel desks and chairs.
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