TABLE-Quest <2332.Q>-6mth group results

Nov 6 (Reuters) -

QUEST CO LTD

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(in billions of yen unless specified)

6 months ended 6 months ended Full year to Full year ended

Sep 30, 2009 Sep 30, 2008 Mar 31, 2010 Mar 31, 2009

LATEST YEAR-AGO COMPANY YEAR-AGO

H1 RESULTS H1 RESULTS FORECAST RESULTS
Sales 3.07 3.70 7.25

(-16.9 pct) (-0.4%)
Operating 43 mln 127 mln 325 mln

(-66.0 pct) (+15.3%)
Recurring 48 mln 138 mln 335 mln

(-64.9 pct) (+9.7%)
Net 34 mln 96 mln 203 mln

(-64.8 pct) (-4.7%)
EPS Y6.40 Y17.77 Y37.96
Annual div Y35.00 Y35.00
-Q2 div nil nil
-Q4 div Y35.00 Y35.00

NOTE - Quest Co Ltd is engaged in development of software and operations computer systems.

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