Sado Steam Ship <9176.Q>-9-mth group results

Nov 6 (Reuters) -

SADO STEAM SHIP CO LTD

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(in billions of yen unless specified)

9 months ended 9 months ended Year to

Sep 30, 2009 Sep 30, 2008 Dec 31, 2009

LATEST YEAR-AGO LATEST

RESULTS RESULTS FORECAST
Sales 9.61 7.94 12.28

(+11.5 pct)
Operating 1.03 39 mln 852 mln

(-85.3 pct)
Recurring prft 925 mln loss 119 mln prft 670 mln
Net loss 307 mln prft 242 mln prft 539 mln

(-43.2 pct)
EPS loss Y22.13 prft Y17.52 prft Y38.92

NOTE - Sado Steam Ship Co Ltd is a regional ferryboat operator.

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